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"This week," Hannibal told his class, "we're going to cover something that we are, perhaps, in the wrong time of year and hemisphere for. Nevertheless, you may eventually find it useful. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body overheats. Human bodies," he explained to ~~Peridot~~ the non-humans and non-scientific in the class, "have an optimal range of temperature at which they operate. Should that temperature become too high, through exposure to extreme heat, exertion, or any combination of the two, the body begins to lose its ability to function well." He shrugged.

"This may mean anything from mild heat cramps, to heat exhaustion, to potentially life-threatening heatstroke. Heat exhaustion can occur gradually or begin suddenly, particularly after working or playing in the heat, perspiring heavily, or being dehydrated. Perspiration is one mechanism the body uses to cool itself, and if that mechanism works inadequately or is unable to function, the entire thing can cease to function."

"Some of the symptoms," the less messy of which would now be demonstrated by the shop-generated Chilton, "include faintness; dizziness; nausea or vomiting; heavy sweating, particularly if the skin is cold and clammy; a weak, rapid pulse; a face that is flushed or pale; muscle cramps; headache; and weakness or fatigue. Should you suspect someone is suffering from heat exhaustion, you may wish to treat the symptoms before they become heatstroke, which can be fatal."

He demonstrated the solutions. "Move them out of the heat and into a shady or air-conditioned place. Lay them down and elevate the legs and feet slightly. Remove any tight or heavy clothing. Have them drink cool water or other beverages, so long as they contain neither alcohol nor caffeine, as those may be counterproductive. Cool them, if you can, by spraying or sponging their skin with cool water and fanning them. Should they deteriorate, particularly if they become confused, faint, or exhibit seizures, call a medical professional. Also do so if their body temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit or 40 degrees Celsius."

He pointed them at the shop-created desert city with people in it. "Find those suffering from heat exhaustion, and get them to safety. Do try not to succumb yourself."

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She's here and particularly miserable in her head to toe brown tunic and pants.

Hannibal watched for a moment, then fiddled with the room's controls to bring up a parasol.

It was Japanese style, with flowers on it, but still.

He opened and handed it to Kaylin. "Some shade for you."

Kaylin looked at him as if he were crazy. In what world did she look like a flowered parasol person?

Still she politely, if gruffly, thanked him - it was Hannibal after all - and held it gingerly as if it might bite her.

To her amazement it actually helped and she smiled at him.