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thenearshore2018-06-16 07:17 pm
godsoffortune) wrote in thenearshore2018-06-16 07:17 pm
Entry tags:
- !intro log,
- aymeric de borel | final fantasy xiv,
- ginia | original character,
- hibiki shikyoin | pripara,
- joscelin fitzthomas | oc,
- nanako dojima | persona 4,
- rider (iskandar) | fate zero,
- romeo | romeo's blue skies,
- shun kurosaki | yu-gi-oh! arc-v,
- suzaku kururugi | code geass,
- yuna yuki | yuki yuna is a hero,
- ω alisaie leveilleur | final fantasy xiv,
- ω alphinaud leveilleur | ffxi,
- ω archer [emiya] | fate stay night,
- ω lancer (diarmuid ua duibhne) | fate/ze,
- ω nari reno | original character,
- ω shinichi okazaki | nana,
- ω symmetra | overwatch,
- ω yui | angel beats,
- ω zelda | loz: ocarina of time
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
Shinki Training
Physical Training
Rest and Refreshments
In Summary:
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.
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~
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Both have their own charms! You really have to think about how you approach each person.. Everyone is unique, after all, so different things are bound to work for different people! [ It's almost as if Minako forgot she only today arrived into an incredibly confusing new situation and that she's just.. well, dead. Instead she just suddenly seems very passionate about explaining this. ]
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[Sakon's brow furrows as he thinks that over. It's good advice, definitely, but he's not 100% sure about it.]
But if I don't know someone yet, how am I supposed to know what approach to take?
[This is why he's always gone for the one size fits all approach before.]
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You observe them for a little while before approaching them! It's all about finding the perfect vantage spot!
[ That's called stalking. ]
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[He would be the world's worst ninja, but it's not like being the world's worst anything has ever stopped him from attempting something. Especially if that something is a bad idea.]
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You're into that sort of thing? [ She's not judging at all. If anything, she looks pretty enthusiastic to hear about his hobbies. ]
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[Any part that involves looking cool? That he can manage. Anything that involves the functional role of a ninja? Not so much.]
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You fight with swords?! Are you saying you're like some incredibly handsome warrior who defends all innocent pretty girls?! [ Now that's a trope she can get into. (Minako can get into pretty much any trope, but sssh.) ]
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I mean...I'll defend anyone who needs defending, I guess...but, you know, I gotta put my god first when it comes to that kinda thing, right?
[That's always going to come first no matter what.]
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That's a practical answer, sure, but doesn't that kind of ruin the mood.. [ Not like she expected him to put anyone before his god if the whole god-shinki thing is so important here, but sometimes you have to refrain from giving the logical answer to make yourself look better! It's Overdramatic Romance Shenanigans 101!! ]
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[He looks rather startled, as if this didn't even occur to him.]
But you know, I can't just defend all the innocent pretty girls! Like, Tatara's super cute, but he's a guy, you know? I've only had one god that wasn't.
[And she pretty much had zero interest in letting him do the protecting, so...]
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But it's all about the way you phrase it! You need to say something like-- [ And here she alters her tone to sound a little more like him, which ends up sounding nothing like him at all. ] "Of course I have to protect my god, but if you are ever in need, beautiful maiden, I will of course help you out if I can!"
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It would sound so corny if I said it that way!
[No doubt there are guys who could pull it off, but he's 100% not one of them.]
What about "Of course I've gotta protect my god, but don't worry! You can count on me too, no matter what."
[That sounds more like something he'd actually say.]
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[ 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!
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[He pats her on the head and smiles.]
You gotta find a real prince for that sorta thing.
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[ Because with her kind of dramatic flair she can't imagine anyone not wanting to be like that. ]
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[He kind of looks himself over and shakes his head. Nope. Not prince material. Princes dress all fancy and look neat and tidy and generally keep their hair one color at a time. At least he's pretty sure that's how it works.]