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

[pure_radiantics]

Well, if you're sure!

[Kairi starts to back away from him on top of Nimbus - mostly level with him, but Nimbus is hovering in the air. She has her hand up in prep to perform a borderline. Now to see if he'll strike first.]

[yousaytron]

[Her being on something like that definitely gives her an advantage - it should be easier to react and avoid an attack from him, so he has to be fast about whatever he throws her way. Still, he isn't going to give her too much time to get ready, though once she looks like she could defend herself, he slashes down with his own attack,]

Line!

[Coming your way, Kairi!]

[pure_radiantics]

Go!

[She falls to her knees and grips Nimbus tight by the front and they go zooming past the attack, weaving to one side and aiming straight for Keith like a game of chicken. At the last second, they pull up in a loop-de-loo and, on the arc back down, Kairi extends her hand to try and attack back.]

Line!

[But she's also never done this before, so her aim could be off just enough with Keith's reflexes. He's probably used to 3D fly-fighting enough that he doesn't quite get as 'distracted' by her maneuver as she was hoping.]

[yousaytron]

[Her avoiding his attack is no big surprise, so when she dodges, he makes sure to follow her movements closely.]

Tch-! [The cloud is nice and speedy, but so are his own reflexes, and her attack is met with-] Line! [A shield thrown up to interrupt it soundly.]

[pure_radiantics]

Agh!

[At the last second, realizing Keith isn't going to dodge, Kairi remembers that she doesn't have to give up on her attack. She can apply pressure on it instead. She pushes her line against his, trying to breach his shield if she can.

At the very least it's good practice to see how long they can both hold out.]

[yousaytron]

[A test of endurance now, huh? She's not giving this one up quickly, so Keith doubles his focus down on holding his own shield up. It seems like something that would be pretty simple, but honestly, it's the kind of thing that eats up a lot of stamina very quickly, isn't it?

After a few very intense seconds that seem to last even longer, he drops his shield, finally swiftly dodging to the side as he does, just in case he didn't manage to outlast her attack.]

[pure_radiantics]

Rrrrghh-- AHH!

[There goes Kairi and Nimbus, tumbling onto the ground as Kairi didn't expect him to dodge to the side like that. She gets a bit of skinned knees and shoulders, but mostly she's just struggling to get up, in the event that Keith is trying to continue the spar.

She spins around to face him--!! Just in case.]

[yousaytron]

[Ah, that actually looked like it might have been a rough tumble for her. Not one to underestimate an enemy when they're down, he raises his arm defensively, swiping down and casting another shield borderline. It's a weaker one than before, but clearly just meant to keep her from potentially getting a jump on him, rather than going after her while she's down.

She doesn't look like she's about to attack, though...]

You all right?

[May as well check.]

[pure_radiantics]

[She slumps down into a sitting position when it's clear he's not going to attack her either.]

Oh, well... yeah I'll be okay.

[She rubs at one of her shoulders.]

I've gotta get better somehow, right?

[yousaytron]

[Okay... okay, with that, he dissipates his borderline and offers her a hand back up.]

That's what practice is for. [Can't get better if you don't get that practice in, even if it's rough.] You did a good job holding up, though.

[pure_radiantics]

Heh... thanks, Keith.

[She smiles softly and nods, then takes his hand to stand up.]

At least I'm not afraid of trying new things - even things I'm not very good at.

[yousaytron]

Well, that's usually how it goes, isn't it?

[Sometimes you might find something you're a natural at, but no one's really an expert at something on their first try.]

It pays to be inventive, though. Creative solutions can get you out of tough spots sometimes, so getting used to any tools you have at your disposal is a smart idea. [Especially something as useful as a flying escape route like Nimbus.]

[pure_radiantics]

[She's just gonna keep blushing with the compliment.]

Hopefully I can keep thinking like that - since it seems like no matter how much I run in the mornings it's not going to improve my strength the same way it can for other people.

[She shrugs.]

I know I could try lifting weights, but it's more fun to train together and I get to run with Hajime and Izuku in the mornings.

[yousaytron]

Being crafty is just as likely to save you as being strong is.

[Might as well be good at one or the other, if not both. But, after that, he sort of hesitates for a second, as if weighing the options of what what to sya next before offering up,]

We can practice like this more often, if you want. On training days, or if you want to just brush up on your skills sometime.

[pure_radiantics]

[She smiles at the compliment as well as the encouragement to keep it up, and not lifting weights. Then she beams at his suggestion.]

Really? Oh, that would be great Keith!

{He gets a hug for that, because she's super-appreciative.]

I'm always up for more training time with a friend!

[yousaytron]

[Hug? Friend?? Boy oh boy did that ever make this 10,000 times more awkward. It's not like he's going to rescind the offer, but he definitely does seem to be completely unsure of how to handle this situation going forward after this completely unexpected turn of events.

A small pat on the back? A small pat on the back.]

R-right... You'll just need to let me know when you're up for it.

Oh come on that other icon is way more legit

[pure_radiantics]

[She's not all that clueless he's struggling to respond, but she's glad she did it anyway. Maybe a super subtle nudge.]

You're allowed to hug me back, you know.

oh well ok in that case

[yousaytron]

an accurate depiction of what just went down

To be fair they're both 'awkward responses to hugs' icons!

[yousaytron]

[Nice try but he's not about to drop his guard so easily! It does serve to put a dent in the tension, but Keith definitely doesn't seem to relax very much.]

S-sorry, you caught me off guard.

[Perhaps a good tactic to use against him next time y'all spar....... imagine.]

<3

[pure_radiantics]

[What you mean most people don't spend 7 months tagging one log thread? Gosh. Weird.]

Well I guess that just means I'll have to hug you more often - like before and after we spar again!

[She grins, but ultimately stops hugging him at that point.]

Thanks for your help again, Keith.

/o/ <3

[yousaytron]

[Truly this is what friendship is really about....]

I'm... not much of a hugger. [Will she take the hint? Or will his attempt at subtlety be cause to keep it up anyway and eventually be his undoing? Only time will tell.]

But, yeah, it's no problem. I like getting the extra practice in, anyway.

[pure_radiantics]

Until next time then!

[And off she goes, no more hugs - for now!]