HEAVEN'S BBS | VIDEO (+TEXT)

[socials]

Posted: 21 June
From: Izanagi

[ It's been a while since he last posted about this, but! Souji offers the network at large a smile from the interior of his temple, cats milling around as per usual. ]

Early last month, I asked if there was anyone that was interested in doing group studies. Since then, a lot's happened, and there have been new arrivals as well as departures. Unfortunately, some of those departures were people that offered to lead certain subjects, so I felt it might be a good idea to ask again. [ He inclines his head respectfully, quiet for a second before continuing. ]

As many of you have likely seen, Hakkai-san is offering tutoring for certain subjects - math and Japanese, for example - at a previously abandoned temple. I know from talking with others that Japanese, especially, is in demand due to the fact that a lot of arrivals aren't familiar with the language. So if you feel you may need help with either of those, please, take a look at the schedule.

He's also been kind enough to open up the space to other lessons so...

I think it'd be a great idea to get on track with actually doing these studies, both to learn new things we might need and to enrich ourselves since it's a little difficult for us to go to school on the Near Shore. We should be able to help one another, right? [ He flashes a friendly smile, easy as anything. ]

Personally, I worked as a tutor back home, so I have some experience in the matter. I'm specifically good with history, literature, and science, but also with Japanese and English both. For non-school subjects it's mostly first-aid and cooking, but if you're interested in fishing or origami, then that, too.

But there are a lot of us here who might not have the proper training when it comes to certain types of weapons, the use of magic or other newfound abilities, or just fighting in general. I have combat experience, but I'm self-taught and it's with swords only. If there's anyone that would be interested in offering training for whatever styles of combat and weaponry that they specialize in, I think it'd be appreciated. I know I'd personally like to learn more forms of combat, as a god, so that I don't somehow hurt my shinki in the event their vessel is one I've never used before.

If there's something in particular you're interested in learning or teaching, please feel free to let me know. I'll compile a list for both, and do a follow up after the next batch of arrivals comes in so that they can join as well. If you previously volunteered to lead a study group for a certain subject, I'd appreciate it if you could let me know if you're still interested so we can match you up with groups.

[ He bows his head. ]

( Souji has transcribed the video, for anyone who would rather read text. A link to Hakkai's post that he's referring to has also been ICly provided. )

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[chronobreak]

1. Can't read the kanji. Gonna need some help with that one.
2. If somebody can explain how Earth machinery runs without any magic at all, I'd appreciate it. The strengths and limitations of electricity, etc etc.
3. I can teach engineering.

[socials]

1. Even a lot of natives have trouble reading kanji, so don't worry. Hakkai-san's going to have lessons for that, though, so don't worry.
2. I know enough about science and technology that I can probably do an introductory on that, although there might be someone who can get more in depth! I'll make note of it.
3. Also noted!

And also, a little interested, personally - especially if Earth tech is different from the kind you're used to. I'd like to understand the differences, so maybe we can make it easier for people to adapt between their tech and this place/time period's.

[chronobreak]

1. I'll hit him up.
2. I'd say recommend some books but I'm guessing most of the higher level stuff is kanji rich.

I'd like that. Most of the stuff back home is fueled by hextech. I've got the Z-drive with me, but I seriously doubt I could reverse engineer it without some kind of hextech core. I've been trying stuff with smaller scale inventions, and batteries work alright for them, but the power conversions are odd.

[socials]

Unfortunately, I'd guess so. There may be some in English, as a lot of engineers and the like will learn it as part of their careers, but I'm not sure how many that would include.

It'd be interesting if you could get together with other engineers to see if you can't figure out how to put together something that could act as a replacement. I can't personally say I'd know where to begin with that, but until then, whatever you can teach about hextech and the like will be good to learn.

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[misterfrumpyface]

Hakkai has already offered to instruct me in Japanese, but I would also be interested in studying history.

I would offer to teach my magic, but without any recollection of how I learned it, I fear I'm probably not qualified. It also seems as though the ability may be specific to the realm I came from.

[socials]

Of course. I know Japanese history and folklore, but also a few other countries as well, so I'd be happy to share that.

What kind of magic do you have, if you don't mind my asking? Perhaps if someone has something similar, and is new to it, you could help teach them control. Even if you don't remember it.

[misterfrumpyface]

Thank you. I would be happy to learn as much as you can teach me. Out of curiosity, which other countries?

My magic is combat oriented. It channels power from the natural world, but also requires an innate ability to do so, as well as the corresponding tome for the spell being cast. I've yet to meet anyone else familiar with it...

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[lostinshadows]

[A school?

How interesting.]

I'm interested in learning science myself, and I can offer my services for tutelage in history.

[socials]

[ They have to help one another out somehow, right? ]

I'll mark you down in both cases, then. Is there anything specific, for either, or a broad knowledge?

[lostinshadows]

[A pause before a chuckle.]

A broad knowledge for both, but I'll be sure to contact you soon if any specifics come into mind.

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[latebloomingeros]

If anyone's interested in learning about dancing, I think I could teach ballet or ballroom dance basics, at the very least? I'm still not sure how much I know of other styles, but I seem to be familiar with a number of them.

If lessons are being offered, I'd like to learn more about first aid and maybe basic self defense, I think.

[He's painfully aware of how useless his skill set is in dangerous situations, and maybe it's best if he does something about it.]

[socials]

I think that's something that might be useful, to be honest. Dancing and combat can be pretty similar, in a lot of ways, and it's a good means of keeping in shape and sharpening your reflexes. But regardless, someone out there will want to learn it, I'm sure of it.

So if you know dance, no matter the style, you'll likely be able to pick up basic self defense with little trouble once you find your rhythm.

[ Optimism! It'll be all right, Yuuri. ]

[latebloomingeros]

[What is optimism, can you eat it?]

Do you think so? I don't really get the sense that I have... even the first idea what I'm doing when it comes to self-defense, honestly.

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[vindicavi]

[ Normally he wouldn't be doing this, but he's become rather painfully aware of his own limitations and doesn't like it. At all. He'd have to get himself a new chokuto, but how hard can that be?]

Self-taught or not, would you be willing to work with someone who could use some combat practice?

[ Actually, self-taught would probably suit him best, since Sasuke doesn't have any formal training either outside of kunai and shuriken. ]

[socials]

[ That's something that Souji can empathize with to a very sharp degree, to be honest. He doesn't have a shinki with a sword vessel, either, so they're in the same boat. ]

Absolutely. It'd help me from falling out of practice, and you're always learning, when it comes to combat.

[vindicavi]

I don't have much to offer in return though, since most of my abilities are limited to those from my world, unless you wanted basic projectile experience.

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[nolittlesecret]

Been learning a lot about things like tracking and stuff. If anyone's up for outdoors and hunting things, hit me up. Totally a natural at it.

[Doesn't remember that this is the kind of stuff he sort of did for a living back home.]

[socials]

Between the type of prayers we have, and the need to find ayakashi that can be a little more elusive than others, I think that'd be good for people to learn. I'll make sure to put it down.

[ Hey, take what you know, even instinctively, and run with it. ]

[nolittlesecret]

Never done a prayer or seen an ayakashi, so the latter would be a bit hard to track. Gotta know what I'm looking for to find signs.

[Like he just learned to borderline the other day.]

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[pure_radiantics]

Souji! You got so busy we never got a chance to say hello. I met your little sister, Nanako, and we've been talking a lot since then. It's nice to meet you.

[socials]

[ Souji doesn't hesitate to dip his head in a little bow, even if this isn't in person. ]

It's nice to meet you, too, Kairi, and sorry about that. She's told me a little about you, since I didn't get the chance to talk to you before now. I really appreciate you taking care of her and being her friend, it's really made her happy to get to know people here.

[pure_radiantics]

[She reciprocates the slight head bow.]

She's been no trouble at all, I assure you. She has a good heart and I just wanted to make sure you got to know my face before I came by the temple more often to see her.

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[nopixiedust]

I guess.... since I live here now.... it would probably be smart to learn Japanese, huh?

[socials]

[ The look on his face is pretty sympathetic. ]

It'd be a good call I think. Kanji seems to be the one thing that everyone's having trouble learning, but even us native speakers struggle with it sometimes.

[nopixiedust]

Well, that makes me feel a little better… but at the same time, that makes it sound harder, too.