Volkner was a full grown man, who had perfectly good decision-making skills, and could do what he damn well pleased. In fact, he could even decide if, and more likely, when he wanted to have a drink or two. Unfortunately for Volkner, the Review Board of the Pokemon Leauge did not seem to agree with that particular sentiment. Coincidentally, that was the reason that Volkner was wasting a perfectly good saturday at the Pokemon League HQ for a revision, instead of sleeping in his perfectly good bed.
So that was why he was here, because the Elite Four didn't trust him with a beer or two. To be fair to them, however, he may have had a few more than two. And, perhaps, it was not his best plan to have them while he was on duty at the gym, but that was why he was an adult. Because he could chose to do it anyway.
Besides, no one had even entered the gym in weeks. But Volkner was not known for his good luck, so of course that was the day that they did. So here he was, after yet another official report to the Board.
So now he was here, standing in front of a very exasperated Cynthia, who was currently reading over his file. Yeah, this may not have been the first time he was here, or even the first time he was here for this reason. So what? He had it under control.
"I can't keep making excuses for you, Volkner,"she rested the stack of papers on her lap after what seemed to be an eternity.
"I know." He looked away from her. He wasn't ashamed, but, well, it wasn't like he was proud either.
"I'm worried about you."
"Yeah." They'd had this conversation before. He hoped to keep it short this time. He didn't need the speech yet again.
"There's only so much I can do. The Board wants to have you removed, you know."
"Hm."
"I'm trying to get them to go easy, but they're seeing the same reports I am."
"Sorry."
"We have to temporarily suspend you." A lump grew in his throat. He figured he should be grateful, but it sure wasn't something to celebrate.
"How long?"
"Just a month."
"Thanks." He turned and began to walk out.
"Volkner- wait a minute." He paused and turned back to face her.
"We're all worried about you. Especially Flint."
"Sorry." He turned around yet again and walked out into the bright sunlight of the beautiful saturday.
AN: Hi! This is my first story with pokemon, sorry for any mistakes, but I hope you like it! I don't know how long it will be, but I think it will be somewhere between 4-8.