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[will_be_god]

Who: Cyrus and ethics students
What: Ethics class!
Where: Usual place
When: Monday, 1 pm
Warnings: Back-to-school, post-GlaDOS irritation

Cyrus had left without a word.

He hadn't been sure what course of action to take, and between the heat of the summer, the school flooding, the strain from the bizarre events that followed, and the Time Eater creature forcing him to relive his defeat on the Spear Pillar, he had needed quiet to reflect on things.

He had told himself that he had no destination in mind, that wherever he ended up would suffice.

But throughout his time alone, he had known deep inside that he would go back to the school.

And now he faced his classroom as if nothing had changed, even though he returned to a situation he had yet to fully understand. Even though he hadn't taught a class since before Giratina had abducted him nearly a year before.

All of that had to be put away. He had young minds to shape.

Comments

Coming to class?

[will_be_god]

Re: Coming to class?

[rarebear]

Banjo was sleeping in Cyrus' class.

Re: Coming to class?

[will_be_god]

Banjo had best wake up before the bell.

Re: Coming to class?

[bloodied_maid]

Marie's just sitting at her desk, hands folded, waiting for the lesson to start.

...let's hope it starts soon, as she looks pretty bored.

Re: Coming to class?

[will_be_god]

Cyrus didn't think he had met this girl before. New students were always welcome, though her expression didn't instill him with any hope.

[robinsegg]

Sig was sitting in a seat, looking spaced out as usual.

[will_be_god]

Sometimes the best students were those who took in everything. Though it was oftentimes impossible to discern them from those who took in nothing. Cyrus wasn't sure which this was.

Lesson time! Discussion goes here

[will_be_god]

"You have joined together at a vital time in your lives," Cyrus began, his voice increasing in volume as he spoke to gain the attentions of those around him. Reverting to a normal tone, he continued. "Those who are here...you have come because you know that this world requires ethical minds, those able to think clearly for the greater good. Just what that greater good is will make up the body of this class."

He started to walk, threading up and down the aisles and meeting each student's eyes. "For the next several months, you will think critically and completely about your lives, and the lives of those around you. Your dreams, your goals, your actions...all will be examined. This world itself will be examined. We have the power to alter history; in fact, it is a given, etched in the root of the world, that we will. So thus we must head into the future with all preparation that we will need."

Still wandering, he turned towards the window, staring out. "Your histories have shaped you thus far. And thus, this first class will be spent in discussion of those pasts. Speak openly, without fear, and listen fully, without judgement. Ponder how your histories have formed your minds, and provide those summations as well. I will offer nothing unless you wish me to."

A far cry from the dominance he'd shown in previous classes, and that wasn't lost on him. But that too would be put away.

Re: Lesson time! Discussion goes here

[rarebear]

Yep... still sleeping.

Re: Lesson time! Discussion goes here

[will_be_god]

Have a very large crow sitting on your desk, Banjo. It takes up pretty much the whole space, especially as it puffs up to let out a loud squawk.

Re: Lesson time! Discussion goes here

[rarebear]

Oh please. Banjo's had much louder birds squawking to get him out of bed. This was NOTHING.

Re: Lesson time! Discussion goes here

[bloodied_maid]

Well...this wasn't what she was expected at all. Ethics was exactly a class that sounded all that interesting, and she figured most teachers would realize that and not even bother to keep anyone's interest. However...this teacher, Mr. Cyrus, he was...different than she had expected. He had so much passion while he was teaching his subject, as if he spoke directly from his soul.

Marie couldn't help but be fascinated by the subject. Being a person whose opinion of "the greater good" was a bit...darker than most, thanks to her past, she wondered if this class could perhaps help her? Who could tell at this point, in all honesty. That said, it was still worth a shot. And so, the maid continued to watch Cyrus as he spoke, listening intently to every word that came from his mouth.

Re: Lesson time! Discussion goes here

[will_be_god]

And he met her gaze at his conclusion, drawing his attention to her. "You there. Might you speak of yourself?"

...this won't end well.

[bloodied_maid]

!

...oh boy. She really didn't want to be called for this kind of thing. Better stall and see if she can make this work out.

"...what would you wish to know about me?"

[robinsegg]

Sig only came to the class because he had been put into this class by the system... Not that he would have picked classes on his own. He continued to sit in his chair with his blank look, staring at the teacher.

What did the teacher just say?

[will_be_god]

That stare has been mistaken for interest, Sig. The teacher is coming closer to you.

"Tell me then, tell us all, of yourself."

[robinsegg]

Sig gave a blank stare at the teacher for a little while before going "oh" in his monotonous voice. He gave his head a scratch, wondering what he should say about himself.

"...I'm Sig."

[will_be_god]

This was going to take a bit of work. Cyrus kept up that glare as only he could. "Though there may be much in a name, in its meaning or relevence, it reveals only a small fraction. I ask again, about you."

[robinsegg]

This class was more difficult than Primp's magic school. Using magic seemed so much easier than thinking, and controlling magic was challenging enough. What else about him should he say? Names were usually enough for introductions, at least that's what this simple-minded kid thought.

"...From Primp. Lots of magic there. Lots of puyo popping fun." Wait, that wasn't about himself, was it? He tilted his head in confusion.

"...Don't know much about me."