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

Refreshments!

[kagenonadeshiko]

[Ayumu still hasn't quite captured the precise timing she needs in order to perfectly integrate her new fire manipulation abilities into melee combat but she's getting there. But right now, she needs to cool down so she heads to a tree with a bottle of water in hand, intending to relax a bit before getting back to her training.

Her steps stop short when she sees what appears to be a child lying in the grass up ahead. Before she can stop herself, she teleports instantly to her side, quickly kneeling down to put a hand on her shoulder to shake her awake. She tries to be gentle but between the adrenaline boost she got from practicing and her own maternal instincts, there's slightly irrational, rough urgency to it.]

[welcome_home]

Ah!

[ Nanako jolts upright with a surprised look when she's shaken awake, giving the unfamiliar woman over her a sheepishly guilty look. ]

I'm sorry! I didn't mean to fall asleep!

[ She was supposed to be here training, after all. ]

[kagenonadeshiko]

[Ayumu sits back, a little confused. This isn't the first child she's come across during her time on the Far Shore. After all, immediately upon her arrival on the Far Shore, one had been placed into her care with the ridiculous claim that he was to be her protector. She'd heard rumors of Lady Bishamon's kindness and generosity toward lost shinki so maybe this girl is a resident of this temple.

At the moment, the idea that the Heavens had stolen a little girl away from her home to replace one of their lost gods hasn't occurred to her. Surely, not even they would stoop to such a low. Right?]

Don't worry about it. It's fine. Does Lady Bishamon know you're out here?

[The child's not wearing the same uniform as the other shinki she's seen here but maybe Lady Bishamon didn't have one that was small enough.]

[welcome_home]

Uhh. I don't think so?

[ She's... not sure how to answer that. Is Lady Bishamon supposed to know she's out here? No one had said anything about that! She lifts a hand to rub sleepily at her eyes, glancing around. ]

Is she... supposed to?

[kagenonadeshiko]

Oh, my mistake. I thought you were one of her shinki.

[She doesn't see any names on the girl but that doesn't mean one isn't hidden from view. Maybe she's someone else's shinki? If so, Ayumu might have a harsh word or ten for her god for leaving someone so young unattended. This might be just training but accidents happen and she could get hurt.]

What's your name? I'm Ayumu.

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako is quick to shake her head, understanding where the confusion came from after that explanation. It's not the first time people have thought she's a shinki. ]

Oh! No, I'm a god. I'm Nanako! Or Nanshe, that's what they call me here. Hello!

[kagenonadeshiko]

[A god? This little girl is a god?

It's a familiar anger though Ayumu hasn't had much reason to feel it since Satoshi left. This is the first time she's seen a child on the Far Shore since then. All the young teenagers drafted into positions of adult responsibility are bad enough but to bring a child into that role? That is just an entirely new level of unconscionable.

But thankfully, Ayumu's well versed with masking her anger with a smile. The only outward indication she's upset is a slight frown and reproachful glance toward the people the Heavens had sent to assist with the training. She's quiet for a moment as she wrestles to get her temper under control before it can surface. The last thing she wants to do is frighten this little girl or make her think she's done something wrong. And while her maternal instincts are telling her to whisk this girl away to someplace safe, she's knows that kind of behavior coming from a complete stranger would be worrisome, too.

So instead she gives Nanako a warm, friendly smile and cheerful tone.]

It's very nice to meet you, Nanako-chan! Nanshe? Do you know what she's supposed to do? My other name is Vesta. She's a goddess of the hearth.

[welcome_home]

Oooh!

[ Nanako's heard of several of those here already, but they've all seemed really nice so far. So she smiles back, straightening up and resting her hands on her knees. ]

She sounds nice! Nanshe's really old, she took care of widows and orphans and people who were hurt or lonely or lost because of wars! Aaaaand I think she liked fishing, too. She took care of a lot of things, I think.

[kagenonadeshiko]

[Ayumu's smile widens.]

Those are all very nice things to do! Nanshe sounds like she was really busy and had an important job.

[And a really big one, too, especially for a little girl. What were the Heavens thinking? Even the most mature child might buckle under the strain of so much responsibility.]

What about you, Nanako-chan? Do you like fishing?

[welcome_home]

Yeah! [ Despite all of that, Nanako looks really eager and excited to be here helping with those things. They're Important, after all. ]

Mmmm. I'm not really good at it yet, but I like cooking them! My big brother is really good at fishing, though. He lets me help him sometimes.

[kagenonadeshiko]

[At the mention of cooking, Ayumu perks up instantly.]

Oh, you like cooking, Nanako-chan? I do, too.

[She's trying not to sound too eager and scare her away but she likes young children and wants to have her own someday. Having a little girl to cook things with does hold a lot of appeal for her and now that she knows the Heavens brought another child into this situation, her maternal instincts are flaring up like mad.]

Maybe if it's okay with your big brother, we could cook fish together sometime.

[welcome_home]

Yeah!

[ Nanako looks excited to find someone else who enjoys it, too, smile brightening her expression. ]

I don't know a lot of recipes yet, but I've been practicing. I don't think my big brother will mind, he lets me help him cook a lot too.