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

[challengesfate]

Right - um, uh...

[SHE'S JUST GOING TO CAREFULLY HOLD ONTO YOU WHILE SHE LOOKS AROUND FOR ANYONE WHO LOOKS LIKE A NATIVE]

Excuse me? Excuse me...can anyone tell me how I can return a shinki to his normal form? Anyone? Please?

[Asher I'm canonblind help]

[photoshooter]

[A nearby shinki looks amused. Poor n00bs.]

'Call your shinki by his true name and he will return to his original shape.'

['It's that easy,' says his smile.]

Oh. ...Thanks!

[challengesfate]

[Wow thanks]

Thank you so much! I'll try it now - Prompto!

[photoshooter]

[And--flash!--Prompto's back, exactly the same as he was before. He pats himself and looks quickly over his shoulder just to make sure.]

...Cool!

[Maybe in another life this would freak him out, but everyone else seems so used to it, he might as well just go with it. He holds up one palm.]

Okay, before we ever do that again, I really gotta teach you the basics of gun safety. Okay? Really don't want you accidentally literally shooting yourself in the foot.

[challengesfate]

[Lucina breathes a sigh of relief - it would have been REALLY shitty of her if she couldn't get him back to normal, and if they're supposed to be partners, that's the last thing she wants to do to him. At his words, she nods.]

Agreed. I would not want to hurt myself either...especially if your other form is as powerful as you say. [Is this some sort of weird, alternate version of a bow? That's kind of what it seems like.] I've seen many tools of battle, but never one like that.

[photoshooter]

Really? I...

[He trails off. He has no idea whether or not he used these in the past, just that he understands them, knows how to aim and maintain them. He frowns to himself for a moment, then shakes his head.]

Well, they seem familiar to me. I guess you don't have them where you come from?

[challengesfate]

No. The closest thing I can think of, from your description, would be a bow and arrow...or a spell? But you need a tome to cast a spell, or a Levin Sword.

[Lucina is smiling a little, still batting away at that vision of death she saw with thoughts of her mother in battle, Levin Sword drawn, as they fight side-by-side.

It is actually incredibly comforting.]

[photoshooter]

A bow and arrow? Pretty old school, don't you think?

[He's smiling, but he shakes his head. He doesn't really want to tease her. It makes sense gods wouldn't use something ugly and modern like that.]

But guns don't use a spell or anything. The way they work is... Well, instead of arrows, you load a gun with bullets. They're, um... little metal things.

[He holds his fingers apart to indicate the size a bullet might be. Much smaller than an arrow.]

And inside each bullet is some stuff that explodes when you pull the trigger, but it's designed to push the bullet out even faster and straighter than an arrow instead of, you know, blowing up in your hand. And that's how it works! Mostly. I guess maybe someone else could explain it better.

[challengesfate]

I...don't know? They are fairly common where I'm from...

[Hey, if a God used a gun, then that's on them. Whatever gets the job done, right?

Lucina makes sure she pays attention, though, and nods when Prompto is finished.] Perhaps we can both find someone with more knowledge and practice together.

[photoshooter]

[He nods, too.]

And if we can borrow a normal gun at some point--a gun that isn't, uh, me--I can show you how to use firearms safely. Can't exactly demonstrate when I don't have any moving parts.

[challengesfate]

Of course. I would appreciate that.

[She is not going to turn Prompto into a gun until she understands and feels comfortable with gun, or else...you know. Magic person gun. Who the heck knows what a magic person gun can do?]

[photoshooter]

Awesome. Well, weapons training aside... it'll be a pleasure working with someone as nice as you are, Lucina.

[He sticks his hand out once more.]

[challengesfate]

[And she reaches out to meet his hand, shaking it.]

The pleasure is mine, Prompto.