Philosophy classroom: office hours, Monday afternoon

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Tara is in her office from noon, in the event that any students want to talk to her, drawing what looks like (should anyone peer over to see it) a sketch of a padded room.

[ooc: Mun, being in the Black Hole that is Australia, is posting this now because I'm online for another 2-3 hours and then gone until FH evening.]

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"Of course, Parker. Take a seat." Tara gets up from her desk and leans against the edge, waiting.

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Parker takes a breath, gets her irritation under control. "You probably didn't pick up on it in class, but Angelus and I aren't exactly buddies. I'm wondering why you put us on the same team." She folds her arms. "I don't mind the topic. I don't even mind being volunteered. But I'm not sure we'll be effective as a team."

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Tara frowns. "I did notice some tension, actually, but you seemed to be discussing just beatifully despite it." She bites her lip, thinking for a moment. "Parker, the two of you provoke each other's thinking. Some antagonism in a debating team is useful - you stand a better chance of anticipating what your opposition will say against you. But if you really feel your personal feelings make you unable to work together, I can find someone else for this debate."

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Parker thinks, tapping a finger against her arm. Flattered as she is to be asked to debate, she's not sure she can get through the week without doing *something* to land her and Angelus in detention.

On the other hand... It would be a good opportunity to stab a few questions at him. Jab a few soft spots, see if anything makes him flinch.

She sighs. "I'll talk to him. I don't want to withdraw. I'll let you know by tomorrow if you need someone else."

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"Thank you, Parker. Remember that you're welcome to use my classroom if you want privacy, and I'm happy to sit in on your preparation sessions if you think you might need a mediator."

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Parker gathers her books, and rolls her eyes. "I'll let you know if I have to take you up on that. It might me the smartest move, actually."