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

[nopixiedust]

[Wendy goes still, and only blinks a few times with her big ol' eyes.]

[Oh hell, he died or left or something, didn't he? Immediately, she mentally scrambles for how to deal with it- she's not going to end up making an ayakashi! Not her!]

[After a second, she rocks back herself, fingers lacing behind her back.]

Oh, sorry! I thought you were someone else- he has blond hair too. But I haven't seen him in a while....

[photoshooter]

Oh. Okay.

[And with that cleared up, Prompto's uncertainty mostly clears up, too. He tries a smile and extends a hand.]

Well, in that case, nice to meet you! I'm Prompto Argentum. I just got here today, so I can't be the guy you're looking for.

[nopixiedust]

Right!

[All's well that ends well with a successful lie. There's a brief pause- with so much curstying that is embedded in her memories and all the bowing of Japan, she's a bit unused to handshakes. It only takes second before she reaches over to take it with a smile.]

I'm Wendy. Do you not know how to use phones too?

[photoshooter]

[Handshake secured! Prompto chuckles.]

Oh, nah, I'm good on phones. They gave us a pamphlet and part of it was about the tech available here, but I'm familiar with pretty much everything they mentioned. Who knew heaven would be so normal?

[nopixiedust]

Aaah, lucky! I didn't know how to use them at all when I got here! And a lot of stuff was new.... So even if some of it's familiar, you might find some fun things too- especially on the Near Shore.

At least that's how it's been for me.

[photoshooter]

Oh yeah? The Near Shore's more fun? I would've thought it was the opposite, with this being heaven and all, but I haven't seen much of either yet.

[He's only been re-alive for like, two hours.]

What's down there that you like?

[nopixiedust]

Well, Heaven is just full of weird places, and people's temples, and things like that, right?

But the Near Shore has stores and all sorts of amazing places! Like places where you can see movies played out on a big screen!

[She gestures wide, still excited by the idea. Listen... Victoria England was lacking in a lot of ways okay]

[photoshooter]

Oh, movie theaters! Wow, we don't have any up here? Lame!

[Two hours, and he's already found something to complain about. Nice.]

You'd think heaven would have one of those, like, twenty-four theater cinema complexes with really good food inside. Or the reclining seats. Now that would be paradise.

[nopixiedust]

Right? [HE HAS HER COMPLETE AGREEMENT] Besides all the temples, which can have whatever, they just have a library up here!

But then, the old gods here are pretty stuffy and old fashioned.