International Cuisine | Monday, first period

[sharp_as_knives]

"Good morning, ladies," Hannibal greeted his class. "Since we are at the very first class this term, if you're new, you should know that it's the day for introductions. And you won't have had time to get sick of them yet." He grinned.

"For those of you who haven't met me, I am Doctor Hannibal Lecter. Introductions in my class are as much a matter of necessity as tradition - we will be experiencing new things, and it is vitally important I know if there are things that I should be keeping from you. So. I would like for you to each give us your name and where you're from, but also any things you may be allergic to, and any foods you can't or won't eat. Also, I would like to hear if there are any particular foods or cuisines you would be interested in trying."

He spread his hands. "We have no formal syllabus this term, and there will be no grading. There is only one rule - you must be respectful. If you find a food distasteful, you needn't eat it. But you will refrain from calling it disgusting, or showing disrespect to those serving it to you. So long as you adhere to that rule, you will pass. If there are any requirements for individual trips, I will let you know prior to that day by e-mail. We won't be going anywhere this week, so please enjoy what I've made." He gestured at the food.

"Also - I have no assistant as of yet. If you would be interested, please let me know." He waved at the first girl to begin.

[Please wait for OCD - LJ is being stupid. Up!]

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Ready to eat!

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[not_a_moonie]

Alana

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[wildandbrave]

Cosette Fauchelevent

Listen to the lecture, ask questions

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Ask if you have them!

Introduce yourself!

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Name, where you're from, foods you can't or won't eat, anything you'd especially like to try!

Re: Introduce yourself!

[not_a_moonie]

"Hi, I'm Alana," Alana said, with a little wave. She was happy to start her week with a nice, easy class. "I'm from a planet called Landfall, which nobody has heard of. I'll eat about anything, but I guess I'd like to try more kinds of sushi. I've only really had California rolls."

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[never-dull.livejournal.com]

"Welcome back, Alana. We can definitely try more sushi," Hannibal promised her, smiling. "What is Landfall's cuisine like, compared to what we have here?"

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[bestatmystery]

"I'm Charlotte Grote," Lottie said. "But most folks call me 'Lottie'. I'm from Tackleford, in the UK, and I would like to eat all of the sausages."

All of them. From anywhere.

She loved her some sausages.

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[never-dull.livejournal.com]

Hannibal could appreciate that. "Welcome, Lottie. I rather like making sausages myself," he confessed. "I'm sure we can find a few different cuisines that use them."

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"I'm Rapunzel!" she said, waving exuberantly. "I'm from Corona, and -- well, there's nothing I've refused to try, so far. And I don't think I'm allergic to anything. But I'd like to try more coffee? I really like it and I haven't really tried many kinds."

Because she should really limit her caffeine intake.

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[never-dull.livejournal.com]

"Welcome back, Rapunzel." Hannibal smiled at her. "Do you mean more different varieties of coffee, or more different ways of brewing and serving it? Or both?"

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[bestatmystery]

Lottie couldn't help but stare a little a lot constantly at Rapunzel's hair. "That is the longest hair I have EVER SEEN," she said.

She wasn't super good at keeping her internal monologue internal.

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[justwantedfriends]

"I'm Kira, and I'm from New York," she said. "I don't think there's anything I won't eat, and there's nothing I can't eat, thankfully. As for what I'd like to try... maybe things that look weird, but taste good?"

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[never-dull.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Kira." Hannibal nodded. "What sorts of things would you say fall into that category? Is it things you wouldn't think to try otherwise?"

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[rhymeswithtable.livejournal.com]

"Hiii!" Mabel was entirely too excited to be here. Or, well, she was being herself, proudly clad in her best hamburger and french fries sweater (http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/gravityfalls/images/3/3d/S1e13_oh_wait_here_they_are%21.png/revision/latest?cb=20130411113159). But there were so many new people here, so she was thrilled that there was a chance to properly introduce herself in the classroom, like this! "I'm Mabel Pines, from Piedmont, California! I'll try anything once, but I'd rather not go home smelling like pork if I can help it after class - it upsets my pet pig, Waddles."

Who was adorable and she wouldn't hear a word to the contrary.

"And I'm most interested in trying desserts from all around the world!"

Because Mabel totally needed more sugar in her diet. Unless it was Smile Dip. That stuff was evil and had been discontinued for a reason.

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[never-dull.livejournal.com]

"Welcome, Mabel." Hannibal nodded to her. "I can promise quite a few desserts, and while I can't promise no pork, I'll try to present other options as well."

But no Smile Dip.

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[notamascot]

"I am Kaylin Neya, from Elantra," she said. "And I'll eat pretty much anything. I don't really have anything I'd like to try - mostly because I don't know what there is to try."

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[never-dull.livejournal.com]

"Hopefully by the end of the class, you'll have a better idea," Hannibal said. "Welcome back, Kaylin. What sorts of foods does Elantra have?"

Eat Hannibal's food!

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Today you have an assortment of tea sandwiches:

Prosciutto and fig
Roast beef with horseradish
Pate and sour cherry
Roasted vegetable

And an assortment of actual tea to go with them.

Re: Eat Hannibal's food!

[bestatmystery]

He was serving them tea! Right there in the middle of class! Lottie piled a plate nice and high with at least one of each sandwich, then made a show of examining the teas on offer before selecting the one she thought looked fanciest.

Hannibal might be well old, but he'd just shot right to the top of her list of favorite teachers ever. Sorry Mr. Beckwith.

Re: Eat Hannibal's food!

[never-dull.livejournal.com]

Excuse you, Lottie, Hannibal was not old! ...Middle-aged, maybe.

"Do you have a favorite tea?" he asked.

Re: Eat Hannibal's food!

[rhymeswithtable.livejournal.com]

Oooh, sandwiches! Sandwiches and tea! Dipper had no idea what he was missing. Mabel, meanwhile, was totally happy to take a little bit of everything. Maybe two of the pate, because the combination with the sour cherry had her intrigued, and sat herself down to happily sample and sip at the tea as she did so.

This class? Was the best.

Re: Eat Hannibal's food!

[notamascot]

They were all good - well, Hannibal made them so, duh. Kaylin thought some of the teas smelled awfully, well, flowery. Were they supposed to?

Talk to Hannibal!

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He's here! Let him know if you'd like to be TA or if you have any other concerns.

OOC!

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Seriously, WTF LJ?