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

[welcome_home]

[ Wait, that is so not enough about you.

Nanako's mouth drops open for a moment as she blinks up at him in surprise. ]

You... you're a god now? For real??

[purr_ince]

[What do you mean? Of course it is!

He nods with a bright smile.]

Mhm. Fur real. Just call me Bast from now on. I'm kidding I still like Adrien best.

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako makes a quiet noise of delight before abruptly throwing her arms around his neck in an enthusiastic hug, since he was so conveniently crouched down to her level. ]

Oh, that's so cool! I'm so glad, Adrian! And I bet Marinette is really happy, too!

So you're Bast now? That's a god that likes lots of cats, too, right? [ She remembers hearing about that in some of the lessons she's had about the other gods. ]

[purr_ince]

[Smiling, Adrien catches her up in that hug and laughed. She's happier about this than he'd been. It's cute.]

It is pretty neat. I'm pretty glad, too. I think she's happy about it but it seemed like a very bit shock so she might need more time to process it.

[He smiles and nods. Because she's right but here is so much more there than just cats but it's fine for her to know it as just that.] That's the one. Well, among other things all good though and things that suit me so I guess that's all that matters.

[welcome_home]

[ She gives him an affectionate squeeze, hugging him with a bright smile. ]

Yeah, I bet. You were a good shinki, but I bet she's much happier now that you're not one. Sometimes having a friend here as your shinki can be really sad.

I think you'll be a good Bast, Adrien.

[purr_ince]

I think that Marinette was really upset. I think she was struggling with it really so I'm glad she doesn't have to anymore.

[He smiles and pets her hair, then he's remembering,]

Thank you. You know I have a gift for you. You'll have to come to the temple to fetch it.

[welcome_home]

It's hard, when someone you know is a shinki. [ Her tone is serious, and a little sad as she peers up at him. ] Especially when you can't say anything about it. I'm glad you're here as a god now, Adrien. And I'm glad Marinette doesn't have to be sad anymore.

[ Still, she looks a little surprised as she ducks her head under his head-pat. ]

A gift?

[purr_ince]

Yeah. It seems like it would be kind of sad? Really upsetting. I guess I'm lucky that Marinette is the only one I know from home. I'm really glad for that. I can't imagine having my other friends here or my father and not being able to tell anyone anything. I'm glad for both of those things, too. [ He smiles warmly. ] Yes a gift.

[welcome_home]

Yeah. It is. [ Her voice is sad for a moment as she remembers, but she shakes her head, as if to shake that off, and reaches out to abruptly hug him with a warm smile instead. ] I'm really glad, too, though! This is much better!

[ Her cheeks flush happily at this and she nods quickly. ] Okay! I can come get it! But you didn't have to get me anything, Adrien!

[purr_ince]

[Adrien doesn't like the way that she says that or the look on her face. No little girl should look or be that sad. He wraps his arms around her gently and scoops her up into his arms instead as he comes to his feet.] It'll be fine! Tell me. Do you know how to dance?

[He laughs softly before kissing her forehead.] Maybe not but I'm going to anyway. You can't stop me.

[welcome_home]

[ She gives a soft squeak of surprise when he scoops her up, arms automatically reaching to wrap around his neck as she holds on, giggling. ]

Dance? I know how to, a little. Why?

[ Her cheeks pink a little at the affection and she leans in to give him a big hug. ] Okay, okay. When should I come get it?

[purr_ince]

[Adrien smiled happily. It's almost like being back home when he'd taken Ella and Etta back. He'd loved that. Kids didn't demand things from him were always happy to see him it was great.] Because the next time there's a dance event I'm going to save a dance for you. [He shrugged his shoulders.] Whenever you're ready. There's not need to rush it'll still be there.

[welcome_home]

[ Her mouth drops open at that. ] Really?

[ Reaching out, she gives him a big hug. ] I can come over tomorrow? Or is that too soon?

[purr_ince]

Of course! It'll be fun.

[There's a gentle hug as he moves to kiss her forehead.] Yep Tomorrow is fine. Everything'll be just fine.