PARTY AT MOM'S HOUSE

[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 anyone's thread, either!

And remember to have fun!

01. Your memory is hazy and you might feel increasingly frustrated or anxious, or maybe you're excited as soldiers march past, barely glimpsing you. One second you're somewhere underground, the next you're enveloped in blue light, and suddenly you find yourself directly under Flordia sun's bright and burning glare. A female soldier steps toward you with a wide smile on her face and directs you to a car, ready to debrief you. You realize you are not the only one, surrounded by equally confused or eager faces... and you're all sporting a digital tattoo on your wrist.

02. Welcome to Cape Canaveral, where the smell of the ocean is in the air and locals are more than pleased to see new imPorts roaming their streets. They wave, they cheer, they ask for pictures as politely as they can. The more inhuman you look, or if you're wearing a costume, the more likely locals are to approach. Hey, enjoy the moment! The popular malt shop is offering you a free drink if you need it.

03. The technology in this world is certainly something. The cars are clearly modeled after popular 50s cars, but they hover several feet above the ground as they drive down the street. There are digital jukeboxes in restaurants, motorcycles also hover through traffic, advertisements can be seen on a digital projector on the taller buildings. Even kids on skateboards appear to drift a safe ten feet off the ground while playing!

04. Wherever you are, you can hear the loud revving of an engine, distance at first before you finally see it: a hovercar bursting around the corner, going beyond the maximum speed limit and just barely making its sharp turn. It doesn't appear to be slowing down any time soon, not with two police cars trailing it... and uh oh. Those skateboarding kids don't have much time to get out of the way as the car comes speeding down the road. You've been brought here for a reason Hero — so you better act fast.

Comments

[messyeater]

[ He's still not used to these lighter states of dress -- especially for a woman. He pauses a moment, his good humor keeping his smile, and he bows to her, offering out a hand. ]

Could anyone not be all right on a day as fine as this?

[withamask]

[ Even though she suspects he won't shake her hand (one glance at his attire reveals that he's not from this century), she politely offers hers anyway. ]

You looked a little... lost. You're an imPort, right?

[messyeater]

I've been called many things: entrepreneur, visionary, fool. [ That last one comes with a self-deprecating smirk. He takes her hand, and lightly touches his lips against her knuckles. ] I suppose 'imPort' is another for the list.

Alexander Grayson.

[withamask]

[ Once he introduces himself, she nods in greeting, as her hand falls back to her side. Her expression is cordial, yet not captivated or impressed by his natural charm. ]

Renee Montoya. Nice to meet you.

Mr. Grayson, are you already familiar with what's going on?

[messyeater]

A pleasure. [ He doesn't mind that she withdraws her hand. The gesture is made and he has no reason to push the contact. ]

I cannot say I am familiar, though I dare say I can estimate my current situation. [ He lifts his cane, making a gesture to the streets before them. ] This is the future?

[withamask]

It is.

I know this must be confusing, but I can give you a tour, if you want.

[messyeater]

[ His smile widens. It's hard to put a dent in his mood when he's vividly aware of every second that ticks by without him burning to a crisp. ]

That is incredibly generous of you, Miss Montoya. On this most fine afternoon, I would be delighted for the pleasure of your company.

[withamask]

It's no problem. I remember how overwhelming everything was when I came here.

[ She begins to walk, waiting for him to follow. ]

[messyeater]

Then this is not your home either. [ He speaks, as he keeps stride with her. ] I suspect this is a common occurrence?