Ultimate Jury Evaluation 008: Ultimate Sommelier
Pre-Evaluation:
Jurist 008 was ever-so slightly late, but I could let that slide, they appeared formally dressed and explained that even in the lead-up to the trial, they were adamant about continuing their duties as an Ultimate. Itâs always a pleasure speaking to Ultimates who truly take their titles seriously, unlike a few of the other jurists Iâve previously spoken to. Jurist 008 is the Ultimate Sommelier, or well, maybe they shouldâve given her the title of bartender too, since thatâs what she was doing at the hotel all the jury were staying at. Before the evaluation started, I could tell that Jurist 008 was incredibly nervous, and fidgeted relentlessly throughout the evaluation. When I asked Jurist 008 if she was okay, she only asked for a glass of water, explaining that the previous night had been very long and stressful, since she was working into the early hours of the morning.
Summary:
Jurist 008 appeared⊠somewhat sound of mind, but it was clear that she didnât feel too comfortable with the prospect of an evaluation like this. As the questions continued, Jurist 008âs answers became longer and drawn-out, sometimes veering off-topic, potentially trying to distract her own mind by talking about more things that interested her. I had no qualms to this, as I was still obtaining valuable information in the process. Itâs also clear that Jurist 008 isnât one for personal questions, as she appeared to shut down when the topic of her previous drinking habits came up. Perhaps Jurist 008 was looking to forget her past, but judging from the fact that she had checked into rehabilitation two previous times, itâs clear that the past continues to bite back. I did feel a weight of sympathy for Jurist 008, making sure to tell her that everything was going to be alright, even if I didnât entirely mean it. As long as Jurist 008 turned up to the courtroom that day and was able to proceed with business, then thatâs all that mattered.
Standout Questions & Answers:
âYou recently confided in us that you were having doubts on your placement in the Ultimate Jury. Could you explain why?â
Itâs as simple as I feel like thereâs other things in my life that I should take care of first before trusting myself with such a position. Albeit, I am grateful to those I spoke to in exchange for retaining my position as a member of the Ultimate Jury, that theyâd pay for my rehab in full as soon as the trial concludes. So, uh, if you wanted to pass that message along to the ones up top, then thatâd be nice, yâknow. Iâm super grateful, again, really. I have doubts about stuff like this all the time, even my own Ultimate title, but itâs been nice to be recognised for the âfirstâ of something, especially since I was already thinking my life could do with a little extra âzingâ.
âAs per your title and job, youâve travelled all over the world and attended several high-standing events. Whatâs been the best experience?â
Oh, gosh! I couldnât possibly name one. Itâs been an honour to attend many different events, and even better, serve some of the biggest names on the planet. Itâs not every day that you can serve British royalty a drink, is it? Thatâs definitely one of the best experiences, alongside this one huge cruise in Australia⊠Las Vegas, yeah, that was pretty good too. Itâs always a party over there, so it can get extremely chaotic, but thatâs part of the fun, right? The more pressure, the better. It challenges you to continue growing, even as an Ultimate. Thatâs what I love about my job. I feel like any challenge thatâs put in front of me, I can take it, knock it down, and use it as a learning experience.
âCan we trust youâll remain sober throughout this process?â
⊠yeah.
Additional Notes:
General monitoring not needed.
