Ruling 1

[nothing_is_grey]

Comments

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[kuichigiru]

You think too much, and about the wrong things.

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[nothing_is_grey]

Yet, is still a valid observation. But please, what would be the right thing in your opinion?

[kuichigiru]

If you don't want to stay here, then it would be more worthwhile to understand the mechanics of the system, not the purpose.

[nothing_is_grey]

Both are important. Though, it is true that the mechanics are in my best interest, while their method of execution is in theirs.

[kuichigiru]

Then I suggest you familiarize yourself with the mechanics as soon as you can. You'll find Mayfield often does not adhere to the rules that you're used to living by. [ Just don't expect Hibari to be much of a help in actually doing so. ]

[nothing_is_grey]

I have every intention of doing so, but having a place that defies the rules is not an excuse for not correcting the matter.

[kuichigiru]

Did I ever say I thought otherwise?

[nothing_is_grey]

No, but I thought it important that my stand on that issue be known clearly.

[kuichigiru]

Why? Do you think I care about your opinion? Save it for somebody else. [ He says it coolly -- not meant to goad, but to show his apathy. ]

That said, at least you have the right ideas in mind.

[nothing_is_grey]

I felt you might be urged to tell me I was going about things incorrectly again.

As a judge I always have the right ideas in mind.

[kuichigiru]

Always -- is that even possible? [ ... ] I suppose it is true that the rules are absolute, though.

[nothing_is_grey]

Always. [Of course, one could argue that what a yama thinks is right by definition. Either way this was her strong belief and was within her nature.] Having variable rules would defeat the purpose of having them.

[kuichigiru]

There is only one set of rules worth obeying, anyways. Namimori Middle School's rules.

[nothing_is_grey]

I would think the basic laws of what's right and what's wrong would be the rules worth obeying. At least, those are the things one is judged on in the end.

[kuichigiru]

Though the conseqeuences don't stop people from breaking the laws, either way.

[nothing_is_grey]

Laws should not be confused with what's correct behavior.