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

[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?

[redmare]

Eh? Uhhh...

[She formed her fingers the same way, staring at them for a bit]

I guess...it kinda looks like a salute that some people use?

[She raised her hand, giving him a two-finger salute. Shit, now she feels like some kind of magical girl character]

[fullcowl]

[He looks at her for a moment.]

Yeah, it does kind of look like something from a magical girl show.

Anyway. You swipe your fingers through the air. [He'll mimic it horizontally.] Think of an ayakashi you want to keep on the other side and say "Line."

[redmare]

[Chinatsu clears her throat.]

Okay---

[She paused for a moment]

Actually I...don't know what ayakashis look like.

[fullcowl]

They can look like a lot of things. I've seen them look like animals most often. Usually, they have way too many eyes and they feel uncomfortable to be around. Like a bunch of negative emotions in one space.

[redmare]

[Chinatsu cringed at the image]

Seriously..?

[She definitely wanted to keep them on the other side of a wall]

Ugh okay, how do I do it? I just swipe my hand and say 'line', right?

[fullcowl]

Think of the border you want to create and how much you don't want an ayakashi to get close to you. Then you swipe your hand and say 'line'.

[redmare]

[It was kind of hard to picture something she'd never seen. Well, was worth a shot. Holding her hand out in front of her, she swiped right. Or should she have swiped left since it's supposed to be against something she doesn't like?]

L-line..!

[It was kind of weird saying that out loud..]

(ooc: I'm laughing about my own tag AHAHA)

[fullcowl]

Right, just like that.

... It's harder when there isn't an ayakashi to test on.

[ooc: Do your best Chinatsu!]

[redmare]

Let's go find one then.

[Not that she particularly wanted to see one, but if that meant she'd be able to do it, then of course she'd use that method.]

[ooc: it's not good enough until she actually does it!]

[fullcowl]

They'll be on the Near Shore.

[Give him a second to pull on some gloves and he'll teleport them down to his local shrine.]

[redmare]

[Oh right, they said something about the near shore and far shore. It was still a lot for her to take in. Seeing it might help, just like with the ayakashi.]

Great! Let's go.

[fullcowl]

[It doesn't take him very long to teleport them down. And it only takes him a few moments to grab a tiny rat like ayakashi by the tail. It seems to have eyes all up and down its back.]

This is a small ayakashi. I'm going to drop it and then you'll make a line.

Ready?

[redmare]

[But she was already far away hiding behind a tree]

DON'T DROP IT! DON'T YOU DARE!

[She didn't think it'd look THAT revolting. She could feel her skin crawling and her stomach churning]

[fullcowl]

[Good grief. At least his partner has the stomach for this kind of weirdness.]

Do you want to make a borderline? Use that feeling.

[redmare]

Wait--you're not gonna let it loose are you?!

[She wasn't mentally ready for this! ]

[fullcowl]

Draw the line.

[He's not.]

[redmare]

[ Oh my god he's gonna drop it! ]

L-LINE! LINE!

[She continued striking her hand against the air, but nothing was coming of it. She gritted her teeth, feeling more anxious and frustrated. Why wasn't it working?!]

[fullcowl]

[Shouto got this faster, but fighting is etched into his bones.]

What are you thinking of when you're drawing it? How much you want to keep it away? Or are you thinking about something else?

[redmare]

I'M THINKING THAT I WANT TO STRANGLE YOU, THAT'S WHAT!

[She didn't really mean that. Maybe 60% of that.

She continued her attempts, but even when it seemed like something was about to appear, it didn't fully form]

[fullcowl]

[This whole time and he still hasn't dropped the rat even with the way it's struggling.]

That's why.

Focus on the line you're trying to make and how much you don't want it to get close to you.

[redmare]

[Even if he hadn't moved, Chinatsu couldn't help but think that he was going to drop it any moment now. Squeezing her eyes shut, she tried to imagine a line. Keeping the visual in mind, she swiped her fingers one more time.]

LINE!

[Taking a peek with one eye, she noticed the ground in front of her glowing. Opening both eyes now, she found a steady glowing line of light, reaching upwards like wall.]

D..Did I do it..?

[fullcowl]

[Now he'll drop the rat, who rams its face against the borderline, but can't actually get through.]

You did it. Good job.

[redmare]

EEK!

[She still backs away when the rat comes running, but like he said, it couldn't get passed the border. She felt rather proud of herself, and she did smile a little at his praise.]

....But then what? Isn't it just going to keep coming at me? Am I supposed to just leave it there?

[It didn't sit right with her that that thing was on the loose]