I know that I've stated before that I'm not a big darkfic fan, but what
about Nerima in a Vampire: The Masquerade gothic-punk-type environment? 
What about characters even being 'embraced'?  Hmm... imagine Ranma
Saotome, kindred martial artist...

Ranma-k Saotome
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