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

[diehardreaper]

[ Look, he knows better.

But there's a frown at that. ]

....the investigations. Found anything new...?

[freezetheheavens]

I haven't heard anything about it.

[He shakes his head.]

You'll need to ask Kurosaki about it.

[diehardreaper]

Yeah, I've a mind to.

[ Ruffling his hair. ]

It's Kuroyuki who's thrown herself facefirst into the bloody thing. I've still a few matters to deal with.

[freezetheheavens]

Kuroyuki...she's the one whose boyfriend has died, correct?

[He says this carefully since he's only met her once.

A glance at him.]

What matters?

[diehardreaper]

Yeah that's right. Makes sense she's out for blood. As for my matters...

[ There's a frown there as he hooks his thumb to his belt loop. ]

Me own beau's quit this place. Prolly unrelated to the murder. Just a random disappearance. I'd come here to collect me new shinki and the offhand chance the lad'd come back.

[freezetheheavens]

It can be dangerous for her if she lets her emotions cloud most of her judgment.

[Even if he can sympathize.

Ah.]

...Can people really return to this place when they leave?

[diehardreaper]

S'why I've got an eye on her.

[ He's not going to let anything happen to her at least, almost like he's got a little sister to take care of.

But there's an obvious furrow to his brow at the second question. ]

...yeah. Happened before. More'n a few times, really. Asato, Mister Spears, Miz Sutcliffe... they've all been here before. Bit of a gamble though what they come back as.

[freezetheheavens]

Commendable of you.

[He pauses, a slight frown on his face.]

Were they the same as they are now or were they...different?

[diehardreaper]

Owe it to Rei, I feel...

[ It doesn't take him long to respond, pausing to press the area between his eyes. ]

Different, yeah... least in the case of everyone minus Miz Sutcliffe. Mister Spears was a shinki, Tsuzuki'n Zero were gods.

[freezetheheavens]

[Toushirou says nothing, a glance at him before he looks away.

Then he sighs.]

So it is true then that roles can change when people leave and come back... [It's mostly mumbled to himself, but Ron is free to hear it.]

[diehardreaper]

[ There's a nod as he stares ahead. It's something he fears, really. ]

Better'n nothing, I'd wager... dunno if I'd rather nothing'n not remembering.

[ And a deep sigh. ]

What'd you rather have though? Someone you'd kill to see again come back'n not remember... or not see them at all?

[freezetheheavens]

[...That is a difficult question, Ron.

One that even Toushirou would have difficulty answering.]

I wouldn't know. It'd hurt if they don't remember me; at the same time, I'd rather be content thinking they're safe wherever they are than be stuck here like the rest of us.

[diehardreaper]

Can't guarantee you can bring back what you lot once had if they didn't remember you...

[ It's something he's been thinking about himself... something he can't decide on. He doesn't know what's worse either. But he's going to mask his silence by taking a sip of water. ]

Do us a favor, mate? There's someone I've an eye out for. Tallish lad, bit on the lean side, dark hair, mismatched eyes. If you ever see him... let me know.

[ And he's serious for once. ]

[freezetheheavens]

[....

Toushirou gives a nod. He figures there's a reason for the favor, so:]

I will.