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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~

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[The Keyblade strikes Lenneth's side armor roughly, and it does indeed knock her back. The Valkyrie lands on her feet some distance away, and as she rises from her crouch power floods out of her in a tremendous wash as she raises her weapon.]

It shall be engraved upon your soul--

[And then she stops. This is training, after all. Divine might continues to flood from her as she looks over the blade of the sword at him.]

Are you prepared?

[Ohhhh crap- that sounds a lot like a limit break or ultimate attack of some sort. Sora's shoulders tense tightly and he brings up his weapon arm to cover his face from damage. But she stalls?

He looks at her where she stands, the radiant power coming from her hard to miss. He can almost feel it himself. He grips his keyblade tighter and slowly nods. She's strong, and he instantly admires her. He wants to be strong too!]

... I'm ready!

[Is he going to regret this? He's unafraid! Sora has a few more tricks up his sleeve to deflect some damage but not all of it. He casts Aero around himself to absorb some damage and Reflectga can always be used in a pinch to create a protective dome of light around his body. Will that do? He has to watch what she's doing next.]

[Hmph. She already regrets giving him the opportunity. What will he learn if he survives only because he has preparation?]

Divine assault!

[She lunges forward, her sword descending overhand in a blow that made her others look slow and weak -- and even as it lands, she blurs into a chain of blows and strikes at speed. A sweep, another overhand blow, then a rising slash to knock him into the air. All to set him up for the eruption of one colossal spear of raw energy out of the ground beneath him, the first of three surging up to impale him.]

[The power and the intensity is too much for Sora. Such raw power. He does his best to handle each blow but eventually Sora takes enough damage that ~~his health bar blinks red~~ he falls to a knee as she leaps up into the air.

He raises his gaze up to her with a grin. She's strong. What is he supposed to do? Give up? He doesn't want to. Is she really going to outright impale him in a training match? Either way Sora's not running away.

Sora grits his teeth and casts Reflectga as a brilliant dome of warm light surrounds his body that will reflect a portion of damage back at the wielder. That's all he's got, he'll probably collapse to the ground after this attack.]

[She grits her teeth as the damage flickers back to her, then practically yanks her sword down before the attack can complete. As near as she can tell, he couldn't handle the next two impaling bolts that come with the attack -- let alone the final roar of the dragon-clad spear.]

[But then, she trusts she's made her point.]

Did you learn something?

[He doesn't say anything right away, instead breathing heavy and feeling his body ache with pain. He shudders and grips his keyblade tightly in his hand.

To be honest he's not sure what she expected of him but he feels a bubble of gratitude in his chest. He's not ready to face a true Valkyrie and though it humbles him he's excited too. She reminds him of another goddess that used to be here, one that was just as hard on him and one that didn't go easy no matter what. He admires that honesty.

He looks up at her, lips a weak smile.]

Don't bite off more than I can chew.

[Sora says with a slight soft laugh. Ow. Everything hurts. He collapses limply.]

That is a good lesson for some circumstances. Sometimes, however, you must put yourself into a fight, no matter the odds.

What else?

[She stepped over to offer him a hand back up. No need to bend down, considering her general lack of height.]

[He looks up at her, studying her face for a moment before he takes her hand. He's wobbly but he manages to stand.]

No matter what you've got to give it your all until the very end.

[Training or not, it didn't matter. In real fights the other person wouldn't hold back on you, just like Lenneth hadn't.]

[She adds her strength to his efforts to stand, substantial as it is. She doesn't look like much of a physical presence, but her strength befits a goddess.]

I am not certain you needed to learn that lesson from me. Your defenses are not insignificant and you recover from hits well, but you would do well to learn a quick sidestep and counter, as I demonstrated against you.

[As he stands and listens his eyes light up with grateful fondness.]

Sidestep and counter... Yeah, I'm not that great with countering! I'll try my best to get better at that.

[He smiles sincerely but winces shortly after. He raises a hand to his chest and casts a curaga spell on himself. Warm green light envelops him for a short moment as the pain fades.]

Thank you, by the way... [He looks a little sheepish.] I don't think I caught your name before.

[How strange that he is both a warrior and a mage. In her experience, the two cannot be combined successfully -- time devoted to mastering one skill leaves little opportunity for the other.]

I am the Valkyrie. Here, I also bear the mantle of Osiris.

Oh!

[Sora grins. Most gods and goddesses have two names.]

Do you like being called Valkyrie? or Osiris? I like to go by just Sora.

I am the Valkyrie. Osiris is merely the mantle bestowed upon me here. [Simple straightforward logic, which dismisses all subtleties and nuance. That might come back to haunt her in the end...]

Sora. I shall remember that name.

[Sora smiles and blushes a little in embarrassment that she's going to remember him.

Nodding, he rolls the last bit of pain out of his shoulders from the match.]

Thanks. I'm going to remember you too! You don't mind... training together again sometime, do you?

My intention is to allow all who need training to visit me for that purpose. [This world is sorely in need of it, after all...] A proper battle against true foes would be of far greater value to you.

[He grins with excitement.]

Thanks, Osiris!

[With that he gives a small wave goodbye.]

I'll catch up with you another time then! Soon!!

[A slight frown is all that betrays the Valkyrie's disquiet at being called by another god's name, even if she IS that god now. But she says nothing, merely nods her acknowledgment and a farewell all in one.]

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