Practical Philosophy, Monday

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The weather had improved, at least in terms of temperature, and the clouds overhead didn't look like they were going to burst. So Ender had directed his class to the lawn again, where he sat in the grass with the bag of sandwiches by his side.

"So," he said, "How do you feel about the future now?"

That was all.

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Re: Talk.

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"That's the trouble with growing older," Ender said. "Life becomes less and less about shooting for that one great best in the sky, and more about taking it where you can. All in all-- it sounds like the island was kind. Or you'll be kind to yourself."

Re: Talk.

[justbeingbay]

"Maybe both," Bay said. "But did anybody show up who was, like, a crackhead with leprosy? It seems like everybody who got older had it pretty good."

Re: Talk.

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"I didn't notice anyone this year," Ender said. "But this has happened before, and there were quite some tragedies back then."

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[justbeingbay]

"Oh," Bay said, and went quiet for a moment. "See, now I feel bad about the 'crackhead with leprosy' thing."

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"Just be glad sometimes we're reminded the future can be good, too," Ender said with a faint smile. "I know some people on the island who definitely are."