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

[revolutionfalcon]

I think a lot of people are obnoxious. [So that's not a no, but more an indicator that Johan shouldn't take it personally. Which Shun finds a lot of people tend to when he says things like that.

Shun gives Johan a bit of an aside glance at the follow-up question. Given Fubuki hasn't stung him since that time back when they all did shrine visits, he hasn't questioned him about it directly, and his immediate assumption is that Johan's asking regarding the thing with the jellyfish the other day.]

Managing not to get himself ambushed by ayakashi again. Which is fine by me.

[rainbowmaster]

[He just chuckles.

Well, even if Shun meant it personally, it's not as f it would actually bother Johan in any way. He's spent far too much time around people who likes to say rude things that it's better to just shrug it off.

But it's good to know that Fubuki is okay.]

He does seem like he has a knack for getting into trouble.

[revolutionfalcon]

[Shun will take shrugging it off over people getting offended, definitely. It's much less annoying than having to deal with people fussing over something that, to him, is just a statement of fact.

The pursuit of the subject of Fubuki has Shun raising an eyebrow a little, so he figures he might as well pursue it back if Johan's opening that particular area of discussion.]

It sounds like something happened whenever you met before. That thing with the jellyfish obviously wasn't the first time.

[rainbowmaster]

[Johan looks over at Shun, sheepish.

Now that he knows who Fubuki's god is, there's one secret he has to keep. He doesn't see why the shinki has to find a way to practically drug Shun to sleep, but he's not going to question it.]

We've met a couple of times before the jellyfish.

[First meeting didn't go so well at all.]

[revolutionfalcon]

[Johan seems somewhat reluctant to elaborate, so Shun gives him a lengthy look before offering a calculated response in hopes of pushing something more out.]

And those meetings gave you the impression he gets into trouble often. [There's an unsaid "why" coming at the end of that, though the prompt to continue is recognisable in just that statement nonetheless. At this point, it's primarily because Shun would like to know if Fubuki's been getting into particularly bad trouble outside of his supervision.]

[rainbowmaster]

[Shun, Johan really wishes he didn't have to elaborate. And he usually wouldn't if it weren't for the fact that you're Fubuki's gods. That, above all else, is the true deciding factor in this.

So, he plays with the water bottle, expression somewhat apologetic as he looks at him.]

...Have you experienced anything odd from Fubuki's end recently? ["Like being stung", but since Johan's recently gained a new shinki and Sakon has yet to actually sting him, he's not sure how painful being stung could be.]

[revolutionfalcon]

[That is definitely a much more suspicious question, especially in conjunction with that look, and given how mild Fubuki is by and large, Shun's thoughts immediately jump to the instance of stinging. If Johan has something to say, according to Shun, he should just say it and get the damn thing over with, but as it is he's already being eyed with a much more wary look from Shun.]

How recently? [It's been a few weeks since the instance of stinging...but then again, given when he'd met Johan, the timing would most likely align with when he'd shown up.]

[rainbowmaster]

[He breathes out slowly.]

When people began to visit everyone's temples. [Yeah, okay.

He can't really be subtle anymore and he just looks at Shun.]

Did you get stung?

[revolutionfalcon]

[As soon as Johan actually gets to the point here, Shun pushes himself away from the table and rounds on him. It's nothing too threatening yet, but he's definitely looming much closer than he ever chooses to get to people if he's not planning to start something, and his voice is edging on dangerous.]

That's the only time he's ever stung me, and whenever it happened with Joker it was because of memories. What the hell did you do?

[If it happened immediately on his arrival, Shun can honestly fill in that blank himself, but he wants to hear it out of Johan, because he's not going to let him keep avoiding the main issue here.]

[rainbowmaster]

[The moment Shun gets closer, Johan is immediately wary, but he doesn't move. He just eyes him a bit. Shun doesn't exactly strike him as a person who could be irrational and suddenly throw a punch at him, but he's learned a lot of things can happen.

Always best not to underestimate anybody.]

I slipped and acknowledged one of my Spirits in front of him. It might've triggered something familiar because one of our friends back home is the same as me.

[Well, at least he's admitted he and Fubuki came from the same world.]

After that, Fubuki began to act weird and he left.

[revolutionfalcon]

[Unfortunately, that is exactly the kind of person Shun can be and often is, and it's taking all of his self-control to not be here - he's too incensed to even express appropriate surprise at Johan's revelation. If Johan knew the whole time he was from the same world as Fubuki, not only was that first instance careless, but allowing the spirits to be used so extensively in that fight against the jellyfish instead of getting the hell out of there is now a hundred times worse.

At least this tells Shun that Fubuki has the self-preservation instinct to cut and run if things get too bad, but he still doesn't want to risk it. Letting out a sharp hiss to try and lower his frustrations a bit, he levels Johan with a merciless eye.]

If you're going to keep interacting with him, don't be such a careless idiot about it in future. If not for his sake, then for the sake of what I'll do to you if he's hurt because of this.

[There's no hint of hesitation or second thought in that threat. The only reason he's not trying to cut him off altogether is because of his own circumstances with Yuto.]