May Training

[godsoffortune]

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~

Comments

Shinki training

[fadingsunshine]

[Kaya had been informed of the situation by Zeno, and she goes to Bishamon's temple to meet her new partner of sorts. The hall is familiar, as she's trained there before. She has yet to make real progress, but a lot has happened since the first time she's been here.

It's not hard to find the girl. Hair as red as Yona. Cute. Yes, that seemed to be the one she's looking for.

Gently, she taps Chise's shoulder. Kaya's smiling in a calm way, but in reality she's a little nervous. Hopefully they can get along!]

Sorry, hello? You're Chise, right? Um, my name is Kaya and I'm Zeno's other shinki. It's very nice to meet you!

[slayvega]

[ When she felt the tap on her shoulder, she turned, blinking in surprise. Needless to say she had not expected to hear her name spoken by someone else seeing as she had arrived so recently.

Her expression softened into a smile at the explanation and she bowed her head in greeting. ]

Yes, that's me! Zeno told me about you when he greeted me. It's really good to meet you too, Kaya.

[fadingsunshine]

[A bit nervously, Kaya leans to give Chise a quick hug. Not too long or tight since she doesn't know if she likes them, but she wants the girl to feel more like she's a part of a family now.]

I'm glad! If you have any questions, you can ask me too since Zeno... well, he's not very good at explaining things or even talking. Other people had to explain to me most of the important stuff when I arrived here a month ago. But he's really kind and warm, so you don't have to think of him as a superior. Gods are like you or me, but with more responsibility to help others, I think? Some people don't agree, though...

Uh, anyway! I also need to learn Borderline so we can practice together! I'm still working on that.

[slayvega]

[ Sudden hugs are, apparently, a thing with both Kaya and Zeno, but this red head was not opposed to them and did not shy away from the other girl. Her smile grew as she chuckled softly. The warm welcome from both were helping her to adjust to her new home. ]

I appreciate it. I have a lot of questions, but I'm sure that training here might help answer some of them.

[ She glances down at the pamphlet once more, her eyes glancing over the information about said borderlines.</small. ] I was just reading about that and practicing the hand motions.

[fadingsunshine]

A friend taught me those. But it seems you also really need willpower or something for them to work. But at least I'm getting better at the hand part! They go like this:

[She moves them and shows the right way to draw the line in the air. Nothing happens, but they seem to fit the pamphlet's steps almost perfectly.]

I'm not a fighting shinki, to be honest. My vessel is a scarf and my power is making plants grow. So to me it's important to get Borderline down so Zeno doesn't have to protect me with his shield.