June Training

[godsoffortune]

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~

Comments

That icon XD

[bass_instincts]

Shin starts shuffling through his own candy, pulling out a few chocolate covered caramels, "Do you have anything cherry? Or strawberry?" Those just sounded really good right now, even if he's not sure why. "I wouldn't mind some chocolates, either.

[priforprince]

[ Zetta will continue to wait. For Hibiki is opting for the silent treatment. This is, doubtless, a calculated ploy to dismiss Zetta as beneath even her acknowledgment.

Eventually she'll slump a little, but that's about it. ]

[priforprince]

[ The teacup slips from Hibiki's grip to shatter at her side. With a "crash" sound effect.

She twitches. ]

[priforprince]

You're splendid.

[ Hibiki goes down on one knee, offering Alisaie her hand. ] Each of your majestic strikes smote a bolt of lightning into my heart. Now it glows like the sky after a storm.

[ It's raining purple rose petals now. A little. Surely, no one can resist that. ]

What's your name?

The PB really pulls off the Creepy British Child thing very well.

[dredefulchilde]

Joscelin sits on the ground, the better to organize his candies with. He’d really been focusing on the chocolates, but there are a couple of red lollipops that he figures must be berry flavors of some sort. The same should be true for the hard candies, too.

He hands them over.

“I was mostly focused on the chocolates,” he says by way of explanation, if not apology.

A

[replicatedform]

What?

[That poor nearby person happens to be a cloaked swordsman. Startled, he takes a step backward to put some space between himself and some waving pamphlet. Oh yeah, someone's holding.

If Minako pay attention, under that hood is a fairly nice looking man. Or... beautiful, maybe?]

Oh—I don't mind. Just... put that down first?

[unlucky7]

Ginia watches him gather up the prizes, making no attempt to stop or hinder him in any way. A bad-tempered kid running around isn't her problem to deal with. If he's a shinki, hopefully his god can wrangle him. If he's a god?

Well, not all of them can be great. No matter.

Once he passes the edge of her borderline, Ginia releases the wall. No point in wasting energy.

He does <3

[bass_instincts]

"Chocolates are good." He didn't blame Joss for focusing on them. He sits down next to him, pulling out the kendama he managed to get earlier. "Did you get any of the toys?"

[unlucky7]

[Oops. Sorry about that. Ginia sheepishly rubs the back of her neck and waves a hand in apology. Look, it's been one of those days. Take two?]

[bass_instincts]

The scavenger hunt brings Shin close the the training grounds where he spys Suzaku. He could have sworn that he'd seen the same kid earlier fighting pretty intensely against one of the animated dummies. He walks over to Suzaku and holds out a brightly coloured piece of hard candy. "Hey, you're going to work yourself into exhaustion," he offers with a bit of a smile.

He might not look like the friendliest person with bright blue hair, holes from his empty piercings, and he is still wearing the uniform from the juvenile detention center he died in, the serial number emblazoned in black on the grey shirt. There's gauze around his wrists where Adrien had fixed him up earlier. But the expression on his face is sympathetic and a little worried.

b

[silentscales]

[Snake was dancing with his two snakes when Minako dances right over his foot. He stops for a second, but then offers his hand, inviting her to dance with him. his expression remains mostly flat, though there's a hint of a smile somewhere in his eyes.]

[nolittlesecret]

"Fuck being all knowing. What's the point? I'd rather learn than not even have to bother." Nari shrugs and takes his phone out, typing some things in. "You're not the only one, kiddo. I was a shinki once. Somehow got turned god. And I'm dead back home."

A name... the only ones he's named are the shinki who know Japanese, and it always started with one thing: something that describes them. "So. Usually I pick a word, and get it translated to fit the naming scheme. One of my shinki didn't appreciate the name I gave him, mind ya, so making it something we can agree on would be best. I know for a fact that some gods around here are lazy enough to just use colors... and it has to be something unique as far as I know. I got a translator on my phone if ya wanna play with that. Oh, and I will not be mean like I was with the soulless chap I've got an give you an unlucky name."

[abgrund]

[ His hollow gaze trails over to Hibiki, then at the candy on the floor. ]

You dropped something.

III

[fauxcalibur]

Ah, hello!

[It's not the first time Saber has invited himself into someone else's house. And lo and behold! It's the young lady that was critiquing his skill at poetry! No hard feelings on his end, of course, but it seems she's not quite matching his good mood.]

You seem quite cross about something!

Rest and Refreshments

[fauxcalibur]

Encore, encore!

[Saber waves cheerfully as he walks over to get a better look at the instrument. This young lady seems to be enjoying it quite a bit and he can't pass up the opportunity to talk to a fellow musician.

Because apparently that's how he's thinking of himself now.

He's still certainly dressing the part, with his leather jacket and ripped jeans and the acoustic guitar slung across his back. And no one has chased him off yet, so there's still a chance that he might get some performing in...]

You're doing quite well!

training/wildcard sorta

[abgrund]

[ At some point, Alisaie might get the feeling that she's being watched.

Accompanying that feeling is a young man (?) with very long grey hair dressed in a white cloak. The fabric traps his aura, keeps it from affecting others, so that he merely appears somewhat harmless.

If they make eye contact, she can see that his gaze is mostly empty. But he says something, at least: ]

Are you sad?

B

[ittenbari]

Whoops!

[Sakon takes a step back and reaches out to make sure Minako is steady on her feet.]

Sorry about that!

[Apparently he thinks this is his fault.]

[deathmetalist]

Yep. Definitely a moron alright.

III

[silentscales]

[Snake had decided that he would go say hello to Hibiki, but found that there was nothing but a doll there. It was easy for him to notice the scraps, complete with Hibiki's scent. He lets Ayn and Martin guide him, but he really didn't need it as he picks up the pieces of paper.

Reading it he frowns, noticing a theme. They didn't seem to be bad stories, either. Why was Hibiki throwing them all out?

He's maybe a little too quiet as he makes his way right to the study. He can hear Hibiki yelling in there. He freezes outside the door, unsure if he should just put down the now piled pages of the other scripts and walk away or try to confront and console Hibiki.

Both Ayn and Martin had their own ideas on what to do, and they sat with Snake silently discussion their options with Snake.]

A

[revolutionfalcon]

[Shun is standing close enough to the shinki training area - making sure nobody else from his world has managed to show up as one - to be engaged despite being a god, though he takes a level step back as soon as it looks anything like Minako is about to get into his personal space. He's not having any pamphlet-in-face shenanigans over here.]

Most of that thing's clear enough. But if you've got other questions, then get on with it.

[His tone is brusque and he's obviously somewhat impatient with having to do this, but at least he's making the offer rather than just turning around and walking off like he very well could be doing.]

R&R

[sing_for_me]

[ Alex could relate with the frustration. Chopsticks was something she was still trying to get used to when it was provided. Picking up a fork, she walks over to the boy. He looked pretty determined. ]

I'd understand if you want to keep trying, but would you like a fork..? Everyone else makes it look so easy but..

[ She gives a small shrug, offering the utensil to him. ]

[purr_ince]

[He's looking up from his phone and notes and things and beaming at her happily. Eager and excited, he's hurrying over to her with a little laugh; Plagg glaring up at him from his shirt pocket.]

Celestia! Hi. I'm sorry you had to find out like this I meant to text everyone but I spent my first few days as a new god trying to -

[Here he pauses his expression softening.]

Undo the hurt and worry I caused Marinette and Snake so I didn't get a chance to really reach out.

[myblueskies]

Romeo frowned, but he couldn't deny that the boy had a good point. The monsters wouldn't be nice to them. Still he didn't think it was a good thing to be mean to each other and to shove each other out of the way... They were meant to work together to fight the ayakashi after all. Teamwork was important, the shinki that wore white said that all the time!

Still he grinned and accepted the hand, standing up. He wasn't a sore loser after all. He would be faster next time!

"I will be! You won't beat me to the next treasure. I'm Romeo, what's yours?"

[reloves]

[ Being engaged is totally how this thing is going now Minako is here! She doesn't seem shy whatsoever about speaking up to him, and despite still feeling a little lost about this whole situation, she smiles right back at him. ]

Great! They can't expect people to read all of this off some paper and be done with that, after all! [ It is a pretty big deal, after all. ]

I mean, who'd say "welcome to existence, here's what's up with everything ever all at once!", right? That's ridiculous!

[ .. Yeah, there's not even a question being asked in there yet. Maybe she just had to get that out there first. Vent a little of the confusion. ]

[purr_ince]

"It may not be but it's the easiest fix we have at the moment. Besides eating couldn't hurt no matter what the real cause is." Because Adrien is getting rid of the most obvious possibilities first. The kind he can readily provide for without much help from anyone else. "We'll just have to figure it out and once we do we'll get you fixed up. Right now I'm a bit more concerned about your health than some other weird random possibility. I mean you're in a prison jumpsuit and judging from the way you were bound those people didn't like you much so it's not unlikely that they didn't feed you or something like that."