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

[redotiertwo]

I like shitty puns to a certain value of pun shittiness. There's a line between so bad it's good and so bad it's actually bad.

[Likewise, Davesprite returns to demonstrating strikes once he gets over the initial moment of bemoaning the particularly awful joke.]

[very_goodman]

Must be a pretty thin line, huh?

[Barry waits and watches, trying to match the motion.]

[redotiertwo]

That shit is like ice. One inflection the wrong way could send you riding on down to the depths of sub-zero hell.

[Even as he's saying that and continuing the same motion to try and help Barry pick up on it, Davesprite keeps his tone amazingly deadpan.]

[very_goodman]

Yeah, yeah, I get it...

[With a brief sigh, he keeps practicing.]

[redotiertwo]

Hey, it's like anything else. You want to tread that line like a professional, you practice, and you fuck up until you get it right. Kinda like what's happening now.

[It's not the most reassuring sentiment, but he's trying.]

[very_goodman]

I am gettin' better, though, right?

[It's hard to tell when you're the one swinging the axe.]

[redotiertwo]

I mean, you haven't cut your own legs off yet, so you've passed the bar of entry. Getting better with a weapon takes more than like five minutes of watching someone try to point you the right way with a different weapon.

[Again, he's trying. Whether it's actually uplifting at all is another matter entirely.]

[very_goodman]

Guess so. Think I'm ready to try a different stance or somethin' yet?

[redotiertwo]

[Davesprite has to pause at that, which is probably not the most reassuring of prospects. That may just be because he doesn't have feet, but it's hard to tell.]

How many stances do axes actually have. Like, stance is mostly about what balance works for you anyway, but even by weapon standards it's not really a finesse kind of weapon, which is usually when you start getting into multiple stances.

[very_goodman]

Yeah, I guess you're right.

[He stops for now, resting the axe's head against the ground while scratching at his own.]

You wanna give it another go?

[redotiertwo]

[Davesprite seems to consider that for a moment, actually lowering his sword this time.]

If we're talking the sparring, sure. Don't know how many people here use axes, but it might be worth knowing how to swordfight against one if I ever have to deal with bullshit of that tier.

I'm gonna let this thread go in prep for the upcoming event

[very_goodman]

All right, then, ready when you are!

[And up goes the axe. His stance is much better this time. Maybe he'll even be able to block something.]

ok, cue fade to black then

[redotiertwo]

[Well, Davesprite sure hopes he'll be able to block something, or this spar could go very badly.]

Come on, dude, I'm always ready.

[With that, not flashstepping this time, Davesprite sweeps towards him with a straightforward opening strike. This spar could be either very long or very short...]