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Practical Philosophy, Monday

"I've been given to understand that some of you had your emotions manipulated by the island last week," Ender said. He was sitting cross-legged on the grass of the dorm lawn, as per usual, a glass of water in his hand. "So I propose we talk about that on a primary note this week. Did you experience that? Did you know anyone who experienced it? Did it teach you anything about yourself, or was it a pain in the ass? There are a range of issues coming into play when these things occur - questions of consent as well as what this did to you. I'm opening the floor today to any and all of them."

He sat back.

"Otherwise, it's Memorial Day today," he said. "I've personally served in my home's armed forces. It was an unusual program, but not all of us came back alive. Many of us didn't come home whole. I've heard and seen of many brave people who died, serving humanity to their utmost best. They deserve some thought today. I don't care if you want to do it in discussion in this class or later, but please keep it in mind."

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Emotionally.

It's relatively short.

Emotions, memorials, both.

When he pings in.

Who may or may not be willing to talk about his world today. He's not sure yet.

Cade was there, looking a little pensive. He was a war vet, too, just not one who was going to be saying it out loud.

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After class was over, Cade brought over the cup of milk he'd brought along with him.

"Here."

Cade was bad with displays of affection.

He was lucky, then, that Ender was unusually good at reading them.

He took the milk with an honest smile and said, "Thank you."

"Sure," Cade said. "I figured that Ben probably drowns you in coffee before class."

"He does," Ender said, taking a sip of the milk. "This is a healthier option, all in all." He looked up. "Sit down?"

Cade flopped back down on the ground. "Did the weird affect you?"

"No," Ender said. He cast Cade a sideways glance. "Did it affect you?"

"Nah," Cade said. "I'm almost disappointed."

Ender let out a soft snort. "Almost."

"Not enough to want it to happen to me, but I wish I'd seen people being weird?" Cade offered.

"That's an honest answer," Ender said. "I can respect that."

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"Trying this new 'being honest with Ender thing'," Cade replied. "Seems to be working out so far."

"I, for one, think it's working perfectly well," Ender agreed, shooting him another quick smile. "Thanks, Cade."

Cade smiled and turned away, embarrassed. "Sure."

"Is your old granddad embarrassing you?" Ender asked dryly.

"A little," Cade mumbled.

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