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

[welcome_home]

Do you think so?

[ She peers up at him curiously a moment before looking slightly disappointed. ]

Oh.

[monkeyblue]

Why do you want to know? You're six.

[welcome_home]

Oh! I got a new shinki! [ She perks up at that, glancing up at Fushimi with a happy look. ] He's really nice and his old god went missing. But his new vessel form is really sharp, like those. But he looks like a pretty hairpin. I think it's to hide it, maybe?

[monkeyblue]

That wouldn't be unheard of. Plenty of stories have kunoichi using hairpins like daggers or hiding daggers as hairpins.

[Wait.]

I don't give lessons.

[welcome_home]

[ She frowns slightly at that. ]

Not ever? Why not?

[monkeyblue]

I don't like teaching.

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako hums thoughtfully at that, still looking puzzled. ]

But you're really good at the knife part. Isn't it just... showing how you do that?

[monkeyblue]

Tch, no. Safety, proper grip, proper stance...

[welcome_home]

[ She blinks at him. ]

I guess that is a lot, huh?

[monkeyblue]

Mm. And that's why I don't give lessons.

[...he says, even as he looks the girl over for a moment.]

You're too short for it right now, anyway.

[Fushimi that is the most bullshit excuse.]

[welcome_home]

[ Her mouth drops open in surprise before she scowls at him and focuses, a faint glow emanating from her as her wings unfurl behind her and she rises up to float about face-level with him. ]

I'm not always short!

[ First Ryuji, now Fushimi. She's not too small, she can do this too! ]

[monkeyblue]

[And Fushimi just scoffs and (gently) pushes down on her head so she gets out of his face.]

Still too short. Your going to hit a growth spurt sooner or later, completely throwing off your center of balance and making my lessons go to waste. Not worth my time.

[welcome_home]

They wouldn't go to waste! I'd still have to practice anyway, right?

[monkeyblue]

You're going to grow at least a foot. What I teach you now would be more or less useless by then.

[welcome_home]

[ instead of looking upset at that, her expression brightens instead. ]

I am? When??

[monkeyblue]

[. . .]

How old are you?

[welcome_home]

I'm six!

[ She sounds very proud of this fact. ]

[monkeyblue]

[Six what the fuck--]

You have several growth spurts to go. By the time you're in high school you'll be at least a foot taller than you are now, and teaching you daggers would be pointless. No.

[welcome_home]

[ Now her expression falls for real, her head ducking as her shoulders droop. ]

Oh. But that won't help me learn how to use my shinki. That's so far away!

[monkeyblue]

[Fushimi shrugs.]

I can't help you with that. Find someone else.

[welcome_home]

[ She glances up at him again. ]

Do you know anyone else who is really good with knives who could teach me?

[monkeyblue]

Nope.

[welcome_home]

[ She frowns at that. ]

You don't know anyone? Are you the only one? Don't you practice with people?

[monkeyblue]

Nope.

[Child...]

They get in the way.

[welcome_home]

Oh.

[ That's not helpful at all. ]

How do you practice, then? Do you just throw them a lot? Did someone teach you how or did you learn by yourself?

[ #for science ]