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"Good morning, everybody." Lana sat on the floor and encouraged them to do the same, although the chairs were still there if they preferred.

"Last summer term I taught the Sith code, and I thought it might be interesting to explore a bit more about it. Those of you who weren't in the class, the Sith code is the basis for and reflection of Sith beliefs:

"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.

"Now, I'm here to teach you that's the truth or to convince you of it. What I hope to do is to show you that it is a truth that some in my galaxy believe, and to pull it apart, talk about some ways it's been used, and discuss the good and bad that can come of it.

"However, for today, what we're going to do is introduce ourselves, naturally, and I've brought coffee." She waved at the cups of black coffee and packets of sugar and creamer she'd gotten at the Perk. "I'd also like to hear a bit about your personal philosophy of your life and goals, and if you have any initial thoughts on the Sith code."

She nodded at the first student to start.

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Philosophically.

Liberty Hazlett

Kurt Wagner

Sit, get your coffee, look around.

Libby briefly considered getting coffee, even though she didn't drink it, just to try it, see if it just really fit the feel of the class, but ultimately just decided against it, finding a place to sit and carefully tucking her legs under her and arranging her skirt around it modestly.

"To begin with myself," Lana said, "My name is Lana Beniko. I prefer you call me Lana or Ms Beniko. I'm a Sith Lord, which means I grew up using this philosophy and have based my power and use of the Force around it. The Force is the life-energy of the universe, present in all things, which Sith use as a tool to accomplish many different things.

"Recently I've joined a group of people who come at using the Force from many different outlooks, some of which are entirely opposite, and it's been a challenge, albeit one I've been enjoying. I hope all of you come out of this class with, if nothing else, an appreciation for other points of view and the ability to look at things from many different angles."

She nodded at the next person to start.

" My name is Kurt Wagner" Kurt said with a shy smile and wave. "I... I think as far as the Sith Code goes... it depends what you use that passion and power and what your goal for victory looks like. It... it could be something good or something bad."

Kurt hesitated a moment trying to think about how to explain it.

"Back home where I am from... people like me, Mutants, those with special powers and abilities... we are often hated and feared because we are different. Humans don't understand us and don't try to get to know us so they hate us and are afraid of us. Many of them... try to hurt us, attack us, even kill us at times. That is power in the wrong hands. They think they are doing good... but..' he gave a little shrug not sure what else to say.

"Humans are good for that," Lana said. "Any race really that's been the dominant one for a while. Anti-alien sentiment is rampant in the Sith Empire. But yes, what you use the power for can be important. What is your personal philosophy, do you think? How would you describe your beliefs?"

Kurt thought for a moment. "I believe in using what skills or power or influence you have to try and help as many people as you can. To help those who cant help themselves, who are unfairly treated, and who just deserve better." He gave a small nod and then added, "It should be about making a difference for others, more than yourself."

"Hi, I'm Libby." She smiled a little with relief, glad she could probably skip the whole Liberty bit, although she almost still said it out of habit. "And I'm honestly still trying to figure out exactly what I believe. I was raised in a very Christian household, but a lot of things have happened lately that've made me sort of wonder if I agree with a lot of the things I was taught growing up. And it's definitely a learning process, let me tell you! But it's also a little exciting, and I like learning about what other people believe to give me new perspectives and challenge.

"And I know you know," she nodded to Lana, "that I do find the fundamental principles of the Sith Code flawed at its very base, but I still find it fascinating, and maybe, with time, I'll be able to understand it better. Or at least find it helpful in some way."

Lana smiled back. "I think taking the good and leaving the bad is an excellent way to develop your own philosophy. Questioning the beliefs you were raised in can be difficult to say the least. Hopefully the two of us together will manage."

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