Ethics [Monday, March 11, 5th period]

[sith_happened]

Anakin was leaning against the desk as the Ethics class walked in. A crumpled version the syllabus was in his hand.

"I hope you all stayed dry this weekend and kept your fish throwing to a minimum," he said. "The syllabus says that we're supposed to begin a discussion of the seven deadly sins today, but I want to get to know you a little bit first."

He was supposed to be a new instructor, after all.

"What manner of action do you find unforgivable?" he asked, his voice and manner completely unreadable. "Treason against your country or homeworld? Stealing from the defenseless? Slavery? Murder? Let's not worry about extenuating circumstances for the moment. If I were to tell you I killed children, most of you would recoil, correct? Where do you draw that line in your head? How far does someone have to go before you say 'that's wrong and there's no getting past it'?"

He avoided John's eyes as he paced around the room, finally pointing at a student. "Go ahead."

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Re: Answer the discussion question

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"I don't know if you can just ignore the context," Dean said.

Re: Answer the discussion question

[sith_happened]

Anakin nodded. "I agree that there's a difference in someone stealing bread because they're hungry and stealing a starfighter because they're bored. But at the heart of it, do you think stealing would be wrong?"

Re: Answer the discussion question

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"I can be flexible on stealing," Dean said. "Sometimes it's a necessity."

Re: Answer the discussion question

[sith_happened]

Anakin smiled. "Is there anything you wouldn't be flexible on?"

Re: Answer the discussion question

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Protecting my family," Dean replied instantly. "That's non-negotiable."

Re: Answer the discussion question

[sith_happened]

"We have that in common," Anakin said. He didn't seem entirely happy about that revelation, and moved quickly towards another student.