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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2018-04-16 06:59 pm

April Training

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: November 6th
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 rear of 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 a much nicer room than the warehouse where the last set of new gods got their informational speech. It's a smaller meeting room, with tatami floors and a small dais at the front of the room where the speaker stands. 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.

    Butterfly spirits are swarming the flower garden to one side of the dojo, fluttering across bright pink late-blooming cosmos. Shinki who want to practice more precise borderline aim can try using them to gently herd the butterflies one way or another, or, if their borderlines aren't quite that good yet, they can try to catch one with a net. Just be careful! It would be a shame to hurt them.


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.

    The animated training dummies are missing this week, although the mundane ones are still intact on their stakes; the white-robed shinki who has previously been seen looking after them is wandering among the mundane training dummies, muttering, making notes to himself and swearing under his breath. Anyone who stares at him for too long, god or shinki, newcomer or established, is going to find him marching over and assigning them a task. Measure the air temperature in each square foot of the dojo, determine the exact height of each dummy and the location where it's most likely to be hit by opponents of different heights, hook an accelerometer to someone's sleeve while they smack a dummy around -- there seem to be hundreds of little, fiddly measurements he needs, and he's not taking no for an answer.


Rest and Refreshments

    There are casks of fresh, cold water near the dojo to make sure no one gets dehydrated, and a fresh autumn-themed lunch will be served a little after noon. Rice with mushrooms, salt-grilled fish, roasted sweet potatoes and fresh fruit are on the menu; the shinki will try to accommodate any special dietary requests, and both the new arrivals and more experienced volunteers are welcome to partake.

    One of the white-robed shinki has a whole pack of half-grown puppies that she seems to be trying to train. A few have mastered sitting, a few have figured out how to fetch, and all of them are young and excited enough that they're dashing off in all directions at the least provocation. Watch out! Dog incoming! Maybe she needs some help with that?




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
  • Play with the dogs
  • Spectate if you want
  • Have fun~
letteropener: (faintly worried smile)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-04-18 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Centuries of experience mean Celestia does not shy away and bash him with a wing out of reflex. Her perfectly-maintained composure is a testament to her will and experience as a diplomat.]

So a meal with fish alone as the meat product would be more than satisfactory at a party. [She's pretty sure she can't interpret that, uh, speech any other way.] I'm afraid I don't know anything about the merits of red meat as a compensation...

[Herbivore, you know.]
arcadianvampire: (Tyrant's Confidence)

[personal profile] arcadianvampire 2018-04-18 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[If nothing else, he looks pleased that she seems to understand, however.]

That's correct! Fish is an excellent dish for parties, prepared either baked, broiled, grilled, fried, or even raw as sushi or sashimi! I do not believe any party meal platter would be complete without it.

[...Yes, he's weird. He's not anywhere near remotely sorry.]

Ah, well. Red meat in excess can raise the risk of heart disease and other maladies in humans. In moderation, it would not be harmful, but too much can cause long term problems.
letteropener: (a smiling wave of hair)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-04-19 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Celestia has absolutely no problems with weird. After all, many humans would call her weird simply by virtue of her species. But it takes all kinds, doesn't it?]

Well, since you seem to be an expert, allow me to ask what drink is best paired with fish that would also be suited for a lighthearted party.
arcadianvampire: (Bold)

[personal profile] arcadianvampire 2018-04-19 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, that would differ based on the kind of fish you intend to serve! Most fish serve well with a white wine, or a cool, crisp glass of fresh water if your audience does not drink wine. But more aerobic fish like tuna might pair better with a drier white, or even a red.

[And yes, he's answering this totally seriously, even while being somewhat bombastic about it.]
letteropener: (puzzled)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-04-20 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Doesn't wine seem very formal for a lighthearted party, though? [Certainly it is in her mind, and she believes she is not alone in this opinion.]
arcadianvampire: (Thinking)

[personal profile] arcadianvampire 2018-04-21 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I normally wouldn't think so. But I suppose I should disclose I'm not one who's been to many parties in my time.

[Frankly, most of his knowledge on the matter is simply just about what it paired well with in a dining sense.]
letteropener: (adorable smile)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-04-23 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if and when I have my party, I hope you will immediately correct that lapse!

[This can solve both their problems at once!]
arcadianvampire: (Prinny Instructor)

[personal profile] arcadianvampire 2018-04-23 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Indeed, that is quite a beneficial arrangement!]

Well, if that is an invitation, I most assuredly will. Thank you!

...Ah, it seems I've yet to introduce myself. My name is Valvatorez. ...Though I suppose they call me Hades around here now as well. You can call me whichever you prefer.
letteropener: (royal rainbow magic)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-04-23 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's quite a name even by human standards.]

[Celestia inclines her head graciously, her smile radiant as sunlight.]
I am Princess Celestia. Here I am Inti, though I find that's a bit silly myself.