March Training

[godsoffortune]

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~

Comments

[purr_ince]

Mhm! Well, I don't know about that. At least not exactly. It does some special stuff I don't think Chikusa's is like My Lady's when it comes to what it can do..

[He smiled gently just watching her. But seeing her expression shift - that darkness cloud over everything for an instant is worrying.Chat is sitting up a bit straighter mind made up. He's holding out a gloved hand.]

Here - Give me your phone. [He's planning on changing his contact information and Marinette's to mark them so that Nanako will know who they are and to call/text if she needs them.]

I do. Well I do when I'm not like this. She's never called my Shinki name when I was transformed.

[untodeath]

[ Thankfully, she doesn't land on the pointy bits - but her chest does collide with them very uncomfortably.

Air briefly knocked out of her, she lands back on her bottom! ]

You think so well of me! I'm flattered. [ She wheezes, hand knotted into the fabric over her chest. ]

[untodeath]

[ So he keeps tabs on her ramblings, does he? It certainly earns a surprised blink from the redhead - but only momentarily, as her lips return to pursing. ]

You think it madness, don't you.

[death_glare]

[ See Grell, William pays attention to you more than you realize. ]

To want a child? No. It's something most people consider and desire at some point in their lives.

[death_glare]

I'm merely speaking from a century of experience with you.

[ The gentlemanly thing to do would be to help Grell up, especially considering they're a couple now. But William stays true to himself an leaves her there on the ground while he adjusts his glasses with his scythe. ]

Should I assume that's another one of your 'interests'? Exhibitionism?

[untodeath]

[ While that may only be the half of it, even a bit of validation is nice. Especially from William. With a thoughtful hum, she relaxes back into him. ]

Perhaps... Someday...

[ Sending him a sidelong glance, she bats her eyes once or twice, cozying into him moreso! ]

Is it something you'd ever consider? Giving yourself a second chance at it.

[untodeath]

[ Grell wouldn't expect any more - or less - of him! As could be expected, she's perfectly content with picking herself up, dusting off her bottom as she goes. ]

Well, under the right circumstances--... [ With a chuckle, she glances up to Will with a wink! ]

[death_glare]

[ William silently looks at Grell while she stands before he turns his attention to his new weapon. He calls out his shinki's name, effectively reverting the teen back to his body before dismissing him from the training pit. The kid looks positively pleased to get away from the topic at hand. Once out of earshot, William expresses his mild curiosity. ]

And what would that be, exactly?

[death_glare]

[ It takes him a bit to answer, obviously thinking back on his mortal life and all the things he wishes he did or didn't do. He'd much rather have a second chance with his actual daughter, or his entire mortal life, but that isn't what Grell's asking. ]

The fact that it's only a chance that I'll do things right is what would make me hesitate.

[untodeath]

[ Grell watches the other's shinki leave with a quirk of her brow, before responding in kind. Elicena bows before she excuses herself, and yet, makes no effort to veil the haste in her step.

Lacing her fingers behind her back, the redhead takes her time in closing the distance between them. ]

Perhaps a location that isn't so obvious. Somewhere that is intimate enough to provide the proper mood, but dangerously risky, all the same.

[untodeath]

You mean to say, it would be for that reason alone, hm?

[ A disheartening thought, and one that Grell can't bring herself to hide her disappointment in. Eyes drifting back to the children, there's a certain sadness in her eyes, and yet, a corner of her mouth pulls into a smile. ]

[death_glare]

So, not on display for voyeurs, then.

[ From the way he speaks, it's as though he's taking mental notes. ]

[untodeath]

Unless they should be looking for it, I suppose.

[ And Grell curiously watches him, as he does. It would seem that she's had an interesting influence on him, as of late - and that alone is arousing! ]

[death_glare]

I never had much of a desire for a family.

[ Pausing, he watches as Grell's gaze returns to the field where the young shinki are playing. ]

Or I suppose I should say, I didn't realize it was something I would want until the opportunity presented itself.

[untodeath]

[ Such earns a breathy chuckle from Grell. ]

In contrast, I've never had family, and so desperately craved for it - but could never hope for such a thing. Funny how that is, isn't it?

[death_glare]

At least you're a step closer, in this life.

[death_glare]

Which there are plenty who do.

[ Interesting the things you discover by watching individuals' cinematic records. ]

[untodeath]

[ Simple as that, her smile fades.

What William has said sounds dangerously close to understanding. It's something that she never expected of him, let alone to hear him express it. She's grateful beyond words, which is precisely why she'll slip her hand over his, instead. ]

Yes, well. Won't mean much, if you've different ideas about the future.

[untodeath]

All the more interesting for involved parties, then, mm?

[ A wicked little smile pairs with a heavy-lidded bat of her eyes, as she reaches out to run her hands along the collar of his shirt. ]

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako looks a little surprised by the request, but she does dig her phone out of her bag and offer it to him with a curious look, listening to his explanation. ]

Does it make a difference when you're transformed, do you think?

[welcome_home]

Okay! [ She looks pleased at this arrangement as she peers at the table once more. ] What about that one? The blue box? I can't see what's in it though, is it puffy pastry things? Are they the meat ones? I think I had something like that before, they were really good, but those ones had fruit in it. Have you tried them before, Niles?

[iron59]

[He doesn't answer right away. "Proper Age" isn't the kind of thing that's been important in his life, not for a long, long time. He considers Hakkai, trying to decide if he's making fun, but after a little thought, decides he's probably being serious. Felix nods.]

Yeah. Especially if he's normally real small, right?

[usedperishsong]

....Ah, man. Are you one of those sincere and pure people?

[ Not that these are bad things to be - they're cute things, really. But that look on your face....

She has roped an innocent into her wanton ways. How could she.

Oops! ]

[usedperishsong]

I like your style.

[ Focus on what they can do now. Probably better than facing backwards, anyway, even if some part of her is still....bothered. Like she has an issue with having things taken from her. But if she lets herself dwell on that, well, she's not gonna be able to do that moving forward, so she'll accept that she's...not going to always accept things.

This is either maturity or bullshit and she's pretty sure the two look darn similar sometimes.

What they're doin' now, though.....Kanade reaches out to try to pluck some of that grass out of his hair. ] Technique's not quite where it could be, though.

[death_glare]

Regardless, adoption would be the only option available.

[ But he'll drop listing off all the other reasons Grell would have an issue getting a child, that extends beyond her sex. The mood is already threading a thin line, and he's trying not to completely ruin her hopes. It's the least he can do with all the sympathy she's given him over the past months. ]

For now, I suppose I will have to be sufficient enough for you.