Practical Diplomacy, Friday, February 3, 2017

Today's class was in the Danger Shop. Anakin was holding up a bright yellow nerf bat. "Sometimes in sticky situations, you'll be tempted to conduct...aggressive negotiations," he said.

"When preparing yourself for troublesome or tense negotiations, it can be helpful to... dispose of those urges," Obi-Wan said. "Today, we have some suggestions."

Like the nerf bats.

There were also large, heavy bags to hit. Possibly with the nerf bats.

Or just your fists. Anakin could respect just hitting things. "Self-defense is also important, at least in the kinds of negotiations Jedi are set to conduct. A lot of people try to kill the messenger."

"We are not here to teach you how to fight," Obi-Wan said lightly. "But we are here to teach you how to channel your more impulsive orders." Beat. "There are also stress balls. I hear sometimes those help."

Anakin slanted his eyes at Obi-Wan. "Help who, Master?"

"People," Obi-Wan said.

Beatifically.

Anakin poked him with his nerf bat. "Sure."

"Let's set this aside and ask the class to please find a method of stress relief that is most appealing to them," Obi-Wan said, using the Force behind his back to shove Anakin's hood up.

"Good idea," Anakin said, smacking Obi-Wan again. This could take a while, kids. Get to your activity.