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[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

[siriusly]

[straightening again, as is proper.] Manabu Yuuki. [a bow.] Thank you for getting me out of a tight pinch. [nodding.] I might've been in a lot of trouble if you hadn't shown up.

[luxuriant]

Haha, oh stop, you're going to make me blush! ♥

[Well, maybe not, but genuine thankfulness after he just accidentally slapped the guy is a bit much. Especially when he was just trying to show off and be nosy to begin with. The crowd was a little loud for this area.

Again, he nearly gestures with his hand but has to stop himself. The reminder is clear in the half twitch of his fingers before he leaves them as is and turns away instead.]

Manabu, huh. The name's Zelos. Zelos Wilder! I guess we imPorts have to stick out for each other, right?

[siriusly]

[Manabu's smile twitches, his brow pinched apologetically as he catches the hitched move. it's embarrassing just on its own...]

I, I suppose so...Rather, it's a pretty good idea. [his hand goes to the back of his head, awkward.] But so far, I don't think I've figured out much to return the favor. Sorry...

[luxuriant]

Don't worry, don't worry! It was out of the kindness of my own heart!

[Debatable. He'll be back later for a favor and go back on those words, probably. Manabu should fear this day. He shrugs wide, and that's something he seems able to do without punching the poor guy, so there's a plus.]

Just tell everyone you meet what a great guy Zelos is, haha! [He's laughing like he's completely hilarious now.]

[siriusly]

[Zelos is such a strange-sounding name that Manabu's certain not to forget just for that, nevermind having helped him out.

or getting swatted, but. hey. he shrugs in turn, without the gesticulation.]

If that's really what you want... [he tilts his head to look past him, at a small pack of girls peering around the corner.] But I think you'll have a lot of chances to tell people yourself.

[luxuriant]

Hm?

[Turning, he looks behind him in the general direction Manabu had tilted his head, perking up when he sees the girls. With a cheeky wave and a wink, he spends the next twenty seconds or so blowing them individual kisses and laughing to himself.]

This place isn't so bad, after all! [Yeah, right. It's the same as any other, like this. Leaving the girls hanging, he steps back and spins to face Manabu again, a carefree grin on his face.

Is he taking anything seriously? It's not clear.]

Hey, you think you can get to wherever you're going without any more commotions? It'd rest bad on my conscience if I left you only for you to get beat up on your way.

[siriusly]

[oh, jeez. all Manabu can do is shift awkwardly from foot to foot while Zelos is doing his thing...it's kind of embarrassing to watch.

he straightens back up when he's addressed once more, blinking a few times.

a beat, and he smiles.]

Don't worry about me. I'll figure things out one way or the other.

[luxuriant]

You're sure? Okay, okay...

[He raises his hand, again, about to wave, but he takes a step back and drops it with a laugh instead.]

Right. Well, I'll catch you later, if you're lucky. See ya! [Not the most graceful of exits, but things are difficult when you're trying not to punch a guy in the face. Spinning around, he heads off to that group of girls, probably prepared to spend the next hour or so just chatting carelessly with them like he's the star of the show.

Bye Manabu...]