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"There was a hedge in my way," the Doctor explained. "That's why I wasn't here. I understand there were hedges in your way too and yours and so on. I don't like hedges." That was all there was to say about that. "Don't think this gets you out of your final. I hope you all remembered to wear sensible shoes. You won't be running today, but it's important to get into good habits if you're going to be dealing with this planet on a regular basis. Lots of running usually. Shoes should be sensible." It was reasonable to assume that the Doctor was a bit 'off' today. "You, you aaaaand you," he said, pointing to three students, "stay here and answer your final question. It's a one on one verbal exam. The rest of you go play in the amusement park. Stay away from the hot dogs. I didn't program them quite right." They would taste like pungent cheese. "Make sure you wander back out here before the hour is up to answer your question."

He opened the doors to reveal an amusement park with a Ferris wheel, dodgems, roller coaster and assorted other rides, games and holographic food stands.

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"Ask it what it wants," Helen replied. She knew she could most likely influence it to leave her alone if it caused problems, but given the rest of the Doctor's classes it seemed possible that talking to it might be a useful first step.

"Assuming it doesn't speak English and you don't have a translator, how would you communicate with a squid?"

"I can talk to them," she admitted a little shyly. "With my mind. Not everything, but most - at least enough to make them go away if I have to."

"Telepathy and suggestion is handy. What do you think would get a squid to leave you alone?"

"With most things I just tell them to go away," she said thoughtfully, "but I could always suggest there was a good food source somewhere a distance from where we were headed. Not so far as to make it not worthwhile, but far enough away that we would be safe."

"Food is always a good way to get rid of beings, or attract their attention. Do you remember what squids eat?"

"Fish, crustacean, plankton... depends on the size of the squid as to how large a fish they can manage," she said promptly.

"I have every confidence that you'll manage fine with a giant squid. You can go and enjoy yourself."

Helen smiled shyly at him. "Thank you. I have enjoyed your class. All of your classes."

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