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The Art(s) of War and Peace; Wednesday, Second Period [ 09/21 ].
Ghanima was sitting on the desk as the students arrived, sans baby. Her niece had been returned to her parents for the time being, and today was exactly like any other day of class.
Sorry, Shunsui.
Somehow, he would survive; today's topic was guaranteed to help with that, since it was actually kind of his battle philosophy in a handy little nutshell.
The moment the last student was seated, she flipped her book open. "Good morning, class, and welcome. Today we begin today with chapter three," she said, holding up the book. "'Attack by Stratagem.'"
"Or, conversely," offered Shunsui from his usual reclined position behind the desk, "Avoiding Attack by Stratagem from my side of the fence. Which is a much quicker lesson than the Attack form, as it boils down to two things: Make Love, Not War and Drink Sake and Keep Calm ♥. Although, really, Sun Tzu-san had something to say about that, too, if you'll all kindly have a look at the following:"
"Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."
He sent a crooked smile over the classroom. "Need I say more ♥?"
Especially since most of what Shunsui would have to elaborate on that topic was probably not appropriate for school.
No, no it would not be, and Ghanima quirked an eyebrow at him in silent amusement.
"Sun Tzu also said that 'He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.' I think this is a chapter after your own heart," she teased, pointing it at Shunsui. "And, of course, there's the phrase everyone knows, but rarely do they know the source. 'If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.' Know thy enemy and know thyself."
"And just think of how fun it could be to know thy enemy, too ♥," offered Shunsui, because he pretty much had to.
"So, how do you formulate a plan of attack, if are forced to fight? Resorting immediately to violent means is not always the best option. 'Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans;'" Ghanima recited, watching all of them carefully. "'The next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy's forces; the next in order is to attack the enemy's army in the field; and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities.' So speaks Tzu. I'm curious as to how you feel this reflects the every day world, and if you saw this applied at any time over our last 'special' Fandom weekend."
"And on the same token," Shunsui offered, "I'm always interested to hear of other ways in which one might prevent their enemy's attack ♥. I know my own methods of charm and drink and happier things has worked for me, but I must admit, they are not entirely effective. What are some other ways to gain your victories by preventing the battle? And when do you decide that the methods are no good, and you must engage after all?"
[[please wait for the incoming OCD has come in! ]]
Sorry, Shunsui.
Somehow, he would survive; today's topic was guaranteed to help with that, since it was actually kind of his battle philosophy in a handy little nutshell.
The moment the last student was seated, she flipped her book open. "Good morning, class, and welcome. Today we begin today with chapter three," she said, holding up the book. "'Attack by Stratagem.'"
"Or, conversely," offered Shunsui from his usual reclined position behind the desk, "Avoiding Attack by Stratagem from my side of the fence. Which is a much quicker lesson than the Attack form, as it boils down to two things: Make Love, Not War and Drink Sake and Keep Calm ♥. Although, really, Sun Tzu-san had something to say about that, too, if you'll all kindly have a look at the following:"
"Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."
He sent a crooked smile over the classroom. "Need I say more ♥?"
Especially since most of what Shunsui would have to elaborate on that topic was probably not appropriate for school.
No, no it would not be, and Ghanima quirked an eyebrow at him in silent amusement.
"Sun Tzu also said that 'He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.' I think this is a chapter after your own heart," she teased, pointing it at Shunsui. "And, of course, there's the phrase everyone knows, but rarely do they know the source. 'If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.' Know thy enemy and know thyself."
"And just think of how fun it could be to know thy enemy, too ♥," offered Shunsui, because he pretty much had to.
"So, how do you formulate a plan of attack, if are forced to fight? Resorting immediately to violent means is not always the best option. 'Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's plans;'" Ghanima recited, watching all of them carefully. "'The next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy's forces; the next in order is to attack the enemy's army in the field; and the worst policy of all is to besiege walled cities.' So speaks Tzu. I'm curious as to how you feel this reflects the every day world, and if you saw this applied at any time over our last 'special' Fandom weekend."
"And on the same token," Shunsui offered, "I'm always interested to hear of other ways in which one might prevent their enemy's attack ♥. I know my own methods of charm and drink and happier things has worked for me, but I must admit, they are not entirely effective. What are some other ways to gain your victories by preventing the battle? And when do you decide that the methods are no good, and you must engage after all?"
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Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
During the Lecture - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
Class Discussion - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
How are Sun Tzu's words reflected in the real world?
How can you see them reflected in certain Fandom events?
What are some methods in which you can gain a victory in avoiding battle?
And how do you decide when to fight and when not to fight?
Talk to the Teachers - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
OOC - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
Re: Talk to the Teachers - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
That, and he was lazy, and figured that arguing his point was a battle he'd rather not fight, as well.
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Talk to the Teachers - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
Re: OOC - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: During the Lecture - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: During the Lecture - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
You'd think the more suggestive of Shunsui's comments wouldn't escape her attention, but nooooooooooo -- those managed to sail right over her head somehow, although her facial expressions at those comments were so conveniently timed as to allow an observer to conclude that she'd noticed. You know, if said observer was inclined to read into things that way.
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Class Discussion - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
" If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. I've seen this one in action," she said, very cautiously. "It's difficult when you don't know who the enemy is, exactly, and only have a very limited idea of their goals. The best you can hope to do then is, as you said, balk their objectives somewhat. Either by making them more public, and easier to attack, or by not letting anyone know that you know, and sabotaging the outcome before it's accomplished."
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: During the Lecture - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
She had no idea how she didn't just freak herself out sometimes.
She was listening, though, and maybe finding this class more interesting than usual today.
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].
Re: During the Lecture - War & Peace [ 09/21 ].
Re: Sign In - War & Peace [ 09/21].