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118: The Power Play
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2025-05-21 07:01:31Professor Cedric Limmins stood at the front of the classroom, his presence commanding immediate attention.
Tall and lean, he had the air of someone who belonged in a courtroom, not a classroom. His silver-rimmed glasses perched low on his nose, and his suit was immaculate—sharp enough to cut glass.He placed his leather briefcase down with a sharp snap, his eyes scanning the six students before him. His gaze lingered just a second longer on each of them, as if trying to figure them out in one swift glance.“Good morning,” he said, his voice smooth but edged with authority. “You six are the only students in this class. That means I expect your full attention. Ethics isn’t just about right and wrong. It’s about power. Control. Manipulation.”He grabbed a marker and wrote on the board: Power: To wield or to fear?“Thoughts?” he asked, turning back to face the class.Mika was the first to speak, tapping her pen with a sharp rhythm. “
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