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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-06-16 06:30 pm

June Intro/Training Log

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: July 26
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods 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.




Divine Bureaucracy

    Wasn't it the newly revamped Shinki Agency's job to assign shinki this time... They thought it was the original team of Amaterasu's shinki's job this one last time before Shinki Agency took over the responsibility. Needless to say, when the shinki wake up at the Meeting Hall, there's a lot of shouting. Eventually, one of the Shinki Agency representatives herds the new shinki together and instructs them to please all go to Bishamonten's temple for the time being and they will send a runner with the god-shinki assignments as soon as they can.

    New gods and old gods alike will not be notified that there is a mix-up unless they come to Bishamon's temple for Training, until the Shinki Agency can figure out what happened.

    Important addendum: For this round, gods still have a vision of how their shinki died, however they can't make out any details, particularly about who they saw die.
    Once a shinki of the Agency gives the god the name of their shinki, the god is then able to find them by name. Once they give their shinki a vessel name the god will have the full vision of how their shinki died.

    This addition comes in response to some questions and need for clarification. Apologies and thank you for your input.


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:
  • New characters are welcome to ask old characters if this mix-up is common (spoilers: it's not)
  • New Shinki: Get all the information you can handle from the pamphlets provided (links above and see FAQ)
  • New Gods: take what information you can from Amaterasu's shinki (see FAQ) while waiting to find out if you've been assigned a shinki
  • Veteran gods and shinki are welcome to volunteer showing the ropes
  • Get in some training
  • Don't get dehydrated
  • Spectate if you want
  • Have fun~
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[personal profile] forreal 2017-07-10 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Yep, that circling is getting annoying and Ryuji is more than determined to knock the boy off his feet. He goes for an upper cut with his bat but his feet slide out from under him in an attempt to kick at the skateboard because god damn it, get off that thing!

The kick itself is executed poorly and the speed at which it is surprises even Ryuji this time, and he loses his footing and falls... right on his ass. :|]


What the shit, man...
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[personal profile] forreal 2017-07-10 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds kinda freaky.

[In more ways than one... He starts to lift himself up off the ground, but pauses halfway, realizing something.]

Oh, hey uh... didn't catch your name, by the way.
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[personal profile] forreal 2017-07-10 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
Hell no, I ain't lettin' you win! Said I was sorry so that's outta the way, it's got nothin' to do with racin'.

[Despite his very loud protest, he's still laughing... feels kinda weird to be laughing at a time like this, but he's clearly needed it. He gives her hand a firm shake and then pushes himself up to his feet.]

You sure you're ready for this? I'm not gonna go easy.
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[personal profile] forreal 2017-07-10 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
Ptah?

[He probably mispronounced that in some way or another.]

Never even heard of that god before. Not sure what they're tryin' to tell us when they bring us here representin' a certain god, though.

[Then again, he hasn't heard of a lot of gods past the ones well-known in Japan. Not like he really listened much in class so...]
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[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-07-10 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure he will be! I'm glad I got to meet you, Shion! Good luck!

[ And she lifts her hand in a wave to bid him farewell. ]
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[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-07-10 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ She giggles and strikes a pose for him. ]

Yeah! We'll solve the cases in no time now!
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[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-07-10 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Nanshe's real old! [ Nanako's still laughing and hovering out of reach. ] She's so old the place that prayed to her isn;t even there anymore! But there's new people there now. And there's still some shrines. I got to visit it!
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[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-07-10 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ She squeezes his hand. ]

I'll help. I don't want you to forget.
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[personal profile] thevanguard 2017-07-10 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
I've asked Izumo a few times, but he said he didn't have this problem. [ Which has him just heaving a put-upon sigh and hunching his shoulders. ] The person that seems to know the most about what I can do is a god, though. For all the good that does me. He's allergic to using words.
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[personal profile] thevanguard 2017-07-10 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ That has Yata skidding to a stop, doubling over with laughter when the blond goes down in a pile of limbs, arms wrapped around his stomach. ]

What do you call that move?
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[personal profile] nibelungvalesti 2017-07-10 02:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[From there, the Valkyrie moves on to demonstrating basic strikes and blocks, the foundation of combat techniques. Which leads to the simple truth that learning them is repetition, over and over, with her minding his form and technique and correcting both before he can learn bad habits he will need to unlearn.]
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[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2017-07-10 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Only if you piss her off. She's a good ally otherwise. [Though Shun's tone is neutral, it at least seems he has some kind of respect for her. Then again, given he didn't talk in detail about the other older gods this time, there's nothing to really compare it to.

Shun eyes him off for a moment before acquiescing to the obvious request.]
Kurosaki Shun. Nekhbet when I have to be.
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[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2017-07-10 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[To Shun, it seems Nanako has enough expectations weighing on her already, so he has the presence of mind to try and lighten things just slightly with a faint snort.]

The best way to help would be to find someone who can punch me out. [That should not be the voice of experience talking, and yet.]
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[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2017-07-10 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[As soon as Yata says that last thing, a look of complete and faintly exasperated understanding crosses Shun's face.] If it's that guy's god, I know what you mean. I doubt he'd give a straight answer if his life depended on it. But even if Kusanagi doesn't have the same problem, there should be some way he can help if he has the same kind of powers.

[His main current takeaway from this is to note Yata down as another possibility for one of Mikoto's lot. Eric seems to be one, from what he said the other day.]
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[personal profile] cuteshit 2017-07-10 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kanji shakes his head, frowning.]

Not even Nana-chan.

[He echoes Teddie for emphasis-- and there's no hiding how disappointed he is about all this, too.]

We can't force it, either. We just-- have to be her friends and maybe someday she'll remember some of it on her own.
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[personal profile] cakebuffet 2017-07-10 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
A little bit. I mean, it's obviously not natural.

[She can't help grinning in reply when his own is so infectious. Not that his hair looks bad, mind-- but it does bring to mind a certain personality type, makes her think he's the rebellious sort.]

Is that a yes?
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[personal profile] asterflower 2017-07-10 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[AND SHION RETURNS TO HUMAN FORM AND LANDS ON RYUJI AND CRUSHES HIM--

No. He reforms in a blink of energy near Ryuji. In one piece and looking surprised. He pats his chest.]


There. There we go. That really will take some time getting used to...
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[personal profile] thevanguard 2017-07-10 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I think he does. We all have other things in common, too. [ Yata's been paying attention, after all. He might be a little slow on the uptake sometimes, but this was important. ] I'll keep trying. I'd have to get it eventually, right?
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[personal profile] redotiertwo 2017-07-10 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Davesprite gives Garry a long look up and down, like he's trying to decide how accurate that statement is.] I don't know, you could probably use a flamethrowing guitar or some shit to add colour.

[Someone's been keeping up on his ridiculous cinema.

That question gets a probably not terribly reassuring non-committal hand-wiggle.]
They're not that common, but you definitely see them turn up every so often to be dicks to their shinki or whoever else.
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[personal profile] artificialrose 2017-07-10 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm? Oh, of course. [Should he... step back? He'll step back, he supposes. This seems like a rather important thing, and one he has no idea what will happen.] Then, whenever you're ready.
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1/2

[personal profile] likethelight 2017-07-10 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ WHERE WAS HE KEEPING A BOW ]
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2/2

[personal profile] likethelight 2017-07-10 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ok screw this.

The mask comes up over his face and he whips his cloak up in front of the arrows, briefly obscuring him as it seems to grow voluminous in size and... harden? Like armor. One with an edge as he snaps it out to buffet the arrows away. Destroy them if there isn't something inherently supernatural and resistant in them—

—and briefly block sight of his sword. ]


Crown— [ Especially given, as he whips around, his sword is gone and his left arm is back. As a large black and gold claw trailing in the air what look like...

..crowns of light? ]


—Edge!

[ An explosive barrage of them that he flings in an arc towards the other man. ]
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[personal profile] nopixiedust 2017-07-10 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Did she bring it with her, or get it here? Do you know? Someone I know might be interested in a blacksmith...
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[personal profile] meowbel 2017-07-10 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[As Mabel kept on looking back at Garry, she was seriously pondering about this]

Nah, I don't think so! But exactly what kind of shapes do you have for me?

[Why, yes, she is taking this very seriously!]
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[personal profile] meowbel 2017-07-10 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course, I was born ready for this!

[With that, she was getting herself prepped up for this! As she started to stretch her arms and legs, she kept on smirking back at him]

The question is if you are ready! [In the back of her mind, she already knew she was probably going to lose anyway.

But ,hey, at least it brought a smile out of him right?]