fandomhigh | Friday Ethics Class #2, 8-10am

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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"Of course it's not right. But how are these kids gonna learn anything if they don't get it shoved right up in their faces? All the safeguards are in place. No one has to do anything they don't want to do. No abuse. Safe learning environment. They need to learn that it's *not* right and that it *shouldn't* be happening, but they can't do that unless they figure out how it relates to them personally."

Elizabeth looks down at her hands, fiddling with them. "Can't I just tell the Professor I understand slavery? That I've seen it happen... that I've seen a six year old dying in front of me, and not been able to do a damn thing about it," her voice chokes up and tears start to fill her eyes.

Charlie wanted to hug Liz, or at least touch her and let her know it was okay, but he didn't know if it would aggravate her. She was pretty worked up and he didn't want to set her off. "You can, but then nothing'll stop everyone else from doing the same thing, whether they really have or not, and then the whole thing falls apart." He didn't look away. "You and Janet can work this out between yourselves, minimize it as much as possible, make up the report at the end. But you know how important this issue is for everyone to know about, and you know how hard it is to get through to people about it. It's too easy to look away."

She nods, wiping at her eyes. "I'll talk to Janet," she says in a low voice. "Something tells me she's not going to be entirely fond of this assignment either."

Charlie nodded and dropped his voice to a lower whisper. "I know. You two trust each other and you'd never do wrong by each other. That's why you're together."

[ooc: *snarffles and chokes* Probably!]

Elizabeth gave Charlie a small smile. "I still hate this, you know."

Charlie nodded. "I know." He got up, then leaned over and whispered in her ear. "There's no rule that says the 16 hours have to be waking hours." He winked at her. No one else was getting that tidbit of information. Charlie headed off to talk to the next person who wanted his attention.

[ooc: Bad Rabbit.]

[OOC: His Achilles heel.]

He actually got a proper smile out of her for that.

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