August Training

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: August 15
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods and shinki



In anticipation of the latest round of new arrivals, Heaven has partnered with the new gods and shinki to organize a very helpful informational reception.

Gods and shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided kindly towards Bishamon's temple. In that vast complex they are brought to a traditional-style dojo. The gods and shinki are free to take their time during this day to learn about the details of their new life from Amaterasu's shinki or from the many veteran new god and shinki volunteers.




God Training

Unfortunately, Bishamon is away on business today, but her shinki as well as Amaterasu's ever-present shinki and any volunteering gods will offer 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 receive as orientation 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 as well as offering a lecture on the basics of what is expected of a shinki and the importance of teamwork with other shinki and with gods. It is encouraged that shinki group up together to practice what they've learned and discuss their ideologies.

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.) This is vital for gods who, for example, find themselves with a sword shinki but are at risk of cutting off their own toes.
It's 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

[he_smol]

RnR

[ There is a small boy seated nearby - or at least someone easily mistaken for a small boy. His feet are barely touching the ground after all but he's trying not to swing them. Besides, his attention is elsewhere: focused on the mass of gods and shinki. He's also dressed too formally for a child: a vest, tie and dress shirt with a long coat folded neatly beside him.

Though if anyone approaches, he's going to slip off his seat and approach, making sure to fold his coat over his arm. He nods, a polite little dip of his head once before speaking. ]

Pardon me. I don't suppose you would know which of these gods is named Tenya Iida? I was told he was who I would be working with from hereon.


--

Training

[ He can be found by himself, staying a safe distance from the crowd as he pours over the bit in the pamphlet about borderlines. It seemed simple enough in theory. His hand position is right, he understands the idea behind it... so of course... ]

Line!

[ Nothing.

Maybe another attempt... ]

LINE!

[ He didn't quite expect to get it in one try but there's the smallest pout on his face from the evident annoyance. Just what is he doing wrong? ]

RnR

[declamando]

[Maria is just passing by when the boy asks that question, and he's polite enough about it that she smiles as she turns to answer, though she shakes her head.]

I'm afraid not. Which god do they represent? I might be able to help you look for them, at least.

[Her response is polite in kind with Heine's own, and she does seem genuinely disappointed she can't immediately help him.]

[he_smol]

Idaten, I believe... at least that's what Amaterasu's shinki had told me.

[ He's still trying to wrap his bacon around this shinki business, really. It's a lot to take in, especially the being dead bit. ]

I do beg pardon for taking up more of your time, miss, but would it be right to assume that you aren't among those who had just arrived?

[declamando]

Hm...no, I haven't seen that name on the BBS, either. They must be either new or quiet. [It's not impossible that someone would remain silent on that front for quite some time, but there's a few people here who seem ready to try befriending everyone.

At Heine's question, she nods.] I've been here for a few months now. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

[he_smol]

[ That bit about being new or quiet totally makes sense. After all, his new god could have arrived at the same time for all he knew.

But there's something that does bother him about that sentence. ]

As much as I'd hate to come across as ignorant... what exactly... is a BBS?

RnR

[artificialrose]

[Garry is starting to think that he had to be a big brother or something with how easily he'll do things for kids, because he pauses almost immediately when it's clear he's gotten the boy's attention.]

Ah... I apologize. I haven't met him yet. He might be one of the new gods around. Were you told what he looks like?

[he_smol]

[ ...Garry he's older than you. If anyone's gonna be the big brother... not that he's told you yet. ]

I'm afraid I don't. The other shinki didn't seem to know either. Though if you don't mind my asking, which of the two would you be?

[artificialrose]

[No one's told him about the not-children!! Let him live]

Ah, I would be a shinki, although I'm still rather new myself. If there's any way I can help, don't be afraid to ask.

[he_smol]

Then perhaps we can be of help to each other. After all, a joint effort bears fruit quicker than one carrying on alone.

[ At least heaven's looking to be stocked with helpful people? ]

Training

[nopixiedust]

[The more he fails, the more smug the apparently young girl nearby seems to get, until she's grinning from ear to ear.]

Need help?

[he_smol]

To be perfectly honest, I didn't expect to perfect this technique from the first attempt.

[ A pause to glance at his hand. Where's he going wrong? Maybe there's something more to it... ]

A demonstration would be appreciated, yes... or perhaps further instruction.

[nopixiedust]

I can do that easily enough. Take notes!

[What do you mean she just wants to show off to someone her age or that she thinks is her age when she's wrong on both accounts but listen]

[Still, stepping forward, she takes a breath and draws her hand out.]

Line!

[And there it is! A good solid borderline. It's a lot better than her first attempt was, so she's pretty pleased about it.]

[he_smol]

[ Literally so simple even a child could do it -- or so he thinks.

He's just gonna take a step forward, studying the borderline best he can. ]

That is quite impressive. Did it take you long to hone your technique?

Training

[kokuyoyo]

...Going through the motions isn't going to do you any good....

[Chikusa is pointedly not participating in some of the training, instead sitting to the side with a book in his lap. He barely seems to be looking up.]

You can't just expect the gesture to be all there is to it...

[he_smol]

[ It isn't? Now that would explain it. There had to be something else to it. But it's as good a time as any to take a break.

He does come over, briefly glancing at the book on the boy's lap before looking back at him. ]

How so? Is there something one has to visualize or a state of mind one has to be in?

[kokuyoyo]

...Both. At least in my experience. If a person isn't getting it right in one area, then they're usually lacking in at least one of the areas....

[A slight shift, just enough to make him a little more comfortable in looking at the boy.]

What's your state of mind when you try to do it...?

r&r

[lostinshadows]

Sorry, can't say that I do.

[He glances over at him.]

Did they happen to tell you just what the guy looks like?

[he_smol]

I'm afraid not. I have only a pair of names to go by.

[ How terribly inefficient. If he was supposed to find someone he was going to work with, they should at least tell him what said person looks like. ]

Though if you don't mind my asking, which would you be? God or shinki?

[lostinshadows]

They really do need to work on giving out better information if they want to make sure that gods and shinki pair up better without all the confusion.

[And having to search for their gods.

He hums.]

Shinki.

Training

[reformedsinner]

Your form isn't bad.

[Hakkai's observing with one hand on his chin and an expression of mild interest. Another new shinki... at least he's clearly done his homework, or someone showed him the technique.

It looks as though there's something missing, though.]

What are you thinking about when you cast?

[he_smol]

I'd only gone by what had been outlined in the handouts given to new shinki.

[ There's a tilt of his head though at the second question. ]

Thinking about...? Nothing, to be perfectly honest. Is there something I should visualize?

[ Maybe that's why it wasn't working... ]

[reformedsinner]

I'm glad to know that they describe it well, then.

[He flashes the -- boy? No, he doesn't look that young, even though he's of small stature -- a quick smile.]

In part. The key to successfully casting a borderline is focusing your thoughts on the desire to exclude a threat. I find that disgust and rejection are useful emotions to help you summon the borderline at first....

... in fact, it helps if you're casting it against something in particular.

[Hakkai taps a finger on his chin.]

Imagine a disgusting threat. For instance, a zombie!

[he_smol]

[ Well, it's working. He's definitely stunned, alright. Looks like his god knows a thing or two about making an impression.

At the introduction, he delivers a polite bow from the waist. ]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Master Tenya. I hope to be of service to you in the future.

[ And straightening up. ]

On to business. I don't suppose you have any ground rules in mind or how we are to go about our partnership as god and shinki?