fandomhigh | Ethics, Thursday, September 1, 2016

"Hello, and welcome to this year's Ethics class," Anakin said, glowering from the front of the room. Don't you feel welcomed, kids? So welcomed.

"In this class, we will discuss a variety of topics concerning morality and ethics," Obi-Wan said. "Our goal is not to coerce you to give us the 'correct' answer, mind you. We are looking to help you establish your own moral code, and define its boundaries."

Anakin nodded. "And then learn to live with the consequences of the boundaries you've established. What might seem clear-cut in a classroom setting is seldom that easy to figure out in a real-world scenario. It's fine to say that you wouldn't steal anything, but when you're out of shampoo and your roommate's is right there--"

"--it may well seem tempting. Easy. And not a crime at all," Obi-Wan said. He cleared his throat. "We always like to start our first class with lies. Or rather, a lie and two truths."

Anakin smiled at Ahsoka. "And while we're aware that some of you have had specialized training in discernment, it's not always as easy to see the truth as we'd like." And Mr. "Secretly Married For Years" would know.

"I will go first," Obi-Wan said lightly. "I was once known as the Negotiator. I was born on an ocean planet in an underwater habitat. I once beat an enemy by surrendering."

Anakin smirked slightly at Obi-Wan. "I've saved Master Kenobi's life ten times," he said. "I drink my caf with sugar and blue milk, and I have four children."

Obi-Wan caught Anakin's eye as he was smirking and rolled his eyes. "And now it is your turn," he said, turning back to the class.

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"I was once known as the Negotiator. I was born on an ocean planet in an underwater habitat. I once beat an enemy by surrendering."

Ahsoka pretended to think about her answer.

"I can't really see the last one working," she said. Multiple times. That Ahsoka knew of. Honestly it was kind of worrying how often Obi-Wan had done it when you thought about it. "I mean maybe if you had someone actually taking out the enemy while you were surrendering."

"Would I indulge in such trickery, Ahsoka?" Obi-Wan asked. Straight-faced.

Yes. Yes he would. All day long.

Ahsoka had been one of the someones doing the fighting while he played hostage.

"Your very first class is on lying," she pointed out.

"Ah, but we're talking about ethics," Obi-Wan said easily. "Perhaps I would like you to decide how you feel about lying, while I remain a beacon of truthfulness."

AHAHAHA.

That might have worked if Ahsoka hadn't met you, or anyone else who'd ever met you.

"But this exercise means you've already lied to us, Master Kenobi, unless you were lying about lying, which might be even more dishonest."

And that would be terrible.

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