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etcelsior2015-02-28 03:23 pm
maskormods) wrote in etcelsior2015-02-28 03:23 pm
owning your okayness
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 to have fun!01. Your memory is still a haze and you might feel frustrated or anxious, or maybe the sight of an underground lab you've just been led from by an escorting soldier with dried blood splatters on the floor stirs something else in you. The soldier apologizes for everything you have to see; a recent attack has left the underground lab in Cape Canaveral in near shambles. Military personnel move past you, focused on the sorely needed reparations and clean-up. 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. The city of Heropa is worse off than the base in Cape Canaveral. The streets looks as if either a hurricane passed through the city or a small recently made it their personal wrecking grounds. Asking anyone will reveal it's the latter... sort of. None of it was intended. The locals are nice, busy with cleaning up the streets and fixing their shop windows and doors. They normally would love to take pictures with you, Hero, though they are preoccupied with work. 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, hasn't had the same rotten luck as Heropa. Downtown has closed off some streets for repairs, with parts of the street torn out or shop windows shattered, however people in this big city carry on with their daily lives. Anyone who is quite clearly an imPort may find themselves the center of attention, particularly with young children who rush over to you on their hoverboards. Some of the adults passing through smile and wave at you. Thank you, they say, thank you for stopping that domestic terrorist group. The country owes you. They feel even safer with an elected imPort Ambassador watching over the city.
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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Well, and unless there is a section at the local library that caters to the magically-inclined, I'm missing a few key components I need to start tearing holes in reality.
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[Harry grins back at Charlie. This guy isn't so bad.]
Try asking the folks that brought us here then. They don't seem to have a problem tearing reality a new one.
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[He wonders if it's only him that experiences that, and if he is the only one, how does that even make sense? Even if wasn't so interested in leaving he might study something like that.]
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[ well, there's an answer for you, Harry ]
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Not unless you want your pants to catch on fire.
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[ He's legitimately got an iPhone in his pocket, but he only turns it on if he's actively using it anyway- Sabriel's magic makes it freak out too, so he'd rather not take chances. ]
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[Honestly though, Harry would be fine with all of that if he could just take a hot shower every now and then.]
A phone call between two wizards turns into a screaming match if it last longer than about five minutes.
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Now I know we're from two different schools of wizardry, because I've never had that problem. The only reason wizards where I come from wouldn't own a cell phone is because they really couldn't give a shit about technology.
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[That's the last time he ever got on one.]
Sounds like they just like making things harder for themselves.
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[ Charlie will just silently thank his lucky stars that he doesn't have to deal with that kind of thing. ]
Pfft. I have a whole rant about wizards and their amazing ability to stagnate, but I'd rather not ruin the mood.
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At least some things never change then.
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((ooc; I don't know if you were considering apping this round or not, but I thought I'd let you know there are a few open app slots that they've opened up to people who didn't have reserves in. o/))
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Wizards will be wizards. Get a few centuries old and you get stuck in your ways I guess.
((ooc: I'll keep that in mind! Don't think I'll be apping now though. I haven't even gotten an app started. XD))
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((ooc; Thought I'd mention it! Mostly because I've been enjoying this thread a lot ahaha.))
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Uh, just how old are you?
[Because honestly this guy looks younger than Harry does.]
((ooc: I'm definitely going to keep this place in mind because everyone on the TDM has been so much fun. c:))
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((ooc; Yay! MoM needs more wizards, tbh.))
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[First Thomas and now this guy. Why does everyone older than him look younger than he is? Maybe he needs to start going to a spa or something.]
You people make me feel old.
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[Or maybe just get one period.]
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[Learning that there's different kinds of wizards would probably blow the little guy's mind. Hell, Harry's having a hard time wrapping his head around it.]
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Yeah you lost me on that one.
[He can't exactly watch TV.]