"I apologize for my absence last week," Alaric said once everybody sat down. "I was called out of town unavoidably."

No, Damon had wanted someone to hang out with Monday night and Alaric couldn't get rid of his hangover come Tuesday morning.

"Today is gonna be an easy day. Well, actually it's gonna be an easy day in preparation for the hard day you have next week," Alaric said, smiling. "You've heard me lecture enough so next week you guys are going to do the work for me. We are supposed to cover Greek mythological creatures so what I want you to pick one, do a little research and next week you're gonna stand up in front of the class and tell everyone what you learned about the creature you chose."

Alaric started handing out a list of possible things people could pick. "I want you all to tell me what you want to do your presentation on before you leave class today so nobody does two of the same thing. Oh, and the kraken isn't on that list but you're free to do that as well."

Just so long as they shouted "Release the kraken!" at somebody before classtime was over.

"You all are free to leave after you tell me what you chose. Gives you more time to do research."