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Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Tuesday Second Period (11/27)

The usual arrangement of breakfast food and hot drinks was laid out, and as soon as all were present, Aziraphale began his lecture.

"Today's topic is on the ethics of prophecy. Specifically, the difference between 'knowing' and 'telling'. Some people believe that a seer is obligated to share his or her information, especially with the subject of a prophecy, or when the outcome of the prophecy is negative. Others feel that knowledge of the future is like any other kind of knowledge, and is the property of the seer to do with as he or she desires.

"What I want all of you to discuss is this: Are seers obligated to inform the subjects of their prophecies? Are they ethically responsible for the outcome of a subject's actions, once informed? Or, are they ethically responsible for the outcome if a subject is not informed?"

Once the discussion was finished, Aziraphale handed around a set of runes to each student, along with a handout on rune casting. "Your hands-on activity today is to practice rune casting, either for yourself or for a partner."

[ooc: Please wait for the OCD is up and class is in session.]

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Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Annette twisted her lips. "I don't know how you couldn't achieve joy through a job well done, but... you know, I'm not that great on reading these things. Maybe is says something about... I don't know, maybe you cut all your hair off in a fit of rage over something. I'd hate for that to happen though."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema grabbed her hair in mock horror. "Oh no! Not the hair! I'm going to turn into Britney Spears?"

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Annette raised her brows then cracked up laughing. "Be thankful I have no idea really how to read these things."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema laughed. "I've been trying to learn since I was ten. Want to give it a go?"

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay," she grinned. "Let's see... think I will go with the same thing. The future for the next two weeks."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema glanced down at the runes on the table. "There's a lot of men in your life, especially now. What you've been worried about? You probably shouldn't be."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Annette's jaw fell slack and she stared at Anathema without blinking. How was that possible that she knew... unless those runes were far easier to read than she first thought. "Uhhh..."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema not Alanna as was originally written glanced up. "I'm psychic." She said matter-of-factly. "It runs in the family."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh," Annette mumbled. "You, uh, you know..." her hand went to her cheek as she tried to cover her bruise. Too late, but you know... the effort was there. "That's kind of cool."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can just make stuff up if you'd like." Anathema said, wondering why someone in a class about prophecy would be suprised by someone with actual talent in the area.

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Surprise catches Annette off guard all the time.

...

"No. I think it's neat that you can do that. Wish I could," she said.

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's a headache most of the time." Anathema said casually and glanced over the runes. "Seriously, stop worrying. It'll be good for you."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay," she said with a nod, trusting her. "No more worrying."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema frowned at the runes. "Seriously, what have you been up to? I don't like seeing violence, unless it was justified or I'm off by ten kilometers."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Uh, my ex thought he could talk to me easier by tying me up and knocking me out first," Annette shrugged. "He's kind of stupid."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema gaped. "Are you all right?"

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh yes, other than a little late shock syndrome, I'm fine. My dad shot his ear off."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Anathema had nothing to say to that. "I see."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"It was an accident."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Your dad accidentally shot his ear off?"

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Annette nodded. "He was cleaning his gun, or attempting too obviously and didn't realize it was loaded. It went off, and a bullet shot up through the ceiling where Trevor was holding me captive. Took his ear clean off."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] practicaldevice.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"And if you ever needed proof about the universe having a plan..."

Re: Activity: Rune Casting

[identity profile] misshargrove.livejournal.com 2007-11-27 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"I know, right?"