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An Excuse for Field Trips, Wednesday 4th period
It was back to Portalocity again this week, and students had been told to dress for rather more comfortable weather.
Comfortable and potentially rowdy.
"This week marks the beginning of a period of fasting and abstention from a number of enjoyable things for some sects of the dominant religion in these parts," Hannibal said. "Accordingly, prior to that, it marks a period of celebration, indulgence, and hedonism."
"Yesterday," Jono noted, "was, to many people, known as Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. The day before the fasting begins, meant to clear the last of the fat from the pantry, so to speak." He paused, and then added, "Pancake day."
Well. It was.
"Užgavėnės," Hannibal said, not to be left out. "There are a number of different traditions for this day and this week. One of the more extravagant is Brazil's Carnaval. Even within that country, there are a number of different celebrations. Today, we will be visiting bate-bola."
"That's right," Jono agreed, "we're going to Rio." A pause. "The trade-off is that there'll be clowns."
Couldn't win them all, class. But this would be a singularly unique experience, perhaps the clowns could be forgiven.
Or you could just not worry about clowns. But you do you.
"There will also be music, fireworks, and general chaos," Hannibal said. "I recommend you stick close so as not to miss our portal back. If it becomes too much for you, please let one of us know; we have a portal on standby, and can get you home."
Or at least back to Fandom. Sorry, Vette. Nell. Jack.
Hannibal put on his wide-brimmed hat - which was, as all his hats, a joy, Jono - and smiled and waved them through the portal.
Comfortable and potentially rowdy.
"This week marks the beginning of a period of fasting and abstention from a number of enjoyable things for some sects of the dominant religion in these parts," Hannibal said. "Accordingly, prior to that, it marks a period of celebration, indulgence, and hedonism."
"Yesterday," Jono noted, "was, to many people, known as Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. The day before the fasting begins, meant to clear the last of the fat from the pantry, so to speak." He paused, and then added, "Pancake day."
Well. It was.
"Užgavėnės," Hannibal said, not to be left out. "There are a number of different traditions for this day and this week. One of the more extravagant is Brazil's Carnaval. Even within that country, there are a number of different celebrations. Today, we will be visiting bate-bola."
"That's right," Jono agreed, "we're going to Rio." A pause. "The trade-off is that there'll be clowns."
Couldn't win them all, class. But this would be a singularly unique experience, perhaps the clowns could be forgiven.
Or you could just not worry about clowns. But you do you.
"There will also be music, fireworks, and general chaos," Hannibal said. "I recommend you stick close so as not to miss our portal back. If it becomes too much for you, please let one of us know; we have a portal on standby, and can get you home."
Or at least back to Fandom. Sorry, Vette. Nell. Jack.
Hannibal put on his wide-brimmed hat - which was, as all his hats, a joy, Jono - and smiled and waved them through the portal.
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