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]

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. ]

[lostinshadows]

Fair enough, but otherwise, I do hope you can manage to settle into this place nicely.

[demonsheath]

I hope so too.

[ Though she's looking back off to the distance, knowing she's 'bound' and there was an intended order that she was expected to follow. ]

Perhaps, in time, I'll have a chance to both settle and be familiar with this place. Until then, take care of your health.

[lostinshadows]

[A bit of a head tilt before a dip in a semblance of a nod.]

Thank you.