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

[kokuyoyo]

[Chikusa's gaze flicks from the darts to Ron's face.]

That's all, then?

[diehardreaper]

Yeah, that's right. Wherever you please, hard as you please, as frequently as you please.

[ Slight roll of his shoulders; gotta limber up. ]

We've figured out what he can do, y'see. Just need to get him used to it.

[kokuyoyo]

Alright....

[That seems simple enough. Throwing a dart uses about the same effort as creating a borderline, so he can manage that much, he imagines. Quietly, he holds his hands out for the darts.]

[diehardreaper]

Much obliged!

[ Handing over the darts (there are about six) before taking a few steps back so there's a good distance between them. ]

Whenever you're ready. I'll leave it up to you then, Noel!

[kokuyoyo]

[Chikusa takes his time twisting a dart inbetween his fingers, adjusting to the wait of it...]

[...Before he rather suddenly tosses it rather- er- below the belt if you will.]

[Listen. Added threat means more incentive to succeed right?]

[diehardreaper]

[ It's gotten Ron's attention at least. Great idea for a first shot. ]

Noel! Bring up the barrier!

[ He can barely keep his eyes open but thankfully, the dagger bounces off something that shimmers ever so briefly with a dull thud.

Cue relieved sigh from the reaper. ]

Almost had it right in the truncheon, blimey. Good lad.

[ And turning his attention back at his 'assailant'. ]

Good show! Keep them coming!

[kokuyoyo]

...So it's just a barrier?

[Chikusa isn't sure what he was expecting, but this is fairly simple when it comes down to it. All shinki can create borderlines when they're in their human forms, after all. Still, it's no less useful, and he sends another dart flying, this time at Ronald's chest.]

[diehardreaper]

Yeah. Much as possible, I'd like to have the lad do it without my having to-- NOEL!

[ The barrier comes up at the last possible moment. Cue a sigh of relief. ]

...without my having to tell him. Right. Keep it coming!

[kokuyoyo]

Is it a soulless, or just bad at recognizing threats?

[Another fairly accurate toss straight towards his throat.]

[diehardreaper]

Soulless, yeah. He's a skilled lad but--

[ The barrier doesn't even come up this time but thankfully Ron manages to catch the dagger between his fingers. ]

Buggering hell, Noel! Focus! Just one time but we'll try it again, eh?

[kokuyoyo]

[Noel better be focusing, because this time Chikusa aims for Ron's face.]

Seems troublesome.