[He listens, looking thoughtful during the explanation, pondering the logic of it all. It all sounds like the premise of some strange Allagan game from several millennia ago, they did go pretty nuts with the technology he bequeathed them with. Reality always has its own set of rules, but never quite like this. But it doesn't matter, he just has to accept that not all realities have to make sense.]

This all sounds rather ridiculous, but I suppose I've little reason to believe otherwise, regardless of how queer it is.

[Shrugging, he idly glances at his Yamask, hand resting on its head as it looks somewhat delighted by the attention.]

So these gym leaders, are they authoritative members of the government here?