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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

[littlewhitelies]

M'gann relaxes a little when she sees the tattoo; it's actually nice to know they've got some sort of common ground.

"Superheroes aren't a normal thing where you're from?" It's hard to say what's more surprising; that, or school not being a priority.

"Wait... if you weren't going to go to school, what would you do instead?" Pardon the genuine curiosity in her voice; she's just realized this is a learning opportunity on what else normal-ish people do. (And in the back of her head, can't help but run a mantra of 'please say the mall or movies, PLEASE say the mall or movies.')

[schrodingersghost]

"Not really? I mean there's comics and movies and stuff. But none of those are real." Danny pauses awkwardly as he tries to figure out if he should mention himself. It was weird talking about himself like he was someone else. But maybe talking about heroes would help him figure out what was going on here.

It wasn't like he was admitting to being Phantom.

"I guess there's Phantom. But he's a ghost, you know. I don't know if that counts."

He shrugs. "I don't know. Maybe movies and video games? If I was at home, I mean".

[littlewhitelies]

"Well, aliens can be super heroes too... why not ghosts?" Speaking of not talking about yourself, M'gann glances up at the sky for a second as she says that. It's not like she just outed herself as a non-Earth girl or directly lied about it, after all.

"Movies are fun though! Wonder if there's more drive-in's in this world..." She wonders out loud. Clearly, this is something that deserves full investigation.

"Never played a lot of video games, though. Even though there was a system at the cave."

The location slips out of her mouth before M'gann has time to think that generally, people don't live in caves on Earth.

[schrodingersghost]

"Aliens are real?" Danny paused to process that."That is so cool! Have you ever met one?"

He shrugs. "I don't know about drive ins, but this place just looks like a normal city. There should be malls and theaters somewhere."

Danny looks confused. "You play video games in caves?"

[littlewhitelies]

Ok, ok she hasn't completely wrecked her normal-girl routine yet. M'gann scrambles to think of some way she can make this sound casual, before hitting on something that might work.

"That's what we call where we live. It's... like a nickname, kind of? There's a lot of rock around so it clicked."

Plus she's got a different line of conversation she can focus on. M'gann smiles a little when she hears that aliens count as being 'cool.'

"Y-yeah I've met a few. I've seen the Martian Manhunter a couple of times, and I like him a lot. He's got this really amazing amount of control with what all he can do!" There's other aliens out there of course, but J'onn J'onnz retains a special place in her heart. "Like telepathy, telekinesis, even density shifting!"