013 | Down To Business

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone!
What: Training
When: Morning June 16
Where: Bishamon's temple
Summary: Training sessions for everyone to learn more about their abilities and jobs!



Many people have been wanting to know more about their abilities and what they are required to do here in the Far Shore. So, in conjunction with Bishamonten, the Heavens have seen fit to offer an open training session for everyone to participate in. Here you will be able to learn anything and everything about what you should be able to do and what is expected of you in your new positions.

Bishamon's temple is sweeping and gorgeous, having previously been home to hundreds of shinki. She has graciously offered to hold this training session and will be available to help anyone who needs it.



Equipment

Various kinds of mannequins and dummies have been provided for practice, as well as targets that are either stationary or move, depending on your will. Punching bags, jumping blocks, and a large pool area have also been provided for your use, so that you can find a tool for pretty much anything that you might need to practice. Plenty of practice weapons of various weights, sizes, and shapes are also available upon request from any of the many white-clad shinki that are also attending today.

God Training

Bishamon herself will be the foremost source of information regarding being a god and what is expected of you. It is also encouraged that gods group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies. Random groupings can be provided by the mods or you may come up with your own groupings together.

Shinki Training

Various shinki are available to help with shinki training, including Kazuma and all of Bishamon's shinki. Additionally, the white-clad shinki will be more than happy to train you on using the borderline and some of the basics of what is expected of a shinki. It is also encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies. Random groupings can be provided by the mods or you may come up with your own groupings together.

Refreshments

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 even just taking a quick break to cool down. The Heavens want you to stay in good condition!

In Summary:

• Use the state of the art equipment
• Learn about your job
• Form groups to practice
• Don't get dehydrated
• Spectate if you want
• Have fun~

Comments

[very_goodman]

Whoa!

[Okay, that was unexpectedly fast. Barry manages to dodge, but only by virtue of stumbling backwards and falling on his ass.]

Damn, man, you're fast!

[redotiertwo]

[Whoops. Davesprite at least doesn't try to follow up the attack, instead standing down and bringing the sword to rest at his side. After a moment, he curls his tail a bit to lean over Barry.]

Yeah, my bad, probably should've warned you about the flashstep thing. Kind of force of habit using it, don't ask me why.

[very_goodman]

[Barry huffs, using the shaft of his axe to help him regain his footing.]

Yeah, definitely didn't see that one coming. Literally.

[redotiertwo]

Hey, that's the point. At least it's working as advertised. [Davesprite would offer him a hand, but he seems to be getting up fine himself, so he just figures it'd be unwanted at this point.]

So, how's the hot minute of axe life you've had so far treating you.

[very_goodman]

Yeah, I'll say. Wish I could move like that.

[He dusts off his pants as he finishes standing.]

Well... you've pretty much seen how. Lotta room for improvement, but that's what we're here for, right?

[redotiertwo]

[Davesprite almost replies with "I wish I knew how I could", but the words taste bitter and unsettling in his throat and he ends up just shrugging nonchalantly. It doesn't seem like that big a deal to him anyway.]

Yeah, basically the order of the day. I mean, there's got to be at least one other person here who knows how to use an axe, maybe you could look for some training.

[very_goodman]

Yeah, that's the plan. Maybe I oughta start with that before I think about sparrin' with lightning fast ninja birds.

[He grins back at Davesprite.]

[redotiertwo]

[With a brief thumbs-up, Davesprite sheathes his sword back into his stomach, looking around for where the practice targets and stuff he was using earlier are.]

Not that I've ever used an axe in my unlife, but I could toss you a couple of scraps on good weapons practice, probably. The stuff that feels right to me when I do it.

[very_goodman]

I'll take anything ya got at this point. I'm pretty much startin' from square one over here.

[redotiertwo]

Okay, well, not guaranteeing quality content here, but let's move this conversation over to the actual training targets, because I think you're going to need those before you start offering to swing that at people.

[As much for the safety of the people he might be swinging it at as Barry himself.]

[very_goodman]

[Barry nods, turning toward the targets.]

Awright, all set. What'cha got for me?

[redotiertwo]

[Settling himself alongside Barry, Davesprite draws his sword again, holding it in both hands with that obviously familiar grip once more.]

Alright, first thing you want to have down is your grip. It's as much use as a hose on a tire fire trying to use a weapon without making sure it isn't going to get knocked out of your hands the first time someone looks at it the wrong way.

[very_goodman]

Yeah, I got a little advice on that before.

[Barry nods, gripping the axe for maximum flexibility. It's still fundamentally big and slow as a weapon, but the way he's holding it at least allows for a quick defense.]

[redotiertwo]

[Thank fuck he's got that down, at least, because Davesprite isn't actually sure what the proper grip for an axe as opposed to a sword is supposed to be. It looks right enough to him, though, so he goes ahead with doing a demonstrative swing downwards with his sword.]

Second thing is getting used to the weight. You've got to know where your swings are gonna end up if you put a certain amount of strength behind them before you start flailing the thing around like an outraged mid-sermon zealot with a bible.

[very_goodman]

Yeah... that's gonna be the hard part, I think. A real one's gonna be even heavier than this.

[He does give it a slow practice swing, though.]

[redotiertwo]

It's pretty much the biggest thing of all the weapon things, yeah. Can't know how you'll do with a real weapon until you pick one up, can't pick one up until you know enough not to cut your own fucking arm off.

[This time, Davesprite's own demonstration is a slice across, though he adjusts it to look a bit more like a hacking motion since that's more likely what someone would be doing with an axe.]

[very_goodman]

More like this, then, huh...

[Another swing. This one looks more like the one Davesprite just did.]

[redotiertwo]

Your axe swing is going to be a little shorter because they're the kind of thing you're supposed to leave buried in your opponent, so more like that is good.

[Davesprite repeats the motion again, refining it a bit this time to what differences he feels an axe might have to a sword in practice.]

[very_goodman]

[And another swing, and another. They're getting smoother and more confident.]

Hey, I think I'm gettin' the swing of this!

[Get it. Do you get it.]

[redotiertwo]

[Wow, those are. Definitely actual words that came out of an actual person's mouth. Davesprite has to pause for a moment at the sheer effort it takes not to wince.]

Put as much focus on working out your axe as you do making shitty puns and you might start getting somewhere.

[very_goodman]

C'mon, you love shitty puns.

[Even as he trades dumb jokes, though, he's still practicing his form.]

[redotiertwo]

I like shitty puns to a certain value of pun shittiness. There's a line between so bad it's good and so bad it's actually bad.

[Likewise, Davesprite returns to demonstrating strikes once he gets over the initial moment of bemoaning the particularly awful joke.]

[very_goodman]

Must be a pretty thin line, huh?

[Barry waits and watches, trying to match the motion.]

[redotiertwo]

That shit is like ice. One inflection the wrong way could send you riding on down to the depths of sub-zero hell.

[Even as he's saying that and continuing the same motion to try and help Barry pick up on it, Davesprite keeps his tone amazingly deadpan.]

[very_goodman]

Yeah, yeah, I get it...

[With a brief sigh, he keeps practicing.]