Before class
[Lacus is not usually present in these classes, in fact she hasn't been in any, and she doesn't intend to stay today. Hearing about killers is just too painful for her to sit through; if it were specifically applicable to something happening in the prison she would endure it, but otherwise she simply can't.]
[However, there is one specific instance about which she needs some help. Of course she doesn't expect it to be a quick discussion before Dr. Reid's class, but this seemed the best time to catch him to initiate the inquiry.]
Good afternoon, Doctor Reid. [Usually it's Lacus' nature to volley some small talk before getting down to brass tacks, but today she is unusually focused. Smiling, but thinly.] I was hoping to get your opinion about something, whenever you have the time.
I have a question about sadism. [She pauses, smile gone, and thinks better of that.] I suppose it's less a specific question and more that I'm in need of information and perspective.