Adventuring Survival Tactics, March 30. Period 4

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

The Doctor's classroom looked rather odd, given the new splattered paint scheme on the walls. Bean bag chairs for the students again, but there was no TV program to watch, alas.

"Now that you all should feel comfortable with the concept of snatching the pebble from the master's hand, I have one of the most important lessons of survival for you all. It's rather simple. Don't go hungry, if you can avoid it. An army marches on its stomach, and an adventurer who skips meals is an adventurer who ends up alerting guards with their rumbling stomach. The rules are easy. Don't refuse a free meal unless you're pretty certain it's been poisoned. Free drinks, always accept them if they come in some sort of sealed form, but if they're mixing you a cocktail or Kool-Aid, be careful. Being able to stomach live grubs can save your life. Catching, killing, and cleaning your own wild game can be handy, but so can knowing how to hijack an ATM so you can buy a hot meal from a food vendor cart. Foods that make you gassy are a bad plan. Too much grease means you'll have to run to the bathroom at inopportune times. Keep hydrated. There's no such thing as too much fiber in your diet. And the most important of all, always carry some sort of sweets on you. Always handy, that. Oh, and don't forget the food pyramid, and if you're in such dire position as you are considering drinking your own urine and or eating your mate, well, sucks to be you."

The Doctor smiled. "Any questions?"

After answering any questions, the Doctor spoke up again. "Talk to your neighbors about food. That's right. Something. Even if it is contemplating eating your mate or anything ridiculous like that. Should be fun, right?"

The Doctor clapped his hands. "Go on, get to it."

And that was class.

[ooc: Up omgearly so I don't forget it. I'll be AFK most of tommorow at temp job, alas, but I'll grab pings when I can!]

Comments

Sign In

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

Flan. Cupboard. You know the drill.

Re: Sign In

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

Pippi Longstocking.

Who always at least has some caramel candies in her pockets.

Re: Sign In

[nadiathesaint]

Nadia Santos. Who couldn't help a bit of "been there, done that" on today's lecture.

Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, food.

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

"What's your favorite food?"

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

"I'll give you three guesses," the Doctor replied.

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"Is alien food okay to eat?"

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

"Remember, you're talking to an alien," the Doctor said.

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[stykera]

"Why is this planet the only one with chocolate?" Stark asked. "Or the only one I've ever come across, at least."

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

"Because your travels have led you to horrible, horrible planets?" the Doctor offered.

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[cyclopeanmerc.livejournal.com]

"Do survival rations actually count as food?"

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

"Depends," the Doctor said. "On how they were made, of course."

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

"Is anything tastier than meat?"

Re: Ask the Doctor a Foody Question

[the-right-ray.livejournal.com]

"Are potatoes better mashed or au gratin?"

Talk about food!

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, mastication.

Re: Talk about food!

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

She's not just pancakes, meatballs, cookies, salami sandwiches, and fizzy lemonade you know.

Re: Talk about food!

[nadiathesaint]

"Absolutely any food can be improved with spiciness. And if it tastes funny, you can make it spicy and you'll totally never notice."

Re: Talk about food!

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

River looked thoughtful, not sure where to start. Food was such a complex subject.

Re: Talk about food!

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack (who was feeling much better, thanks, if still not a hundred percent) was half curled on a beanbag, looking very relaxed. "Cooking for someone is a good way to impress them, it shows you're willing to make an effort. Pick something complex and it shows you've got good attention to detail." He smirked. "Usually with very pleasant results."

Re: Talk about food!

[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

"All food is good," Sokka contributes.

Of course, this is the same as saying "water is wet", or "firebenders are evil", but it's good to start with the basics.

After Class

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

There's... stuff. After.

Re: After Class

[notafairmaiden.livejournal.com]

Gwynn approached him after class. "Uhm, sir? I need to let you kow I may not be in class... ever again, actually." She was rubbing her chin slightly.

OOC

[nine-and-ears.livejournal.com]

I look at this icon, and I think... 'watch'.

Re: OOC

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

*headtilr*

I think Oompa Loompa

Re: OOC

[sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com]

I think "more cowbell"...