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

[bass_instincts]

[Shin brightens up, looking at her with wide, sparkling eyes.] Really? Mine's a bass!

My god probably won't mind us staying a little late.

[deathmetalist]

[ Sparkling, she lights right up in unison ]

WOW! Really? Now I really want to hear you play! [Again-- they'd have to find instruments that aren't themselves, but details...!]

If they have the performers here like this then I'll bet there are bands here in the Far Shore too! I wonder how frequent concerts are? Or maybe they're usually done in the Near Shore... [She hasn't been here long enough to really understand everything quite yet. She's still learning.]

I don't think my god would mind either. We're probably about the same age, so I'll just make sure to send her a message.

[bass_instincts]

[Shin laughs a little,] I don't know if I even know how to play!

[He could just be a big fan. Maybe he made guitars? He didn't know.]

Can't people on the Near Shore not really see us? How would a concert really work? [He doesn't even realize that he's focusing on the side of playing in the concert rather than watching.]

[deathmetalist]

[Yeah... she heard that too. That kind of causes a problem if they wanted to do something for a larger audience.]

Well- it's not that they can't see us, right? Just something about cracks? [Uh. Maybe she should have read through things better.] But if we put on a really big performance we're bound to get noticed, right? Big! Like with a bang!!

[bass_instincts]

[Shin laughs cheerfully. Honestly, the sound of a stage sounds fantastic.] Play loud and hard, and someone will notice, right?

[deathmetalist]

You got it!

[She accepts the fact that she's dead. Or rather, she doesn't have much of a choice right now. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't do something if they want to and it doesn't hurt anyone. Besides! What's the harm if they get noticed. The publicity might even help their gods.]

I'm going to ask Mirei if anyone else has done something like that before.

[bass_instincts]

[The only worry Shin has with that is if he gets recognized, even if that seemed unlikely. Though the idea of bringing more followers to Adrien was pretty exciting.]

Is Mirei your god? I know Adrien's new to being a God, so I doubt he would know.

[deathmetalist]

Yeah! She wears glasses and has brown hair and eyes. Or maybe she has blonde hair with blue eyes...? [ Uh. . . ] I'm not sure which is the default yet. . .

But anyway! I'm not sure how long she's been here for. She seems to know a lot though. Maybe she can help out Adrien, too?

[bass_instincts]

She has two appearances? [Shin smiles widely,] Adrien can turn into this black-cat superhero outfit.

I think he'd probably appreciate the offer, at least!

[deathmetalist]

We have a lot in common.

[It's sort of weird but kind of fun, too. He's easy to talk with.]

She has an idol form. I guess it's how she likes to present herself in the music world versus how she presents herself ordinarily. That's really cool though! A superhero!? Like a real one? Aha it sounds like something out of a comic!

[bass_instincts]

Right?

[He shows his wrists, which are covered in some gauze] When I showed up I was stuck in these handcuffs that had my hands like this on a belt, [he puts one wrist in front of him and the other behind him,] and he was having a hard time getting it off, so he transformed into this cat hero and used a power to make it just turn to dust, just like some manga hero!

[He's actually a little surprised at just how easy he's finding it to talk with her as well. A part of him wonders if they had been friends or something before.]

[deathmetalist]

[ Hancuffs... whoa-! That's pretty intense. For them to have left a mark meant they had to have been on pretty tight though, huh.]

Wow! I wanna see a power like that! I'm not even sure what my own abilities are yet, beyond my vessel form. Just doing the borderlines is a lot of work.

[bass_instincts]

It was pretty awesome to see. I haven't found out what I can do in my vessel form either. I wasn't in it for very long, since it seemed a bit overwhelming for Adrien. I'm his first shinki. [There's an edge of anxiety to his voice. He wasn't sure what exactly had happened still, but Adrien had insisted that he was just overwhelmed by his first naming. He wondered if Yui's god had gotten like that too or not.]

[deathmetalist]

Mirei was like that too.

[Her eyes watered up and she cried. The other girl had told her she was fine, but. . . ]

I'm her first shinki too, so maybe it's just a connection thing? The whole sensation of changing was weird, but nothing bad. I wonder if it's different for gods.

[She hopes it's not a bad experience.]

[bass_instincts]

[Shin looks down,] It must be different for them. Why else would it seem to hurt them so much?

[And they put up with it despite not even knowing who they were naming.] I wonder if they knew what they were getting into.

[He's just really hoping that Adrien didn't regret giving him a name. Not that he'd really blame him if he did.]

[deathmetalist]

[She glances at him for a moment, quiet-- before roughly smacking him in the back. Yosh...!]

Don't worry about it so much! If he said he's fine, I'm sure it's okay!

[There's no need to over think it! While Mirei seemed upset after the naming ceremony, she was happy after. It can't be all bad, otherwise, they'd just release them, right?]

If anything, I'm sure they're super touched to get two incredibly awesome instruments! If they don't already know how to play, I bet they're already signing up for classes now!

[bass_instincts]

[Shin grins at the reassurance and Yui's bright smile.] You're probably right. Maybe we can get them to practice together some time.

[deathmetalist]

Right!? Wouldn't that be great?

[The idea as her excited. Watching everyone on stage has her pumped up now.]

Ahh-- I want to try singing and performing now. We should check things out.

[bass_instincts]

[Shin stands up and stretches,] I want to, too! Where do you think we could?

[deathmetalist]

[She casts a glance over to her food and-- okay hold on let her eat a few things super quick just stuffing it in her mouth]

Mmmf--

[Through a mouthful before swallowing quickly. She rises up to her feet too.]

Why don't we check backstage? I'm sure we can find someone who can at least tell us. Who knows...! Maybe they'll have something we can mess around with, too.

[bass_instincts]

[Shin can't help but to smirk as she shoves her mouth full like that. It's surprisingly charming.] Sure.

[He starts heading towards the stage, hoping that he could talk his way through things once they approached.] Did you get a phone yet? Because if we can't play something now, we should meet up to do something soon. Maybe there's a studio we can rent.

[deathmetalist]

[Picking up her pace she finds a garbage can, tosses her empty plate, and catches up to walk beside him.]

Hmm? [Oh-! She fishes around her pocket for a moment and pulls it out] Yeah! It's pretty cool, though I don't know how to use it yet. [She played with it a little earlier before she got distracted.]

How do I add you? Or-

[Oh-! She looks surprised for a moment] I don't even know your name yet, haha-! [They hadn't introduced each other. Dancing ahead of him she winks and poses.]

I'm Yui☆Nyan~! It's super nice to meet you!

[bass_instincts]

[Shin gives a warm smile at her display. He tilts his head just a little as he says his own name,] Shinichi, but I go by Shin.

[He pulls out his own phone to show her the way Adrien had shown him earlier. He adds her name, complete with a star so it reads "ゆい☆にゃん~(￣▽￣)/♫•*¨".] It's been great meeting you too. It's been fun already.

[deathmetalist]

Wah-! It looks so cool!

[That should be her trademark. Immediately she begins to put his name in, too.] Should I call you senpai? [He's maybe a year or two older. . . She thinks. Either way-

シン先輩~♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪]

It would be great to rent out a studio. I'm not sure how much it would cost, but I'm sure we can find a way! And get our hands on some instruments, too.

[bass_instincts]

[Shin laughs a little,] If you want to, sure.

[He points to the kanji on his neck,] Shin actually uses the same kanji as my vessel name.