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!

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Would it be though? Guarding everything he said and did to make sure nothing that remotely hinted at the planet blowing up day job slipped out?"

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[sith_happened]

"Rather than having her know about it?" Anakin asked. "And having her look at him like he was a stranger? Love--however he got it--would be worth the price of that deception."

Someone was oversharing just a tad, yes.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"We're not talking about Vader here are we?" Dean asked. "Contemplating a cover story involving working in a grocery store are you?"

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[sith_happened]

Anakin laughed.

It didn't sound all that real.

"Hardly," he said.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"And see, that's another reason why you shouldn't lie to make someone love you," Dean pointed out easily. "You're kinda lousy at it."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[sith_happened]

"I don't know about that," Anakin said. "I kept a marriage secret for years."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"Maybe it wasn't as much of a secret as you thought," dean suggested. "And they were just politely ignoring it."

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[sith_happened]

Anakin shook his head vehemently. "They would've tossed me from the Order," he insisted.

Re: Answer a discussion question!

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean gave a half shrug. "Powers that be are always easier to lie to than those close to you."