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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 as if they have been refurbished in the past few months -- something happened in here some time ago. Something big.

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 and a pamphlet. 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 what one might expect from a small, bright and cheery place. The locals are friendly enough and local shop owners might offer a free drink to help cool you down in this awfully nauseating heat. Some of the locals might thank you for always lending your service to the nation and others might not say anything. In fact, some people might back away from any imPort who quite obviously looks like they aren't from around the neighborhood. Once in a while there's a look of disdain on someone's face and hushed voices. Something about "the outbreak" and "the government's gotta crack down on their medical files". "Some of them can't be right in the head" says another.

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 normally known for being a little more on the apathetic side, but there's been tension in the atmosphere lately. Nobody will outright state what it is that's rustled their jimmies, though you might find a newsstand with articles on recent and aggressive vigilante behavior within the city. "ImPorts: loyal to the cause of their own?" reads one newspaper article.

People are not as friendly in this city and go out of their way to avoid walking down the same sidewalk as the more obvious looking imPorts pass through. Local cops say nothing, but they scowl at those imPorts and utter something about "no badges" and "acting like authority figures".

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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True. I mean, people really shouldn't just be touching anything they want in general. Gosh.

[ Choice words from Kasumi "I go through everyone's drawers" Goto. ]

Newbie, I take it?

What gave me away? [ his tone is oh-so-very dry ]

Your utterly charming way of greeting strangers, honestly.

[ She gives a small smile. ]

So, what shall we call you? Since "Mr. Raccoon" clearly won't cut it.

Hey, you don't know. That could be how I always say hello.

[ he bristles slightly at "Mr. Raccoon", so his response comes out a little clipped ] The name's Rocket.

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[ Kasumi chuckles. She's seen her fair share (mostly indirectly) of people who say hello with guns, after all. But at the name, she raises a brow. She looks thoughtful for a moment, trying to remember why that name sounds familiar until she realizes that Peter had mentioned a Rocket back when they were talking about their crews out in space. "Our demolitions expert and hacker," as he described. ]

Hmm. You don't happen to know Star-Lord, do you?

[ The mention of Quill- oh, sorry, Star-Lord- makes his ears perk, and his demeanor softens juuuust a little bit. ]

What is this? I gotta get zapped to the ass-end of the galaxy to find one'a three people who actually calls the guy by his "code name"?

[ She gives a little smile at the way he seems to perk up some. ]

Aww, but I think it's cute!

[ Cute is likely not what Quill is going for at all, but he should probably just take this as a victory. ]

You tell him that? 'Cause if not I wanna be there when you do.

Well, I do know he doesn't like being called cute. Like, at all. For anything. Even when someone can totally be cute and sexy at the same time.

[ Thus the most put-upon sigh to ever be sighed. ]

Aaaaand we've crossed into TMI-central. Look lady, whatever thing the two'a you got isn't my business. I just wanna know where to find the guy.

[ She gives a nearly undignified snort. ]

Just so we're clear, there is no thing. And as for finding him--well, he's probably in a seedy bar somewhere.

Uh-huh. [ He doesn't particularly sound convinced, but he'll drop it. Quill's love life o lack thereof isn't really his problem. ]

So the real answer is you don't know where he is.

Not at this very moment, no?

Well, I know he's here. That's a start. You haven't seen a green lady, a musclebound idiot who takes everything literally, or a talkin' tree have ya?

There are a lot of musclebound idiots around, but none who take everything literally. So unfortunately no, I haven't seen any of them, but boy do they sound like a riot.

Bunch'a jackasses is what they are. [ don't listen, he loves his team ] But I guess one outa four ain't bad.

[ She chuckles. She's sensing some tough love going on here. ]

Maybe they'll show up next month. I mean, we've got eight of our crew here somehow. Four sounds more reasonable, you know?

All things considered, I'd rather go ta them than have them come ta me.

You know, Peter said the exact same thing back when I told him his crew could show up here.

Although I'm willing to be that deep down, he misses you guys.

Okay, back up Hoodie. I just saw the guy. If he got here before me, it's gotta be like an hour, tops.

[ She shakes her head. ]

Sorry. He's been here for over half a year. Well, minus the month where he wasn't, but--anyway. It's... hard to explain.

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