Philosophy classroom: Ethics class #3, Monday, 2-4pm

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Two boxes sit on Tara's desk. One is filled with homemade cookies, with a small placard labelled 'To all those who attempted the assignment - help yourselves!'. The other is a bin to return the Master/slave badges at the end of the class.

Tara smiles as the students settle down.

"I told you last week that part of the point of this assignment was to separate out the issues of slavery and abuse. There are many, many issues with slavery, even without abusive elements attached, and I want to tell you how proud I am of all of you for attempting the assignment - especially those of you who were uncomfortable with it. I have a lot I want to say, but I'm going to bite my tongue and let you all speak, first. Tell me about your experiences with the assignment - what was challenging for you? What was easier than you thought it would be? Do you have any insights you would like to share?"

[ooc: If you would provide linkage to any RPed assignment bits and pieces, I would be forever grateful when it comes time for grading. Also, those of you who made icons? I adore you, and worship your icon-fu.]




"I would not ask anything of you that I am unwilling to do myself - including act as a slave. Anyone who completed the assignment is eligible to 'win' me as a slave, under the same terms of the assignment as you performed. I realise many of you are probably glad that this is over, but if you are interested, or want revenge, please put your name down on the sheet provided. I will post this as a voting list, and the involved parties will decide as a class who is to Master me, and what is to be done with me."

Comments

Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Any details or conversations before class. Help yourself to the cookies.

Re: Before class starts

[egyptianlove.livejournal.com]

Evelyn shows up and sits in one of the chairs, looking around the room with interest.

Re: Before class starts

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Not fond of sweets, Shane has opted to pass on the cookie, but her Ethics Master badge sits on the desk in front of her. She had honestly thought that she would be glad to be rid of the thing by the time the next class came, but... she had been given a great deal to think about.

Re: Before class starts

[chasingangela]

Angela didn't do the assignment, so she doesn't take a cookie.

She couldn't eat, anyhow.

Her wings are not the most comfortable thing to sit in a desk chair while wearing.

Re: Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Tara quirks an eyebrow at Angela's wings, and smothers a grin. "Still Halloween," she observes quietly.

[ooc: which means I get to use my own spiffy Halloween icon again. Because it's so perdy.]

Re: Before class starts

[chasingangela]

Angela manages a weak smile. "I kind of didn't make it to the ball last night, so no one saw my costume, and ... I feel like being someone else for the day, you know?"

[OOC: It is! Excellent manip.]

Re: Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"It's a wonderful costume," Tara smiles back, encouragingly. She bites her lip, and adds "'come as you aren't'" quietly. "So, angel-girl, who do you want to be today?"

Re: Before class starts

[chasingangela]

Angela blushes. "I guess ... I like the idea of being completely good and innocent but extremely powerful at the same time, you know? I know there's a bunch of corny angel stuff, but the idea itself doesn't seem corny." Angela realizes how serious her answer sounds and switches her tone, embarassed. "Or maybe I just wanted to walk around with wings and long hair for a day."

Re: Before class starts

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

*Lindsey walks up to Tara, looking slightly nervous.*

Ma'am? I think my partner may have dropped the class and nobody told me. I never saw her last week or heard from her. I probably should've mentioned that earlier...sorry. I'd be happy to do something else as a make-up assignment or whatever. What would like me to do?

Re: Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Tara nods. "I left a message (http://www.livejournal.com/users/wannabelawyer/570.html?thread=13370#t13370) on your voicemail, Lindsey, but when I didn't hear back from you I figured I had the wrong number. You can either do a research project on slavery, or I can give you an assignment for a topic later in the semester. Which would you prefer?"

Re: Before class starts

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

I must've missed the message. I apologize for that.
If it's alright, I'd like to do something later on in the semester.



[ooc:Didn't get a comment notification from that and missed it. Note to self: check voicemail post a little more often.]

Re: Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"That's fine, Lindsey." Tara grins, a little mischieviously. "I'll spring something on you as appropriate."

[ooc: 'Sokay. Never even occured to me to check mine, I just rely on the comment notification. And I'm sure you're not heartbroken about missing out on the M/s assignment. *grin*]

Re: Before class starts

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

Angelus comes in dressed per his usual. He gives Tara a wink when he sees her. "Nice costume, teach."

Re: Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"Sorry I missed you at the party." Tara shrugs, and adds idly, "there was leather."

Re: Before class starts

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Oo, now I'm sorry," Angelus replied. "Didn't stay at the party long myself. Hell, wouldn't have been there in the first place if Darla and Logan hadn't talked me into it. You know how I hate doing anything on Halloween."

Re: Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Tara nods. "So passe. Final count was Daddy-4, by the way."

Re: Before class starts

[miss-monochrome.livejournal.com]

::still wearing her Halloween costume, or at least the dress part of it, Chiana smiles at Tara and then takes her seat::

Re: Before class starts

[http://users.livejournal.com/sydney_bristow_/]

Sydney comes in and takes a seat

Re: Before class starts

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

Jonathan walks in, also wearing his Halloween costume, but mostly because he doesn't want to get stuff from his cuts onto one of his shirts. He looks around for Sydney and spots her already seated. He walks over and sits down.

"Hey Sydney, are you feeling any better?"

Re: Before class starts

[http://users.livejournal.com/sydney_bristow_/]

Syd nods. "A little..." she tells him, she still looks like she hasn't had a decent night's sleep in months. "Sorry."

Re: Before class starts

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

"Don't worry about it, we can ask for an extention if you feel up to it, or just drop the assignment all together. Whatever makes you comfortable. A good grade on this assignment isn't more important than your health.

or your baby's," he adds quietly.

Re: Before class starts

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

"Umm, Tara, I was wondering if Sydney and I could get an extention on the project. She wasn't feeling well all last week," he explains gesturing to his stmach, "and in her delicate condition I didn't want to strain her."

((see OOC comment))

Re: Before class starts

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"Not a problem, Jonathan," Tara smiles. "This is why you were chosen to be her partner. Let me know if you have any further problems."

Re: Before class starts

[apocalypsesoon.livejournal.com]

John signs in and grabs a handful of cookies.

Re: Before class starts

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

Charlie showed up, but didn't say practically anything for the whole two hours. He seemed unfocused.