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

[welcome_home]

Instincts?

[ That has her glancing up at him curiously, not sure she understands. ]

[toremainbehind]

[How to explain.]

It's...a natural reaction to how you do things. For example, if you see someone upset, you'd naturally want to do something that would make them feel better.

[A blink before he gets an idea and Izumo holds out his hand, a gentle flicker of a flame appearing.] Look at this.

[welcome_home]

Oh, okay.

[ Yes, that does make sense! She never wants people to be upset or sad. And she's watched her big brother a lot; he's very good at making the people around him smile. That's something she wants to do, too!

When Izumo holds out his hand and conjures a flickering flame in his palm, she leans forward with wide eyes and a fascinated expression. ]

Oooh! That's pretty!

[toremainbehind]

Does it make a little sense?

[A small smile as she leans forward, though he's careful to concentrate on the flame enough to make sure it doesn't spiral out of control.

The flame flickers a bit before it fades out of existence.]

That was something I learned instinctively, too.

[welcome_home]

A little.

[ She watches the flickering fire as it dances above his hand before it whooshes out as if it had never been and she shoots him a smile, pleased that he let her see what he could do. ]

But I can't do anything like that. I haven't found anything special I can do to help people, even if they are sad or upset.

[toremainbehind]

It might be frustrating at first, but you have to learn to take your time with these things.

[A flicker of hesitation before Izumo places a hand on top of her head in an act of comfort.]

Right now, you'll just have to be patient and simply go along with whatever your heart is telling you.

[welcome_home]

[ She giggles softly when he rests his hand atop her head, the movement familiar, even if he is not. ]

I guess. I still wish I could do more, though. I want to help too! Isn't that why I'm here?

[toremainbehind]

Exactly.

[Izumo grins and withdraws his hand.]

So for now, it's alright if you can't figure out your god powers. Just focus on wanting to help people.

[welcome_home]

I can do that. [ She gives him a bright smile. ] Thank you, Mister.

[toremainbehind]

[He chuckles.]

You're welcome, little miss. You can call me Izumo.

[welcome_home]

Okay, Izumo-san! I'm Nanako!

[ Since she'd forgotten that part during their conversation.

....But it's very likely you might still get called 'Mister' next time. St least it's not 'Mister Sunglasses'? ]

[toremainbehind]

A pleasure to meet you, Nanako.

[It wouldn't be the worst thing he's been called.]

[welcome_home]

Did you get to train here today, too?

[toremainbehind]

I did.

[Izumo shifts a bit, giving her a smile.]

Though, it might not have been entirely successful in the end.

[welcome_home]

[ She tips her head to the side, curious. ]

Why not? Did you have a hard time, too?

[toremainbehind]

I did.

[The smile turns sheepish.]

Borderlines can be difficult to master.

[welcome_home]

They looked hard. Like magic.

[ She reaches out, patting his leg lightly. ]

I'm sure you'll figure it out. You're smart! It just takes practice, right?

[toremainbehind]

[He chuckles and nods.]

Practice makes perfect is what they say, anyway.

[welcome_home]

Yeah! [ She tells herself that a lot. ] I'm sure you'll get it if you practice.

[toremainbehind]

Thanks.

[Another pat on her head.]

[welcome_home]

[ She giggles again at the contact, smiling happily. Then, remembering what she'd been doing before her thoughts wandered off on her, she holds up her plate in offering to him. ]

Do you want a cookie? They're pretty yummy.

[toremainbehind]

Ah, no thank you.

[A head shake to support his words.]

I'm afraid I don't like sweets that much.

[welcome_home]

[ Her eyes widen, because really? That's a shame, Mister. ]

Oh. Sorry. I had an apple, too, but I ate it. Did you get something to eat?

[toremainbehind]

[Sweets has never really been appealing to him.]

I did. You should eat, though, Nanako if you're still hungry.

[welcome_home]

I am, a little. But I didn't know if you were.

[ She'd go get you something else, if you were? ]