I hope I did this story justice to both the missionary and mission leadership sides. I think I did. Looking back it's a silly story to reflect on.
Transcript:
There's a dramatic story behind why Elder Lindt became my first companion (this is based on what Elder Lindt told me):
1 - The day before I arrived in the mission field (which was a p-day), Elder Lindt, his previous companion, and other local Elders were setting up for a nerf gun battle inside a meetinghouse gym.
"Let's cover these gaps with hymn books so darts don't fall in."
2 - Elder Lindt's companion had a grudge against one of the other Elders there. They must have both been looking for a reason to fight.
"Don't do that. Hymn books are holy scripture and shouldn't go on the floor. You should know better."
"That's not true! You're making that up!"
3 - The argument escalated into a brawl, which ended in one choking the other unconscious.
"Woah woah woah, stop!!" "Let him go!!"
4 - President Hobbins soon got word and talked with Elder Lindt & his companion to determine what should happen.
"Sighhhhhh... Elders, you gotta be kidding me."
5 - Later...
"Elder Lindt, I decided your companion will be transferred to the opposite side of the mission tomorrow, so you'll be getting a new companion. It actually works nicely since a new missionary is coming tomorrow and needs a training companion. Would you be willing to be that for him?"
"I guess so... Okay. I'll try."
"Excellent"
