August Training

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: August 15
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods and shinki



In anticipation of the latest round of new arrivals, Heaven has partnered with the new gods and shinki to organize a very helpful informational reception.

Gods and shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided kindly towards Bishamon's temple. In that vast complex they are brought to a traditional-style dojo. The gods and shinki are free to take their time during this day to learn about the details of their new life from Amaterasu's shinki or from the many veteran new god and shinki volunteers.




God Training

Unfortunately, Bishamon is away on business today, but her shinki as well as Amaterasu's ever-present shinki and any volunteering gods will offer 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 receive as orientation 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 as well as offering a lecture on the basics of what is expected of a shinki and the importance of teamwork with other shinki and with gods. It is encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.

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.) This is vital for gods who, for example, find themselves with a sword shinki but are at risk of cutting off their own toes.
It's 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

[priforprince]

[ Shinki Training ]

[ Another day, another public event at which Shikyoin Hibiki's presence likely isn't necessary, as she has no intention of ever training herself (one sweats). And yet Hibiki's style, which insists she always remain informed about everything, dictates she attend. Revolution requires sacrifice.

Today her spectator equipment - chair, table, fringed umbrella - is set up next to the shinki training. She has a cup of hot tea at her side despite the heat of the day - it's relaxing - and sips it while she peruses the shinki pamphlet. ]

Why mention spells if you don't explain how to obtain them? What a poorly-designed document.

[ How is she supposed to cultivate a high-quality, educated shinki befitting her status without knowing where to direct Wendy's attentions?! ]

[ Physical Training ]

[ Hibiki is passing by the physical training, off to see whether anything at the provided refreshments will go with this cup of tea, when a really cheap shot something dreadful happens. She overhears two of the trainer shinki talking to each other.

"....heard when last we were ayakashi hunting. It'd go something like, 'This is how I talk now, ki!'" ]

Hggghh!!

[ Hibiki freezes up. The teacup smashes to the ground in front of her. And the air around her drops in temperature.

She has committed A Crime. But, more to the point, she's standing still around people practicing with weaponry. ]

[ Rest(?) and Refreshments ]

This isn't amusing.

[ Hibiki is trying to grab a small cake with tongs. The cake keeps twitching out of her reach. She sighs. ]

Is this level of self-gratification truly how easily you're satisfied?

[ Thin air, which she'd been talking to, doesn't reply. But the cake she'd been after does suddenly go whizzing into the air, headed right for somebody else.

If you weren't watching, it'll look like she threw it at you! ]

Rest???

[he_smol]

[ CAKE TO THE FACE! It's the revenge of the sachertorte and it's beaned him right between the eyes and knocked his glasses clean off. ]

What in blazes?!

[ Momentary daze, groping for his glasses brb ]

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki watches this with a rather flat expression on her face. It wasn't her fault, so she sees no need to make amends.

Where did this child's glasses end up, though...? She'll ascertain they aren't in her path, then reach for a drink. Tea....? No?

Lemonade might do if it's not that powder rubbish. ]

[he_smol]

[ Found em. Thankfully they hadn't flown off too far. But who the heck is throwing cake?!

....with Hibiki being the only one at the table, the only logical conclusion is that he's found his culprit. ]

You there! What is the meaning of attacking me with pastry?

[ huff huff huff ]

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki found sparkling water! This will serve.

She frowns over the rim of her cup, however, at being thus accused. This little boy has a surprisingly deep voice... ] Assigning blame without witnessing the crime is childish.

[ Sip. ]

[he_smol]

[ Childish?! You're the one throwing pastry -- at least as far as Heine's aware of. ]

As is trying to cover up one's misdeeds. It came flying from this direction and you happen to be the only one near the cakes to begin with.

Refreshments? Maybe? Sort of?

[challengesfate]

[Okay. So. Water is good and healthy and necessary for staying hydrated while training. Lucina generally likes water. It's familiar to her, and it's cool and pure here, which is pretty awesome. It's safe to say that at some point, she goes back up to the refreshments to fill up her cup again.

It's just unfortunate that when she does come up, a small cake zips through the air and hits the side of her head.]

Wh-?!

[She hasn't noticed you Hibiki, but she has noticed that there is now cake in her hAIR WHY THIS it's gross and kind of sticky.......]

Close enough!

[priforprince]

[ Intolerable. It hit a young lady. Hibiki will have to yell at thin air very very sternly later (and be totally ignored, but it's the idea of the thing).

She also can't bear to look at this mess, so she pulls out her handkerchief to offer to Lucina. ] Are you injured, mademoiselle?

[ Lucina has just been approached by a devastatingly attractive "young man". Who is also wholly absorbed, it seems, in being concerned about her well-being. ]

[challengesfate]

[Lucina turns upon being addressed, blinking owlishly in surprise. She...is mostly concerned with the term Hibiki used, because what the heck is French, and it takes her a moment to notice the handkerchief.]

Oh...no, I'm alright...just. Covered in cake. [Gently, she'll take the offered hankie.] Thank you very much. Did you...see what happened? I must admit, I was taken by surprise.

[priforprince]

[ Oh, it's worse than French. It's Prench. ] An unfortunate mishap, I believe. What a pity.

[ One whose origin she really really doesn't want to talk about, so Hibiki turns her demeanor up still another notch. The air is literally sparkling now. And making twinkle noises. ] Hearing you're unharmed lifts the oppressive clouds from my heart.

[challengesfate]

[oh boy

Lucina isn't ready for Prench]

So just an accident, then...

[Gently, she begins to clean the cake out of her hair, eyeing the sparkles with a quiet sort of confusion.]

Does...this happen whenever you speak? Is it some sort of power?

shinki training

[nopixiedust]

[Well, Wendy figures she's earned a break, so she has no problem in going over to see just what Hibiki is doing now, besides aggressively avoiding training.]

Oh, you think so? I hadn't really thought about spells before, so I guess it wasn't a big deal to me.

[priforprince]

[ There's snacks here, too, Wendy. Classy snacks. To which you are welcome.

Hibiki puts down the pamphlet, the better to talk with her shinki. ] I have a responsibility to make you the ultimate shinki. If you desired, your curriculum could be modified.

[ The history of the performing arts + how to cast magic on people (optional) = The Ultimate Shinki. Sounds legit. ]

[nopixiedust]

[Best not mess with anything she doesn't know about just yet. For now she considers the option before nodding.]

I guess it couldn't hurt. But where would we start? [Actually- she perks up a little.] Oh! Have you heard about ofuda?

now picturing some truly awful spirit detective tv show starring shikyoin hibiki

[priforprince]

The talismans for exorcisms?

[ Apparently so. But her questioning tone invites Wendy to explain context for this particular mention. ]

is that what she's going to star in next

[nopixiedust]

Yeah!

Well, I was on the Near Shore, and I ended up running into this other god. She asked if I could do anything with them, since I'm a shinki. Since ofuda are kind of like barriers, and shinki can make borderlines which are definitely barriers... [Wendy shrugs, not really knowing much about ofuda at all.] The idea was that I could do something.

I didn't know what to do, but maybe there's a way to learn about?

Physical Training

[kokuyoyo]

[Chikusa does the responsible thing as he comes across a defenseless idol having a crisis: he kicks Hibiki in the back of the calf. At least it's lightly with the bare minimum of effort...?]

You and that weird thing of yours...

[priforprince]

Rgh!

[ It did snap Hibiki back to life, so thanks for that?

Composure regained, she touches her forehead to make sure the headache's gone. Or perhaps just to strike a pose. It could really go either way, here. ]

And you're as tactful as ever.

[kokuyoyo]

[You're welcome.]

[With her back to being aware of her surroundings, probably, Chikusa starts to slowly shuffle past her.]

It's just a word.... I don't see what the big deal is...

[priforprince]

Someone of your sensibilities likely wouldn't.

[ You probably actually dig with that shovel she gave you. You probably get dirt on it.

Well, that's fine. Presents are for those given them to use as they wish. She shall accept you exactly as you are. This is how noble she is. ]

[kokuyoyo]

I mean. I'm not getting killed by stopping in the middle of the training area...

[So his sensibilities seem pretty fine. Although speaking of-]

You're going to get hit if you stand there.

physical training;

[handle]

[ Oh... this person... They were a little funny the first time they'd met. ]

... You alright? Here, I'll help you clean up the mess.

[priforprince]

[ No immediate response from Hibiki. In fact, one cannot be certain Hibiki is breathing.

Help will, indeed, be required. ]

[handle]

[ Well, forget the tea cup for now... He hesitates before asking her again: ]

Hey, you alright?

[priforprince]

[ The chatting shinki pass out of earshot. Hibiki inhales, a hand going to her forehead. She looks distinctly pale around the gills. ]

...The standards of employment here are abysmal.