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[absinthe_eyed]

I have a hypothetical question.

If someone does something that isn't terrible but is widely considered wrong, will it hurt or benefit that person if they confess?  Furthermore, are there cases in which breaking the rules is permissible?

[Action - Westerberg High (backdated to this afternoon)]

[After the altercation with Rudy at yesterday's club

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[treacherouswork]

That sounds completely hypothetical. I think it depends on what the person in question did. And I think everyone breaks the rules every now and then.

[absinthe_eyed]

[Okay, so it wasn't that subtle.]

Do you?

[treacherouswork]

Anyone who says they've never broken at least one rule is probably lying. Everyone does stuff they're not supposed to do, but... most people do things that'll only get them into a little bit of trouble. Not something terrible.

To answer your question, I really think it depends on the not-really-terrible thing.

[absinthe_eyed]

I understand.

...You're a cheerleader, aren't you?

[treacherouswork]

I'm not even wearing my uniform today. Is there a neon sign hanging over my head?

[absinthe_eyed]

No, it's--word travels. Do you want something?

1/2

[treacherouswork]

[treacherouswork]

Nope.

[absinthe_eyed]

[Shock!]

You're just... talking to me?

[treacherouswork]

[Defensive motion!]

Do I have to pay a toll or something?

[absinthe_eyed]

[Further befuddlement!]

What? No! No--surprised. Sorry.

[treacherouswork]

Right. Well.

My advice is if it's not something too terrible and you feel like telling someone about it is something you need to do, then you should do it.

[absinthe_eyed]

That's sound advice. ...Thank you. I will.

[treacherouswork]

Good luck.

[absinthe_eyed]

Thank you--Claire?

[treacherouswork]

Yeah, it's Claire. And you're-

Actually, sorry, I don't remember your name.