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

[death_glare]

Honestly, I would hope they would put some amount of effort into pairing compatible people together. But, somehow I feel that isn't the case.

[ William will shift over slightly, leaving Grell to lean on Ronald without himself to act as a wall for Ron to lean on. ]

[untodeath]

[ Unfazed by it all, she uses Ronald's good shoulder as an arm rest in which to fold hers over. ]

Well, they did pair you and I together, last. [ A bat of the lashes! ]

[diehardreaper]

[ That, at least he's used to! ]

Bit of a disaster, that... Imagine my horror when you'd shown up as a bloody shinki.

[ Spears calling him sir? Never a-bloody-gain. ]

[death_glare]

Which is precisely why I have little faith in them.

[untodeath]

[ Have a quiet gasp, followed by a hand planted upon the redhead's hip! ]

Rude. It was a match made in heaven, I'll have you know!

[diehardreaper]

Course you'd say that.

[ A snicker. Cue his amusement. ]

M'glad he isn't, to be honest. Awful mess not remembering us. Wasn't the same at all, sir. Didn't feel right.

[death_glare]

Just how different was I acting?

[ Does he want to know the answer to this? ]

[diehardreaper]

.....

[ He's gonna tell ya.

Are you ready because it broke his brain.

Ready? ]

You called me your senior.

[ Mind. Fuckin. Blown. ]

[untodeath]

[ Okay, that--

Biting at her lip to resist a laugh, Grell leans over to peer over at William. ]

You'd also told me that you're proud-- of me.

[death_glare]

[ He looks almost disturbed by that knowledge. ]

Obviously, that was only because you were in the position of a god, while I was merely a shinki.

[ At least there's somewhat of a reasoning behind Ronald's claim. But then his eyes shift to Grell. ]

You, I do not believe for an instant.

[diehardreaper]

Still unsettling, mind!

[ There's an actual shiver at the thought. May that never happen again. It's so uncanny, so... disturbing, yes. ]

Was even harder having to pretend I didn't even know you, to be honest.