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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-05-16 07:49 pm

May Training

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: July 15
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods (although there's none this time) and shinki



The product of many meetings and recommendations, at last it has taken shape. On this day, in anticipation of the new arrivals who appear in a recognized pattern, Heaven has partnered with the new gods and shinki to organize a very helpful informational reception.

The shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided kindly towards Bishamon's temple. And in that vast complex they are brought to a traditional-style dojo.
Here the newly arrived gods are gathered, so finding their partner is more simple. The gods and shinki are free to take their time during this day to learn about the aspects of their new life from Amaterasu's shinki, or from the many veteran new god and shinki volunteers.




God Training

    Bishamon herself, as well as Amaterasu's ever-present shinki and any volunteering gods, will be the foremost source of information regarding being a god and what is expected of them, such as prayers. It is encouraged that gods group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.
    Newly arrived gods are still expected to communicate to their shinki the information* they themselves get oriented with when they arrive.


Shinki Training

    Various volunteers are stationed around the building, passing out helpful informational pamphlets. There are many shinki, including Bishamon's and Amaterasu's, who will be more than happy to train in using the borderline and some of the basics of what is expected of a shinki. It is encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.
    Bishamon's lead shinki Kazuma offers a lecture to new arrivals that will thoroughly cover some essential points about teamwork with both shinki and other gods.


Physical Training

    The dojo is stocked with a wide variety of practice weapons, traditional and modern. There are volunteers here as well, willing to assist in basic training. (Or even more advanced sparring, depending on the volunteer.) Essential for gods who, for example, find themselves with a sword shinki but are at risk of cutting off their own toes.
    Also useful for veteran new gods wishing to train with their current partner shinki.


Rest and Refreshments

    There is a garden off the dojo that is free to be used for rest and conversation.
    Should anyone wander outside the designated area, some shinki of Bishamon's will attach themselves to them and not leave them be until they return to the dojo.

    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 just taking a quick break to cool down. Even hand towels are provided by Bishamon's helpful shinki. The Heavens wants everyone to stay in good condition!




In Summary:
  • Get all the information you can handle
  • Veteran new gods and shinki are welcome to volunteer showing the ropes
  • Get in some training
  • Don't get dehydrated
  • Spectate if you want
  • Have fun~
lookingforhead: (pic#11527776)

[personal profile] lookingforhead 2017-07-11 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds good to me.

[It might also be a good place to visit if she just wanted some understanding company too.]
bartenderizing: (I'm sensitive)

[personal profile] bartenderizing 2017-07-11 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Shizuo gets his phone out to type in the location of the Double Cross bar is located before handing it over. ]

Go ahead and put your number in and hit send. Then we'll have each other's number as well.
pure_radiantics: (convo] how nice.)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-07-12 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Yep, several weeks now. Other than just sparring like this, though, I've been helping my god when we go on prayers and learned how to make this come easily to me.

[She smiles and makes the hand gesture again.]

But sparring is the best place to start, in my opinion.
pure_radiantics: (convo] I'd like that.)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-07-12 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's a start. I'm glad to hear it.

[She makes a gesture back towards the sparring arena.]

If you're not ready yet to practice shinki skills, that's okay, but I should probably get back that way to train the others. I hope to see you around again soon, though.
pure_radiantics: (convo] hopeful smiling)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-07-13 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
It's how we protect ourselves and our gods. It's like... this wall you can half see through, if you want it to be a wall. You can even use it to prevent some creatures from getting in, while letting others pass. If you hold it tight in your hand instead, then you can use it like a weapon instead!

I basically imagine it like a solid wall to start. You can draw a line in the ground easier that way.

[She makes the hand gesture again, then points it in front of her to show how it would work.]

It's also sometimes the only way a shinki can protect themselves without their god around.
pure_radiantics: (Default)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-07-13 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ She does as requested, since it couldn't hurt to be careful. ]

I'll be sure to put up a Borderline of my own in case your fire gets too close. No worries.
eternalshield: (all fine)

sure

[personal profile] eternalshield 2017-07-13 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Yay! That makes it a promise!

[Nothing would make him happier, truly. He offers a whirl of a bow, but doesn't want to press his welcome. But he blesses his good fortune, not only to spend more time with Jae-Ha despite his all-too-soon death, but to have him with Yona, as well. He'd already trusted Yona with the children's happiness, and in this place, that's all the more important.]
goingbananas: (Well I got rags instead of riches)

[personal profile] goingbananas 2017-07-13 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ And he kicks off the floor with his feet to help with the momentum, falling onto his back with an unprecedented yelp when he finds himself lying face up at her, every part of his body (predictably) sore.

Then he chuckles. ]


Not bad! I’m glad I ran into a pretty strong training partner.
lookingforhead: (Moe)

[personal profile] lookingforhead 2017-07-13 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Celty obliges, just so.]

Thank you. I'll be sure to let you know if I find a job too.
redmare: (unsure...)

[personal profile] redmare 2017-07-14 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Chinatsu stared back down at him in awe, her hair falling down around the sides of her face. She didn't expect it to feel like this...it was..kind of exhilarating. But wait, she should probably pay attention to how painful that sounded.]

Are you okay?!
Edited 2017-07-14 09:40 (UTC)
bartenderizing: (When you drop the pun on everyone)

[personal profile] bartenderizing 2017-07-15 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ With that done, he'll pocket and remember to add the proper contact stuff in later. He'll probably remember. At some point. ]

Yeah, keep me up to date. Just make sure it's something you'll be happy with.
solaris9: art by kouga yun (v is for victory)

[personal profile] solaris9 2017-07-15 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I think you can fight. At least, you've got the right reflexes. [ He nods. And then his eyes get big (of course) at the mention of a nice home-cooked dinner. ]

That sounds really good! You should try and find out, like soon. Hehe.
solaris9: (unsure)

no worries! In fact, so sorry for my own terrible delay! :(

[personal profile] solaris9 2017-07-15 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh. I dunno. I guess I think it'll be something I can do?

[ He knows he can eat. And he can make friends. But at the end of the day, he should be able to fight. That's what they're here for, right? He can materialize a staff and everything. Of course that has to mean he can fight. ]

I thought we were all supposed to be able to.
solaris9: (L is for Love)

[personal profile] solaris9 2017-07-15 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Goku leans in to take a look at the screen. ]

Ooooh. It looks like a castle! That's your house? How did you find it?

[ Or build it himself? He's not sure how these things go. But he's very excited to be living there, either way. ]
solaris9: (L is for Love)

[personal profile] solaris9 2017-07-15 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm okay. I'll do that, then!

Oh, but hey, if you ever wanna spar, let me know! I know we're supposed to fight things and stuff.

[ He's not sure why he asks Hakkai, except that he's pretty sure he's stronger than he looks and also it just feels right. ]
solaris9: (L is for Love)

[personal profile] solaris9 2017-07-15 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm, okay.

[ He can get behind the sparring bit, for sure. How else are you supposed to get better at fighting, after all? ]

I heard that the ayakashi are kinda gross and scary, but I sorta wanna fight one. Haha. Is that weird?
solaris9: (nodsnods)

[personal profile] solaris9 2017-07-15 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I can do both!

[ He says this with great confidence, because he's quite sure it's true. ]

I mean, liking the flavor and eating stuff fast. Anyway, the faster you eat, the more you can taste, right? [ This makes perfect sense to his mind. ]
solaris9: (orly)

[personal profile] solaris9 2017-07-15 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
B...B...S?

[ He peers at the thing Doku holds up. (Doku sounds easier to remember, so he's going to go by that, yes). ]

You say hi on it?

[ How does that work? ]
goingbananas: (I've got to just do my thing)

[personal profile] goingbananas 2017-07-16 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Just a little sore. [ Okay, he feels incredibly sore, but with the face she’s making he figures he might as well downplay it a little.

It’s probably telling that he hasn’t bothered to lift himself off the floor yet, though. Just give him a moment while he stalls for time— ]


Hey, you wanna hang out after this?
icyhot: ғᴏʟᴋʟᴏʀᴇ ∗ ᴅᴡ (070.)

[personal profile] icyhot 2017-07-17 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ The corners of his mouth twitch a little more upwards in response to that, softly amused in a way he doesn't quite get. But between Izuku's blush, and his own, and the fact they're doing this... he can just be happy, he supposes.

He doesn't think he's ever been as happy as he is with Izuku.
]

That's why they say that, right?
fullcowl: (008)

[personal profile] fullcowl 2017-07-17 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs softly and cuts off another bite of the cake, and holds it up to Shouto's lips.]

Yeah, I think that's why.

Let's go home and watch some hero movies after this.
kagenonadeshiko: (a little unsure)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-07-17 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose I did.

[It's a little embarrassing, honestly. She doesn't cope well with confusion on her own but her pride makes it hard for her to reach out for help. The damage is already done so what's talking a little more about it going to do?]

I'm not sure what came over me. I just felt like I had to escape and get as far away from here as I could.

[In her final hours of life, the drive to escape back to her people and to do as much as much damage to her captors as she could before they killed her once it'd been clear there was no way out had been very strong. The knowledge of what had happened might be gone but the wounds carved into her psyche before she died remain.]

I appreciate your kindness. Ah! I'm sorry, I don't believe I caught your name.
mithrarin: (dust to dust)

[personal profile] mithrarin 2017-07-17 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Dust could sort of understand. He didn't have that overwhelming desire to act, in some way, from the final moments of his life -- but something inside him keeps driving him out to fight ayakashi even if he can't permanently kill them, to help others, to generally be a hero. He accepts that it must be something from his life, something instinctive to his nature.]

[...really, he has no idea of the truth.]


I'm Dust.
pure_radiantics: (moves] looking away)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-07-17 08:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[She puts both hands up to keep her focus on the barrier wall. Kairi only allows a small smile, but it's enough of a distraction. Keith's quick second Line cracks against her own Line and the both of them shatter together.

Kairi stumbles backward a bit in surprise.]


Woah!
pure_radiantics: (convo] all smiles)

[personal profile] pure_radiantics 2017-07-17 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[She appreciates him listening and considering her words, as well as the slight topic change.]

No problem. I don't mind answering whatever I can, especially for new shinki. That's why I didn't hesitate when Izuku asked me if I minded my number being added to the pamphlet. He's not a shinki, by the way, but he's very smart and was really helpful too. He listened to what a lot of shinki had to say and put it all together in that pamphlet.

Do you have any other questions for now, by the way?

[She kicks her feet a little in anticipation.]

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