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

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[humanitree]

[Although Mikaela was strongly against fighting, she understood that there were certain expectations of her. Still, of all the training she saw going on, this looked the most like something she'd use. It was graceful and fluid and had more than just fighting for uses. With that in mind, she found her eyes glued to his movements. But apparently she wasn't as invisible of an observer anymore.

Laughing, she nodded. She wasn't sure how she'd do, but she couldn't let that stop her from trying. If she did that then she'd never be able to grow.]

Yes, if you don't mind-- I'd like to learn. I'll warn you though, I don't really have any kind of prior experience with any of this.

[revolutionfalcon]

[With that answer, Shun hops down from the platform he's on, the motion just as fluid as any of the rest of it. He's still got a rather piercing eye on her - it's a little like he's trying to draw what information he can about her out of just that look.]

You wouldn't be the first like that I've taught, but it's useful to know. It means we should probably start with how flexible you are. It affects what moves you'd be able to pull off, and how much work you'd need to put in to do others.

[His tone is brusque and decidedly reserved, but he seems both familiar with this and willing to work with someone inexperienced despite both of those things.]

[humanitree]

[Despite his intimidating gaze; Mikaela doesn't flinch, nor does her smile fade in the least. If there's anything to be gleamed about her from a glance then it might simply be that she's different. Despite admitting her lack of skill she doesn't show a sense of inferiority. In fact, she doesn't seem like she's hiding anything. Pure, honest, kind-- although also equal parts naive-- that's the face of the person who's standing in front of him now.]

Okay.

[Mikaela nods, prepared to follow whatever directions he had for her. Whatever the difficulty, she'd already decided that she'd give it her all and try her best.]

I've done field work before, so I have some confidence in my stamina, but I've never really tested my flexibility.

[She's fairly sure the two aren't related in the slightest, which is why when it comes to testing her flexibility, she doesn't know where to start.]

[revolutionfalcon]

[Shun being the way he is, it's the naivete that strikes him first, though he does at least realise that those positives often come hand-in-hand with it. Nonetheless, she's here and willing to do something about her admitted lack of skill, and has some awareness of what the extent of her stamina is. He'll leave off judgement given that being the case.

As he finishes looking her over, he gestures toward one of the longer platforms - it's low, and the length is enough that she should easily be able to sit on it with her legs out.]

To start with, sit down with your legs straight in front of you, and try to touch your toes.