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Post by Icciotto on Feb 24, 2013 21:47:24 GMT -5
 Professor Bruxton stands at the front of the room watching all of his new students pile into the spacious classroom. Ah, there she is. Bruxton takes notice to Rowena enter the room. Behla, Jezzie, and Azazel come into the room as well. About another 20 or so students all find seats. Professor Bruxton waits for everything to settle down and then speaks, "Good day everyone, my name is Professor Bruxton, or Mr.B..." Bruxton looks over at Rowena then continues, "I don't care which, use what you fancy." Professor Bruxton continues speaking, "This is Introduction to Philosophy 101. Please double check your schedules and make sure you are in the right place." Prof. Bruxton waits a few moments as some students take out their schedule and double check and he watches those who pretend to looks through their school bags for a paper that has been missing since yesterday or the day before. Bruxton laughs to himself silently, some things never change. "Alright! So tell me, what can you say to me that interests you most about philosophy?" |
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Post by Newlndnfire on Feb 24, 2013 21:54:36 GMT -5
Rowena looks around with fascination. And smiles when Mr.B looks at her. She glances around at the students and notices Jezzie first. She cringes internally and wonders if Azazel did end up talking to her about that little scuffle earlier on. She continues to look around and spots Azazel. She smile and waves. At least I know someone here she thinks with relief. She takes notice of Mr.B asking a question. Shyly she doesn't answer and decides to wait for someone else to. She shifts her eyes down in her shyness and wonders is Azazel saw her and if he'll come sit with her.
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Post by Icciotto on Feb 24, 2013 22:09:42 GMT -5
Azazel waves at Rowena and smiles and moves his head toward Jezzie rolling his eyes. Professor Bruxton sees Azazel and Rowena exchanging hellos and turns to Rowena, "Rowena, my dear, since you are the only student in this class that I know the name of..." Prof. Bruxton laughs his rumbling laugh, "...why don't you humor me. What interests you most about philosophy?"
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Post by Newlndnfire on Feb 24, 2013 22:15:53 GMT -5
Rowena coughs a bit and looks a tad panicked. "Ummm... I suppose I like to learn about the way petz think, as in how their ethics and beliefs affect the way society is and how that in turn changes how the younger generation sees things." She trails off getting quieter as she goes on. Everyone is staring at me oh my gosh. She looks straight ahead at Mr.B and gives a tiny smile once she's finished speaking.
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Post by Icciotto on Feb 24, 2013 22:32:38 GMT -5
"Ah, very nice Rowena. Don't be nervous..." Bruxton smiles reassuringly at Rowena, "...there is no right or wrong answer when your opinion is asked." Bruxton sighs a bit and adds to all of the students, "Just do remember that petz think a certain way and act a certain way because they must believe it is in fact the right way to act. Tell me though, what is right, what is good? Are things like right, good, bad, wrong...are they universal for all or are they all up to the pet as an individual?" Some of the students look perplexed, Bruxton elaborates, "Say I walked over to this young lady here..." Bruxton walks over to Behla, "...and I smack her on the cheek. That's wrong, no? Well, what it smacking was right to me? It isn't something obviously that is accepted as a social norm in society, however, we're not discussing mores, norms, and societal beliefs here. Nah, go and discuss that in your sociology class. Here we are discussing philosophy. The self. You. I'm sure you have all heard of the famous quote, 'Cogito ergo sum' or 'I think, therefore I am" by René Descartes? Of course you have; you see ladies and gentleman, the world around you is defined through your own thoughts, actions, and words. Your perspective becomes your reality; maybe not the reality, but your reality..." Bruxton chuckles a bit airily, "...then again, what's reality, really?"
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Post by Newlndnfire on Feb 24, 2013 22:38:27 GMT -5
Rowena leans forward a bit in fascination. Forgetting her recent embarrassment. She turns over the statements in her mind. She wonders But wouldn't harming someone else be considered wrong universally? Well I suppose not horrible things DO happen out there. But do those people truly believe they are doing what's right she wonders to herself. I wouldn't think so although some of them may be deluded enough in their own mind to not believe what they are doing is wrong. She thinks deeply about what Mr.B is saying while waiting for him to continue.
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Post by Icciotto on Feb 24, 2013 22:51:49 GMT -5
Bruxton continues, "There is a quote that is thrown around so often, the variations are endless, however, it goes something like, 'Change your perspective, change your world'. There is a lot of truth to that, you know? Take petz who have tragic, tragic things happen to them. Those affected by the tragedy look at it as a horrible situation that they feel as though they didn't deserve, however, what if that same tragedy occurred to some other pet thousands of miles away and they take the experience as, albeit, a tragic one, but a learning experience. Two totally different petz, same situation, two totally different realities." Prof. Bruxton paces the length of the blackboard, "My intentions everyone, is not to bombard you with homework, or make you read twenty pages a day out of some text book...no, not at all. My intentions are to have each and every one of you leave this classroom at the end of the semester a little more open minded than you were when you came in." Bruxton smiles and states, "Class dismissed, no assignments tonight. If there are any questions, please see me after class."
Azazel waves at Rowena and shouts across the room, "Hey, I'll see you tonight! I have to get to my next class!" Azazel scampers out of the door and out of sight. Jezzie looks at Rowena and puts her ears back and tail between her legs, then walks out of the room.
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Post by Newlndnfire on Feb 24, 2013 22:57:17 GMT -5
Rowena is amazed at the lesson, she has a feeling Mr.B may be one of her favorite teachers.
She notices Azazel and smiles, he's such a sweetheart. She feels bad for Jezzie, she doesn't know what happened there but hopes the girl will be okay. She doesn't want to be the source of discomfort for anyone. Feeling a little disheartened at Jezzie's reaction to her she leaves the room slowly hoping Jezzie had left the area already. She looks are her class list to see where she should go next.
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Post by Icciotto on Feb 24, 2013 22:59:45 GMT -5
Behla walks up to Rowena grinning from ear to ear. "Hey there! You're name is Rowena?"
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Post by Newlndnfire on Feb 24, 2013 23:06:08 GMT -5
Rowena starts a bit, as she didn't notice the new dog walk up. "Oh! Hi there, yes my name is Rowena." She smiles. "what's yours?" Rowena's excited, maybe I'll make another friend in this city! I mean Azazel's great but I would like to make other friends too!
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Post by Icciotto on Feb 25, 2013 15:54:57 GMT -5
Behla smiles at Rowena, dancing on all four paws, "I'm Behla!" Bella looks down at the ground momentarily and whispers, "Azazel really likes you..." She laughs a nervous chuckle, "Just be careful girlfriend, 'kay?" Behla doesn't give Rowena time to respond and scurries out of classroom.
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Post by Icciotto on Feb 25, 2013 16:11:07 GMT -5
Day 2/3
Professor Bruxton walks up to the front of the classroom, dusting off some stray hairs that were on his crisp black suit. Prof. Bruxton always dresses in the finest attire, both in class and out. "Good day class, and welcome to your 3/4 mark of the semester!" Bruxton adds with a laugh, "How time flies when you are having fun!"
[STORY PROGRESSION NOTE: Take not that a month of classes have taken place since the first class yesterday. Grades are chosen at random (literally, they are drawn on small pieces of mixed up paper), however, you always do have the chance of improving a final grade by completing a task the professor gives on finals day. You may also keep your given grade as well.
Grades up to this point:
Rowena: A
Azazel: C
Behla: B
Jezzie: C
Upon completeing Intro to Philosophy, you will have the option to take a test that will equal receiving an associate's degree in philosophy. For character's enrolled that were my own, a coin toss will determine their fate of receiving the degree.]
Professor Bruxton rests his paws on the wooden podium at the front of the room. "I know I have been giving you all nothing but my words these past few weeks, so today, we're going to do something different." Professor Bruxton smiles a bit cockily to one side, "I'm going to see just how much you all have been paying attention!" Prof. Bruxton digs around in his messenger bag and pulls out a paper which he states has a list of everyone enrolled in that class on it. "Your assignment today is to tell me the one thing that has happened to you in your life that proves (in your own individual way) that your perspective molds your reality." Assignments will be do at the end of class, you have the next 2 and 1/2 hours to ponder and write. You may leave after handing in your assignment and sign off you have handed it in on this paper." Bruxton motions to the paper he previously pulled out of his bag.
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Post by Newlndnfire on Feb 25, 2013 17:32:30 GMT -5
Rowena ponders the assignment given to her. I wonder what I could use to show this… Hmm WELL I could talk about when Mom adopted me from Cath. She begins to write her assignment, looking at the clock. Oh dear I’d better hurry!Rowena Monday, February 25th, 2013
My perspective when I was a pup My mom has not always been my mom. When I was created I was not with her. I was made by a very nice lady named Cath and at first I thought that she was my mom. She had me from when I was first born to when I was about twelve. One day she pulled me aside from the other kids and said “now dear you know that I don’t keep some pups much past your age don’t you?” I had crouched in fear. I knew this day was coming but I had secretly hoped that she would keep me. “You will be sent to a very nice girl named Newlndnfire. Shortly after that I was all packed up. I was terrified. I got sent off to Newlndnfires and my fear was extreme. I almost had a panic attack while being sent there. But once I got there I was pulled out of the travel crate by the softest hands. I was held to a chest and a soft voice carried down to me. “I’m Newlndnfire but if you want you can call me mom. I think I’ll call you Rowena. How does that sound?” She smiled then and that was when I knew that she was my real mom. The one who would care for me and love me and protect me always. I still love Cath don’t get me wrong but she was not my mom. I suppose I chose to tell you this story because it had the biggest impact on my life so far. My perspective as a young puppy immediately told me to fear the unknown. Because of this my reality became filled with fear at even the slightest mention of change. But once this happened to me I realized that the unknown was not always bad and change could be good and can lead to amazing things. So now my reality is filled with wonder, adventure and excitement rather than fear. This proves to me that perspective really does change the reality of a person.Rowena looks at her paper with satisfaction. She worked hard on the assignment and is happy with how it cam out. She gets up and wanders to the podium, leaves her paper and signs her name. She smiles and gives a small wave to Mr.B before turning to walk back up the stairs to get her things. She notices Behla on the way up. She stops. "Hi." She says a bit cautiously. Then gives a small but shy smile. "Are you almost done your assignment? Maybe we can walk out together?" She asks hopefully as she would like to make friends with Behla and she kind of wants to find out more about Azazel as Belha seems to know him. She blushes a bit at her curiosity about him. |
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Post by Icciotto on Feb 25, 2013 18:16:04 GMT -5
Professor Bruxton smiles back at Rowena and nods his head in approval of her finishing her paper. "I'll see you tomorrow." Bruxton calls after Rowena as she goes to catch up with Behla.
Behla looks up at Rowena, the back down at her paper. Talking into her paper she mumbles, "One sec...and...done!" Behla jumps up and hands her paper in and signs off her name. As Behla heads back toward Rowena, she calls behind her shoulder, "I'll see you tomorrow, Professor B!"
Behla looks and Rowena and shows her pearly white teeth in a face encompassing smile, "What's up?" Then she adds, "Of course we can walk together, you can come back to my house if you would like..."
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Post by Newlndnfire on Feb 25, 2013 18:18:32 GMT -5
Rowena smiles. "Sure! That would be great! Just wait for me to run up and grab my things." I can't believe I may have just made a friend! She runs up collects her stuff and comes back down. "Do you live in the city or in Lanceton?"
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