Don't Be a Hero [Thursday, 2nd Period]

[wrongkindofsith]

Cara's class were in the Danger Shop again, which resembled a dorm room, albeit an extremely large one.

"Most of you are showing tolerable progress," she said. "Which means it's time to talk about how complacency will get you just as dead as stupid. It sneaks up on you, you get into a routine, you stop paying attention, you ignore the warnings about recent land shark attacks, and before you know it-"

A knock sounded at the dorm room door. "Can someone get that?"

Discovering Earth, Friday, Period 2

[uncertain_dume]

"This week, we're switching from natural to human spectacles," Hannibal said. "We had hoped to do this next week, which is when it actually occurs, but as that is spring break...well, what use are portals if you can't tweak times a little?"

"And the way I see it, if you're going to tweak time, you might as well be doing it in order to catch a good party," Kanan added, grinning just a bit shamelessly. Look, he'd read up on this after Hannibal had mentioned it. He was completely gung-ho for this one. "I'll have to thank Portalocity for getting something right, for a change."

He might want to wait until they did, first.

Of course, if they didn't, then he'd be finding out just how far one can drop-kick a gnome when using the Force to enhance a good kick. So.

Hannibal shook his head at the enthusiasm and continued. "This time of year for those who follow the Catholic religion begins Lent - a period of giving up extravagance and luxury, traditionally. Thus, various cultures have a tradition of indulgence beforehand. One of those traditions is Carnival; the largest is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Roughly two million people fill the streets over the week to engage in any number of things - dancing, music, art, a parade." He shrugged.

"I'm in this for the dancing," Kanan shared.

He was also in this for the debauchery, and was absolutely not planning on catching the first portal back, today.

"The music, dancing, and much of what you will see is a good example of Brazilian artistry, albeit often taken to the extreme," Hannibal said. "The primary language is Portuguese, but many will also speak Spanish, or English. Enjoy yourselves, and please do not get lost." Yourself or your clothes, Kanan.

Driver's Ed, Friday, Period 3

[10secondcar]

"Okay, so," Brian said, "Same thing as last time, except this time you're gonna go around the block. So. Have fun with those right turns, kids. Anyone with any questions better ask 'em quick, because ready? Set, go!"

Practical Diplomacy, Friday, February 17, 2017

[sith_happened]

Today the class was meeting in the Danger Shop, and the scenario was set up to look like a busy open air city market. "When you are acting as a diplomat, you aren't working in a vacuum," Anakin said. "There are numerous other groups who are invested in making you fail in your operation, or even just knowing what you're doing. Today we're going to have an exercise about being aware of your surroundings, dodging a tail, and tailing a target yourself."

"One would think this is an easy exercise, but it is not," Obi-Wan said mildly. "There is a veritable treasure trove of ways in which people can keep track of not just your movements, but your communications. You may also wish to consider leaving your communications devices at home."

Anakin nodded. "Even on this primitive planet--" ANAKIN, "--there are hundreds of phone apps designed to look like one thing that are really serving as recording devices. Flashlight applications, for instance."

"So do make sure to check your cell phone," Obi-Wan said. "The sim may make use of it as well."

The sim would definitely make use of it because Anakin was a cheating cheater. "Remember that your appearance can be changed--so can the way you walk, how you hold yourself, and so on and so on. Your job is to not be noticed."