Philosophy of Food | Monday, 4th period

[sharp_man]

Hannibal welcomed everyone to class just a little more studiously calm than usual. And with wet hair. Swimming to school had not been in his plans. Still, he was determined to fulfill his obligation.


"Good afternoon. I hope you made it here without too much problem. Today we continue our discussion of what is and isn't food, and how our preferences are formed."

He waved toward the table behind him, which held pairs of dishes this time. "We've got an assortment of foods and beverages today. You may choose only one from each pair - you cannot have both. You may choose neither, if you prefer. But in any case, you must explain your choice. Why do you prefer the option you've chosen - taste? Nostalgia? Curiosity? Feel free to debate with each other as well, and ask each other or me questions. Remember, there are no wrong answers - it's reasoning and thought we're looking for."

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Second Pairing

[sharp_man]

"Paté," Hannibal announced, uncovering the next two dishes. "With fresh-baked, lightly toasted bread and garnish, or as a lump." He grimaced slightly at the latter; after the time spent preparing it, it nearly physically hurt to present it like this. "These are the same basic food, although the first does have some accompaniments."

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[hashtag_chocobro]

Was it bad that Prompto almost wanted to go for the lump just because he almost felt bad for it, lumpp that it was? But just looking at it with his already wonky appetite today assure him that he couldn't actually bring himself to do it, and he was going for one of those nice little garnished toasted nibbles.

"Presentation's important, man," he said, shrugging, and actually managed to leave it at that, imagining a proud little Iggy in his head nodding in passionate agreement.

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[sharp_man]

"It is," Hannibal said, smiling. He was pleased to find at least one of the students that agreed with that.

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[mylandmyrules]

"Have to say I'm going to go with the bread one because I think I'd like all the different tastes and textures together," Nell said.

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[sharp_man]

"Complexity can be a welcome experience," Hannibal said. "If the bread were available to eat with the other version, would that change your opinion?"

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[mylandmyrules]

"I'd be happy to try it," Nell said. "I'd be happy to try it now, 'cept you said we could only have one."

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[sharp_man]

Hannibal nodded. "The purpose of this class is to explore our preferences. But if you'd like to take some of it home with you, please feel free."