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Diplomacy, Relationships & Tactics: the Art of War [Monday, Period 1]

 When the students came in, they would discover tables along the wall filled with treats, and a large screen at the front of the room.
 
Those that had taken her classes before might recognize the set-up as 'Ghanima is Showing a Movie' Day.
 
On the board, she had written one section from chapter seven:
 
36. When you surround an army, leave an outlet free.
Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
 
"Nature teaches us that a cornered rat will fight longer and harder than one with an escape route," Ghanima said clearly. "People will become vicious and do anything and everything if they think there is no hope left. This doesn't just apply to armies. People will also behave this way in regards to their personal lives."
 
"Which is why today, you all get a movie," she stated. "I know many of you are distracted thinking about your costumes for the holiday tomorrow, but I want you to think about how some of the tactics we've discussed could be used in your interpersonal relationships. If we have time at the end of class, I'd like to discuss what you've just witnessed."
 
She spread her arms to indicate the three tables full of goodies. "There's moddable treats from JGoB, coffee, juice, and hot cider. Help yourselves."