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

[noli_oblivisci]

[Psyche, for her part, didn't think much about mixing things up. You didn't necessarily get to be picky about your opponent in an actual fight, right? And Yumi seemed like she had an idea of what she was doing. As such, she simply smiled and said]

Great! I'm not an expert with a knife but I know enough not to stab myself, at least.

[Or at least, it looked like she was holding it right, as she absently fiddled with it in 'rest' position. She added, though]

Um, if you want, we can always just do it hand-to-hand, though. If you're not familiar enough with those.

[kagenonadeshiko]

[Ayumu tilts her head a little bit considering. She's good with a knife but even better at hand-to-hand and it's tempting. It's more satisfying to force an opponent to relent with her bare hands, really quite cathartic. It would be a good exercise in self-control and restraint, too, until she gets a clear read on Psyche's skill level. She likes what she's seen of the other woman so far and killing her in a training accident isn't on Ayumu's agenda for the day.

Of course, there's a cold, calculating part of her that sees this as a good opportunity to deceive any potential enemies that may be in attendance about her genuine skill level, too. Feinting, too, is a skill worthy of practice.

Finally, Ayumu nods, smiling cheerfully.]

On second thought, hand-to-hand sounds like a better idea if you don't mind.

[noli_oblivisci]

[Psyche understood, unconsciously, it was better for her not to let people get close enough they could get their hands on her - her power worked better with some distance and she wasn't as tall or physically strong as some other opponents. However, she knew enough and, like with the knife, it'd be better to improve her weaker areas. She nodded]

Okay, then. Hand-to-hand it is.

[She placed the rubber knife to the side and, after a brief moment's debate, took off her jacket and blouse, leaving her with her camisole, jeans, and boots.]

Do you have much experience with fist fights?

[kagenonadeshiko]

[This should be an interesting challenge, she thinks. Ayumu doesn't fight very many female opponents; after all, it's men she's usually sent to kill. There's been a few here and there, usually enemy kunoichi encountered during missions. She doesn't know what to expect from Psyche as an opponent but that's what makes it a little exciting. (Though maybe if she'd had a little less sake, it wouldn't be quite so exciting.)]

Some. I've been in my share of scuffles.

[Often on rooftops with pressure to remain silent and undetected. The ground here's pretty level which takes away an edge from Ayumu but there's another trick she's been wanting to try. This might be a good opportunity to practice it.]

[noli_oblivisci]

I see. I think it's about the same for me? So it sounds like we'd be about equal here, at least.

[Psyche didn't know for sure. She didn't have her memories but she knew she had knowledge and that had to have come from somewhere, right? She just had to make sure didn't default to her usual skillset (unless she had to, a distant part of her corrected).

[She positioned herself some distance across from Yumi, weight resting on the balls of her feet as she switched to a more defensive stance.]

Ready whenever you are?