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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-07-16 08:52 pm

July Training

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~
monkeyblue: (Double Trouble)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-25 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
It's better than being truly dead. Does that work?
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-07-25 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
That will do for now.

[It's enough to let Fushimi alone but perhaps keep an eye on him from afar.]

What god do you serve, and where is your temple?
monkeyblue: (Idiots....)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-25 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Epona. Why?

[He's not giving out where to find him easily.]
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-07-25 05:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[A good measure of caution, which Munakata can respect in Fushimi.

Besides, there may be other ways to find out. Fushimi should and would know that as well.

Instead of answering, he presses onward.
]

Do you like the horses? Are you good with animals?
monkeyblue: (Excuse Me?)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-25 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[What is with this guy and his questions?

And why hasn't Fushimi told him to shut up yet?]


They haven't bitten me to death, but I wouldn't say I like them. They're big and they stink and we have cars now so they're obsolete.
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-07-25 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[He lets out a small chuckle.]

I wouldn't be so quick to write them off. Computers and robots alike can do plenty of things that humans can, but that doesn't make humans obsolete.

[The same should apply to horses and other living creatures...]

Then are you responsible for taking care of them?

[Because if so, that sounds like a nice, stable life with a routine.]
monkeyblue: (At Your Word)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-25 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I help. I wouldn't say "responsible" for it, though. Horses are annoying, so more than one person has to do it.
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-07-25 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[There, that sounds like a good life. Or afterlife, he supposes. It sounds good enough that Munakata should be able to watch the younger shinki from afar, without interfering—

Oya. His own hands are shaking as a pang of loneliness wells up in his heart at the thought of stepping back and away from Fushimi, even though he hardly knows anything about the other shinki at all. Munakata crosses his arms over his chest to still the shaking, or at least keep it otherwise hidden.
]

So, in spite of your first god never showing up and your having an inexplicable combination of powers, you have fairly steady work, a place to stay, and a god's protection.

[See? To meddle here is to disrupt the newfound relative order this shinki has in his life... is what Reisi decides. In fact, it might've been better had Fushimi not manifested blue powers to begin with.]

I don't suppose you truly need anything else, then. [Especially given the possibility of turning into an ayakashi.]
Edited 2017-07-25 22:12 (UTC)
monkeyblue: (Excuse Me?)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-26 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[But he does see that shaking, which is Weird, though Fushimi isn't dumb enough to mention it after Munakata crosses arms.

He will, however, point out something else:]


You're concerned about me. For some reason.
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-07-26 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Maintaining whatever remains of his composure and calmly setting aside his puzzling feelings of hurt and isolation,]

It's merely a formality. After all, it's only the blue power that connects us, and that's hardly any bond at all... Not to mention you have no desire to turn into an ayakashi for anyone, which is completely reasonable given what you'd be putting at stake.

[In fact, it may be better not to give Fushimi a chance to believe in him.]

Besides, how is my concern of any use to you? Even if your situation were anything less than satisfactory, I'm simply another memory-less shinki who cannot offer anything of value.
monkeyblue: (Cooler than You)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-26 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
That didn't stop Misaki.

[Or stop him from latching on to Misaki. Fushimi just shrugs, though.]

You might be the only other person in this place that's tolerable. If you want to try and work out practice, like you suggested, let me know.
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-07-27 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[The only Misaki who Fushimi seems close with is Yata. Being rather keenly observant, Reisi can plainly see their concern for each other through their BBS back-and-forths.

Smiling as he casts a glance down and away from Fushimi, he inwardly sighs.
]

If you're interested in furthering your potential, I don't see why we shouldn't. On the other hand, I wonder how you came about forming such an opinion on me.

[Because he can't just let that slide, not after he purposefully attempted to cut Fushimi off just a moment ago. While it's somewhat flattering and gives Reisi some small measure of hope that he didn't know he really wanted, why the sudden interest in holding on?]
monkeyblue: (Blue Clan)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-28 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Damn, he's pressing. Can't he just accept that Fushimi doesn't instinctively dislike him?!

Well, time to make up some bullshit]


Tch. You aren't pushy. Usually. Our powers imply we're connected, too.
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-07-31 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's hard to tell what Reisi's thinking for a few quiet moments before he suddenly lets out a calm chuckle.]

Very well. That answer is good enough.

[But the truth is that even though he'd even pressed Fushimi, he could've accepted if Fushimi had refused to answer him.]

So, for the time being, we can train. And so long as I don't push our connections or think about the past, it's fine. Is that correct?
monkeyblue: (Beautiful Boy)

[personal profile] monkeyblue 2017-07-31 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fushimi nods.]

If I remember anything, I'll warn you.
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[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-08-03 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you, Fushimi-kun. I'd very much appreciate that.

In the meanwhile, since we're both already here... are you interested in training together right now?