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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~
declamando: (you tried)

[personal profile] declamando 2017-07-01 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, admittedly the gatherings when newcomers arrive are normally a bit livelier than this one. [A somewhat amused smile crosses her face. A training session could be called lively in some regards, but compared to the kinds of things they've been exposed to in the past at these times, it feels almost mundane.

As Allan drops into a combative stance, so too does Maria, the movement smooth and graceful. There's a lightness to her posture that speaks of experience with more than just fighting, and her own expression becomes that little more steely and observant. It's the look of someone who certainly isn't new to this.]


I suppose that much is true. [A sharp smile.] How polite.

[She means it, even if it's said in a more challenging tone as she darts forward and immediately throws an unreserved punch towards his jaw.]
declamando: (Default)

[personal profile] declamando 2017-07-01 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. [There's a genuine little smile at that, even if it's a small compliment.

Maria considers the name for a moment before shaking her head.]
I don't know him, I'm afraid, so I couldn't help you there. I've certainly heard people say that sort of thing about this before, though - would you believe this isn't even that large a gathering for this place?
declamando: (bitterness)

[personal profile] declamando 2017-07-01 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Then it might be worth asking them to keep an eye out for you. Two heads are better than one, as they say, and with the library as big and disorganised as it is, you'll need all the help you're willing to take.

[It's at least good that it sounds like there's one person he's okay enough with accepting that from.]
welcome_home: (037)

[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-07-01 12:32 pm (UTC)(link)
At least they have you here to look after them, if they have to be here. [ Nanako glances up at her at that. ] I know it's not the same, but it makes it less scary if you have people here you can trust.
welcome_home: (030)

[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-07-01 12:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. [ She tilts her head back to give him a smile. ] Onii-chan never minds if I come and find him if I'm scared. Kanji, too. [ They always seem to understand why she's so scared, even if she can't always put it into words. ]
thevanguard: confused (143)

[personal profile] thevanguard 2017-07-01 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yata squints at him. ]

Yeah, but you still don't look all that interested in fighting. So you wouldn't be here if you're the sort to be all anti-social and shit.
thevanguard: Serious Confused (051)

[personal profile] thevanguard 2017-07-01 12:42 pm (UTC)(link)
With baseball bats?

[ Yata squints at that, even if he doesn't look all that adverse to the idea. ]

What are we training against? Because beating each other up with bats doesn't sound that much fun. [ And they're not really the sort of weapon you duel with. ]
thevanguard: confused (143)

[personal profile] thevanguard 2017-07-01 12:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Even if he was, Yata would probably be ready for him. There's something in his stance that hints that he's accustomed to attacks coming out of nowhere without any warning. Probably comes from hanging out with that damn monkey and his dagger fetish. ]

Huh. I've been wondering about that. I'm still figuring out what I can do, and what I can fight with, but it seemed so random, I wasn't sure what that meant.
theunluckygirl: (as roses in May)

[personal profile] theunluckygirl 2017-07-01 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jennifer tilts her head, curious, and then looks faintly amused.]

Mr. Shizuo, I'd be careful saying things like that. She'd be rather upset with you if she heard you putting yourself down like that-- She'd probably hit you. [OR SHOOT YOU.] Sharak, I think... I don't think she's the kind of person to waste time on 'undeserving people.'

It'd be more of an insult to her to claim otherwise. [That much she's grown aware of now.]
lookingforhead: (Read This 2)

Re: will do & thanks for letting me know on the spoilers! and nice to meet you too! :D

[personal profile] lookingforhead 2017-07-01 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Her shoulders hitch a bit at the question, having all the appearance of being offended but none of the facial expression. That helmet sure complicates things.

More furious typing and then a reply.
]

It's not like that.

ALSO DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT! WHY DID YOU THROW THAT ROCK?
Edited 2017-07-01 14:54 (UTC)
theunluckygirl: (We shall always be together)

[personal profile] theunluckygirl 2017-07-01 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah... [Right. Sharak was that ind of person, after all, and Jennifer closes her eyes briefly as she takes in the words.]

...Yes. I understand... [It's just hard, hard to separate the cruel child from before from the potentially better person Diana could become now. Without her memories, there was a bigger chance for redemption, without the baggage of their past to hold her back.

She sighs softly and looks at Sharak with a quiet sort of determination, because she knows what she's about to ask might be a lot.
] ...Sharak? Could you... Help me? Diana-- I know she could be better, if she had the right guidance. But, I'm not sure how to offer that, or the discipline or direction she might want. Um, if she had someone like you to help...?

[Be the positive role model you always wanted to be!!]
very_goodman: (arms folded)

[personal profile] very_goodman 2017-07-01 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
They'll get what's comin' to 'em eventually.
theunluckygirl: (Once we are both dead.)

[personal profile] theunluckygirl 2017-07-01 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh-- [Jennifer bobs a quick curtsy]

My name is Jennifer, pleased to meet you, Miss Makoto. [She smiles lightly.] Don't give up hope--there's always a chance for things to get better.
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-01 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
It is, though. Considering you immediately think someone is going to do something bad for just saying you're handsome.

[And that's really not his problem, so he has no real plans on stopping doing it. Sorry to say. It's who he is.]

Then be on your way.

[He does, however, watch him leave and just enjoy the view. It is, of course, a very nice view to watch.]
deniles: (pic#10491631)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-01 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright.

[Fortunately, he came prepared. From his back, he pulls out a smaller bow, perfect for Nanako.]

This is yours. Take good care of it.
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-01 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Need to talk about it?

[He's here to listen to any issues.]
welcome_home: (058)

[personal profile] welcome_home 2017-07-01 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ her mouth drops open and her eyes go wide as she takes the offered bow with a sense of reverence and awe. ]

For me? Really? I'll be really careful, I promise!
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-01 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Exactly like what I'm doing now.

[you can't call out someone who knows his 'flaws'.]
lookingforhead: (Nervous)

[personal profile] lookingforhead 2017-07-01 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[For a headless corpse, Celty seems to be doing a good job of standing up.

And when the screaming starts she jumps in heightened panic all her own. And then the headless body starts running towards Diana, waving her hands and trying to get her to calm down!

The assault with the gun is momentarily forgotten.
]
deniles: (Default)

[personal profile] deniles 2017-07-01 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[He smirks. Oh, this man will be fun. He takes the knife from his hand and throws it towards Allen before running towards him.

Definitely not someone to take lightly.

In a flash of light, he pulls out a pair of knives, throwing them both at Allen as he keeps moving forward as quick as he can.

He wants a fight? Let's have a fight.]
diehardreaper: ([...] | Wishes to open up)

[personal profile] diehardreaper 2017-07-01 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
President, eh? And you're next in line?

[ Small impressed whistle. ]

We've only got a Board of Directors in our case. Wager some things never change though.
diehardreaper: ([♥] | Get my full attention)

[personal profile] diehardreaper 2017-07-01 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah that's right. Baron Samedi. From one death god to ano-- ow!

[ That strike does get him but he angles himself to deliver a quick snap kick to his head on the way down to his landing. ]

Ronald, by the by. Ronald Knox, London's Grim Reaper Dispatch.

[personal profile] nuclearpowered 2017-07-01 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. Well.

[She smiles and rises, patting Nanako's shoulder one more time.]

We'll be alright. Thank you, Nanako-chan. Truly.

[Sorry you had to see her like this.]
nopixiedust: (insovereign) (Nope I went the fuck home like)

[personal profile] nopixiedust 2017-07-01 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah- well- that's what- I'm doing this for- right?

[With each swing, she gets higher, until she can finally reach up to grab onto the branch and pull herself onto it, sorta. Now to get this wire off...]

You know anyone who fights like that?
nopixiedust: (insovereign) (Nope I went the fuck home like)

[personal profile] nopixiedust 2017-07-01 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[uM]

[OKAY]

[SO SHE WASN'T EXPECTING THIS]

[HOLY SHIT]

[With a yelp, she flips backwards to avoid the swing. Something flicks on in the back of her head, and she abruptly lunges forward again. It's a big weapon, so hard to backswing and not good for close quarters- so she just needs to take out the knees, right!?]