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

[artificialrose]

....So people shouldn't assume anything ever about other people.

[deniles]

Oh no. I'm not saying that. I'm saying don't make stupid assumptions.

[artificialrose]

You realize that most people aren't that level of masochistic, don't you?

[deniles]

And that's my fault how?

[artificialrose]

[For the love of- Garry's eye twitches.]

Making assumptions like that is how most living things function, since we can't possibly know how everything will happen. If I go out without an umbrella because the sky's look clear and the weatherman hasn't said anything about storms, then it's not my fault if I get soaked from a freak rainstorm.

[deniles]

Or.

[He reaches into his cloak, and... oh look, he actually has an umbrella with him.]

You go out prepared for anything.

[artificialrose]

[...]

What the hell.

[deniles]

[He takes the umbrella and uses it to smack Garry on the cheek.]

Be. Prepared.

[artificialrose]

[The smack snaps him out of it, and Garry jolts a little before huffing as he presses his hand against his cheek.]

Paranoia. That's called paranoia.

[deniles]

Paranoia or being prepared. Does it matter? The point is, if you're unwilling to be prepared, be willing to fail.

[artificialrose]

No one can be prepared for everything. That would mean being omniscient.

[deniles]

You can still be prepared for most things.

[artificialrose]

...Which means you still have to make assumptions on what 'most things' happen to be.

[deniles]

You don't. You just have to not be stupid, which you fail miserably at, apparently.

[artificialrose]

No, you're just making up rules to suit you!

[deniles]

And so what if I am?

[artificialrose]

[GARRY used WALK AWAY!]

[Please let it be successful.]

[deniles]

Giving up? That's a shame but it should be expected from you.

[artificialrose]

Shut up!

[Eloquent, truly.]

[deniles]

Wow. You sure do like proving me right.

[artificialrose]

[He just speeds up faster.]

[Sorry, Niles. You'll have to harass him another time.]