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

[demonsheath]

If it was merely about wanting to serve a god, the brochure makes it sound like there are options.

[ It's not exactly loyalty though, either. It's just following through on a master's wish, orders and commands as they're presented. Actually, in a way, it could sound like a twisted form of love. ]

[lostinshadows]

Sounds a bit twisted.

[demonsheath]

Does it, now?

[ What Hannah doesn't realize is that she smiled, not those small controlled smiles, when he said that. Though it's certainly fading back to the more polite expression from before. ]

[lostinshadows]

Just a tad.

[That smile doesn't really help matters either.

What are you?]

[demonsheath]

Please, if you would; explain how you see it as twisted.

[ She's many things, but not all of it she understands herself. ]

So that I could better understand.

[lostinshadows]

When we're paired up with a god, we initially don't have a choice. However, at the same time, it's possible to switch gods by having your first god release you when you manage to find another god that might be even more compatible with you.

[He tilts his head.]

So, right now, it sounds a bit twisted if you're willing to stay with this current god simply out of some basic duty or a strange kind of loyalty.

[demonsheath]

Ah, I see what you mean, when you put it like that.

[ That does make her sound rather twisted. ]

However, there's also a god that's willing to hold onto a shinki they do not like or wish to keep, even though releasing them is an option. It may turn out that we're rather suited for one another.

[ And Hannah wouldn't mind seeing William's face when he has that realization. Would his expression change? ]

[lostinshadows]

You both might just be a little bit insane.

[So, that'd be something to think about.]

[demonsheath]

What qualifies as insane, exactly?

[ No, Hannah is most definitely a bit insane. Incredibly so for a typical human's standards, as hidden away as that could be.

Others call it masochism. ]

[lostinshadows]

...Sticking in what might be a masochistic partnership.

[demonsheath]

Now, I might be new and be learning quite a bit, but that sounds quite a bit judgemental from someone I don't even know the name of. Especially when the relationship can develop and change.

[ But she's fine if it does stay that way. After all, William really could just release her from that demeaning name whenever he wished. It was all up to him. ]

[lostinshadows]

Hardly judgmental, miss. I simply say things that seem to stick out to me.

[At least she doesn't seem particularly offended by it.]

[demonsheath]

It's quite a thing to say to a stranger, still. Do you share comments like that with anyone, whether you know them or not?

[ It seems that she's difficult to offend. Of course this has also turned into accepting her unfortunate assignment into being curious about the sick boy that says whatever is on his mind to anyone that's around. ]

[lostinshadows]

[Lavi pauses a bit, watching her.

Then he just kind of smiles.]

It depends honestly on how much someone instinctively bothers me. If people can take it, then I'll end up being a little more blunt with them.

[demonsheath]

Does a new shinki such as myself bother you? My apologies.

[ She would love to know what your instincts are telling you, child. For she has no way of knowing herself. ]

[lostinshadows]

New shinki don't. You just happen to be the exception, apparently.

[demonsheath]

As someone who is only just learning to understand herself, I'd like to have further context and detail as to how.

[ Hey, she's honest. This could help out how she handles the situation with her god, or other people in the future. ]

[lostinshadows]

[...Why you gotta ask him that.

Lavi leans back against the tree.]

Unfortunately, I can't give you much context given how my reaction to you is purely out of instinct.

[demonsheath]

I see. So something about my features just hit your instincts to feel bothered by me.

[ Of course there are more than just physical features for one's instincts to react to. She's certainly not making it ound like that, though. ]

[lostinshadows]

Not your features. Just...something else.

[He gives a shrug.] Can't really explain it otherwise, sorry.

[demonsheath]

Perhaps... Because I am not human?

[ Hannah wasn't exactly aware of what she was, or how old she may be, but humans generally did not have the sense of smell she did. ]

[lostinshadows]

I'd say yes, but then again, are any of us shinki considered human anymore?

[Hannah, time for you to meet the weird humans in the Far Shore.]

[demonsheath]

... I shouldn't speak on that.

[ To be more accurate, saying that you still smell human wouldn't be polite. It'd be even worse to say that this just gave a thought that some might find disturbing-

That they seemed all the more 'raw' or 'exposed' to her senses, and while she has no interest in it, it led to some interesting thoughts and curiosities. ]

[lostinshadows]

...Suit yourself.

[A bit of a curious directed at her.

But he won't push. It's not in his habit to unless she warrants his interest enough to do so.]

[demonsheath]

It might affect how you interpret that feeling of yours, and I'd rather you figure out why I seem to bother you without adding further reasons.

[ Because she wants to know what you seem to be reacting to. Which means letting you figure that out without creating bias or coloring judgement. This was the best she could put it, without giving real answers, in response to that curious glance. ]