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

[bartenderizing]

I think that's because I don't like violence. As long as I don't look like this guy as well. I've got enough of that.

[ As being the reason why he wasn't Grell's type. He certainly had the looks and amazing strength, but Shizuo was too gentle for her tastes. Most likely. ]

I mean, better now that I've got a little insight, but I was kind of a shit shinki until recently. At least that's how I see it.

[untodeath]

To think, you got upset when I told you the same!

[ Lifting her head, she shoots Shizuo grin that is all too pleased. Apparently, she'd overcome her devastation already! ]

No offense, darling. Not many could compare..

[diehardreaper]

Couldn't have been that bad!

[ Resting his head on his hand, watching them both. ]

M'sure all it'd take is a bit of work.

[bartenderizing]

[ Ron, you see this look? He doesn't want to be Grell's type. The only difference now is that this seems to match an apparent pattern with how things were when he was alive. Apparently.

Which is why he's pointedly taking that about being a better shinki, and nothing about Grell's desires. He doesn't want to compare. ]

Well, the biggest problem I had when getting here was around what I can do, with controlling it and shit. Lots of stuff's happened since then, including getting memories, that really gave me any kind of progress.

[ It may also be why he's less reactive/surprised by the way Grell seems to act. That's just his 'luck' now. ]

[untodeath]

Ah, progress, indeed! I'm certain that your abilities are all that should be managed. Ought to be right as rain, now.

[ Not, you know, his temper. ]

[diehardreaper]

[ Look it's easy to be Grell's type. You start by wanting to beat her up a lot. ]

Luck of the draw, those who get memories'n those who don't. Do they help, though? Getting them back, I mean.

[bartenderizing]

[ Yeah, he generally doesn't want to beat people up, but tossing them to another temple seems to be acceptable enough. Which he's tempted to do right now, because he caught what you meant with that, Grell.

Which is why, aside from an annoyed look, he mostly responds to Ron. ]

Ah, it helped me. For some people it's a lot rougher, based on what someone else told me. In a way, I got lucky.