Discovering Earth, Friday, Period 2

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Class today had been told to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and closed-toe, comfortable shoes. When Hannibal met them at the portal, he was wearing a pair of designer jeans, a light cotton plaid shirt, and boots, along with a stylish, wide-brimmed hat.

"Good morning," he told them. "A few weeks ago, we saw Uluru in the Australian desert. Today, we're going to the American southwest to see a desert as well as several other sorts of life zones."

"Because, as we're learning in this class," Kanan offered, "Earth actually has no idea what sort of planet it wants to be. It's going for everything all at once."

He was starting to sound less bewildered about that fact, and more maybe-slightly-impressed. He'd had doubts that Earth actually had that much variety, before.

Hannibal was just amused. "In this case, it's gone for many things over the course of around two billion years, and a lot of it is exposed for viewing. For those of you who may be familiar with it, we're going to the Grand Canyon."

"And for those of you who aren't, yes, we are taking you to see a big hole in the ground," Kanan offered.

In fairness it was a really, really big hole.

"It's not the deepest hole, even on land," Hannibal said, just shaking his head at Kanan. "But it's lovely, and you can see a lot of geological history in its walls. Or simply enjoy the scenery. We'll be taking a tour by mule, which will last a total of three hours, two in the saddle. Those of you who don't wish to do that may stay at the rim and visit the museums and speak with the rangers."

"From what I can tell, the mule ride isn't for people who aren't good with heights," Kanan added, helpfully. "The mules are sure-footed, but that mostly means they can take you along some trails that are impressively close to a sheer drop."

Kanan would totally be going on the mule tour. Not only was he not afraid of heights, he kind of wanted to find out what in the world a mule was.

More stubborn than him, for a start.

Though possibly not by much.

"Those of you who are going," Hannibal added, "you will need a wide-brimmed hat. Since I assume many of you don't have them, I've taken the liberty of procuring some for you." From the Boards; thank you, Jono. "You are welcome to keep them."

He waved them through the portal. "For now, let's get going. We don't want to miss our rides."

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Sign In

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With a View!

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Ada Miller

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Kaylin Neya

Lecture

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In which your teachers talk about a really big hole in the ground.

Get Your Hats

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Look, they're yours now, take them.

Hannibal handed them out one at a time.

"Maria."

"Khadgar."

"Cosette." *

"Kaylin."

"Ada."

"And Mara."


* Terrifying woman not included.

Burro Rides

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Stubborn and sure-footed, the burros will take anyone brave enough to face the heights on a scenic tour of the canyon. Very scenic. Especially if you look down.

Re: Burro Rides

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Who was telling her burro that it was a Very Good Burro and occasionally sneaking it treats as she rode, clearly comfortable in the saddle and not at all perturbed by heights?

Yup, that would be Ada. Best trip yet, if only because of the climate.

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Hannibal chuckled at her. "I apologize for once again requiring shoes," he said. "But I hoped the desert might make up for it. And the hat."

Hey, he'd put a lot of thought into that hat.

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Kaylin, as it turned out, was rather afraid of heights, especially these heights. Still, she was too damned stubborn to back out, so she just clung to the burro with all her might.

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After her reaction to the penguins, Hannibal had wondered how Kaylin might react to the burros, so he was pleased to see that at least she was getting along with hers.

"Think of it as close to flying," he suggested to her.

The TOP of the Canyon

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For those who aren't quite so willing to trust a stubborn ass to their health and well being, there's also an information center and a remarkable view from behind nice, secure safety rails, too. The view is no less breathtaking from up here, fortunately.

And there are only a few deaths each year due to falling. Really.

Please don't fall.

Talk to the Teachers

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They are here. They have hats.

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Kanan was here. And he had a hat. And a mule.

He actually didn't mind the hat. It had a sort of smuggler, bounty hunter, gunslinger feel to it even by his own galaxy's standards.

But damn, he was impressed that Earth had managed to come up with a creature that was more stubborn than he was.

Anyway, he'd be taking up the rear of the mule ride train, in case somebody's jackass threw them off the side of the cliff or something. You never knew. Maybe one of them would do it just to spite them.

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Hannibal was here, too. He also had a hat (http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/never_dull/64879222/40216/40216_900.png) (which cost more than most people made in a few months). And a mule. Which he was getting along perfectly fine with, ignoring the smell.

He'd be riding just in front of Kanan, less for minding students' safety, and more for watching their reactions as they experienced things.

The people and the canyon were really lovely views.

OOC

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Friiiiiday I just want a Friday that gets to be Friday please don't make me make my Saturday into a Friday 2.0 my little animator wrists can't take it whyyyyyy



I'm gonna carry on like this for a few hours, move along.