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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 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. The small, cheery city of Heropa is finishing some downtown construction work following an attack some months ago. There are enough construction crews still around and on break to wave and raise a cup of coffee in a salute to the most obvious imPorts. You might even be thanked for playing a role in saving the city from whatever happened.

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, is a large city with a healthy economy, and though it's quieter, there are just as many citizens awed at your presence. Heavy winds have people grasping at their newspapers and constantly brushing hair out of their faces, but that doesn't distract them from crowding you in excitement if you're obviously from a different time or world, or just let it slip that you're a newcomer. Children and young teenagers are especially likely to ask for an autograph and a photo.

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, is just fine as always. Ask the residents about their opinions on the recent two-block space that burned in a fire or the imPorts mixed up in the incident, and the locals will shrug. They're just not interested in talking 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?

Comments

[glowsferatu]

[ kanaya's a pretty obvious import, all things considered. grey skin, long horns, big fangs, and her outrageous height, there's really no mistaking her for a native. she looks toward the alley the man disappeared down, then raises an eyebrow at hayley, looking her up and down. ]

Of course he did, they're learning. You don't greet a timebomb with open arms, you put distance between it and yourself. That's just common sense.

[increscents]

[ Hayley's getting used to the other imPorts. Not that her life is filled with normal humans on the day-to-day, but the grey skin and horns thing is a new one. Still, she's adjusting fairly well. And she only lingers on the fangs a brief moment.

But her attention goes back to the alley, then her eyes dart over the others. ]

I actually expected more reactions like his... [ She hums to herself, thinking of her own abilities and what they mean. She looks back to Kanaya. ]

So why do the others act like they want me to start kissing babies or something? I'd prefer more like that guy, if I'm honest.

[glowsferatu]

Self delusion, misplaced hope.

[ she cocks an eyebrow at hayley, her lip curling. she's not a fan of it herself, it doesn't feel honest. ]

They want to believe the best of us, despite that we repeatedly prove ourselves unworthy of it. Perhaps it's the only thing justifying to them the expenses put toward hosting us, hoping that most of us will do as we can to live up to it, no matter how visible the failures are.

[ she hums thoughtfully. ] Or perhaps it's to entreat us. Hoping that greeting us open-handed rather than with a fist will incline us against doing them the harm we're known to be capable of.

[increscents]

[ Hope. That's almost a laugh. Hope was not Hayley's thing. She was no one's hope. She could barely keep herself together.

Everything else after sounded more realistic. ]

I guess this place has seen the run of it, then.

[ A thought crosses her mind and her brow furrows slightly. ] So the natives. None of them have any power of their own or something like that?

[glowsferatu]

[ for kanaya, "misplaced hope" is honestly a redundant phrase. she never invokes hope without a touch of disdain, it really isn't her thing. ]

None whatsoever, aside from what their current level of technology provides them. Which is negligible. The most notable thing it provides them is a method to nullify the powers we have, whether granted by Lachesis or not.