etcelsior | [kill bill sirens]

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Considering apping into MASK OR MENACE? Want to dip your toes into the setting and get a feel of whether your character will fit into it? Or maybe you're just cruising and want to play around? Then you've come to the right place!

Pick any of the following scenarios below or feel free to make up your own, but don't be afraid to throw yourself at someone else's thread, either!

And remember to have fun!

01. Your memory might be a haze still and you might even feel frustrated or anxious by the sudden news that you are no longer in your own world and that the Porter scientists and military cannot send you back. You don't get a chance to linger long in the underground Porter lab, but something is clearly amiss; light patches on the floor indicate something else used to sit in that spot in the room. Parts of the wall, floor and the tables look recently refurbished -- something happened in here not too long ago.

You're ushered out quickly and then suddenly, you're enveloped in a faint blue blue light before you find yourself under the bright Floridian sun. Another soldier steps toward you with a smile, directing your attention to a car near a large gate. She mentions she'll be debriefing you soon, handing out a brown folder. You don't see the digital tattoo on your wrist, but it's quickly explained on your way over to the car as you realize there are other confused faces nearby, all holding files of their own.

02. According to the soldiers, a domestic terrorist attack is the reason why the cheery and small city of Heropa is still under some major reconstruction. For a small city, the amount of outside help called in for reconstruction and repairs has made it livelier than it normally is. Construction workers on coffee breaks wave to the most obvious looking imPorts, some will even salute you. "We couldn'a done away with those bastards if it weren't for good folk like you," they say.

Wherever you go, locals are pleasant and courteous enough, sometimes stepping forward to ask for a quick photo or autograph. Every now and then, however, anyone who is so obviously an imPort will find a local backing away from them nervously, pulling their child back with them before closing a door.

03. De Chima, Virginia, while it suffered some damage to its downtown area, never slowed down for a second. For a large city with a bustling population and booming economy, it's quieter than one would expect for it to be, too. If you're trying to avoid the awestruck crowds, you might be able to thanks to everyone ducking under umbrellas and buildings due to heavy rainfall today, provided you aren't letting it slip you're a newcomer to this world. If you're not exactly human-looking or wearing clothes that very much scream medieval ages (or distant future), sorry. There's a high chance the kids are going to crowd you in excitement.

Some locals seem less enthused to see you. They never make an approach, but they can be overheard scoffing and muttering something about cameras. "Who do they think they are?" or "I don't like it... it reminds me of the government corruption back in the eighties." What could they be talking about?

04. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania, has, as always, avoided any major or minor damages. Ask about the Hornets or the recent fights between imPorts and the locals will shrug. Don't get them wrong; they're glad those damn Hornets have been dealt with, but they don't want to discuss politics. Try asking the local imPort Ambassador. What's his name? Ryan? Revan? They don't offer any more information. Naturally for a big city, the people are somewhat aloof in nature. You might even notice the police are just the same, turning their heads the other way when two shady figures exchange fat wads of cash at the street corner. Did the police just drive away in their hovervehicle without bothering to observe what those two were up to? They sure did.

05. Nonah, North Carolina, is the liveliest of all cities. It's loud, busy and there's some kind of energy in the air that gets everyone buzzing with excitement. Anyone who they come to determine an imPort is bombarded with all sorts of offers; job offers, advertising gigs, spokesperson for advocating children stay in school, etc. Anything and everything! You name it. Shops offer discounts for food and clothing, whatever they need. People flock in droves with questions, but they all say the same thing. Thank you for your service to this country, Hero. You saved a lot of lives. Wow, feels great to be a hero, doesn't it?

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[Gaara found this great place that sells teriyaki on a stick, which is food kind of similar to what food at home tastes like and is a load better than that 'burger' and 'pizza' and 'hotdog' nonsense that seems really popular around here. All of those sound nasty.

But he's just walking along the boardwalk and giving off his most powerful "don't speak to me I'm creepy" vibes so he doesn't get bothered. They don't work on animals apparently, because he feels a nudge on his back almost strong enough to make him stumble and he turns, surprised his sand didn't stop the touch. Must not be a threat.

That...is a huge fucking...something. Animal. That looks at his face pleadingly, then at one of the teriyaki sticks in his hand.]

...Ah. [Why the fuck not. He's probably not going to get to this second one, it was an impulse buy anyway. He holds it out for her to chomp down on.] Here.

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[ much like a giant puppy, immediately naga's ears prick up in excitement and she chows right down on that meat, bamboo stick and all. it's noshed up pretty well in between naga's giant teeth, and her long tail starts to wag back and forth as she lowers her nose to gaara's pockets to try and sniff out other treats.

it's not until naga starts to circle gaara that korra realizes there's something up with her dog and she glances over, reaching a hand forward to pull naga back — only to stop when she sees that naga's not going anywhere.

she's just going to continue pushing her nose against this stranger, hoping for more food. ]

Looks like you've made a new friend, Naga. [ she crosses her arms and leans against the wall of the shop. ] You must've fed her to get her that excited.

[Gaara just puts a hand on her snout and shoves it out of his pocket, like he's scolding a small dog instead of a giant killer polar bear dog that could probably bite off his entire arm in one go. He glances up at Korra and holds his other teriyaki stick out of Naga's reach. His.] There's a stand selling them down toward Main. They're not expensive.

[ luckily for gaara, naga happens to be a total sweetheart, so instead of lashing out and biting the ninja's hand off, she simply lowers herself onto the cement with a small whine. but even that's not enough to stop the thumping of her tail against the ground.

korra, however, is a different story. she looks rightfully sheepish when she answers. ]

I don't... have any money.

[ she didn't really look that hard at her file, and she's never been in the habit of carrying money in the first place, since all of her needs were taken care of by the red lotus for most of her life. ]

[Well, your giant beardog is going to keep looking sadly at him until you feed her so Gaara just huffs through his nose, digs through his pocket and takes out a folded bill to hold out to her. Probably shouldn't give away his money like this, but he's fine. He doesn't eat much anyway.]

[ there's a long bit of silence between them as korra glances at the bill and then up at the stranger, feeling touched that he'd share but not wanting to take advantage of him. ]

Are you sure...?

I'm accustomed to providing for people. [Maybe not in this capacity, but he's coming to terms with the fact that here, nobody really needs him. He doesn't have a people, doesn't have his family, doesn't have any of his friends. Nobody needs him to do anything, organize anything, protect anyone.

An entire world full of human beings and still, it's isolation at its finest.]

You would be doing me a favor by accepting. [He still holds it out, feeling like he's five with a playground ball in his hands again.]

[ well, korra will no only accept, she'll do it enthusiastically. hope gaara isn't attached to his personal space, because now korra's diving in quickly for a hug — and if she succeeds, it's likely that she'll lift him a few inches off the pavement.

but c'mon, she gives amazing hugs, and you look like you need one, gaara. accept her love..... ]

[Can you tell this kid has never been hugged in his life? Literally.

Once Korra's arms go around him he stiffens up like a concrete pillar and when she picks him up -not hard, he's pretty thin- sand hisses around his ankles, sticking like it doesn't want to let him go. She's bigger than him, and taller too, but apparently his sand doesn't seem to take her for a threat either because other than swirling around them both in agitation it does nothing.

Of course, the second she puts him back on his feet he jerks away like she'd burned him and folds his arms tight against his chest, eyes settling somewhere around her knees.] ...you're welcome. [agitated as shit over here]

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[ immediately korra looks apologetic, holding out a hand (palm down) to try and show that she meant no harm. ]

I'm so sorry, I didn't think— [ korra usually never thinks three steps ahead, so this isn't new territory for her. you'd think she'd be better at navigating it. spirits, korra, do something quickly to make up for this. ] Tell you what — my name's Korra, and while I'm here, if you need help with anything, just let me know.

[Gaara holds up a few fingers without uncrossing his arms to ward off her apologies, looking across the street at the passersby on the sidewalk.] -fine, it's...fine.

[geez he hasn't been a kid since he was like six why is he being such a kid now. YOU ARE NINJA PRESIDENT GAARA, GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER. It was just a hug. He forces himself to make eye contact again.] Gaara. My name.

Gaara.

[ she repeats the name to make sure she'll remember it, then gives the ninja a quick bow. it might not be recognized here, but it's water tribe, and it's her. she won't be giving up any part of her culture any time soon, if she can help it. ]

It's great meeting you!

...Yeah. [Lackluster reply, but that's just how a dude do. He looks at her for a little bit, kind of like he wants to say something, but just sets a hand on Naga's head once before turning and heading off. He needs to like roll around on some sand dunes and feel more even keeled after something like that.]

Hey, wait!

[ she calls out after him, jogging forward a few steps, her boots kicking up the sand. ]

Where're you going? I can give you a ride on Naga.

No. [manners, gaara] I don't need it. [not much better but ok]

[ LOOK AT THAT SAD FACE. ]

... Fine, but I'll still owe you later!

[kill bill sirens]

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OMG... GAARA...

korRA /reeeaches for her

she's going to adopt him, sry

korra im sorry u cannot adopt some1 only a year younger than u

YOUNGER BRO IT IS korra always wanted a sibling

YEAH DEF CAN'T HAVE TOO MANY BIG SISTERS

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