Ethics [Tuesday, February 3, 2nd period]

[sith_happened]

When the Ethics class arrived in the Danger Shop, they stepped into an entirely different world.

An incredibly dry, hot one. That smelled really bad.

Anakin waved his hand around the room. "Welcome to the embodiment of gluttony," he said, "the palace of a Hutt."

He concentrated on the controls on the far side of the room, and the simulation sprung to life: dozens of beings drinking, eating, and dancing, with all activity centered around a vile slug of a beast laying on the raised dais at the front of the room.

In a place of honor on the wall was a man, face twisted in a silent scream but his features obscured beyond recognition, encased in silver. Anakin ignored it as he walked past to point at the creature on the dais. "That," he said, nose wrinkling in disgust, "is a Hutt. This particular version was named Jabba, one of the most powerful crime lords in the galaxy." A grim smile turned the corners of his mouth up. "At least until he met my children."

He shook his head. "That is neither here nor there. Today is an interactive experience for you, class. Take a good hard look around. See the effects that gluttony can have."

His eyes went flat. "Touch any of the dancing girls and you'll regret it. That's a promise."

Comments

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"That wasn't what I meant," Joan said. "You shouldn't be so negative."

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"I'm in a class specifically meant to guilt fat people," Hurley said. "And given everyone in this class is skinnier and prettier than me, I'm supposed to be positive?"

He paused. "Oh dude. I'm just saying the first thing I think. This isn't good."

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"It's okay," Joan said. "I'm a good listener. And you can always work on getting healthier."

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Thanks," Hurley said. "And I could, you know. But I don't... want to."

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"You don't? Why not?"

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Just... what if people didn't like me, if I was thinner, or... would it even be better at all? There's just too much to worry about," Hurley said.

In other words, he was afraid of change, really.

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

Joan frowned more. "People like you now, Hurley. Why wouldn't they continue to like you?"

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"See, why mess with something that's working fine?" Hurley said.

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"If you're happy, then there isn't a reason to change anything," Joan said.

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Let's stick with that. Cause I'm happy, most of the time," Hurley said.

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

Joan smiled. "Well, good. Now, this place is seriously giving me the creeps. Mind sticking with me?"

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"You're not just wanting me around cause you can outrun me if something chases us, right?" Hurley asked.

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[joan-notjane.livejournal.com]

"Absolutely not," Joan promised.

Re: Explore Jabba's Palace!

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Okay," Hurley said. "Cause I'm more spry than I look, you know."