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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2018-06-16 07:17 pm

June Training

Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: December 7th
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.

Once they've had a chance to have things explained, they'll have the chance to relax and enjoy an afternoon party.




Meeting Hall


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.

    The speaker delivers her welcome speech with the intonation of someone who's practiced it many times. Newly arrived gods 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. They are allowed to remain in the room as long as they wish, should they want to discuss questions with each other or with more experienced gods who are here to help out.


Shinki Training

    Various shinki in the white-and-gold of Amaterasu's hosuehold are stationed around the dojo, passing out informational pamphlets that have been freshly printed. They will be happy to answer any questions or instruct the newcomers in the use of the borderline. They also accompany their answers, or lessons, with 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.

    The dojo is back to its old, fully functional self; a set of motionless straw targets line one wall, to be used by people practicing with any of the weapons spread out on tables or hanging in racks on the walls. Outside, six animated straw targets wait in an area marked off with red ribbons and warning signs. Anyone entering the marked area may find themselves in combat with one (or more) of the magical training dummies. Those who leave the marked area, though, won't be chased.


Physical Training

    Beyond the dojo, a scavenger hunt has been set up throughout the grounds of the Meeting Hall. Brightly colored plastic balls are hidden in shrubbery, tucked into support beams, floating among reeds in the ponds, and lurking in even cleverer hiding places. When a god or shinki gets their hand on one of them, they will burst open to reveal a hidden prize, such as candy, small toys, or accessories. How many can you find?

    As well as the scavenger hunt, the white-robed shinki are engaging in more serious physical training and will be happy to let new gods or shinki join them. Sparring matches with practice weapons from the dojo, jogging laps around the hall, sit-ups, push-ups... or, for the younger shinki, competing to see who's the fastest to climb a tree.


Rest and Refreshments

    Midafternoon, once the last of the scavenger-hunt prizes have been found, the white-robed shinki will turn their hands to clearing away the training equipment and laying out a lovely buffet table. Bright lanterns are hung from the trees, and a few shinki even take up a station on one side of the training area and begin playing shamisen, koto, wooden flute and drum. Although their instruments are traditional, their music selection ranges from some very classic Japanese tunes to others that sound surprisingly modern. The koto player can really rock!

    Old and new gods and shinki alike are welcome to circulate, socialize with their friends, partake of the buffet food and enjoy the music. There's even room for those who feel inspired to dance, and plenty of privacy offered by the extensive garden for those who would rather retreat with their new partners to have a serious conversation.




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
  • Relax at a party
  • Have fun~
fauxcalibur: (smile)

[personal profile] fauxcalibur 2018-07-07 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
A truly wondrous invention of this modern era! Something that, I fear, would have been my downfall had it existed 800 years or so ago.

[Though possibly not. He was better supervised then.]

I'm afraid I can't explain how it works because I barely understand it myself, but I make good use of it, that's for certain. It has a practically endless selection of movies to watch. I shall never be able to finish it all.

[Especially not if he watches things three and four times just because he can.]
myblueskies: (apples and smiles)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2018-07-07 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
Oh [He blinked at her and watched as she demonstrated. Put it in his mouth but don't swallow it right away. He does the same putting the red candy into his mouth. He is very careful not to swallow as he waits for it to start melting. It does taste sweet! There are a lot of sweet things in this world, like churros and this candy. He smiled brightly at the tastiness of the candy.]
swordofzero: (slight smile)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-07-07 08:29 am (UTC)(link)
"What is it?" He is happy to try and help with any worries as well as answer any questions. After all it's not been that long since he arrived and he remembered how confused he was that first day.
swordofzero: (hope)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-07-07 08:40 am (UTC)(link)
They are often used to restrain the untrained. Though most of them can be turned into a throw in fast paced combat with a skilled oponent. [He nodded. Someone who knew what they were doing could get out of them, but knowing the counters meant you could counter them back and so forth.]
bass_instincts: (Ibasho nai kodoku na my life)

[personal profile] bass_instincts 2018-07-07 10:08 am (UTC)(link)
"It's about Adrien." He looks surprisingly serious now, "He's being too harsh on himself. I got him to agree that he would try not to be, but do you think you can tell me if he still is, and try to get him to stop?" He wasn't going to tell Suzaku what he said he would do if Adrien didn't stop trying to be perfect while refusing to treat Shin that way. He didn't know if the other Shinki would listen if he did, and Shin worried it might be the only way he'd be able to get it through Adrien's head.
reloves: (♀ my radiant smile)

[personal profile] reloves 2018-07-07 11:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ Consider it blown! Her jaw drops as she just stares at him for a second, but then her gaze turns determined. ]

Then what are you still waiting for?! Go get your wild, yet beautiful romance!
silentscales: (peaking around the corner)

[personal profile] silentscales 2018-07-07 11:31 am (UTC)(link)
...

But Marinette hasn't been acting the same since. [Minako, save them! Find out what Marinette thinks!

Says Ayn.
reloves: (♥ i'll go into the twilight)

[personal profile] reloves 2018-07-07 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
That'd work too.. I guess..

[ Minako seems a little hesitant though, even as she agrees. The reason for it becomes pretty clear a moment later, since she practically just starts pouting on the spot. ]

What's so corny about what I said though?! It was super romantic!
reloves: (♥ painfully these frustrating feelings)

[personal profile] reloves 2018-07-07 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That does sound like a case for the goddess of love and beauty.. Even though Minako no longer has any memories of her referring to herself that way.

Regardless, she does feel a somewhat instinctive need to help out people with love problems regardless, so she can't just dismiss what he's saying now. She frowns for a moment, thinking, before she continues. ]


What do these two look like? If I ever happen to see them, I'll make sure to find out what's up!
revolutionfalcon: (the hell do you want)

[personal profile] revolutionfalcon 2018-07-07 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[Shun uses a slip dodge this time rather than actually leap back - a strike to one side of his body isn't a difficult one to avoid, and Suzaku's momentum might work in Shun's favour.

Since it's closer, he drives the fist of the arm Suzaku had been aiming for right towards his stomach, cognizant of the fact that Suzaku's running over to him means there's a good possibility his opponent won't be able to drop his momentum to dodge. Considering Shun's unassuming build, the punch has a surprising amount of power behind it, enough to potentially send an unprepared opponent flying.]
priforprince: (hearts)

[personal profile] priforprince 2018-07-07 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I supplied everything. [ Here is a plate for you. Here is a platter of fancy sweets. Here is a cup of tea. ] Now, enjoy.

[ She shall avail herself of the tea, for starters. Not only does it keep her throat in top condition, but it also serves as a helpful prop for graceful posing! It is truly the perfect beverage for her.

Behold. ]
silentscales: (Default)

[personal profile] silentscales 2018-07-07 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Snake actually slips away from the dance floor. He wasn't so worried about himself, but he really wanted to see Adrien and Marinette be happy. If Minako could help then that was much more important than dancing right now. He is looking through his phone and pulls up a picture of his current god and his soon to be second god from back when Adrien was still a Shinki. Not that his name is all that visible on the bottom of his wrist in the picture.

He's looking between Minako and the phone to get her thoughts on them. He already thinks of them as his precious gods, and wonders if seeing them acting like this together should still make his heart flutter.]
onehandsomeslickninja: (down to business)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2018-07-07 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I might stick with ninjutsu. But knowing how to handle these properly is definitely good. You handled me easier than I'd prefer that first time.
nolittlesecret: (9)

[personal profile] nolittlesecret 2018-07-07 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not that new. Each shinki is just unique. Urashima, my first, just had cherry blossoms that could slice a man apart alive." That's gross to think about, but hey, Urashima was great.

"Lemme try a basic cut." Which entails running the blade lightly across his palm till blood wells up.
dredefulchilde: (Default)

[personal profile] dredefulchilde 2018-07-07 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Nari will immediately start to feel a little dizzy and out of breath, as if he’s just finished running a great distance. As Joscelin continues to suck greedily at his energy, those feelings will intensify. Joscelin is so hungry, and Nari is a willing meal.

He will keep going, consuming his god’s lifeforce, as long as Nari lets him.
sageprincess: (Radiant elegance)

[personal profile] sageprincess 2018-07-07 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Minako's efforts appear to be effective, as Zelda stops in her fidgeting as the other girl goes on and on about all the things they can do together, her eyes wide and perhaps a little overwhelmed. And Minako doesn't seem to be lying - or at least she doesn't feel the sting of her guilt if she is. She seems to genuinely be looking forward to doing all these things she's talking about, and how can Zelda respond to that in any way other than with a smile? It's a little weak on one side, sure, but it appears sincere enough.]

I suppose... you can begin with explaining to me what a pyjama party is? [That's definitely not something she's used to, being a princess and all. Still--] But I would also like to extend the same offer to you. I may not be as good as banishing things like loneliness as I believe you to be, but it is only fair that I return the favor.

We are partners in this, after all.

[And, just a little bit, she allows herself to believe that.]
purr_ince: (Default)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-07-08 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Adrien isn't sure what that means but he's shifting and moving to hug her gently. How long has it been since he's had a vague motherly figure? Nathalie kind of counted but then again not really they didn't do affection.] I'll keep that in mind if I ever need it. Thank you for everything, Celestia. You're a fantastic friend.
letteropener: (fond smile)

[personal profile] letteropener 2018-07-08 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
I do my best, Adrien. That is all we can ever do. [She wraps a foreleg around him, tugging him in gently to properly hug him back.]
purr_ince: (Default)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-07-08 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
.... You got me there.

[He's clearly met his match when it comes to stubborn Shinki.]
purr_ince: (Default)

[personal profile] purr_ince 2018-07-08 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. So I've been told a couple dozen times. [He snuggles against her just closing his eyes for a while. He'll take this for now. He'll let himself have this.]
ittenbari: (gabbing away)

[personal profile] ittenbari 2018-07-08 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, don't look so down! It'd probably sound super cool if the right guy said it, but I'm not that guy!

[He pats her on the head and smiles.]

You gotta find a real prince for that sorta thing.
fauxcalibur: (friends)

[personal profile] fauxcalibur 2018-07-08 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
I shouldn't, but honesty is a virtue.

[He just takes it a little too far.]

I think I'll spare you my original compositions, but rock seems to be my specialty, so...

[He holds his hands out for the guitar.]
swordofzero: (not impressed)

[personal profile] swordofzero 2018-07-08 08:51 am (UTC)(link)
Being too harsh on himself? Suzaku frowned and nodded, he can imagine why. Adrien is the kind of person who wants to help others, he's probably finding the events of the last few weeks difficult.

"I'll talk to him and see if I can help." Suzaku was someone who often took things hard himself but he would see if he could help his friend at least come to terms with what had happened.
towards_okeanos: (t-shirt)

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2018-07-08 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
Use them well or use them at all? That is a big difference because I have not seen in combat ever.
Still, as I said, it's more curiosity than actual desire to master the art.

Am I interested? Well... How can any man say no to such a question?

[He smiles and grabs a round shield and a spear from the rack.]

Ready when you are ... partner.
towards_okeanos: (derp)

Re: R&R

[personal profile] towards_okeanos 2018-07-08 11:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Iskandar can't really decide if he's more excited he met shinki of a god he actually recognizes and it's Thot of all people... gods. The keeper of secrets and guardian wisdom. It would be splendid to finally meet the man, woman, in person!

Or is he more embarrassed he has no clue how to use the strange contraption.
He was handed a phone, of course. With some extremely sparse instructions. He read the manual. He had previous contact with electronics and he's not bad at figuring out stuff. He can use a TV and gaming console quite alright.
But this thing?!
It emits strange sounds and sometimes flashes lights but how in the Heavens he's supposed to actually use it ? The manual doesn't help! Its author does assume a lot of prior knowledge on the side of his readership. He was able to turn it on and off but then was defeated on the first screen that appeared and said "Enter pin number".
He knows what a PI number is, he's learned his mathematics, ok? But on no occasion did Aristotle ever mention what a PIN number is!
If he looks even a tiny bit confused that's exactly how he feels. However it would be terribly unkingly to admit it to this kind lady. He would figure it out.
Eventually.]


I sure will do!