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August Training
Who: Everyone
What: Information and Training
When: January 6th, 2017
Where: Outside the Meeting Hall, the Far Shore / the Ryukyu Islands
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 more experienced god and shinki volunteers.
Meeting Hall
God Training
Shinki Training
Physical Training
Rest and Refreshments
In Summary:
What: Information and Training
When: January 6th, 2017
Where: Outside the Meeting Hall, the Far Shore / the Ryukyu Islands
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 more experienced god and shinki volunteers.
God Training
- Newly arrived gods are escorted into a small meeting room, with tatami floors and a stage 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. Paper and pens are provided to all the attendees as an unsubtle suggestion to take notes on the information they're given.
The speaker delivers her welcome speech in the monotone of someone who's practiced it far too often. Hopefully no one's feeling sleepy! She adds that gods should be cautious of anyone on the Near Shore who might ask to use their shrines to visit the Heavens, and should instruct their shinki to be cautious as well. There is an unrecognized god who the Heavens believe to be attacking them. 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. Each of the shinki is wearing a brightly-colored sticky name tag reading HELLO, MY NAME IS ________, and all of their names appear to end with the syllable "mei."
A variety of weapons are available in the dojo for shinki and their gods to practice with, and a row of straw targets are set up along one wall. Outside, in an area carefully roped off with red ribbons, are six animated training dummies, also made of straw and dressed in plain cotton jackets and trousers. They will immediately engage anyone who enters the area marked with the ribbon, but will not pursue opponents outside it. A white-robed shinki nearby keeps a sharp eye on the animated dummies, and will intervene if anyone tries to destroy one. The white-robed shinki appears to be a particular expert in magic, and will occasionally offer to help out anyone who's practicing a spell more challenging than the Borderline, especially if they look quite lost. His nametag reads HELLO, MY NAME IS SABIMEI. (To interact with Sabimei, please comment on the "NPC REQUEST" thread below! If you prefer, you may also handwave his assistance or advice with your character learning spells.)
Physical Training
- Two of the white-robed shinki, whose nametags mark them as Toumei and Kimei, are standing off to one side of the training area near a pair of large, curtained tents. They each have an enormous wicker basket full of clean, folded beach towels, and a rack of what appear to be wetsuits and swimsuits in a variety of styles and sizes. Once suited and toweled, new and veteran residents of the Heavens alike will be handed a pretty white-and-gold cockade that can be pinned to their suit or tied around their wrist by its ribbons, and either Toumei or Kimei will escort them to a beautiful, but rocky, Near Shore beach. Tropical plants, palm trees and high grasses surround the area, and although the sounds of cars are audible from a road not too far away, the only sign of human presence on this beach is an ancient, rotting fishing boat pulled up well past the high tide mark.
It's quite chilly, with a brisk sea breeze, but there's room to run up and down the beach, a net set up for beach volleyball, younger shinki building sand castles, and showers for the brave souls who venture into the water. The surf is impressive today, so swimmers will get the chance for some serious exercise. There's also the chance to climb through the wreck of the old fishing boat; inside, piles of old seaweed and drifting sand host curious crabs, and a curious explorer could even find treasure... although nothing more valuable than large seashells, old one-yen or five-yen coins, and bits of weathered sea glass.
Rest and Refreshments
- When sunset comes -- early, at this time of year -- the shinki bring giant picnic-sized bento boxes with five or seven layers of carefully packed foods, and pile wood for bonfires that leap with flames edged blue-green from the salt. The bento boxes contain a wide variety of traditional foods, many in the style of traditional New Year's dishes: sweet potato and chestnut, slivered carrot and burdock, whole fish, toasted mochi, sliced lotus root and more. A fireworks display starts over the ocean once full night falls, fountains and bursts in every color imaginable, some so ornate that it's hard to believe they're not helped along by a touch of magic. The display lasts half an hour.
After the last fireworks, the shinki will guide everyone back to the Meeting Hall to return to their homes. The wind is getting chillier, and gods or shinki who stay too much past the firework display will notice the tiny, creeping forms of glowing ayakashi no larger than a fist, looking like little jellyfish on land. They don't seem hostile; instead, they're fixated on the boat, and will climb on it and settle onto the rigging and wood of the boat, chirping quietly to themselves and snuggling in so that the whole boat seems to glow with an unearthly blue-white light. They can be fought and defeated, but if attacked, will fight back: and be careful! Those jellyfish tentacles spread blight instead of stinging, and they're longer than they look.
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 at a beach (isn't it winter?!)
- Relax and watch the fireworks
- Have fun~
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Is life here really that uneventful? [Somehow, Akutagawa finds that unsettling. He decides to focus on the fact that this man used to be more attentive.]
I remember you said, you had a sword? So it must not be just for show, then.
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[He sighs a little, then coughs like he's trying to hide it.]
Mine's kinda the noncombatant type, you know? And if he's got stuff to do, he usually asks other gods to help him with it. I'm kinda, well, you know...
[He doesn't bother to explain that further, but as much as he's trying to shrug it off, he's clearly not happy about it.]
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He stares at Sakon as he tries to get something off his chest. Though he doesn't reveal everything, which is fair. They've only just met and Akutagawa's not going to press him for the details.]
Despite your displeasure, you are still loyal to your god. Though, if I must be crude, why is he a god? If he doesn't like to fight, how does he expect to survive? Or protect what he needs to?
[ Even in the heavens and despite how hard they paint a picture of peace and harmony, this society is just as cutthroat as the one he left behind. The strong lives, and the weak die. A god's relevance is due to their strength and perseverance, and a weak god is doomed to be forgotten.]
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[Sakon leans on the pole that's been supporting the volleyball net, even though it's really not enough to help keep him upright.]
But I do, you know? Except I'm really not good at spells or borderlines or anything like that, so all I can do is fight with my swords and he doesn't really ask me to.
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It'll be really devastating to not be able to use the one skill he can do well, especially because his god has no need for it. Akutagawa finds himself twisting the net within his hands, he can't imagine how Sakon must feel, but he can empathize.]
Then if he has no use for your skills, why not find another god who will value them? What do you gain from being in that type of partnership?
[Akutagawa finds himself getting angry at Sakon, if he's so unsatisfied, why does he stay? Maybe there's some other reason. Maybe he's really that stupid, or those self-sacrificing types.]
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[He sighs heavily. Those aren't good memories.]
That doesn't mean whoever they assign you do isn't gonna disappear. I mean, it's not like they chose you, so they don't really have a reason to stick around for you. If that's how it works...I dunno...
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Now Sakon is thinking even deeper about how problematic their situation is. They really have no control over their gods. Whether they will choose them as their shinki, or even stay with them for the duration of their time in the Heavens. It seems really cruel to pass them around like some handy downs.
He then places his hand up to silence him, they don't need to speak further about this. The last thing he wants is an existential crisis when they are about to capture ayakashi.]
You really must be drunk, if you're telling me all of this. In either case, do what you want. Stay with your god. Still, I think those sword skills of yours shouldn't get rusty. You could sharpen them, by helping me hone my own abilities. Though you probably won't even remember this proposition when you wake up, I'm sure.
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[This actually isn't different from when he's sober, to be honest. Just the topics of conversation change, really.]
But yeah, remind me and I'll totally help you out any time.
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[ They were sidetracked for the moment, but the ayakashi are still present and an impending threat. Akutagawa gathers up the net, spreading it out on the sand. He then allows his coat fibers to spread over the net. Wrapping over each knot and twine, to completely turn the net, black. Now he should be able to use the net with ease. It'll probably be an odd sight for Sakon, seeing fabric coming to life and blending with the net. It's not just the alcohol influencing his sight.]
You have a very simple task but I expect no error. All I need you to do is protect the net, while I gather up ayakashi. Do you think you can do that?
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[Sakon hasn't even processed what just happened to the net yet, so processing any new information isn't happening right away.]
Huh?
[Something something net.]
Yeah, uh, sure...
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[It's three simple words, and one simple request! Akutagawa is counting on Sakon not to mess up! He's given him a relatively easy job and has taken on most of the load on his own. So be thankful!
Despite the fact that Sakon didn't want to be involved in this in the first place, he's still making him help!Akutagawa moves away stepping closer to the abandoned ship and the swarm of ayakashi gathering there. The same tendrils that Sakon saw wrapping around the net, extends out from the shinki's black coat. There's several of them that take the form of black ribbons, stretching out to encase the whole bunch of jellyfish phantoms into a tight bundle.]
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I have no idea what's happening, but it's awesome!
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He secures the bundle despite how violently the jellyfish are thrashing about inside. Even a few tentacles manage to pierce through the dark fabric, trying to break free. He's not going to be able to hold it for long.
He turns to Sakon, gesturing the volleyball net.]
Bring it here! I won't be able to restrain them for much longer.
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Got it!
[Hopefully.]
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Pass me the other ends, so I can tie it up.
[ He then looks around him and sees a few of jellyfish ayakashi who manage to escape. They will have to take care of them later. If Sakon is not careful, a tentacle might pierce out from Akutagawa's fabric and reach for him.]
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And tentacles always call for it.]
No no no! You get back in there!
[He's trying desperately to pass Akutagawa the other end, but it may be a little too desperate..]
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He uses the sleeve of his shirt to form into something as sharp as a blade. He moves to cut at the tentacles that manage to stick out.]