Maybe it is. And I'm sure you'll find out as it goes on. But for now, all I can tell you is what it looks like to an outsider. You can use it when you come to your own conclusions, if you want.

[Maria is the sort who prefers to see people change through the people around them rather than having to be told to. As annoying as this guy's behaviour is, perhaps it'll turn out to be something a little deeper. And maybe with more time here, he can discover ways to lessen that.]

The Heavens aren't really "fun" in themselves, but if you cross to the Near Shore - the mortal world - there's plenty of fun things to do whatever your tastes. These training meets are just run when newcomers arrive to settle them in more easily.