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]

Hm...

[ What their gods would be like is an interesting question. One that deserved some actual thought. How different were they from people in general? The only thing that came to mind, however, was also a personal amusement. ]

Perhaps if you pray, you'll be set with a god that won't push you too hard or into things you're not ready for.

[photoshooter]

Ahahaha. Kinda weird to pray to someone you might meet the next second, right? Sort of makes you self-conscious about the things you pray for.

[Doing well on a test, or whatever... it seems so small when someone might actually turn up.]

You're not nervous about it? Meeting your god.

[demonsheath]

Is it?

[ Then again, Hannah was making a recommendation that she'd never do herself. For different reasons, though. Not how weird it all could be. ]

No, I don't think I'm nervous at all. Curious, perhaps, but otherwise I feel calm. It's probably far more normal to be nervous, however.

[photoshooter]

I wish I could be that calm...

[Prompto Argentum: not the chill type.]

What's your secret?

[demonsheath]

I think you're more suited to moving around as much as you already have.

[ You seem to have a lot of energy for overly dramatic reactions. It's... Amusing. ]

No particular secret that I could be aware of. We just have different dispositions.

[ The idea of being bound, or contracted, to a god was oddly calming in thought. She couldn't pin down why. ]

[photoshooter]

I guess...

[Self-conscious now about his fidgeting, he puts his hands on his belt and tries to stop. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't work that well.]

Is it that noticeable?

[demonsheath]

Only to someone as still as I am.

[ Then again, Hannah felt a kind of peace where she felt it possible to stay still and watch the world keep moving on. Ah, but she can certainly read that body language. ]

You should continue to move and do what seems to be natural, Prompto.

[photoshooter]

[He sighs heavily.]

But I don't want to annoy anybody. Especially whoever I end up assigned to...

[demonsheath]

Is that not up to them to decide? We can't say what will and will not 'annoy' them and take that choice away.

[photoshooter]

But making a good first impression is important! I don't want them to take one look at me and decide, 'No, I want someone else.'

[demonsheath]

[ Funny enough, that's exactly the fate that Hannah was going to receive instead. ]

I don't think it's so simple as that. After all, you already feel that connection, correct? The first impression has already been made.

[photoshooter]

[That gives him pause. He touches his fingers to the center of his chest, aware of that strange, powerful link.]

I... I guess that's true.

[He closes his hand, lost in thought for a moment, then looks back up at Hannah.]

Do you think it's enough? If they really don't like me, they won't... just, I don't know. Leave me hanging?

[demonsheath]

If that's what you're afraid of, then the solution is simple. Make yourself someone that they need to rely upon and keep nearby. You'll find out how when you meet your god.

[ ... Hannah, that's not exactly normal advice. ]

[photoshooter]

...Yeah. Yeah, I can do that.

[It may not be normal advice, but apparently, it's advice that works for Prompto. It settles him down some, at least. And after a moment, he brightens again.]

Um. Thanks, Hannah.

[demonsheath]

You're welcome, Prompto. Glad that I was able to be of service.

[ Ah, maybe that's why she was calm? For that sort of reason. ]

Yes, I think you'll be just fine.

[photoshooter]

[It's a warmer, slightly more at-ease kind of smile he gives her this time.]

Hope so. And I hope the same for you. Knock 'em dead, girl!