July Training

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: August 5
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

[sing_for_me]

God Training

[Who do you talk to about getting the wrong person for the job? Alex is a hundred and ten percent sure they made a mistake when they chose her for this. As they told her about what she would be doing with ayakashi and shinki, who she eas filling in for and all that, The words couldn't sink in yet. Sure it was a lot too, but it was more of how impossible it all sounded. Working with spirits to get rid of..not so good ones? Living in what seems like the spirit world, but not being dead? Answering prayers? Seriously? She's been praying for years but that never helped. If they couldn't do anything for her how was she, of all people, going to be able to do anything for other people?!

She let out a heavy sigh, sinking into a chair and burying her face in her hands. Shit, maybe she needed a stronger dose of her meds. This can't actually be happening.]

Rest and Refreshments

[Some air and a drink might help, although there wasn't any alcohol. That might be more of what she needs at the moment, but this will do. There are some other people around, but Alex isn't sure how to approach them. After all, they're either gods or spirits. Freaking gods and spirits. They actually exist.

She fidgets with the glads in her hand, deciding she's not ready to strike up any coversations just yet. Maybe she'll just check out the garden. Alex had never seen one like this before.]

god training

[humanitree]

[Mikaela had thought the same thing, although-- she was probably a bit more prepared then others because of her background. But seeing one of the other new gods resting, she smiles and takes a seat with her. Although they've only been here a short while now, the other girl already looks exhausted. Mikaela would like to help her, even if it's just talking with her a little.]

It's a lot to take in, isn't it?

Re: god training

[sing_for_me]

[Alex looks up at the girl next to her, straightening herself up.]

Yeah..it really is.

[She offers a weak smile.]

I'm still not sure what to make of all this.

Training

[mithrarin]

That's one heavy sigh.

[Dust can't ignore people who look miserable. It's not within his abilities. (Deliberately so, but hey, he doesn't know that.) So he addresses the woman from beneath his hat, though with all evident sympathy despite the lack of eye contact.]

Re: Training

[sing_for_me]

[Alex peeks from behind her fingers. It was a little hard to tell with the hat, but considering there was no one else next to her, he could only be talking to her.]

Ahaha..it's a lot to...process.

[She moves her hands to clasp them over her lap.]

I really don't think I should be here...

[mithrarin]

You're not the first person to feel that way.

[Dust motions around them with a slight movement of his hand.]

But... you are. All you can do is make the best of it.

[sing_for_me]

[Alex follows his hand. It didn't exactly make her feel much befter, but at least it wasn't just her.]

But I don't know how. I'm not.. suited for this kind of thing.

[mithrarin]

Why's that?

[He's working on it, but he needs to understand her problems before he can try to offer solutions.]

rest~

[isayvol]

[Lance can pick out a newbie when he sees one. Especially with just how awkward Alex looks.

So he sidles on over to her.]

Well hellooooo there. You're looking a little lost. Would you like me to help you find yourself?

[As far as lines go, it's not his best. But whatever.]

LAAANCE omg

[sing_for_me]

[Alex jumps a little when the voice comes out of no where.]

Wha..!

[She turns to look at him, holding her glass a little closer to her chest in surprise. Oh. It's just a kid.]

That...would be helpful, actually.

[Her body relaxes, letting out a small laugh. A little lost was an understatement.]

/eyebrow bounce

[isayvol]

[He would be super offended at being thought of as a 'kid', so good thing he can't read minds!]

...oh!

[Crap, okay, she agreed pretty readily. Right. Um...]

...well okay then!

[He can roll with this! Watch him!]

Which parts are you missing?

[sing_for_me]

I guess the part that makes me fit for the job.

[She felt a little bad. He was being so earnest too.]

Sorry, it's nothing. I just don't think I'm god material.

[isayvol]

[Oh. Ohhhhh.

He knows this kind of self-deprecating humor, yep. Okay, he can handle this.

Gently, he reaches out to pat her shoulder.]

I know the feeling. But the thing is that... you are one now! So it's... kinda something you've gotta get used to. You know?

rest and refreshments

[drizzle]

[Nike was in the middle of the gardens while humming a tune in an attempt to create a light enough drizzle to water the flowers with. She was concentrated on trying to gain inspiration from her surroundings that she won't notice someone walking around the gardens until they catch her peripheral vision.]

Oh! Sorry, you didn't get wet, did you?

[The moment she stops her humming, the very faint spray will seize.]

Re: rest and refreshments

[sing_for_me]

[The sound of her voice was what drew Alex in that direction, actually. The water only sprayed her face a little, nothing noticeable really. However, Alex did notice how the water suddenly stopped when the humming ceased.]

..Was...that you?

[drizzle]

[A small nod will be given along with a weak laugh.]

Y-Yeah, it was. Just practicing my other non-shinki powers for a bit.

[She couldn't help scratch her cheek a bit before returning to the garden.]

It felt like the flowers needed some more watering. This season's summer has been kinda brutal, even in these parts. You'd think the heavens would have a better handle of this than in the living world.

[sing_for_me]

[Oh, she was a shinki then? She was supposed to have someone like this to work with? But if she was a shinki, that means... Alex looked at her a little sadly.]

You mean..you had this power before you got here then?

God Training

[reformedsinner]

[Ah: Hakkai'd been heading over to practice some swordwork, and still has his soulless shinki in his hand, in the form of a plain, heavy oxtail saber, but he can't help but pause at the sight of a young woman collapsing into a chair with her face in her hands.

He doesn't know her by sight. New?

From that reaction, he'd guess so. He speaks lightly.]

It can be overwhelming, can't it? Cho Hakkai. Pleased to meet you.

[Don't mind the naked sword in his hand; he's bowing politely regardless.]

Re: God Training

[sing_for_me]

[Except the sword is the first thing she notices. Alex backs up against the chair. Only then does she look at the man bowing at her and introducing himself.]

He..hello. Alex..Benedetto.

[She nods her head, talking carefully.]

Nice to meet you too..?

[reformedsinner]

[He blinks at her panicked reaction -- why, he doesn't even have his limiters off; he looks perfectly human -- and then realizes that he is carrying a large saber. He smiles with a carefully judged air of embarrassment.]

Oh, excuse me. Return, Hoshiimamai!

[The sword becomes mist, with a red old-fashioned character glittering in the center for a moment before it reforms into the shape of a blond man, taller than Hakkai, with long, elfin pointed ears. He takes up a position just behind Hakkai's shoulder, and doesn't speak.]

My shinki and I were just doing a bit of combat practice. Have you met your shinki yet?

[sing_for_me]

[So that's what shinki do. Her eyes stayed on the blonde until Hakkai spoke again.]

Oh--I--no, I haven't actually.

[Not that she was sure she wanted to.]

I was going to look for someone else...I think there was a mistake? I don't think I'm the right person for..all this.

rest

[kokuyoyo]

[She's not the only one who's retreated from the garden from a desire to be away from people. This is something that will become apparent when a borderline suddenly springs up in front of her, glowing bright and strong. Just as quickly as it showed up, however, it vanishes.]

[Nearby on a bench, a certain offensively tall teenager with a furry leopard print beanie pauses, one hand holding a book and the other raised up.]

....Oh.

[That seems to be his only response to someone nearly getting hit by one of his lines.]

Re: rest

[sing_for_me]

[Alex drops her glads in surprise when the wall of light appears in front of her, falling back when she lost her balance. She had almost walked right into it!

That's when she hears someone's voice. She turns to the source, spotting the young man on the bench.]

Was..was that you?

[kokuyoyo]

Yes.

[No point in denying it, after all, and he lowers his hand back to his book.]

I didn't think anyone would come out here...

[sing_for_me]

I'm sorry...I didn't know--am I not allowed in this area?

[She looks behind her to see if there was a sign or something that she missed.