July 2001, you have to learn that with people such as
Templar, the size of who's ego inproportionately outstrips he's mathematical abilities, emotionally punching others of higher abilities down is his only means of achieving personal satisfaction; let's face it, without any significant mathematical success, and yet carrying the self-imposed burden of working for the AMT amidst the highly talented, knowing the mere statistics behind the real players would be his only means of salvaging some undeserved pride
.
His harsh and premature statements toward
Airie, without really knowing her, is a reflection of his frustration toward his own mathematical impotence.
Let's hope for him that he was never served with a dosage of his own medicine when he was in
Airie's shoes years ago.
So don't be angry with him, it's not worth it, the best reaction is pity.
Btw
Airie, all the best with making the team! Don't be driven into carrying a self-depricating attitude towards your evident and striking abilities, as
Templar probably wants you to feel. His opinions shouldn't ever matter to you.
Good luck!