Friday Ethics Class #2, 8-10am

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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: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

A slow grin spread across his face.

"I knew you wouldn't let me down except for that moment of doubt just now because, again, ow," he said. "Go on. Tell me more."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"I know how real slaves act, far too well. I'm willing to play, again only in public, the 'good little slave', in all it's passive-agressive glory, and I'm willing to teach my fellow slaves how to do so as well."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

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Angelus looked skyward. "Thank you God. I was starting to despair that nobody in this class would figure something like that out. Christ, I practically wrote it down for them in the margins. What do you need me to do?"

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"I'm property. Treat me like it, within the strictures of the assignment, of course. Although, I feel I must reiterate once more, only in public.

"Sadly, this does mean no flirting or subtext of any kind, after all you don't need to flirt with property.

"Also, encourage the masters to act similarly, to all the slaves, even if they have come to some sort of arrangement with their own. Slaves are possessions, and you don't make friends with other peoples belongings. Tell them they'll score extra credit for accuaracy or something if they object."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"I'll see what I can do," Angelus said. "Sadly most are too busy making a Noble Stand - " the sarcastic use of capital letters could be heard in his tone " - to bother to actually think about the assignment. Because, of course, rhetoric is so much more useful than action."

He rolled his eyes.

"I'll follow your lead. I've got one request of my own."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"I'm listening."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Don't call me Daddy. It's just creepy."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

Callisto snickers. "You'll get no argument from me there."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"If you have go to with something for the show, go with 'sir'," Angelus said. "Or my name. I do answer to that too. Or hey baby but you just said no subtext"

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"Aye, aye sir. Only in public. Private subtexting is both allowable and welcome."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"That's my girl," Angelus grinned at her. "I knew I could count on you. Huh. We're in a private area now. Fancy that."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I'm nothing if not dependable. Really? I hadn't noticed"

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"How do you want me to handle things like taking care of you?" Angelus stepped closer, now that he trusted she wasn't going to slug him again. "I actually tend to be very nice about that, if my accomplace is worthy. Soundproof walls too. Just saying."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure I'll think of something." Callisto smirked and raised an eyebrow. "Flowers are always nice. Those might be useful."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"I can do flowers," Angelus said. "How about food? Is there a restaurant in town that you like? Soft, too. In case someone was pressed up against them for some reason."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"Haven't really checked any out. Not much of a foodie. Back home isn't exactly the height of culture and sophistication. Nifty. Even though I can't possibly think of a reason someone might be pressed against them."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Deb's diner seems to be a favorite," Angelus said. "Not the fanciest place around but as far as I know nobody who's eaten there has turned into a frog. I could place a standing order for you to have any meal you wanted delivered to your door. You know we could test how soft they were. For the safety of our fellow students, of course."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"Deb's the one who made the cookies for the JA meeting right? And anything that keeps me away from cafeteria food is useful. We could. But thorough testing takes time, and I have so many things I have to be doing today. Another time perhaps?"

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Correct," Angelus said. "And I know she does deliveries. I'll make the arrangements. Can't have my girl starving. When you're right you're right. Count on that raincheck though."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"Excellent, ready supplies of bribes are always handy. I'm touched. Of course."

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Bribes, rewards, six of one, half-dozen of the other I'll do what I can to make myself publically available," Angelus said. "Study Hall, common room, the like. Start whenever you're ready and I'll follow your lead. You could be."

[ooc: Going to bed. Feel free to end 'em if you want]

Re: After class in the Emo Closet

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"You'll know when I'm ready. There will possibly be robes involved, just saying. I'll see you around. Sir."

Callisto winks at Angelus and leaves the Emo Closet Timeout Room.