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

[fullcowl]

They don't. There are some shinki that don't fight.

But it's a good idea to know how to draw a borderline, even if you don't plan on getting into a fight.

[redmare]

[Something about this kid felt familiar to her...Not that she could remember anything though.]

Fine. I'll try it.

[She wasn't going to find out if she knew how to fight or not without trying anyway. Might as well.]

[fullcowl]

... The fighting or the borderlines?

I can help you with both.

[redmare]

[She was already making it towards the middle of the room]

Then we'll do both.

[fullcowl]

While we're here let's start with hand to hand.

[He'll follow her and sink into his normal fighting stance, fists at his side, stance wide and ready to take a hit.]

Try standing the way I am.

[redmare]

[Thank god they're not using weapons... She looks him over, mimicking his stance. He didn't exactly give off the feeling of a trainer. Was she really going to learn something from this kid?]

And then?

[fullcowl]

[Izuku has never used a weapon in his life, he's the wrong person to go to for that.]

Then you take a step forward with your right foot. Twist your right fist when you're bringing it forward so it's level with your shoulder.

[He'll demonstrate it once with the narration, and then once with a yell.]

The yelling helps get you into the mindset. From there you just trade off with your right and left sides. These are just basic punches, but they're good to know.

[redmare]

[She took that step forward, then moved her fist according to his instructions. It was alright so far but her face scrunched up at one little detail]

....I have to yell?

[fullcowl]

When you're actually fighting something, it adds force to the punch. That's how it was explained to me.

[redmare]

[Seriously?]

Okay..show me.

[fullcowl]

Hm...

[There are some punching bags here aren't there? He'll go over to them, demonstrating a punch without and with a yell.

The yell does seem to add a bit more power, making the bag sway more, and he's not even using One for All.]

[redmare]

[Chinatsu followed him over to the punching bags, crossing her arms over her chest as she watched his demonstration. He started off without the yell; it looked alright. He's actually a lot more fit than she realized, now that she takes a closer look. Then, he let out a loud yell.

Her eyes widened, jaw dropping slightly. Her hands gripped at her arms, trembling slightly.

How..how LAME!

Sure, he might've been able to pull it off, but like hell would it work out the same for her! Especially in front of all these other people, it'd just be embarrassing.]

Uh.. I think I'll stick with the former.

[fullcowl]

[Izuku's very fit but all of his clothes hide it very well. Why is he like this? We just don't know. Still, he's solidly built, muscles well defined, especially when he's actively using them.]

Alright. It's your choice.

Do you want to try hitting the punching bag?

[redmare]

Okay. I just do what you showed me earlier, right?

[Chinatsu walked up to the punching bag, positioning herself like he did. She took in a deep breath, then aimed her fist at the punching bag. It moved, but not very much. Somehow, she felt unsatisfied.]

....Show me again.

[fullcowl]

Right.

[Hm, maybe she doesn't have as much upper body strength as him. It's possible that most of her strength is in her legs but... he'll work on punches before he gets to kicks.

He'll repeat the motion he did before to the punching back and then backs off to let her try.]

[redmare]

[She watched him more closely this time; how he turned his body, how he twisted his arm. Nodding at him, she stepped back up to the bag. Taking another deep breath, she threw a punch at the bag, exerting more effort into it. It wasn't so much that she lacked the upper body strength, but more of the motivation to make use of its full potential. This time, the bag swayed more, but she still wasn't pleased. The other guy's punch did much more than hers.]

...Again.

[This time she hit with her left, then again with her right, repeating it like he had said to earlier on. She felt her temperature rising with each punch, breathing harder with each punch, but still it wasn't enough. Feeling her frustration reach its peek, she threw one last punch with her right with a loud--]

HAH!

[fullcowl]

[His gaze is sharp and steady as he watches her attack the punching bag. No... she has the strength to make it move now that he looks at her in motion. Is she just holding back? That can't be it either, she's too stubborn, or at least she seemed it in the short time Izuku has known her.

The longer she goes, the more the punching bag sways, but it doesn't seem to be taking a full force blow until-! There! When she yelled!]

That's it!

[redmare]

[At first, she turns to him excitedly, finally proud of herself. That is, until she realized what she did. Her expression fades just as fast as it came, and she hides her embarrassed face by looking the other way.]

That wasn't--! Aren't you going to teach me anything else?

[fullcowl]

[She's embarrassed? But that was such a good punch, delivered with so much force! Yelling while everybody else is training doesn't seem embarrassing to him... but he also went to superhero school so maybe some things are skewed for him.]

You did a good job. Those are the fundamentals of punching.

I can teach you the basics of borderline if we go outside.

[redmare]

Thanks....

[She returned to looking at him.]

Let's do that then.

[fullcowl]

[He'll head outside, a few feet away from the entrance so people won't be bothered by them.]

Alright, did you read the brochure?

[redmare]

[Chinatsu follows after him]

Ah, yeah, I did.

[She pulled it out again from her pocket]

Kind of weird that they'd have a brochure in this kind of place.

[fullcowl]

It's a new thing. They [I.] figured it would be good to have the basics of shinki down somewhere since it's not easy to search it on the internet.

[redmare]

[So they have google in the afterworld?]

Right... so it says--

[She opens it up and reads the sections on borderlines]

Make your fingers into a...halberd? Who wrote this thing?

[What kind of description was that?]

[fullcowl]

That's the description they were given.

[Admittedly it's not the best description out there, but that means he's getting criticism now. He can fix it tomorrow.

He'll form a loose fist and extend his middle, index and thumb, keeping them all together.]

This is the way your hand should look when you're drawing a borderline. How would you describe it?