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thenearshore2016-04-05 09:51 am
roeh) wrote in thenearshore2016-04-05 09:51 am
[OTA]
Who: Everyone!
What: Sparring, training etc
When: All day March 2nd
Where: A fancy pants gym in the far shore
Summary: There's a war going on and it won't be won sitting around twiddling your thumbs. Time to work up a sweat and earn yourself a few bruises and bragging rights in the process.
Turns out the far shore isn't devoid of some of the more earthly facilities enjoyed in life. Not the least of which is a gym. And not just one of those, hot cramps, 24/7 affairs but a whole arena that looks like it might have been plucked out of some classical epic. A real gym for the stars. Or the gods as it were. Upon finding it, it leaves Shepard with just a few ideas and today is the day they come to fruition. A couple days back, guests and residents alike recieve a mass invitation with the time and the place to come spar, train and otherwise get together to work out this situation.
The Main Event;
The largest space is dominated by a number of sparring rings for everyone to take advantage of. And off on the sidelines is ever possible melee weapons one could imagine. It's the perfect time to work on your skills before another wave of ayakashi show up to catch you and your shinki off guard. Some of the rings are even dotted with practice dummies for those pairs that are still figuring out exactly how this god and shinki thing works together. Or perhaps you'd like to pick up some new abilities. You never know when you might be caught off guard with only a bottle opener and a ball of twine to defend yourself. Just grab a partner and have at it.
The Shooting Range;
You didn't think the far shore's most vocal gun advocate would leave this out did you? But it's not just guns that stock the racks at this range. Bows and arrows from all ages as well as a rather impressive collection of throwing knives lay amidst the firearms. You might even find the odd slingshot or two if you really look hard enough. But target practice is target practice which makes this the perfect time to engage in some friendly competition with your neighbor, regardless
of the weapon.
Combat Instruction;
Perhaps some of you come from a world where war is the furthest thing from your mind. Where the worst you have to worry about is whether or not you passed that last exam or when that girl down the street might finally notice you. But to some, your recruitment into the battle against the Ayakashi is just one more stage in the mundane fight that's followed you for most of your life. There's novices and experts alike and this is where both can come together to share their skills. We're all in this together brogamis.
The Water Cooler;
More like a whole corner of the gym that's stocked with not only water, but juice, energy drinks, power bars and all manner of refreshments. There's a pile of clean towels for those of you that really work up a sweat and a bin for you to kindly dispose of them. After a hard day of hitting the gym, it's always nice to relax, unwind, maybe shoot the shit with a few new friends. Or enemies. No one said you had to get along and that was the last bag of chips after all.
What: Sparring, training etc
When: All day March 2nd
Where: A fancy pants gym in the far shore
Summary: There's a war going on and it won't be won sitting around twiddling your thumbs. Time to work up a sweat and earn yourself a few bruises and bragging rights in the process.
Turns out the far shore isn't devoid of some of the more earthly facilities enjoyed in life. Not the least of which is a gym. And not just one of those, hot cramps, 24/7 affairs but a whole arena that looks like it might have been plucked out of some classical epic. A real gym for the stars. Or the gods as it were. Upon finding it, it leaves Shepard with just a few ideas and today is the day they come to fruition. A couple days back, guests and residents alike recieve a mass invitation with the time and the place to come spar, train and otherwise get together to work out this situation.
The Main Event;
The largest space is dominated by a number of sparring rings for everyone to take advantage of. And off on the sidelines is ever possible melee weapons one could imagine. It's the perfect time to work on your skills before another wave of ayakashi show up to catch you and your shinki off guard. Some of the rings are even dotted with practice dummies for those pairs that are still figuring out exactly how this god and shinki thing works together. Or perhaps you'd like to pick up some new abilities. You never know when you might be caught off guard with only a bottle opener and a ball of twine to defend yourself. Just grab a partner and have at it.
The Shooting Range;
You didn't think the far shore's most vocal gun advocate would leave this out did you? But it's not just guns that stock the racks at this range. Bows and arrows from all ages as well as a rather impressive collection of throwing knives lay amidst the firearms. You might even find the odd slingshot or two if you really look hard enough. But target practice is target practice which makes this the perfect time to engage in some friendly competition with your neighbor, regardless
of the weapon.
Combat Instruction;
Perhaps some of you come from a world where war is the furthest thing from your mind. Where the worst you have to worry about is whether or not you passed that last exam or when that girl down the street might finally notice you. But to some, your recruitment into the battle against the Ayakashi is just one more stage in the mundane fight that's followed you for most of your life. There's novices and experts alike and this is where both can come together to share their skills. We're all in this together brogamis.
The Water Cooler;
More like a whole corner of the gym that's stocked with not only water, but juice, energy drinks, power bars and all manner of refreshments. There's a pile of clean towels for those of you that really work up a sweat and a bin for you to kindly dispose of them. After a hard day of hitting the gym, it's always nice to relax, unwind, maybe shoot the shit with a few new friends. Or enemies. No one said you had to get along and that was the last bag of chips after all.
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But part of her makes a note to make sure never to suddenly attack Yukine with Yugiha. The last thing she wants is to have the poor thing decapitated. ]
I see your training with Kazuma is paying off.
[ Her sword's going to be tossed over to the side though. It was one she picked up randomly anyway. ]
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He's a harsh teacher, but I guess it gets results. For sure, I'd be nowhere near the level I am now without him.
[And although neither of them have really said anything about it, he does appreciate that she lets her hafuri vessel spend so much time with him. It's not as if Kazuma-san doesn't have other duties, after all.]
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[ Truth be told, it's good for him, too. His training Yukine is something of an extracurricular activity and he seems more relaxed when he's training someone else. She hadn't seen him laugh so much and as much as she'd hate to admit it, this arrangement worked out better than she'd thought it would. ]
And how goes dealing with the newcomers?
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They're so weird! There's no other way to say it! There's ones from other worlds that have never heard of Japan, there's ones that use powers I've never seen, there's ones that aren't even bothering to learn shinki abilities-- and the worst part is that there's more of them!
[He points out at least once new face. He's positive she's new. And he met a new god while fighting Ayakashi in Tokyo...
Despite his energetic reaction, there is a certain gravity to his expression at the end. There's more of them. Something is really not right about all this.]
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It looks like they have their own way of doing things.
[ But here's a thought. ]
Susano'o and Tsukiyomi were among the newer gods.
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Quit being amused he's srs here!But he does become thoughtful at that. Even he knows those two names. They are really top-tier gods, near Amaterasu herself.]
Right... I met Tsukiyomi-sama myself... Susano'o too, though? [Tsk- this is beyond weird and-]
Just what does it mean, for gods like that to be... replaced? [He gives Bishamonten a look- could she be 'replaced' too? In a soft voice he muses,] And what happened to the one who was here before the 'new god'?
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And don't look at her like that, Yukine. She's thinking it too. She's been thinking it and wondering if it was even possible. What would happen if it did. What it would mean for her shinki... for Kazuma.
But there's a firm shake of her head as if trying to dismiss the thought. ]
There isn't anything left of them. Not them, not their shinki. I was quick to dismiss some of these gods as visitors from other countries but to see our own being replaced like this is.... [ And she pauses, trying to find the right word. She's rambling enough on her own. ] concerning... to say the least.
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[Yukine's expression at once shifts-- of course, she's probably been thinking of the possibilities more than anyone.
He can't control a shiver running all through his body at that-]
The shinki too-
[His shock evaporates into frustration.]
Arh- we don't even have a clue what's going on or who is behind it, let alone how to stop and reverse it.
We'll end up finding out too late again- [He grinds his teeth and clenches his fist. No doubt, that's probably crossed her mind as well.]
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But yes, that's crossed her mind.
She can't show weakness. She's a war god, dammit. She's the war god. She's not going to show weakness in front of Yukine, of all shinki! ]
Do you honestly think I'm going to sit here and let it happen?
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Nope. Not for one second did it cross my mind.
But what are you going to do? If you have a plan, I'm in.
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[ You can't just stab blindly into the dark! You can't hit anything that way, after all. But the thought does cross her mind... and she can't believe she's saying this but... ]
...Can I count on you and Yato when the time comes?
[ There's so much bile in that sentence but it's not like she has a choice right now. ]
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To answer her question Yukine feels that it's best to keep his answer straight-forward.
It's easy to tell it's kinda killing her to even ask this.]
Yes.
...Yato is an idiot who likes to move on his own, but I'm sure he'll work together with everyone who wants to figure this out.
[Every god is at risk of being replaced. Even him.]
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There's a small hum just so she doesn't have to sound like she agrees with Yato on something. ]
I've already had someone looking into the temples of those gods who have been... [ She doesn't want to say it. It's like acknowledging the problem exists. ] replaced. [ Whoops, there it is. ]
Hopefully that should get us somewhere.
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I don't have the freedom to investigate the way you do, but you can bet I'll keep an ear out for any hints.
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[ A beat as a thought crossed her mind. ]
Make sure to keep Yato from overreacting.
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[From a side pocket of his pants he pulls out an Umaibo.]
I'm on it.
[Okay, so that's a bit of a joke too, but seriously, he's on it. Constantly.]
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Then I should leave you to whatever it is you were doing.
[ There's a nod before she turns to leave but a pause as she briefly looks over her shoulder. ]
Perhaps the next time we speak, we'll have better news.