November Training

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: September 15th
Where: Bishamon's temple, the Far Shore
Summary: Training and informational sessions for newly arrived gods and shinki



Gods and shinki arriving at heaven's meeting hall are, should they allow it, guided to Bishamon's temple, where a reception area and a traditionally styled dojo and training ground have been made available for the day. 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

Newly arrived gods are escorted into a Western-styled reception hall within Bishamon's temple for an informational meeting covering the basics of proper god behavior, although the minor deity conducting the meeting is in too much of a rush to take questions afterwards. They are encouraged to discuss the information with each other and ask questions of more experienced gods, as well as instructed to guide their new shinki appropriately.

Shinki Training

Various shinki volunteers, both in the white-and-gold of Amaterasu's shinki and in Bishamon's red-piped black uniforms, are stationed around the dojo, passing out helpful informational pamphlets. They will be happy to instruct the newcomers in the use of the borderline as well as offering an explanantion on the basics of what is expected of a shinki and the importance of teamwork with other shinki and with gods. Shinki are encouraged to work together to practice what they've learned and discuss their perspectives.

An area of the practice ground has been marked off for shinki to practice borderlines against one another. There are several big buckets filled with beanbags that have been generously dusted with colored chalk powder. Shinki can pair up and practice throwing beanbags at one another while trying to deflect the beanbags with a borderline.

Physical Training

The dojo is stocked with a wide variety of practice weapons, traditional and modern, to offer some practice opportunity to 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.

A table towards one side of the training area, manned by two of Amaterasu's shinki in white and gold, has a stack of big tote bags and a scavenger-hunt list taped down to the table. It's a chance for gods to practice teamwork with their new shinki, or just have a little fun while helping newcomers learn their way around the Heavens. The list reads:
• Rabbit Mask.
• Volcanic Stone.
• Sneakers, 21.5cm.
• Cloth Blindfold.
• Moon Cake.
• Badminton Paddle.
• Calligraphy Brush.
• Red Maple Leaf.
• Blue Teacup.
• Gray Shirt.
At the bottom of the list, someone has added a scribbled rule reading "You may not take items from a temple without asking!"

Rest and Refreshments

The weather is nice, but there are still plenty of tables of bottled water or bottled sports drinks provided to ensure that no one gets dehydrated. Plates of small snacks are also available, mostly seasonally appropriate ones like rice cakes, mikan oranges, roasted chestnuts and toasted crackers, but also candy and snack bars.

Some leftover party games from the moon viewing are set up in a grassy area of the gardens, and Bishamon's younger shinki are eagerly playing tag, blind-man's buff, badminton and flying kites there. They'll happily welcome anyone who wants to join in, although those who wander too far past the party games into the gardens may find themselves greeted by one of the adult shinki who will politely usher them back to the training area.

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
• Complete a scavenger hunt
• Spectate if you want
• Have fun~

Comments

[hakingitup]

...One of the originals? Did Zeno know them? [He imagines so. But he'll ask either way.]

[darkestbefore]

I don't think so, but he was Kija's shinki for a while, so he might be able to tell you more? He was here as a shinki, as well, so it's not as if there was much we could ask him about it.

[hakingitup]

I'll ask him a number of things I need to know. [yona you're letting hak talk to kija unsupervised.]

[darkestbefore]

[ I know, isn't it great?

She doesn't seem to find anything wrong with this, merely smiles up at him. ]

I'm sure he'll be able to fill you in on a lot. he's been here longer than I have, actually.

[hakingitup]

Has he? Then I'll ask him even more.

[run kija run.]

Anyone else to be aware of here?

[People who would know him so he can explain that he's not a shinki anymore.]

[darkestbefore]

Mmm, Other than Shizuo and Izumo, and the others from home.... Kija has a shinki around but he came after you left from before, so there won't be any confusion there. I know you met and spoke with people while you were here, but I don't know who they all are. Just... don't be surprised if some people recognize you when you haven't met them before.

[hakingitup]

I'll do my best then. [He does want to meet Shizuo and Izumo, but that can be taken care of later on. Right now...] Can't promise I won't be surprised, though.

[After all, you were when he came back.]

I should find my Shinki first.

[darkestbefore]

[ She nods seriously, searching his face. ] You should be able to feel them. That should help you locate them, at least? You'll know, when you find them. You'll also have a temple here somewhere.

[hakingitup]

...I think I do feel them. [He shuts his eyes for a moment.] I'll find the temple after I find them. [He doesn't want to leave them scared and alone. He's sure Yona can relate.]

[darkestbefore]

[ She can.

Yona nods in understanding, reaching out to give him a little nudge. ]

Go find them, then. They're probably waiting. Don't worry, I'll be fine. You can find me again after you finish what you need to do.

[hakingitup]

[He gets ready to turn to leave, before pausing.]

Princess. Before I go.

[darkestbefore]

[ It has her pausing, blinking up at him in question. ]

What is it, Hak?

[hakingitup]

...It's good to see you again.

[He looks at her with a soft smile.]

Stay out of trouble.

[before it gets too sappy. and then he leaves.]

[darkestbefore]

[ Her eyes widen slightly when he gives her that smile and she can feel her face heat a little before she glances away, feeling flustered. ]

I... You too, Hak.