Fandom High School

Fraser was out of uniform and the class was meeting inside today. Fraser didn't seen anything at all wrong with this. In fact, Fraser didn't see much wrong with anything today. He was flopped in a chair, slouched and looking rumpled.

"So, we're doing things on the elements," he said with an air of not caring about this. Teaching was boring, the kids were boring, everything was boring and he was just doing this for the paycheck, honestly. "The elements are...weather. It's that simple. Do I really have to explain it any further?"

Fraser hoped not. He was boring himself already. God, why couldn't he have taught something cool? Or something where none of the students looked like dweebs.

"Today, the Danger Shop's set up for four very different scenarios," he continued, just reading verbatim off the syllabus in front of him. "Heavy rains, heavy snow, incredible heat and a windstorm. It's up to you to take what you've learned before and survive out there. Your choice of season, your choice of survival. Don't come crying to me if you die."

With that, Fraser waved a hand dismissively so the students would get away from him.

Today, the class was meeting near the Preserve. There were several empty backpacks behind him and many moddable supplies over to the side. Fraser himself was dressed lightly for the heat and looked cheerful, as usual.

( Camping is fun! )

Class was, once again, being held outside. This time, they were assembled on the Rocky Bits, near Selkie Peak. Fraser looked content and comfortable and waited while everyone got settled.

"Good morning," he greeted, smiling at everyone. "Welcome back and I hope you've all worn a good, strong pair of shoes because today, we're talking about hikes. Now, when I say the word hike, most everyone is going to think of some painful slog through nature with a too large backpack and mosquitoes attacking at every corner. Now, that can happen, yes, but hike is a very multi faceted word. There are several types of hiking including backpacking, dog hiking, freehiking, hillwalking, waterfalling, and Nordic walking. They all mean different things though they encompass the same general idea. You're essentially trekking across natural environments."

Here, Fraser paused and clasped his hands behind his back. "Depending on the length and breadth of your hike, you do want to be prepared. If you're going for a short hike, you still want to bring first aid supplies, a cellular phone, flares, a change of clothes, and a blanket in case you do get turned around and get lost so you can be prepared for the elements. For longer hikes, you'd also bring these things but in greater numbers and perhaps in more specific terms. Hiking is a great form of exercise that allows you to see beautiful landscapes for free. So today, that's what we're doing. You're hiking. Grab a backpack," Fraser said, nodding to the assembled supplies, "and start hiking. Go to the Preserve, go to the beach, go around Selkie Peak, it's up to you. You can go alone or as pairs and you can go as slow or as fast as you'd like. Just enjoy the environment around you."

With that, Fraser set the students loose on their hikes.