Friday Ethics Class #2, 8-10am

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Tara looks excited, as students trickle in, bouncing slightly on the balls of her feet.

"Okay, we've got a lot to get through today. Two announcements to start:

First, Teacher's Assistants have been chosen. I have a carrot - Major K! - and a stick - Angelus. If you're having trouble grasping a concept, talk to Major K!. He'll guide you through the thinking. If you think you've got a hold on it, talk to Angelus. He'll challenge your thinking, give you the opportunity to clarify your position.

Second, and related to the latter - this class is not an easy A. At some point in this course you will find yourself challenged and confronted. For many of you, that will be today. If you walk out of this classroom before class is over, and without checking it with me, I may be understandably upset. However, I recognise that if you get angry or upset, you may need some time alone, or away from the group. To that end, I present to you the Emo Closet Time Out Room." She walks to the back of the classroom and opens the door to what previously was a supply cabinet. Inside is what looks very much like a white padded room. "This room is soundproofed. You can cry, scream and punch things all you want, and I will not penalise you for leaving the class or the discussion. Major K! or I will come to check on anyone who goes to the Emo Closet Time Out Room, in case you need help or support. Feel free to tell us to leave you alone.

Now, we've got our first debate to hear, a discussion topic to... um, discuss, and your first out of class assignment. Which you are going to kill, or at least seriously maim, me for giving you.

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Re: Assignment briefing

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker's not getting it. She knows she's not getting it. She really badly wants a cigarette.

"How on Earth... does them being in charge of us, translate to them not being able to..." Wait. Waaaaait. Maybe she is starting to get it.

"He has to break the rules first, doesn't he?" She says aloud.

Re: Assignment briefing

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

"There's a good side to this. Promise. Just wait and hear out the rules for what slaves and masters have to do. He's got the hard job. All you gotta do is follow any reasonable requests. If he screws you over, even once, even a little bit, you call me and I'll kick his ass. I'll do a lot more than that even. But he has to try to keep you as a slave. Incentives. Just listen to the rest, then come talk to me after if you're still unsure, okay?"

Re: Assignment briefing

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

She sighs. "Okay, Kawalsky. I'll hear it out. But I swear, this is looking like a recipe for broken bones if it doesn't go well...."

Re: Assignment briefing

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

"Everyone stands to lose something if they screw up. Safeguards. Come talk to me later."