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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~

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

...how many can you use?

[ Surprising Hibiki makes her talk like a normal person.

It's kind of weird, honestly. ]

[The fact that Maria has to think about that for a moment might imply that the follow-up isn't going to be the shortest of lists, though thankfully it's nowhere near exhaustive either.]

Swords and daggers, obviously, bladed whips, and most polearm-style weapons like spears or lances since those share techniques in many cases. [And given its size and design, the "spear" she used previously was more of a mix of polearm styles.] Against normal humans, though, I only use hand-to-hand.

[ That last bit gets a smirk. You used a knife against her. Heh.

It sticks around in general, though. ] Quite the resume.

[ Hibiki heads back to the equipment area to return her sword. If she thought there'd be any merit to keeping it, she would ~~even after training day was over~~, but that's enough effort for now, thanks. ] I look forward to seeing your talents fully unsheathed.

[Well, this is Heaven and everyone is gods and shinki as opposed to normal humans...

Maria can't exactly argue with that brief summation of her "resume", and she smiles somewhat enigmatically as she turns her sword in her hand. However, she does decide ultimately that she'd be better served taking up something else after that little bout, and Maria heads towards the equipment area as well. However, when she returns her sword, she immediately starts looking for a different weapon.]

I wouldn't say that so easily. Think of the situations talents like that have to be demonstrated in.

[ What, danger? Won't they just clean it up and then there'll be no problem? Hibiki don't see the issue, here.

But rather than debate the point, she just makes a musing sound in the back of her throat and watches Maria look over the weapons. She's curious which the other woman will pick next.

As for her, though, she doesn't select anything. Shikyoin Hibiki may be a performer, yes, but she is also a consummate observer. She never misses a show.

Should Maria pick something: ] Why that one?

[ If not, she'll remain silent. ]

[The weapon Maria ends up picking appears to be of the bladed whip variety - the sections are much bulkier than Maria's used to, rather than the smooth separation of Airgetlam, but it's similar enough for her purposes. The blades of it appear to be dulled for the purposes of the practice, but it could probably still do somebody some damage just by hitting them in the head.

The question from Hibiki gets a curious glance, as if Maria hasn't really been questioned on that kind of thing before, but nonetheless, the answer comes quickly and with a slight smile.]

It goes with the sword, you might say. I'm used to moving to this one after I use a full blade.

A combination...

[ Hibiki studies Maria. She is clearly imagining Something. She is generating for herself a vision of your homeworld, and your history, that makes sense to her.

It looks an awful lot like that movie offer she turned down because it'd involve getting dust all over herself. Mad Pax: Pury Road. ]

In a manner of speaking. [That manner of speaking being that it's probably much more of a combination than Hibiki might be imagining, since most swords don't turn into bladed whips.

Checking over the whip to ensure there's no damage to the body of it that might make it dangerous to practice with, Maria glances over at Hibiki in answer to the at-length study.]

Is there something wrong?

[ Hibiki blinks away a searing-white vision of Maria standing backlit atop a golden dune, urging on the troops of Revolution. ]

Simply appreciating your talents.

[ Read: she's so done with all this practice nonsense for today. Hibiki takes a step backwards. ] May your preparations prove unnecessary.

[It's an...interesting sentiment, but one Maria appreciates well enough, and she smiles slightly as she finishes her inspection of the whip and heads over to one of the targets. Even if Hibiki wants to watch, Maria ensures she's a little way clear so she stands no risk of getting hit.]

Well, most preparations are those you hope prove unnecessary until the time they aren't. Then you're just grateful you made them.

[With that, she stirs up the whip with one hand and lashes it toward the target, the blades carving across it with deadly accuracy.]

Indeed.

[ Hibiki's eyebrows go up as she watches that target take a beating. Act two: the vengeful goddess of war descends.... ]

[If Maria knew what Hibiki was thinking, she might ease back a bit so as not to give the wrong idea, but as it is, she sweeps the whip in a few great arcs against the target before bringing it back to settle at her side and frowning down at it slightly.]

A little heavier than what I'm used to, then. And the difference in blade segmentation almost makes it feel like an entirely different weapon.

[ The mental image just keeps getting updated to something more and more ridiculous, here, but Hibiki is satisfied with what she's seen. She puts her hands in her pockets and steps back. ]

I shan't disturb your recalculation, then. Best wishes.

[ A pause, then sure. She decides to lay it on thick. ]

In finding the perfect fit.

[ Like, say, if you ever tired of associating with someone mundane in your professional life... ]

[It had seemed like Hibiki was done with her own training for a while anyway, so Maria sees no need to keep her longer if she has other things to get on with. Turning her attention from the weapon, she smiles slightly and waves a hand.]

I'll see how things go. Hopefully it's not too difficult to adjust to. And good luck in whatever else you choose to do today as well.

[She can't quite read into the dual meaning there yet, so she takes it for what it means on the surface for now.]

I do feel blessed.

[ And Hibiki retreats to watch her movie in her mind's eye undisturbed. And enjoy her refreshments. And search for more geniuses, frankly.

Still, they'll be hard to best. Anything that she actually managed to absorb about the seriousness of their mission here has been supplanted by how much she honestly does esteem Maria. Professionals really are a cut above everyone else!

It's such a relief to have someone here who knows what they're doing! ]

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okay, THIS one i made up

are u sure

unless it's somewhere on the bits of her ic wiki i have yet to translate

you never know

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