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]

Is it... do you like it? Being a shinki, and... Look, as far as I know, I've never done something like this before. The brochures don't exactly give a guy a clue what to expect.

[He looks up a moment from his practicing.]

[toremainbehind]

[The question surprises him. No one's really asked him before if he likes being a shinki; it's just something that he's simply accepted and adjusted to.

But does he like it?

It gets him to look thoughtful as he mulls it over.]

...Honestly? I'm not sure whether or not I like it, but I know that I don't hate it either. There are all sorts of things you can expect; what you can handle on the other hand is a different story.

[photoshooter]

Uhhh, do you think you can be a little clearer than that? Is there a lot that happens you can't handle?

[Should he be worried? He's gonna be worried. Worry is what he's doing now. Good thing he's so good at that!]

[toremainbehind]

...I'd suggest avoiding blight whenever you can. If it gets too bad, an ablution might need to be required.

[photoshooter]

Blight...

[Even just the word sounds bad. Prompto feels the hairs on his arms rise.]

What... is it? I--I know the pamphlet said there's two types, from ayakashi and from guilt, but it didn't actually say what it was.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo is quiet for a moment, evidently thinking it over.

While it's not exactly new information, he knows that just reading it isn't the same as seeing it.]

Blight is an impurity. It resembles much like a dark bruise that can spread and cover any part of your body. If caused by an ayakashi, it can be quickly rectified by using holy water to purify it. However, if a blight is caused by guilt, then what you have to do is immediately confess your guilt to your god before it worsens. If you leave it untreated, there's a chance of a shinki turning into an ayakashi themselves.

[photoshooter]

[Prompto hasn't seen an ayakashi yet, but it's the last part that makes him rub his arms and shudder. Something about that--the concept of turning--makes his heart thump hard.]

I... I see.

[Yikes.]

But confessing doesn't sound so bad, as far as treatments go. So at least there's that...?

[toremainbehind]

[He chuckles.]

Confessing is the easiest way to treat blight, really. However, I suggest you do it way before it does get too bad. An ablution is hardly fun to experience.

[photoshooter]

I'm guessing it's more than just a ritual bath with a rough sponge.

[Quoth the pamphlet: It's terrible and painful. Do not let it get to this point.]

[toremainbehind]

Definitely more than that.

[Yeah, it's not really reassuring at all.]

[photoshooter]

[It's enough to make a guy nervous.]

Do I want to know?

[toremainbehind]

Probably not, but if you stick around long enough, you'll end up knowing more about it soon.

[Prompto, never go through an ablution.]

[photoshooter]

[He will do his darn-tootin' best not to!]

That many people get--get blighted? It happens that often?

[toremainbehind]

There's been a couple of cases so far. [More, really, but he wasn't there for one of them.]

But there's been a couple of PSAs about it if you ever look online.

[photoshooter]

I will. This sounds serious. Seriously bad.

[Serious enough that even his unconscious fidgeting's stopped.]

And I wouldn't want to drag Lucina into something like that, either.

[toremainbehind]

[He gives Prompto a smile.]

Then that desire of yours will ensure that neither of you will end up getting dragged into anything like that. However, if you do, just call me and I'll come help you out.

[photoshooter]

[Prompto's eyebrows rise.]

Oh. Uh, really? Not that I don't appreciate it, dude, but we just met. I wouldn't want to put you out of your way or anything.

[toremainbehind]

[A dismissive hand wave.]

It wouldn't, so don't worry. Besides, I'd rather make sure that you and your goddess are settling in well without having to worry about this sort of thing.

[photoshooter]

[He looks at Izumo's feet a moment as he considers it, then glances back up, grateful and a little rueful and shy for it.]

Then... do you want to exchange contact info? I guess this is why they gave us all our own brand-new phones.

[toremainbehind]

[He chuckles.]

I do, yes. My name is Izumo Kusanagi, by the way.

[photoshooter]

Prompto Argentum! But my friends call me Prompto. Probably. I'm assuming they must have. Either way, that's what you can call me.

[He pulls out his phone.]

Here, what's your number? I'll text you.

[toremainbehind]

Nice to meet you, Prompto.

[But he does list off his numbers to the other shinki.]

[photoshooter]

I...zu...mo... Kusanagi...

[And, contact created, he gets a text right away.]

nice to meet you too man!!（⌒▽⌒ゞ

[Prompto grins up at him and sticks a hand out to shake.]

Thanks for all your help.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo laughs a bit.

He reaches out, taking his hand.]

No problem.