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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

[fadeling]

People do that. Spirits are different.

[deadtective]

Not as different as they think they are.

[fadeling]

How?

[deadtective]

They're not as invincible as they think they are.

[fadeling]

No. They aren't.

[deadtective]

So don't wreck yourself over other people, ok? However you try to convince yourself, it's not worth it.

[fadeling]

I won't.

[deadtective]

Good.

[she seems a lot more satisfied than is strictly normal for someone who just met a stranger, but that's because this is more than a little personal for her. Hazel's basically giving Cole the advice she should be following without actually realizing it.

but whatever, they've finally made it to the station now. she starts fussing with the ticket machine, mumbling with toothless irritation as she goes.]

And you owe me for the ticket, by the way. Don't think I'm gonna forget.

[fadeling]

I'll...try to remember.

[deadtective]

Oh, don't worry about that. I'll blow up your inbox every week if I need to.

[fadeling]

I don't know what that means.

[deadtective]

I'll teach you, and then I'll blow it up.

[stated matter-of-factly as she hands his ticket over to Cole before wandering a little closer to the platform. they don't have long to wait.]

[fadeling]

That sounds bad.

[deadtective]

You'll learn to adapt. We'll set your notif sound to something really cute.

[fadeling]

I...see. [Not really. "Notif" what now?]

[deadtective]

If you're really nice I'll even let you pick it out.

[she's having far too much fun with this, even though she legitimately means it when she says she's going to teach him.]

[fadeling]

Thank you. I think.

[deadtective]

You are definitely welcome.

[oh, and look. here comes the train. maybe this isn't going to be as much of a hassle as she initially thought it would be.]

[fadeling]

[That's not something he's ever seen before.]

What is that?

[deadtective]

It's the bullet train. I can't use the Porter because the government's a bunch of paranoid fucks, but this'll still get us down to Heropa pretty quickly.

[fadeling]

[80% of what she says doesn't make any sense.]

Oh. It's...strange.

[deadtective]

We've actually got something like this at home. I don't know if it can go this fast, but...it's pretty cool.

[she shrugs a little, then gestures for Cole to hop on as the last of the departing passengers dissipate.]

[fadeling]

[Surprisingly he follows, albeit a little apprehensively.]

It moves?

[deadtective]

Yeah. It runs on the tracks - here, take a window seat. You'll see.

[it's pretty empty in this car, thankfully, which means there's plenty of space open.]

[fadeling]

It's too strange.