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

[photoshooter]

[Oh good, an animal he recognizes.]

...Were they okay? The animals. I mean, changing owners with no warning like that. Didn't they miss them?

[nolittlesecret]

[Close, except less razor blade sharp horns and more jabbing points.]

Two of them were mine that stuck around. Mayhem has apparently gone through several gods and she's fine, but the two kittens? Yeah, I think they're depressed. But animals are sturdy. They'll learn to cope.

[photoshooter]

Oh no... Poor things...

[SAD KITTENS...]

D-do you need help with them? There anything I can do to help cheer them up? I don't mind coming to play with them if you're busy!

[nolittlesecret]

[......]

If you can keep them from harassing Argo when they're bored, I'm all for it.

[photoshooter]

Yeah! Call on me any time! I'm always ready to help an animal in need, just say the word.

[nolittlesecret]

We should probs get each others numbers first.

[Just gonna whip out his phone because why not.]

[photoshooter]

Oh, yeah, good point.

[Prompto takes his shiny new phone out, too, and navigates to his number because he sure hasn't had a chance to memorize his own phone number yet. So much to learn, so little time.]

Here, I'm-- [And he reads his number off.]

[nolittlesecret]

[Nari's is gonna look a bit beat up because how can you keep things in one piece when you have cats and a horse.

He puts the number into his phone, then texts Prompto a cat face emote.] And that one's mine.

[photoshooter]

[Prompto brightens at the emote and laughs a little "hehe" as he responds in kind.

ฅ(≚ᄌ≚)!!!

[Whatever else he is, he's definitely some kind of millennial.]

[nolittlesecret]

[!!!!! ANOTHER CAT EMOTE USE THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER

Except Nari will act like this is a normal, everyday occurrence.]

Cool. Got your digits then. Just so ya know, I don't sleep much, so if ya need to talk to someone in the wee am's, I tend to be awake.

[photoshooter]

[Prompto looks curious as he slides his phone away once more.]

Is it 'cause you're a god and stuff? Weight of the world on your shoulders, that kind of thing?

[nolittlesecret]

What? No. Not really. I just have a lot of nightmares, is'all.

[Just like his god self, he... doesn't really care what happens to the world in the long run. Just what he can directly interfere in.]

[photoshooter]

Oh. Uh, sorry to hear that, man.

[:(]

Well, if I ever am awake that early, I can totally give you some textual company. It's the least I can do after you answered so many of my questions!

[nolittlesecret]

Eh. Don't be. It's all good and pretty normal for me. I get a lot of reading done.

[........]

Well, depends. Do you know anything about dogs?

[photoshooter]

[Prompto lights up.]

I love dogs! I... I don't remember how much I know about them exactly, but it's not nothing! Do you have a dog, too?

[:D :D :D!!!!]

[nolittlesecret]

Not yet. But Neptune is represented by a big, black dog, so... why not get one? Expect I've never had one.

[photoshooter]

Well, are you thinking of starting with a puppy or adopting an adult dog? Because each one has its challenges, but if it's your first dog, a puppy's probably not the way to go, no matter how adorable they are with their big ol' eyes and tiny teeth...

[nolittlesecret]

No idea. Gotta find a dog type I like, first. Not too big, not too small. Just right.

[photoshooter]

Some breeds need more attention than others, too, so keep that in mind! And of course, each dog's got its own personality.

[nolittlesecret]

....... honestly, I'm half tempted to go with a corgi. My best friend had one back home.

[photoshooter]

Hm, Iiiii'm not familiar with that breed. Is it a big or a little one?

[nolittlesecret]

................ [TIME FOR GOOGLE

Have a picture of a corgi]

This.

[photoshooter]

[He gasps and covers his mouth. Good thing, too, as his voice jumps into the registers of teenage girls.]

O. M. G!

[S Q U E A L]

Look at the legs! Look at that face! Who's a handsome doggie, yeah, you are!

[nolittlesecret]

[This is a grown man. Squealing in a range only dogs can hear.]

Right? This one looks a lot like Mira's dog, Nugget. Except Puddles always had a pink bow on her collar, and was just a dopey little thing.

[photoshooter]

You call her Puddles? Oh man.

[He's grinning so hard behind his hand that his cheeks hurt with it. SO! CUTE!]