Discovering Earth, Friday, Period 2

[uncertain_dume]

Hannibal's smile today was pleased and anticipatory. "Today we won't be seeing much; there are, after all, other sorts of experiences and other ways to enjoy Earth. Today, we'll be pampering ourselves. And letting others pamper us."

Notice had been sent out before class today that, while getting wet was optional, students might want to consider bringing some manner of swimwear today. And that notice had been given for good reason.

"Looks like Dr. Lecter found us a spa," Kanan said, looking... amused, mostly. "In the... Caribbean? Am I saying that right?"

"You are," Hannibal confirmed. "And since we've been fairly parsimonious so far, we should be able to make up for it today." The school was never going to let him do this again. Except Hannibal.

"Right," Kanan mused, scratching thoughtfully at his beard, "we probably saved them a bit on that trip into space, anyway."

Thanks, Hera!

"So I fully expect everybody to have a very good time," Hannibal said. "Whether you prefer a massage, a bath, or simply wandering the lovely treehouse."

It was a thing, apparently.

"A spa in a treehouse," Kanan mused, shaking his head and grinning. "Not making Earth any less cute, Doctor."

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Re: Spa Day

[sharp_as_knives]

"Of course not," Hannibal said. "As this was my suggestion, it seemed only fair." He grinned. "This way, you can surprise him, if you like."

Re: Spa Day

[notamascot]

Her eyes widened. "You paid for it? Hannibal!"

She wasn't sure if she should yell at him or thank him. It was an amazing thing, but people didn't just give her things. Not ever. And she was pretty sure it was a lot of money.

Re: Spa Day

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal raised an eyebrow at her, but he was used to Kaylin's lack of tact by now, so it warranted no more than that. "You're welcome. I'm happy to help any student of mine reach their potential."

Re: Spa Day

[notamascot]

"Thank you," she said, "Truly. You shouldn't have done that, but I'm very grateful."

And if she watched him a bit carefully to see if he was going to ask anything of her, well, that's just the way it was.

Re: Spa Day

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal respected that. Which was why he was at least partially heading it off.

"In return, you must promise me to do your best, and to use your new skills in any way you can to help make yourself happy."

Re: Spa Day

[notamascot]

"I will," she said. "I give you my word as a Hawk."

And winced a little. "Or an almost Hawk. But I swear that my word is good."

It was.

Re: Spa Day

[sharp_as_knives]

"It's good enough for me," Hannibal said, nodding solemnly. "Enjoy your lessons in good health."

Re: Spa Day

[notamascot]

"Oh, I will!" And this time she beamed at him as she assured him.