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

[letteropener]

Have you met your god yet? [An oblique answer to his question, perhaps, but a god-shinki pairing that had been poorly made could definitely be something unenjoyable.]

[photoshooter]

Yeah! Oh, man, she's so great. I think she's busy training still, but I can introduce you two if you want!

[So no worries on that front, Prompto's in good hands. Literally, at times.]

[letteropener]

I'd very much like that, but I don't want to interrupt. This training is very important, especially for new arrivals. [Less so for Celestia herself, but let's be honest, she isn't going to be picking up a sword any time soon.]

[photoshooter]

Oh, right, of course. [Which is... exactly why Prompto's slacking off taking pictures instead of training. Whoops.] Uh, another time, then! Here, we can exchange phone numbers...

[letteropener]

[She isn't judging. Even if she may be gently reminding in a subtle way.]

Oh, certainly! [She passes over her phone, held aloft in the grip of magic -- quite convenient, is telekinesis.] You can put your number in my phone.

[photoshooter]

So cool.

[Prompto has to hold his own phone in one hand and type the number into Princess Celestia's, because of course he hasn't had any time to learn his own number yet, and then happily hands it back.]

There, that's me. Prompto Argentum.

[letteropener]

[Without doing much of anything but glancing at it, the pony promptly sends a text to his number. She's learned how to work these phones very well, it seems.]

And now you have my number, and whether you enter it as 'Celestia' or 'Princess Celestia' or something else entirely is up to you.

[photoshooter]

[He smiles and starts to type her name in, but pauses.]

Well, do you have a preference either way?

[letteropener]

My preference is whatever you prefer. I don't care about formality, honestly.

[photoshooter]

Mmmm... thennn... Celestia!

[He considers that rings in his mouth, then nods decisively.]

That's what I'll call you. Thanks, Celestia.

[letteropener]

Splendid. I'll look forward to hearing from you, Prompto -- you and your god both.