fandomhigh | International Cuisine | Monday, first period

"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.

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"I had thought tea was the one constant across worlds," Hannibal said, amused. "You don't have these sorts at home?"

"Not floofy flowery ones," Kaylin said, not meaning any offense by it. "Not where I'm from. Mostly you drink water. Or beer or something. Maybe they drink this in the Imperial Palace, who knows? Sometimes I make like herbally tea things when I'm helping the midwives, but those mostly don't smell so good."

Hannibal nodded. "A number of what we call teas are actually tisanes - herbal brews. And quite a few of these originated with those healing herbs. Also, there are some teas," he found the Earl Grey, "that are actual tea with the addition of other things. In this case, bergamot." He let her smell.

She sniffed and tried very hard - please take note, Hannibal - not to make a face. "Do you just have any regular tea without anything in it?"

And in return, Hannibal wouldn't chuckle. "Of course." He reached for the English Breakfast. "You can usually find this one. It's a blend of different black teas." He held it for her to smell.

"Oh yeah," she said with some relief. "That one's more like real tea."

"There you are, then." Hannibal placed the bag in a cup and poured the hot water over it. "Real tea."

Kaylin quickly added enough sugar and cream to horrify any nutritionist and took a sip with a pleased smile. "Much better."

International Cuisine | Monday, first period

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