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

God Training

[reformedsinner]

[Ah, it's the redheaded woman -- Hakkai smiles politely at her. It's been a while since they met; long enough, in fact, that he'd been a shinki then.

She doesn't seem to have changed.]

Of course. Unfortunately, I'm not much of a dancer.

[untodeath]

Not to worry! I don't mind leading once in a while.

[ Raising her shoulders with a sweetened smile in turn, she hums with some amusement. ]

I haven't seen you in quite some time! Mister Hakkai, wasn't it?

[reformedsinner]

Why, that's correct. [He bows, politely, and straightens with his smile still imperturbable.] And you're Ms. Grell.

It has been a while. I hope you've been well?

[untodeath]

[ Grell rests a palm to one of her smiling cheeks. ]

Ah, you're as charmingly deferential as I recall. [ Shifting her stance to take the sides of her coat up into her hands, she bends her knees with a playful curtsey. ] I wouldn't recall enough of it to tell you confidently, I'm afraid. I've returned with a much more generous title than before, however; so I can't say that I'd complain.

[ Once upright, she shrugs, careless! ]

I want to say something has changed about you, as well!

[reformedsinner]

A more generous title? Why, that's quite impressive! A promotion in such short order. And it's good to see you back, of course.

[He reaches up to brush his fingertips across the cheek under his glass eye, raising his eyebrows. It's true: there's no name emblazoned there anymore, and that's a bit of a change to begin with. That's a frequent change, though, compared to the other.]

I've had a slight promotion myself; I'm representing Iron-crutch Li now.

[untodeath]

[ Pressing her palms together with a bat of the lashes, she wiggles her shoulders in a flattered fashion.

But as her eyes follow the motion of his fingers, her mouth opens with an impressed croon. ]

So that's what it is! Good for you, darling! [ Grell claps those hands together once! ] It's quite liberating to be able to set one's own rules, isn't it?

[reformedsinner]

Oh, yes. Of course, I tried to do that for myself as a shinki... but it's much more socially acceptable now.

[And less likely to end in terrible blight. Which is a nice change. He folds his own hands innocuously together, smiling at her.]

Speaking of shinki -- have you had the chance to meet yours yet?

[untodeath]

[ That actually... makes Grell laugh? ]

Oh, that sounds all too familiar...

[ Which ends with a sigh, gaze traveling off somewhere as she shrugs. ]

I have. Can't say I'm as pleased with them as I'd been with my last assignment, but it isn't anything that I can't fix, I suppose.

[reformedsinner]

My, my. That sounds like a challenging situation.

[He smiles in response to her laugh; it's nice to have someone appreciate that particular bitter turn of humor.

He's a bit worried about her shinki, though.]

I hope it won't require too much work to, ah, "fix."

[untodeath]

[ There's a sound nod, in response to that sentiment! ]

Yes, well, as do I! [ Grell shakes her head. ] My true specialty is battle technique; I simply cannot accept any slacking, on that front! You know♥?

[reformedsinner]

Of course! Although most shinki do take their battle technique cues from their god, being inanimate at the decisive moment.

[Not all. There are animal shinki, cloth shinki, shinki who have some control over their weapon shakes... but mostly, a god with skill with the weapon will overcome any lack of technique on the part of the shinki.]

[untodeath]

[ Quirking one of those upturned brow, she contemplatively raises a forefinger to her lips. ]

You really think so? My former shinki were both rather competent, so I'd never found myself worrying about it!

[ It does occur to her that, as a former shinki, he'd know better - and as such, she finds herself nodding, without needing any further answer. ]

Well, fair enough! I'll need to give him the benefit of the doubt, then!

[reformedsinner]

Yes, although there are some forms that require a bit more work from the shinki, I don't think any of us arrive with practice being a sword. Or a wolf, or an article of clothing -- for example.

[He spreads his hands, chuckling.]

I'm sure he'll manage! May I ask his name?

[untodeath]

[ Idly folding her arms over his middle, as she considers his point, Grell will hum with a cant of the head. ]

Tobias, I think it was? Although, it isn't a lack of practice that concerns me, so much as it is nerve. Mousy thing, he is!

[reformedsinner]

I'm sure he'll learn --

[Hakkai pauses, and corrects himself.]

Very mousy? Quiet unless directly addressed, and silent when you've called him into his weapon form? No apparent opinions?

[untodeath]

[ Blinking, the redhead's brows raise. Did they... know one another? ]

Why, yes. It's so-- dull! [ Head lulling back, she lets out the most exasperated sigh! ]

[reformedsinner]

In that case, he may not get better. There are some shinki who... well, my theory is their souls must have been damaged when they were drawn here.

They don't have much personality.

[He pauses, eyebrows editorially arched.]

Some people call them soulless, but I can't help but think that's a bit impolite.

[untodeath]

[ At the mention of theories, Grell smirks a bit. Hakkai has so many of them - yet, he's so well informed that there is good reason to consider his reasoning.

As such, his words leave great impact on her! Finally, that term makes sense. ]

Oooh, I've heard talk of soulless shinki, now that you've mentioned it! [ A hand clapping to her cheek, she breathes a sound of realization. ] Well. Seems I should put the poor bloke out of his misery, then, but I imagine that would put me at a bit of a-- hindrance.

[reformedsinner]

I'm not sure they deserve to die.

[Casually, he shrugs.] Besides, they are quite useful, if you don't mind a quiet companion.

[untodeath]

Yet, do they deserve to live as a mere fraction of themselves? [ Grell asks curiously, head lulling off to the side as she regards his opinion with a blink. It seemed like such an obvious line of thought to her! ] Seems unusually cruel, wouldn't you say.

[ But then, she's waving a hand to disregard the thought. ]

Either way, I would imagine that I should be worse off, should I take it upon myself.

[reformedsinner]

Perhaps so, but since they can't make their own decisions, I'd rather err on the side of cruelly keeping them alive than the reverse.

[He might feel differently about it if his soulless shinki looked like anyone he'd ever liked... but he doesn't. So. Hakkai shrugs in answer to Grell's hand-wave.]

And that's certainly the case. But don't expect too much personality out of yours, at least, not unless we discover how to return them to their normal selves.

Regardless, I wish you good luck with him.