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

[purr_ince]

[Adrien scratches and purrs at her softly. Gently, he's going to kind of just peel her fur off of her tongue and toss it onto the empty plate.]

Does she not brush you? [He's moving to work his fingers through her fur.] Poor baby.

1/2

[priforprince]

[ Rosalie continues to purr. She tends not to like standing still for being brushed, but something about this particular two-legged food dispenser makes her inclined to tolerate him. He feels almost like a cat.

A cat that admires her, of course. ]

2/2

[priforprince]

I see you're paying her the appropriate respect.

[ WAS THAT A TRUMPET FANFARE, OR A TYMPANI ROLL

PROBABLY NOT, BUT SHIKYOIN HIBIKI'S PRESENCE COULD INDUCE ONE TO IMAGINE SUCH THINGS ]

Stand aside. Only I can sate her.

[ The tympani might, on second thought, have been the noises Rosalie is making the more time she spends with Adrien. ]

[purr_ince]

And I see you haven't been brushing her properly. She was bathing herself and gave her tongue a fur carpet.

[He's scolding even as he peers up at Hibiki, But then he's moving to draw his hand away scooting aside to let her come to her cat.]

She also seemed to have bits of something in her claws and stole my food. How on earth did she get out without you noticing? I don't think you're the kind to let her wander around on her own. So what gives?

[priforprince]

She just escaped on her own. [ There is genuine confusion mixed in with that defensiveness, though. Was Rosalie...dissatisfied? And her fur...

Oh, Princess. Hibiki kneels: come, leap into her arms. She shall address all your woes.

Rosalie looks over, notices Hibiki has the silken purse containing the gourmet kitty treats, and decides perhaps that is worth exploring. She rolls back onto all fours, though she does rub herself against Adrien on her way to Hibiki. ]

To think she could end up in such a state....

[ Yes, that's right, come here. Come here and -

Shove your head into the treat bag. Well, so be it. ]

[purr_ince]

They do that. You may want to watch her more closely.

[Adrien smiled and pet the cat as she brushed past.]

She's such a smart kitten. She was very resourceful. Who else would a cat in need come to but Bast after all.?

[He gestures a hand to the brush.] You need to start doing that more often. Even if she doesn't curl into your lap for it a little here and there goes a long way. Or you could get the gloves that are more like petting. She might like those better.

[priforprince]

[ There, there, fair lady. A few treats at a time. And she wishes to see your beautiful eyes.

Here...we go. Hibiki manages to gently tilt Rosalie's head up out of the treat bag to set it aside and begin brushing. Rosalie squirms. ]

This is the finest-quality brush on the market. She should have no cause for dissatisfaction....

[ But....was your heart longing to be petted, all this time, dear Princess? Mischievous girl, to never get enough. Perhaps Hibiki should grant Adrien the boon of taking his suggestion and.... ]

...."Bast"?

[ Rosalie stretches a paw into Hibiki's jacket pocket and tugs out a few spare script papers to play with. If she must be brushed, she wishes to amuse herself. ]

[purr_ince]

Which is honestly a lie so they can charge quadruple the price for one she'd actually like. The bristles look to stiff and hard they might be hurting her.

[He sighed softly..]

Bast. The Goddess of Cats. Me.

[He's moving to reach scratching gently behind one of Rosalie's ears with his nails.] Poor little kitten..

[priforprince]

You were promoted so you could inform me my cat brush was lacking?

[ ...hibiki

though, to her credit, she does put the brush down. If further investigation proves he is right, and this is not The Best Brush, it shan't be used!

Rosalie happily smacks the script with a paw. Paper is fun, and she's being pet. ]

[purr_ince]

What? [And he's just starting at her taken aback because really?] Of course not! That had nothing to do with you what-so-ever. I just don't like seeing a cat so poorly cared for.

[He's reaching gently to take the bit of script from Hibiki's pocket after seeing Rosalie's fixation on it.] She had some of this in hew claws before. Have you been ignoring her for some book or something?

[priforprince]

[ Ignore her? Ignore this paragon of felinity? ] As if! I was merely...

[ ...forgetting to eat

and to sleep

and having nothing to show for it

and

....

Rosalie tries to climb onto Adrien's hand when she sees he has the paper now. ]

[purr_ince]

Working far too hard? Not playing with her?

[He's moving to draw the cat gently into his lap with one arm as he unfolds the script with the other. As he does he's cooing at her before purring softly.]

Is the silly crumpled-up paper keeping all Mama's attention, minette?

[priforprince]

[ Rosalie yawn-meows, happy to let herself be moved. Hibiki blinks at this sudden abandonment, and reaches to try and scoop her cat free. ]

...Time got away from me.

[ So it's time's fault, you see. Though from the look on her face, she knows what she did. She even knows it consciously, to own as much! ]

I deeply...regret it.

[ GIVE HER BACK HER CAT('S ATTENTION). ]

[purr_ince]

[Adrien isn't holding the cat too tight - in fact she's free to move if she wants to but he's just lazily petting her and purring at her softly.]

She's a good girl you need to give her love and attention as much as your work, Hibiki.

[He smiled, his head tilted.]

We cats are demanding.

[priforprince]

I see. My fault.

[ It's a blunt apology, but that just means Hibiki can get it over faster and return to the business of gathering her cat to herself. She's still stiff when handling the cat, but she's gotten better at petting.

In fact, there is an almost sultry grace to how she caresses Rosalie now. ] No revolution can compare with your charms, mademoiselle.

[ Rosalie gives Adrien a smug look over Hibiki's shoulder. She's very pleased with how well training this person is going. ]

[purr_ince]

Just remember cats are a bit like children. They need you. Even if they act above it all.

[Adrien is letting Hibiki take her smiling. At that smug look he's inclining his head ever so slightly as if he's expressing his approval.]

I think you'll both be alright now.

[priforprince]

[ Unwilling, or perhaps unable, to tear her eyes away from Rosalie, Hibiki nods. Her hand continues to perfect Villain Pettins. ] I'll call for you, should you be required.

[ You are god of cats. This is a cat. You are duty-bound to do cat things that Hibiki does not know how, or does not wish, to do. That is how being a god works.

Rosalie flicks a satisfied ear. ]

[purr_ince]

[Adrien hummed heaving a soft sigh.] Well I suppose that would work. I mean you're not wrong. Technically so I suppose it's my duty as the god of cats.

[priforprince]

Exactly.

[ You get it.

Rosalie climbs onto Hibiki's shoulders, the better to hang onto and menace her ahoge. Hibiki endures this. She looks quite taken, actually.

And now also quite occupied. ]

[purr_ince]

[ Adrien just side eyes her before shaking his head and wordlessly excuses himself. He has no idea what he's just signed up for but well. It can't be too bad even with Hibiki's strange sense of 'I'm-better-than-you-are. She's not that terrible deep down. Maybe. ]

[priforprince]

[ Hibiki smirks, pleased to not be contradicted, and heads on her way, newly clad in her celebrity scarf. Perhaps Rosalie shall be her muse...! You'll inspire her to greatness, won't you, Rosalie?

Rosalie is obsessed with Hibiki's ahoge right now and is unavailable for comment. But that's totally a yes. ]