Jonathan raised his left eyebrow in an insouciant arc, as if bemused by the audacity of his interviewer. Was there even a need to discuss such plebeian concerns as his level of Chinese fluency? Ever since failing the HSK several months earlier, Jonathan had been quietly steeling himself for this moment of truth. It was the moment when his future opened up and wanted to know if he was able to actually able to converse in mandarin?

"I am an expert at certain kinds of procurement," he finally offered as smoothly as he could. Should the team need someone to head to the local convenience store, Jonathan was positive he could track down the appropriate beverages and return with proper change.