July Training

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: August 5
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods (although there's none this time) and shinki



The product of many meetings and recommendations, at last it has taken shape. On this day, in anticipation of the new arrivals who appear in a recognized pattern, Heaven has partnered with the new gods and shinki to organize a very helpful informational reception.

The shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided kindly towards Bishamon's temple. And in that vast complex they are brought to a traditional-style dojo.
Here the newly arrived gods are gathered, so finding their partner is more simple. The gods and shinki are free to take their time during this day to learn about the aspects of their new life from Amaterasu's shinki, or from the many veteran new god and shinki volunteers.




God Training

Bishamon herself, as well as Amaterasu's ever-present shinki and any volunteering gods, will be the foremost source of information regarding being a god and what is expected of them, such as prayers. It is encouraged that gods group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.
Newly arrived gods are still expected to communicate to their shinki the information* they themselves get oriented with when they arrive.

Shinki Training

Various volunteers are stationed around the building, passing out helpful informational pamphlets. There are many shinki, including Bishamon's and Amaterasu's, who will be more than happy to train in using the borderline and some of the basics of what is expected of a shinki. It is encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.
Bishamon's lead shinki Kazuma offers a lecture to new arrivals that will thoroughly cover some essential points about teamwork with both shinki and other gods.

Physical Training

The dojo is stocked with a wide variety of practice weapons, traditional and modern. There are volunteers here as well, willing to assist in basic training. (Or even more advanced sparring, depending on the volunteer.) Essential for gods who, for example, find themselves with a sword shinki but are at risk of cutting off their own toes.
Also useful for veteran new gods wishing to train with their current partner shinki.

Rest and Refreshments

There is a garden off the dojo that is free to be used for rest and conversation.
Should anyone wander outside the designated area, some shinki of Bishamon's will attach themselves to them and not leave them be until they return to the dojo.

There is a refreshments table provided. It is covered with light snacks and various kinds of hydrating drinks. There is a little sitting area set up for people to relax in after they have finished their training or if they're just taking a quick break to cool down. Even hand towels are provided by Bishamon's helpful shinki. The Heavens wants everyone to stay in good condition!

In Summary:

• Get all the information you can handle
• Veteran new gods and shinki are welcome to volunteer showing the ropes
• Get in some training
• Don't get dehydrated
• Spectate if you want
• Have fun~

Comments

[tacomeme]

Huh... I guess I never realized. I know 'gods' like my self are just people with a job... but it never occurred to me to think of the gods already here the same way.

[mithrarin]

They're... different, I know, but you would be too if you were a god for as long as they have been. Besides, it doesn't matter. The point is that Orihime gets to see her husband once a year and lives the rest of it serving the heavens without even a shinki to her name. Any way you put it, there's no crime worth that level of punishment, not for so long.

I can't let that go on. I have to find a way to stop it.

[tacomeme]

I see...

Well, I can't argue with that. You have my support

[That simple]

[mithrarin]

I'm glad. Thanks. I'd like to think it's as simple as just making a reasoned argument, but...

[tacomeme]

Honestly, all of us have been a bit too... complacent in all this? We're here to replace the gods that are missing, but at this rate there will never be an end to new people showing up.

It can't keep up like this.

[mithrarin]

...If we do this, we might be next, you know. To vanish. That isn't going to stop me, but...

[You have a girlfriend to worry about, don't you, Takumi?]

[tacomeme]

[He takes a moment to think on this: not just Neph, but his sisters. Leo, who is like a brother to him. But:]

You're my partner, Dust. That's not something I take up lightly- plus, now that you've pointed it out, I can't just pretend it's okay.

[mithrarin]

That's what I expected... but I had to ask anyway. No one's going into this with regrets.

[tacomeme]

No, I understand. But even if you wren't my shinki, I couldn't let this keep going. It just rubs me the wrong way. I don't do anything I don't want to do.

[mithrarin]

Good. Then we'll get it done.

[Can't die trying if you're already dead, right?]