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. )

Comments

[socials]

I wouldn't mind some, if you're offering an exchange. Shinki vessels come in a variety of forms, and a lot I'm not exactly experienced in, since I'm used to two-handed swords and not much else. I had a friend teaching me martial arts, but she was self-taught, too, and didn't use weapons.

[vindicavi]

I'd feel better about an exchange to be honest, since I really don't have much else to offer in compensation. My experience is primarily shuriken and kunai with moderate sword usage, though kunai could also translate into knives. Ninja weapons aren't really the norm here, so something tells me I'll probably be doing a lot of substitution anyway.

[socials]

You're a ninja? [ Guessing, and interest alike. ] I suspect if we looked around, it's possible that we'd be able to find you a close approximation of what you're used to if not the exact thing, nevermind shinki vessels. But I'd be happy to learn what you know, substitution or not.

[vindicavi]

[ He's still not used to people being unaccustomed to ninja, even having been here for a while now, and he almost responds with a snippy reply. Almost, but he stops himself from writing it out. One of these days, he'll have to curb his tendency to jump straight to insults when dealing with questions. ]

Yes.

[ Not that he knows most people's perception of ninja aren't quite the same as his reality, but still it's the truth. ]

Then we have a deal.

[socials]

You must be really skilled with the weapons you're used to, then.

[ Because Souji will take that simple 'yes' at face value: a ninja doesn't become a ninja without experience, and he's not about to question it any further. Besides, the way he talks about the weapons indicates a familiarity that belies experience, so! ]

Definitely. I look forward to working with you.