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

[kokuyoyo]

Not imagination, exactly….

[It’s hard to explain, and he’s not entirely sure he can.]

But… Being entirely certain of what you believe… Maybe. [A shrug.] I say it’ll be there, so it is. That kind of thing…

[Confidence, perhaps, but stronger than that.]

[fadingsunshine]

Like faith? [It's a fair conclusion, considering this power is divine in origin and they're weapons and helpers of the gods.]

[kokuyoyo]

If that helps you create it….

[He’d say ‘will’ himself, but he doesn’t entirely know why he leans towards that.]

[fadingsunshine]

Okay! Let's try! [She counts with her fingers.] Say the word out loud, believe it into existing... Anything else?

[kokuyoyo]

Gesture. Like before. That should be it…

[Probably.]

[fadingsunshine]

Alright. Here we go.

[She takes a few seconds to concentrate, then...]

A-ah, hold on! I wasn't ready!

[She takes a deep breath and closes her eyes as she focuses. The attempt is better than the previous ones, but the movements are still a bit insecure.]

[kokuyoyo]

….You’re not doing it right.

[no shit chikusa]

[fadingsunshine]

...Yeah.

[She seems crestfallen. She's not going to cry, but the cheeriness is gone.]

I'm not that great of a shinki, aren't I? I won't give up and I'll do my best, but... I probably don't understand.

[kokuyoyo]

Not really.

[SORRY KAYA, YOU DESERVE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THIS.]

...But... that means you have to become better for your god in different ways...

[fadingsunshine]

[She could sulk over this, but she decides to take the more optimistic approach to this comment.]

Oh, such as what? What can I do?

[kokuyoyo]

....What's your god's domain?

[He guesses if it's just talking, he can do this much.]

[fadingsunshine]

Oh, he's a god of youth. [Technically a goddess but it's irrelevant.]

[kokuyoyo]

[....Well, that's a bit vague, but okay.]

Then... look into that. The kind of prayers directed to him. His pantheon.... That kind of thing...

[fadingsunshine]

Okay, I can do that. [But she still doesn't know how to do that. The prayers she can try asking Zeno, at least.] His pantheon... should I look that up on the library or on my phone? Which one is better, books or the internet thing?

[kokuyoyo]

Both.

[Leave no stone unturned. Constant vigilance.]

The internet gives you a wider net… but some books haven’t been put onto it yet, or the information they share isn’t as easy to find on the internet. So….

[fadingsunshine]

I see. [So no easy way in this either, huh? Being a shinki is becoming harder and harder.

She bows her head a bit.]

Thank you so much for your patience and teachings! You've been really helpful. [It's her who's probably too useless at the moment to follow things well, Kaya thinks.]

[kokuyoyo]

[A slow, minuscule shrug. It's hard to spot if one isn't really paying attention.]

Shinki occasionally have to work together if their gods aren't around.... So....

[It'll work to his benefit in the end, even if he's not particularly happy about having to do it.]

[fadingsunshine]

I know I'm not useful in this yet, but I'll be glad to help you anytime when I get better. In this or more normal stuff I could do.

[It's a bad idea to offer this sort of stuff to almost strangers, but Kaya is trusting and she owes it to Chikusa for his honesty.]

[kokuyoyo]

Work hard, then....

[That's the thing to say, right? Well, he's done here, so he starts to shuffle off. Hopefully if it comes to that, she'll be useful.]