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

[bartenderizing]

[ She'll just have to get excited for Shizuo's voice for what Sebastian doesn't do with it. Grell will get emotions and swearing, which was an inevitability for Shizuo. Especially when someone was riling him up. ]

I don't give a shit about what I'm good at. If I don't like it, then I don't.

[ Besides, those inclinations meant taking a turn that went past violence- He loses awareness of what his body is doing when angry enough, or caught too far up in a fight. ]

So you know fuck all about me.

[untodeath]

[ There's a delightful sort of surprise that takes her features, when he curses at her like that! Certainly unexpected - and entertaining! Fingers splaying across her lips, she giggles. ]

I'm afraid you'll have to prove it to me, my dear. Experience has taught me quite differently.

[bartenderizing]

[ Uh oh. Shizuo doesn't know what that expression is about or what started it, but he's starting to get the feeling that he should abort this. ]

Yeah, well you've never experienced me.

[ Shizuo, don't say it like that. Ah, it's too late and he doesn't even realize what he's said. Instead he's trying his best to reign himself back in by getting a cigarette started. It's the best he could do for where they were right now. ]

I really don't have to prove shit. I'm just not gonna snap or whatever else you seem to think I'll do.

[untodeath]

[ Now, that is something she didn't expect to hear! Cheeks reddening, Grell's fingers drag over her lips with an intrigued sort of croon. ]

How else should you expect me to, mm?

[ Standing, she closes the distance between them, to crouch down beside the blond. Arms wrapped over her knees, pointed teeth press into her lower lip for a moment, while her piercing green eyes peer at him over red frames. ]

If you should like for me to experience you, it's necessary that you show me how.

[bartenderizing]

[ Uh oh.

When the hell did she suddenly get right next to him? It's then that he scoots away a couple of feet. He obviously has no clue the effect his words had. Just that he was regretting it. ]

Yeah, how about not? I'd rather that we didn't have anything like that. You're really not my type, y'know?

[untodeath]

How cruel, leading a girl on like that.

[ And she crawls closer. ]

Perhaps you have more promise that you think.

[ If he doesn't move any further, he'll have a redhead nearly leaning onto his shoulder, having plunked down onto her hip, legs curled beside her. ]

[bartenderizing]

I'm not leading anything. You decided to take things in a way you wanted instead of how it was actually said.

[ He was already scooting away before, this just gives him reason to do so even further. It just takes a bit more work when you can only shift yourself with one arm, as he was following Hakkai's order to make sure the injured shoulder was resting. ]

It wasn't an invitation for you to experience anything. I meant it in a way that people don't always follow expectations. Why the hell did you get so close?

[untodeath]

That's not how it sounded.

[ Eyes falling on that stiffened shoulder, Grell quirks a brow. ]

You're a reckless boy. I like that. It's fun.

[ Well, she'll let him put that distance between them, for now. Perhaps it gives him a false sense of security! ]

[bartenderizing]

[ Yes, let him have his safety net and think things will be better that way. He doesn't even realize that he's being ogled and judged as reckless because of the shoulder. No, there's a more disturbing part of what she said. ]

... I'd rather not have any part about me seen as 'fun' by you.