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: Pairings (Late to Class)

[lisacuddy.livejournal.com]

Lisa comes into class late, still a little blissed out on cough syrup and feeling ill. "Ummm... Cameron?"

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"We should talk," Cameron says as he just returned from checking up on Janet. He clearly didn't look happy about any of this, but he was a bit calmer already.

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[lisacuddy.livejournal.com]

"How is this ethical, to subject the students to this? No offense, not that I don't trust you... but are you fucking KIDDING ME?" Lisa hissed, and then sneezed. "Ah, fucking, fuck, FUCKY MCFUCKTOWN."

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"It's not, I already told my piece of mind. This assignment..." he shook his head. "No offense taken, I'm not going to order you around to do anything. We can both just withdraw from this if that's okay with you."

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[lisacuddy.livejournal.com]

"Can we do that?" Lisa calms down a bit, trying to formulate a plan. "I... thanks for looking out for me, but you don't need to... did you talk to the teacher at all?"

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"I talked to the teacher and Angelus, I made it clear that I don't agree with this assignment and that I wanted to drop out but I wanted to check with you first. I really don't want you to get stuck with someone you couldn't trust." He shrugs. "I went to see Janet and Vala and they're both pretty upset about this. I really think dropping out of this one is for the best. I can't in good conscience start ordering you or anyone else around."

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[lisacuddy.livejournal.com]

"I can take care of myself. Do what you have to do, Cameron. You, unlike our professor and TA, have some ethics. I respect that. I'll see if I can't get reassigned... this will be fun when I fail this class miserably." She groans sarcastically.

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"You're sure?" Cameron asks concerned.

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[lisacuddy.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I'm sure." Lisa replies, her eyes determined. "Thanks. Are you dropping the class?"

Re: Assignment: Pairings (Late to Class)

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Maybe," he shifts uncomfortably. "There's Ethics and then there is being so open minded your brain falls out. This is starting to feel like the latter."