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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2018-03-16 07:00 pm

March Training

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: October 25th
Where: Outside the Meeting Hall, 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 the Meeting Hall, where 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 what looks like an old, large warehouse behind the Meeting Hall for an informational meeting covering the basics of proper god behavior. Several chairs have been moved in, but they're squeezed together between packed shelves and boxes of old ritual clothing, scrolls and rusty or chipped household goods. A minor deity is giving the speech, and none of the white-robed shinki enter. 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 in the white-and-gold of Amaterasu's hosuehold 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 explanation 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.

    Back copies of the "From Ama" magazine, including puff pieces about new or rising gods or successful shinki, advice columns for resolving problems between gods and shinki, temple photographs and other articles of interest to gods and shinki, have been brought out in boxes and piled up next to a table holding a few remaining copies of the shinki questionnaire for any new shinki who want to keep one around until they can answer the included questions.

      What is your name?

      What is your god's name?

      How do you see your duties as a shinki?

      What is your favorite part of life with your god?

      What is your least favorite part of life with your god?

      What advice would you like to give your god?

      Do you wish to be assigned to a different god? []Y []N


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. Several magically animated straw-stuffed training dummies, many of which have been carefully mended and patched with neat black stitching, are set up on the lawn with a white-robed shinki hovering nearby to watch over them. They make good training partners, although anyone who comes too close risks being targeted for a sparring match whether they wanted one or not.

    The white-robed shinki are still busy cleaning and preparing the Meeting Hall for the big annual meeting of the gods. They'll recruit anyone who looks as though they're not too busy in order to help scrub floors, weed, sweep paths and walkways, and shoo away any unwelcome little spirits that are hiding away in dark corners of the hall. Heavy lifting is good exercise... right?


Rest and Refreshments

    There are casks of fresh, cold water near the dojo to make sure no one gets dehydrated, but for those who've finished working, hot tea and enough seasonal treats are available to make it look as though the Heavens bought out an entire sweet shop. They're being distributed by a few shinki in indigo-blue and plain brown robes with the sleeves tied back, who aren't above teasing the newcomers a bit.

    Young shinki are playing in the nicely manicured garden, trying to catch crayfish at the lake edge, dashing around playing tag and hide-and-seek. Just be careful you don't get caught in the middle of a game of "Kagome"! If you do, you'll really be stuck until you guess someone's name.




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
  • Enjoy a traditional tea
  • Spectate if you want
  • Have fun~
reformedsinner: (fear the smile)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-25 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
Why not? [Hakkai's smile is as steady as though it were molded in plastic.]

It might seem demeaning, but it needs to be done. I appreciate their asking for our help.
reformedsinner: (Default)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-25 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Cho, like "boar." Hakkai, "eight precepts." [He holds out his hand, tracing the characters on his palm with his forefinger.]

And I'm afraid I'm from one of those worlds where even these cell phones are unimaginably advanced... so you'll have to explain what a "nanite" is. Something small?

[The root must be from nano, mustn't it?]
reformedsinner: (mister manners)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-25 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps his energy suits it better. [Hakkai watches Roxas for a moment, bemused.

He seems to care more about hurting others than Hakkai had really expected.]


But it'll come to you, too, in time. You could try Kairi, as well. She's fairly good with shinki magic.
reformedsinner: (slasher smile)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-25 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
From what I've gathered, they're the most powerful of the gods, besides Amaterasu. They certainly have the most political power--

[He sighs, and, in a tone of mild embarrassment, adds:]

-- and from what I've seen, they're no slouches in combat, either.
skybluelaguz: (Wink)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ He gives him a low nod, smiling away. ]

Why thank you! It seems there's not a lot of laguz running about so I'm sure it must be startling for those not accustomed to such transformation. I do hope I didn't startle you.
abgrund: (軋む背震わせ)

[personal profile] abgrund 2018-03-25 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
All things come to an end...

[ He looks down into his hands, still frowning - though the slight tinge of his voice seems to imply confusion more than sadness ]

Who decides... when we are ready?
abgrund: (軋む背震わせ)

[personal profile] abgrund 2018-03-25 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
Ain.

[ He knows he has a longer, more proper name, but it just doesn't seem important right now ]
skybluelaguz: (Not happy)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
It's quite fascinating, if not a bit rude of them to pluck us out of nowhere.

[ His ear flicks a little in annoyance. He had been busy in his world, and would like to go back and check how things were doing there. ]

I suppose you would be one to call a shinki. Honestly I'm not sure which one is worse. Those of no memory of their home or ones who remember but can't return...

[ He's back to being all smiles, because he couldn't dwell on that thought for long. There wasn't anything you could do after all. ]

But all the same it is great to see someone so similar, even if not alike. Though we both just arrived, I hope to be able to help you with whatever I can, Kaden.
abgrund: (矧げ 撃ち放て)

[personal profile] abgrund 2018-03-25 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ His singular gaze follows the trajectory of her keyblade, then trails back to her again ]

Ain. Shinki.

[ Doesn't seem like the type to talk much. ]

Why... are you here?
skybluelaguz: (Sigh)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
It would, though I don't understand how beorc could eat such strange things. Ah well, as long as someone likes them.
iron59: (5)

[personal profile] iron59 2018-03-25 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
Lots of people were talking and talking and talking. I'm sure your god will be around soon.

[He glances over at Suzaku and shrugs.]

You can always come look at the wooden swords with me. I bet they have some as tall as me. What do you think?
iron59: (10)

[personal profile] iron59 2018-03-25 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Kata?

[It takes him a moment to catch up, looking confused.]

You mean the forms! Right. Okay, so...we start like this...

[Adjusting his stance slightly, he starts moving, face blank and focused as he concentrates on the movements. It's an aggressive form, and he moves through it with an air of practiced ease; this is something he's done often, but a trained eye might catch little hesitations and slips, as well. He may not have done it as much recently.]
skybluelaguz: (Smirk)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ He blinks, wow. Beside the word Greek he knew everything but it was quite the list. ]

My my my, you're certainly are in charge of a lot of things. But somehow it seems to suit you very well, Nephenee.

[ His tail flicks as he hears what he might be in charge of and he can't help but give her a crooked smile. ]

Trickery you say? That doesn't sound unpleasant, but the sibling thing is a little bit more off putting. I hope it's nothing like what is happening in our world.
skybluelaguz: (Wink)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
That might be true but I think you probably see a lot more then most of these beorc do. No one suspects the little ones.

[ It was true, never underestimate the young folk, which was quite wide spectrum for Ranulf but that's another story.

But his grin does disappear but he looks more thoughtful. ]


How is this place? How do you find it? It's quite a strange one so far.
skybluelaguz: (Clever)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ AS Ranulf is stretching he hears someone beside him and he turns spotting a fellow laguz! Or...well...someone dressed up like one at any rate.

Still, he smiles in greeting. ]


Cat, actually. Tigers are much larger than I am. Lions even more so.

[ He looks back to the dummy as the other explain]

I'll keep that in mind for next time. And not magic per se, just a regular ability that all laguz have. What of you? That is quite an interesting attire you have.
skybluelaguz: (Think)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ranulf stares at the beorc as he's eating them as if they weren't the strangest looking pieces of food. ]

Hm, is that so? Well I suppose it couldn't hurt to try.

[ He picks up one of the green ones, gives it a sniff before he takes a small bite. He blinks a few times as he chews, trying to get it to stop sticking to his teeth. He manages to swallow it, but he's probably more confused than ever. ]

Well that certainly is...something.
reformedsinner: (from the wreckage)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2018-03-25 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
Theoretically, yes.

[He spreads his hands.] I have no idea who has that power.
iron59: (13)

[personal profile] iron59 2018-03-25 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
Right. Boar.

[He focuses on the phone intently, and doesn't say word one about having no idea what "precept" means.]

Contacts. New. No. Add. Um, nanites are little robot things that are like really, really little. They're the coolest nanotech on the market, because no, don't close they keep you from getting sick and they help you with food and sleep and contacts. Contacts. they, um, help with memory and stuff.

Damn it. Uh. Sorry.

[He looks up, and actually looks upset with himself.] Dad asked me to be careful with that. It's my aunt rubbing off, he says. Uh.

[He takes a deep breath.]

IlostcontactsandIhavenoideawhereitisandusuallyIjustsynctoaphonewithmynanitesandIcan'tbecausethisonedoesn'tand...

[He takes another deep breath, and holds out his phone.]

Would you please add your number?
skybluelaguz: (Wink)

Yooou got it!

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ He returns her smile and gives a small head bow before tilting his head slightly. What to even ask... ]

I suppose to start with, are these truly the Heavens?

[ Oh but first!]

Ah, my apologies! My name is Ranulf, I should have introduce myself first. A pelasure to meet you.
skybluelaguz: (Not happy)

[personal profile] skybluelaguz 2018-03-25 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ranulf almost thought that this man was a laguz, a hawk or a strange heron he's never seen. But he didn't feel the same as a laguz. He had been hoping to fins another brother but it wasn't bad talking to this one. ]

I suppose a question regarding if this was real or not I already know the answer to. But, I do wonder if turning into gods is really just that easy? Are there really so many?
foxrightsactivist: (why is in-n-out burger closed at 9pm?)

[personal profile] foxrightsactivist 2018-03-25 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
I never mind helping if it's actually needed, but the way it sounds, it's like they're just trying to get out of doing their own jobs.

[And that's not fair, particularly to new shinki like him that don't know their way around.]
foxrightsactivist: (I don't even know where quiznos is)

[personal profile] foxrightsactivist 2018-03-25 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[That's... a response. It doesn't tell him anything, but it's a response.]

... do I have something on my face?
foxrightsactivist: (why is in-n-out burger closed at 9pm?)

[personal profile] foxrightsactivist 2018-03-25 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. That's. Well, it happens, but it's still unfortunate.]

Oh!

[Without even needing to be asked, Kaden sits upright, reaching for the tiny creature and very, very gently prying the claw off of Tsuzuki's thumb.]

Are you okay? I know these things can't hurt enough to bleed, but their pinches sure do smart.
foxrightsactivist: (fuck ya chicken strips!)

[personal profile] foxrightsactivist 2018-03-25 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
... yeah, that might explain why it looks that way, then.

[It looks... maybe brushed? It's hard for Kaden to tell, really, but there's definitely a difference. Or maybe Ryoma's hair is just a different texture. Either way, his fingers seem to be itching to touch it. Or get a brush to it. Or both.]

Nah, not yet. But I'm sure they'll show up eventually. And yours, too! I hope yours is nice.
royaltyloyalty: (come n get it!)

sure thing ;)

[personal profile] royaltyloyalty 2018-03-25 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ Dokugakuji doesn't twirl his in response. That's flashy stuff he doesn't need for a kid. ]

Not gonna go easy on you just because you're a kid.

[ He clenches the handle with both hands, ready to throw powerful strikes Chikusa's way. He runs forward in a seemingly straightforward attack, prepared to bowl the lanky teen over on sheer force. ]
Edited 2018-03-25 02:42 (UTC)