WAKE UP IN THE MORNING FEELING LIKE

[maskormods]

TEST DRIVE MEME

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 there's only one rule in Test Drive Meme Club: have fun!

01. The city of Heropa is what one might expect from a small, bright and cheery place, where locals are friendly enough and local shop owners might offer a free drink to welcome you to their fair city. Some of the locals might thank you for always lending your service to the nation, while others might not say anything -- but if you have something nasty to say, better not say anything at all, right? But on closer inspection of these Silent Stanleys and Stellas, you might notice that some people actually back away from any imPort who quite obviously looks like they aren't "from around the neighborhood". Once in a while, you may hear a voice raised:

"Did you see how visible their elections have become? They're just trying to grab power! Have you seen the homes they live in?

Of course, for every claim, there's a rebuttal; you may well hear a competing voice arguing, "They deserve to have a say in things too! You know it's different for them!"

ImPorts are a divisive issues, even in pretty Heropa.

02. De Chima, Virginia, is a large city with a healthy economy, and though it's quieter, there are just as many citizens awed at your very presence. Look at you! Organic wonder! Science and technology are the lifeblood of this city, so you're likely to come across a good many locals taking your picture with the newest of devices. The imPort craze is at an all-time high, and considering the ambition of many of De Chima's residents, you may find yourself cornered by overzealous imPort fans, media wannabes and opportunists alike, shoving cameras in your face.

Their questions are less politically charged than they are mundane, however; get ready for an interview about your taste in romantic partners, personal underwear choices, favourite foods, and more!

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania, is having a rainy day. The streets seem to be running with water, the sky can't seem to stop crying. You might want to check out some consumerism-inclined shelter, be that a smoky and dart-eyed bar full of grumbling locals, or a grimy and industrial coffee shop (full of grumbling locals). Watch your step, newly minted imPort, because if you let on that you're fresh meat then you're bound to find a few people who decide that the only proper welcome for an imPort is a nice set of knuckles to the face.

One or two more cowardly locals may hesitate before giving you such a greeting, however, with a muttered, "Wonder if the new guy in office is gonna do more than the last one."

Ouch. Look at the political savvy on this guy!

04. Nonah, North Carolina, is the liveliest of all cities; loud, busy and there's some kind of energy in the air that gets everyone buzzing with excitement. You may find yourself in the midst of a few closed-off streets for some occasion or another - whether it be a food cart festival, no-car day, or something else! - and surrounded by the hum of people, the waft of food being served on the street, and plenty of attention

Look there -- someone's demoing a VR roller coaster! Won't you give it a shot?

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[hitsujikai]

[ The scent of baking bread has lured in more than it's fair share of people and Ginoza, who isn't often easily distracted, finds himself wandering through the entrance way of the little bakery to peer through his glasses at the cases and shelves and display trays at the varied arrangement of baked goods. The sweet things don't much catch his eye, but the pastries... There's something nostalgic about the plaited loaf, and something inviting about the tin.

He shuffles in closer, looking away from the displays for the first time and around at the patrons accompanying him on the shop floor. ]

Excuse me, [ He mutters to the woman standing by him, a slight slip of a lady, but with dark eyes that seem to be seeing more than they let on.. He gestures to the cash register. ] Were you in the queue?

[ordinaryways]

[ For a moment, he's slow to react - not expecting to be addressed by anyone, least of all the stoic looking man beside him - but after a moment, Shogo's expression clears and he gestures with a delicate hand. ]

Not yet, I cant decide what I want most. Be my guest.

[ It's a beat more before recognition hits - that particular combination of trailing hair and glasses being oddly memorable and he's struck with a memory of leaning over Choe's shoulder, half listening as he detailed the rest of Division One - and really what are the odds?

The surprise simply registers as curiosity on his currently fine features. ]

Are you also new here?

[hitsujikai]

Thank you. [ He bows his head respectfully, his expression staying firm and focused on his own business, fully not expecting her to continue to talk to him as he passes her by to wait behind the small line forming infront of the cash register.

At her question he turns with raised eyebrows to look at her again. ]

Mm, I arrived this morning. [ She doesn't look like an imPort-- but then, he supposes, neither does he. ] How could you tell?