Ethics [Monday, April 2, 5th period]

[sith_happened]

"Today we talk about the ethics we encounter in relationships," Anakin began quietly. "Not just the easy questions like 'is it cheating if one of us is possessed?' but the ones that effect everyone--how much of the truth do you tell the person? What happens when one of you stops loving the other one? What happens when you reach an impasse on differences in religion or life goals? What do you do when circumstances beyond your control threaten to split you apart? What if there's too much old baggage to try again?"

He ran a hand through his hair, not looking at John or Molly assuming they're in class today. "Take it from me. Sometimes love isn't enough to make it work." He looked around the classroom. "Today we talk about the messy parts of love. Pick one of my questions and answer it the best way you can."

He leaned against his desk. "I'll be over here brooding listening to the discussion."

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Re: Answer a discussion question!

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"It doesn't count as cheating but it can still hurt the other person," John said, wincing a little. "And not just cheating. Sometimes secrets need to be kept." Here, he eyed Anakin a little. "But you should try and tell the truth to the person you love. And you should let go if you're just going through the motions for the sake of it."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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Anakin stared at John for a long beat. "And if you can't?" he asked quietly.

Which could be a question for either telling the truth or letting go.

Anakin was sneaky that way.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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"Then I just hope there's enough trust between two people to get past secrets," John said quietly.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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Pain flashed in Anakin's eyes.

"Probably not," he muttered, turning away.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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"What?" John boggled at him. "Probably not? That's very self defeating. Personally, I do have enough trust."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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Anakin hunched his shoulders. "You're standing on slightly firmer ground," he replied.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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"Probably," John said. "Doesn't mean you can't make your ground firm."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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"Or maybe I should listen to Turtle," Anakin said. "Let someone cut their losses."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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"And be alone," John said. "Doesn't sound like cutting your losses works either."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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She'd find someone else, he thought, and a part of him hated that idea.

He shrugged again. "Jedi are supposed to be," he said.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

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"Keep telling yourself that," John mumbled quietly.