Ethics Class [Thursday, September 10, 1st period]

[sith_happened]

"Today we discuss lying," Anakin said as he closed the classroom door precisely on time. "Everyone lies. 'Of course that doesn't make your butt look big.' 'You like her, I like her.' 'I'm totally okay with you moving on.' 'Everything's fine, why do you ask?' It's how the world goes around because no one wants to be trapped in a conversation where someone whines at you for hours on end about how awful their life is."

He looked around the room. "Trust me. Everyone's life is terrible. They're just not telling you about it. Be grateful."

He reached onto his desk for a piece of paper. "Today we're conducting an exercise to see how well you pass this particular social ritual, then we'll discuss whether you think it is necessary. We're playing two truths and a lie. I'll tell you three things about myself and you have to decide which one is the falsehood. Then you'll all tell three things and we'll see how well you can either read each other or keep things hidden."

He gave them a small smile. "I'm very good at this." He schooled his face to absolute neutrality, put his mental blocks up to bar any psychics in the room from gaining an advantage, then recited: "During a war at home I was known as 'The Hero Without Fear.' I have three children. I am the youngest Jedi ever to join the Jedi Council, which governed my Order." His eyes challenged them to call him out. "Who's next?"

Comments

Re: Two truths and a lie

[glacial_queen]

Karla thought about spinning some fabulous story about reading the truth in his face, but didn't think she could keep it up for very long. "I know you were brownies once," she said with a shrug. "And I have no problems believing in talking animals. We have kindred back home."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Yes, I remember."

He grinned.

"This is the second time I've done this in a class. I was more successful the first time."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[glacial_queen]

"Me too," she said, flashing him a smile. "We should have quit while we were ahead."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Probably," and he breathed out thoughtfully.

"How have you been? It really does seem like ages since we've been to talk. Probably my fault, as I scamper away before things really start up at the theatre and all."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[glacial_queen]

"I was thinking of you yesterday," Karla said, giving Liir a smile. "I built another web for the multicultural fair. This time, we went flying through one of the Runs. It was exhilarating."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"I'm sorry I missed it," he said as he considered what Joan had mentioned.

"I'll have to set up a booth of my own next time, though. Considering."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[glacial_queen]

"You should!" Karla agreed brightly. "Your cooking alone would draw in crowds."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"I'd have to make things from home, though, and I only know a few dishes from there."

Re: Two truths and a lie

[glacial_queen]

"I bet they're tasty, though," Karla said with a chuckle.