Exploring Earth Cuisine, Monday 5th period

[sharp_man]

"Good afternoon." Hannibal met the class outside Portalocity, as was handwavily specified in the description, and smiled and nodded to everyone there. "Today is, I realize, for introductions, although we won't be doing them quite yet. There is no excuse not to have conversation over a lovely meal, after all. Please follow me." He led them to and waved them through the waiting portal.

"We're starting with American food; for those of you not from this world, The United States of America is the country that Fandom is nominally a part of. It has adopted and adapted many cuisines and cultures, but there are a few that are distinctly American."

They came out on an unassuming street in front of a restaurant with a small parking lot that was completely full. "Luckily we have reservations," he assured the class.

"Soul food originated in the culture of African slaves in the area, influenced by their Native American neighbors and European enslavers. These days it has expanded to be a large part of American cuisine, particularly in the southern states."

He made a slight grimace that most people might not notice. "I dearly hope that none of you have an aversion to fried foods. If you do not eat meat, please ask before ordering, as even most of the vegetables are cooked with it. While I'm speaking of that, if any of you have allergies or food aversions to anything, please let me know. Are there any questions?"

He led them into the restaurant.

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Re: Look around, ask questions

[craic_killer]

"I have the basket weaving class with the giant fish--" Sidon, but it would take her a minute to remember names, "another food class tomorrow, and then phys ed and philosophy later in the week."

Re: Look around, ask questions

[crimson_sister]

"Quite a few classes, then," Lucille said. "I signed up for another two myself, as it is allowed during the summer semester. I run the flower shop, but it is hardly demanding work."

Re: Look around, ask questions

[craic_killer]

"Running a flower shop sounds cracker!" Clare said. "It must smell lovely!"

Re: Look around, ask questions

[crimson_sister]

"I suppose it does," Lucille said. "It is a quite pleasant place, if I may say so myself, and I finally got rid of the spiders. Some of the holidays are dreadful though. I am glad that Mother's Day is over."

She added: "Let me know if you ever need work."

The girl seemed a little cheerful, but she probably wouldn't scare away any customers.

Re: Look around, ask questions

[craic_killer]

"Do you really mean it?" Clare said. "That would take such a load off of my parents if they didn't need to send me pocket money."

Re: Look around, ask questions

[crimson_sister]

"Of course," Lucille said. "I know what it's like to need pocket money."

Re: Look around, ask questions

[craic_killer]

This was so much easier than getting a job in Derry! "Then yes, I would love to work at your shop," Clare said. "What day should I start?"

Re: Look around, ask questions

[crimson_sister]

"You can choose between Wednesdays, Thursdays or Sundays. Let me know what suit you, and you can start as soon as you like."

She added: "Should you prefer a week to settle in before you start that is not a problem."

Re: Look around, ask questions

[craic_killer]

"Then let me start next Thursday, please," Clare said, smiling. "That gives me a week to find your flower shop."