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[And what does our illustrious Commander have to say about Team Evolution and everything relating to them?

Very little, apparently, though his expression, brows drawn down and together, speaks volumes.] I don't think I need to remind any and all Rangers -- and aspiring cadets -- to be civil, polite and welcoming to our honored guests, do I?

[Pause.] Provided, of course, that they are also discreet. [A short nod and he turns off the video.]

[Only to switch it on a moment later, looking suddenly frazzled like he's only just remembered something.] I-In addition, I'd like to take this opportunity to remind all applicants that they should absolutely not take any interest in or notice of idle gossip regarding their potential superiors, and that failure to follow this advice may result in their applications being denied.

[Lbr here, he's talking about the commonly circulated rumors about himself and Corporal Levi and their status as "roommates" and "confirmed bachelors".]

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[Erwin's sorting through some files, so he barely gives Bertholdt a second look. Gunsmoke the Houndour, on the other hand, lurches up and skitters over to leap up on the very very tall young man, making happy breathless snorty sounds.]

Please, sit.

[Hello... Houndour.. Bertholdt almost wants to pet him but he knows that breed doesn't like being touched, no matter how inviting they try and make themselves.] D-Do you have some paperwork for me..?

[Gunsmoke is a very...unique Houndour. He might actually be half pillow, so he settles across Bertholdt's feet. Erwin, for his part, gestures at the chair.]

Please, sit, make yourself comfortable.

[Bertholdt sits as commanded, watching the Houndour with, is that -- A blush over his cheeks? It's adorable..] I-I'm not sure if you were told about the.. um, incident that cased Corporal Levi to reference me but-

I-I'd like you to know I'm not a fighter in that manner in any such way, sir.

[Houndour loves uuuuuu, new friend. Have a sloppy tongue licking your knee.

Erwin arches one formidable eyebrow.] I was not. Care to explain?

[Bertholdt loves you too, Houndour, petting his head..] Um........

Well, I.. um... had gotten in conflict with Mr. Eren Jaeger.. during after hours on Wednesday. It was out of pure defense, I assure you.

-- ah, yes. You're both Shifters, aren't you. Did he initiate an attack on you? As another cadet, that sort of violence and aggression could be cause for dismissal, you know.

He attacked me directly, yes... He was .. um, attempting to kill my Pokemon. [This subject was awkward for him...] I.. do not know his reason.

...I see. That's very...concerning.

[...]

H-However, um.. I wouldn't hold this agent him.. he's--
--caring.

[Bertholdt's not sure why he's sticking up for Eren right now, perhaps it was because of what happened after words.. Watching the boy on his knees screaming he was sorry, to forgive him.. Bertholdt would only hope for the same mercy..] I think.. perhaps.. my partner was simple the breed that brought back some uncontrollable memories.. He's not a common breed and I--

-- I don't think you'll need to worry.

[Erwin listens quietly, watching Bertholdt over the tops of the papers he's holding. It's interesting, the balance between honesty and compassion that the tall, somewhat awkward young man is pulling off. There aren't many Rangers who've mastered that.]

...I see. That seems to be a common trend, these...trigger types. It seems no citizen of Union is untouched by tragedy.

Yes.. [Eren.. is a better person than Bertholdt anyway.. He doesn't deserve to never see his dreams come true even if Bertholdt needs this just as much.

He filled out whatever forums Erwin gave him, rather quiet..] Is this all, sir?

[Erwin watches quietly, folding his hands together and tilting his head slightly.]

...what makes you want to join the Rangers? Out of curiosity, off the record.

[Classified, big guy. Bertholdt will never tell you the true reason.. but he can feed you the normal lie.] I've always wanted to help pokemon even outside the barriers of the Union..

[Oddly enough.. that isn't entirely a lie.. but a true with different meanings behind it.]

Interesting.

[Erwin doesn't elaborate on that, just smiling instead, blandly.] Well. I look forward to seeing you at training camp.

[He gives Erwin his goodbyes] Thank you, sir... [--And is off, thank the gods.. nerve racking social interaction..]

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