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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?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Look, I'm all about being fast, but if you're going to ride then do it where there won't be victims.

[She crouches a little, hovering between her maglev discs, in a position to get maximum speed should she have to chase him through the city.]

Awww c'mon! If we're on the same page, don't be a killjoy. What's the point of going fast if you don't have a little excitement thrown in the mix?

[Beelzemon's motorcycle speeds off and to the side- going right off the cement and onto the grass of a nearby park because who needs roads.]

[She swears and gives chase, the discs only losing a little momentum in the uneven terrain, carving short furrows in the dirt. She pushes herself as fast as she dares, darting ahead of him to catch a child before Beelzemon can even get close enough to potentially run him over.

She loses time putting the child down somewhere safe before trying to catch up, taking every shortcut available to her small frame.]

[Beelzemon's bike isn't fairing too badly on the grass either- probably because it's not the sort of thing you're gonna find in your local dealership. But when he catches sight of her doing a mad dash behind him, he actually slows down just enough for catch up easily.

And with that, he rides straight into a huge puddle that's sunk in the grass- the tires spraying water up all around either side of the bike.]

Hah! That's what you get for tryn' to mess with me! [And now he's laughing like a complete idiot.]

[She swears as she attempts to dodge the water, getting half soaked anyway for her trouble and nearly ending up on her ass.]

Oh that's it.

[She takes the gum she'd been chewing out of her mouth and sticks it onto her helmet. Now it's getting serious.]

[When Beelzemon finally gets over himself and stops laughing, he tilts his head backwards at Gogo and flashes a toothy grin.]

Coming back for more?

You haven't seen anything yet, buddy.

[She throws a disc, aiming for his wheels, and inhales deeply to concentrate, arm still extended.]

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