PRIVATE MEETINGS

[andexecutioner]

If you'd like to have a private meeting with the Adjudicator, this is where you should go! The Adjudicator is available at almost all hours of the day; just knock and he'll answer.

Comments are screened for privacy; no eavesdropping, that's rude.

Comments

[andexecutioner]

I generally like animals better than people, for a lot of reasons.

[Well, okay, then.]

Not like I hate you guys or anything, because I don't. I just get along with them better.

[cilantro]

Well... I can't pretend that I don't understand those who prefer the taste of companionship in regards to creatures rather than other people, but admittedly, it would be hard to blend well with a group of people who believe you'll bring a harmful flavor to them.

[although, maybe if some of us would stop jumping the gun and committing murder for dumb reasons...]

[andexecutioner]

...You talk like that about everything, don't you.

[It's not like he's judging your life choices or anything, even if he's looking at you a little strangely, Cilan - more like he's kind of curious than anything.]

Really into taking the sommelier thing seriously, then?

[cilantro]

[Hm?] Of course I do: I'm a member of the A-class elite, after all, and as such, it's how we're taught to speak in regards to describing the observations we make. To do so otherwise would be considered improper, depending on who you ask.

[... he also talks a lot sometimes, as I'm sure you've also realized by now]

[andexecutioner]

[LITTLE BIT YES]

...How'd you get into that whole thing, anyway?

[cilantro]

Huh? Ah, well... [He was honestly not expecting our kidnapper here to be curious about this... actually, almost nobody ever asks this, but after a moment of thinking over how to answer...]

During the time I spent training to become a Gym Leader, I found out about Pokemon Connoisseurs, and that they're considered to be experts when it comes to Pokemon, able to counter Pokemon of any type by teaching moves of various types. As such, I felt that gaining that knowledge would give our gym an even stronger flavor, one that would make it stand above the rest.

And so, I studied everything that I could and took on even more exams in order to earn my certification along with passing the test to become a Gym Leader. It took a long time, but eventually my brothers and I became the Gym Leaders of Striaton City, and I was able to ascend up to the A-class rank just a year or so prior. Since then, I've found that I quite enjoy this job: there's a wonderful taste of satisfaction that comes with not just being able to improve my own skills, but being able to advise others on how to form a sweeter, stronger bond with their Pokemon...

[... And he did all of this while working their family restaurant, too.]

[andexecutioner]

[...jesus.]

...It sounds like you really love what you do, yeah. A lot of people would envy that; work is just a paycheck for most of them.

[cilantro]

Of course: while it is understandable that money is often a driving force for most people as it's needed to pay for living expenses, there are some occupations that I believe should be treated with the utmost respect and dedication, especially if it's one that is meant to benefit the lives of others.

[Dislikes: "people who don't take their occupations seriously"]

Take being a Pokemon Connoisseur, for example. If someone didn't actually like being one and was solely in it for the money, there is a risk that they won't give proper judgements when assisting a client. If advice is given carelessly without thought, it could potentially have a harmful taste for both the trainer and their Pokemon, which is something that should be prevented at all costs.

[andexecutioner]

[........

you really like to talk, don't you.

that said, though, it's not like juri minds at all, from the look of it; he's even doing eye contact now, goodness lord.]

I know a few people that'd really like you. All work ethic and dedication; they'd think you're an asset, I'm sure.

[cilantro]

[It's like he told Inigo: it would be rather sad otherwise if a person didn't like the sound of their own voice??]

Oh, really? [That's also kind surprising to hear, in addition to the fact that Juri is actually properly looking at him now, goodness.] What are they like?

[andexecutioner]

[...Fair point, actually.

That said, though, he'll go back to looking at his cards, flipping them over a bit while he thinks.]

One of them is the reason I'm here, so you probably won't find it too flattering.

[cilantro]

Ah. [...] You're right, I can't say that it's endearing to know that, but the least I could do is not make potentially improper judgements before having even listened to what you'd have to say about them.

[andexecutioner]

They're the sort of person who likes unique approaches to things. They encourage it all the time, creativity and introducing elements that others don't and all that.

They're really into respect and dedication for their work, though, and pursuing it with all that you've got. Part of what they do is ensuring that people are doing the best they can to get the best or most fair outcome. That sort of thing.

[cilantro]

I see. [Hmm] Are they the one who came up with the idea for this game, or was it someone else?

[Since you said that they were the reason you were here, and all.]

[andexecutioner]

[He seems to have to think about that one, actually.]

That was someone else.