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013 | Down To Business

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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[ That has Nanako pausing to search his face. ]

Does that mean I can call you for help, too?

[ Since it was narrowing this down to call people she trusted to help in a fight. ]

[Given how observant Shun tends to be, he notices that searching look of Nanako's, and he hesitates himself as if to figure out why she's doing it. However, that also means he's looking very directly at her when she asks that question, and the flicker of very obvious surprise that crosses his face is much more visible than he would have liked it to be.

At this point, he supposes, he should be used to people deciding they trust him after two meetings. But it doesn't settle him much more with the prospect of Nanako seeing how he acts in an actual fight.]

If you ever need me, then fine. I wouldn't have suggested it if I wasn't prepared to agree.

[ His answer has her face lighting up, smile bright and cheerful again as she nods her head in acknowledgment. ]

Okay! Thank you! That makes me feel better.

[It seems to take Shun a moment to decide how he feels about that, but eventually, he gives a slight and brief smile back. It's not a frequent expression for him, as may be obvious.]

That's good, then. [Returning to his standard neutrality, he considers for a moment before adding something else.] Depending on which pantheon you're in, it might be worth finding other gods from it. There are a lot of people here determined to treat others in their pantheon like family.

Pantheon?

[ She's heard that word, but she's not entirely sure what it means. ]

A group of gods associated with a certain culture. The god I'm supposed to represent, Nekhbet, is part of the Egyptian pantheon.

[At least, that's Shun's understanding of the concept as someone who's still not exactly a faithful or religious sort even being here.]

Ohhhhh.

[ Nanako looks fascinated by that. ]

What if I don't know what pan.... pantheon my god is from? I just know she was a really old god. Is there somewhere I can find out?

[When she mentions being a really old god, Shun nods rather knowingly.]

Nekhbet and most of the rest of my pantheon were worshipped in ancient Egypt, not modern, so that's not uncommon. [And...well, there's one extremely obvious answer to the question of finding out what pantheon her god is from, and Shun simply reaches into his back pocket and pulls out his phone.]

What's your god name?

[ Nanako looks curious at the question, head tilted to the side. ]

Nanshe. Why?

[If there's one thing the Heavens can actually be relied upon for, it's a decent internet connection, and Shun types the name into his phone as soon as she says it.]

Sumerian pantheon, then. [And immediately upon that being said, Shun hesitates, because he knows that rings a bell.]

...There is at least one other person from your pantheon here, then.

[ Her expression brightens. ]

There is? Do you know who?

[That's one way to put it, and Shun gives her a short nod.] Remember when I told you I only trained one person in fighting? It's that person. Suzugamori Ren, or Inanna as a god. I think he'd like meeting you.

[Partially because Ren seems to do that sort of thing much better than he does, and partially because he's seen Ren willingly entertaining kids before, so he can't imagine him not liking Nanako.]

Inanna?

[ Another name she hasn't heard before, but as she doesn't know what Sumerian is, that's probably not surprising. ]

Is he nice?

Yes. Represents love and war, apparently. [Or at least, that's the biggest detail he remembers other than the whole "accompanied by lions" thing. Which in Ren's case, is more "accompanied by kittens, sometimes, if you catch him at his temple".]

He's very friendly and seems to like kids, so I think you'd both get on. [And if she thinks Shun's nice, there's no way in hell she won't think Ren's nice.]

[ Kittens, though! She's sold. ]

If you don't think he'd mind, then I'd like to meet him!

[Thankfully, Shun knows Ren should still be here somewhere (in theory, unless he's drifted off to something else, but with the focus he's been giving to his training lately that shouldn't be the case here). So when Nanako says that, he stands up, offering her his hand in case she's still a little worn out and needs it.]

Then let's go find him. I was training with him earlier, so he might still be here.

[ She looks surprised, but quickly reaches up and tucks her hand in his, grasping his fingers firmly. And also not letting go, even once she is on her feet. ]

Okay!

[Even though it's been a long time since he's led someone by the hand, it's a very familiar thing to Shun from dealing with his little sister, and his own grip tightens a little, just enough to make sure she doesn't get lost as he leads them away from the tree and back towards the main area.

All things considered, Ren isn't a hard person to find in a crowd, and Shun moves through the various people and areas of training keeping an eye out for the distinctive mess of red hair.]

[As it turns out, Ren is also taking a break, and he's also found himself a spot on the ground under a tree, albeit one that's as close to the excitement as possible without getting in the way. His attention is fixed on anyone who might still be practicing something, so Shun will probably spot him before he spots Shun.

But once he does spot Shun and his friend and it's clear they're headed his way, he smiles and waves at them with his arm stretched high above his head.]

[ Nanako hangs back, partially angled behind Shun's legs to hide in a fit of shyness as they approach the stranger. ]

[Well, that makes it slightly harder for Shun to walk properly, but he's also not going to make Nanako come out from behind there if she doesn't want to. While Shun doesn't wave, he at least raises a hand back in acknowledgement of Ren's gesture as they approach.]

I was wondering if you were still here. I have someone for you to meet. [Though it's probably a little obvious even if she is trying to hang back, Shun glances down at Nanako, tilting his head slightly as if to coax her forwards.]

Remember what I said. [It's a rather gentle reminder; he did mention that Ren was friendly, so if that's what she's worried about, he's hoping it might ease the shyness a bit.]

[Ren blinks a little at him before turning his attention to the girl. She must be someone very special for Shun to want to introduce them, although...she doesn't look like the picture of his sister, so it can't be that...

And she's a little shy. All right. Ren smiles brightly and leans a little to the side to give her a much smaller wave.]

Hi~! I'm Suzugamori Ren. Are you one of Kurosak-ki's friends too?

[ Nanako peeks out again at the friendly voice, still feeling shy. But she's supposed to be a god and this is one of Shun's friends so she tries to be brave and steps out to stand beside him with a nervous smile, nodding her head. ]

Yeah. I'm Nanako. Shun said you're nice.

[...So Shun might've said Ren was friendly because it's a fact, but it's still odd to him hearing it put like that, maybe because he so rarely gives public opinions on others that don't involve thinking they're an idiot. Though he doesn't outright dismiss the remark, he turns his head away slightly in a manner that kind of gives away he's trying to move off the topic of what he might've told Nanako about Ren.]

I suggested she look for others in her pantheon to help her out if she needs it. Turns out she's in yours.

[Which probably explains the "special" element that lent itself to Shun deciding this introduction was necessary.]

[It is a little surprising to hear that Shun told her that, not just because it was Shun who said it but that also isn't the usual adjective that gets applied to him. What isn't too surprising is that Shun seems embarrassed about it--

But his distraction is successful, because any thoughts of teasing him about it fly out the window as soon as he says that. Someone from his pantheon??? He claps his hands together, looking absolutely delighted.]

Really? I haven't met anyone else from my pantheon before! Who did they say you are, Nanako-san?

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i got a smile! :O

kids get smiles at a much lower premium from shun than most other people do

she feels special :D

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