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

[sweetdeath]

Sounds like you might be wearing yourself out, then. How long did it last?

[He stretches, arms over his head, trying to get what feels like a brand-new crick out of his back.]

... Want a water bottle? I'm going to go grab one.

[challengesfate]

Hm...perhaps, five minutes? From when it started.

[She hums lightly, considering the offer.] You needn't go through the trouble, but if you are already getting one, I won't turn it down.

[sweetdeath]

That's not too bad. In a fight, that could make a big difference.

[He grins cheerfully at her.] Yeah, I'm already getting one! But I might need your help carrying those barbells back afterwards.

[And off he goes for two water bottles. He'll be back in half a minute, though, water in hand, to toss Lucina one.]

[challengesfate]

It seems that way.

[She nods - yes, not a problem, she will help! - and catches the water when he returns.] Ah, thank you...

[...

So uh. Water bottles. Made of plastic with the twist tops, right? Lucina's just going to stare at it for like a minute.]

[sweetdeath]

[Made of plastic with the twist tops. Tsuzuki's opening his before he pauses and glances over at her and her confused expression.]

Uh -- is something wrong?

[challengesfate]

...I have never seen a container like this before.

[Because, like. She can figure out it's a container. She can see the water in it. But how...do you drink from it?]

[sweetdeath]

Oh, sorry! Like this.

[He holds up his own bottle, demonstrating how to twist the cap off, then pop up the nozzle and tip it to drink.]

I guess you're from someplace that doesn't have this kind of thing, then?

[challengesfate]

[She watches carefully, and then mimics the motion on her own bottle. It takes two tries to get it open.]

Yes, we have nothing quite like this. The material alone is...strange. It feels to flimsy to be glass, and yet you can see through it. [Hold on, she's just gonna take a quick sip.] Hm-! Cold!

[sweetdeath]

Oh yeah, it's not glass, it's plastic. It's made from... uh.

[What is it made from? Tsuzuki looks at his water bottle, making a dubious face.]

... some kind of chemicals, I guess?

[challengesfate]

...Is it safe to use?

[Generally you're not supposed to shove chemicals into your face...which is as far as her scientific understanding goes.]

[sweetdeath]

I wouldn't eat the bottle but I think it's fine to drink out of it.

[Plastic being made out of chemicals doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the water...

... right?

He actually has no clue whether that's true either, but everyone uses plastic water and soda bottles, so it must be fine.]

[challengesfate]

Oh, of course. I did not intend to eat it.

[But she'll give it a try, making sure she opened it before taking a sip. The water's cool, which is kind of surprising.]

[sweetdeath]

Just saying!

[He chuckles, and eyes his own water bottle with new dubiousness. Nah -- it's probably fine.

Anyway he's dead already. He takes another swig of water, leaning one shoulder against the nearest wall.]