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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 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?

Comments

Tim Drake | DC Comics (preboot)

[nothinglikeanybody]

2. The mixed reception to those who are obviously not native to this world is... interesting. Of course, in his own reality, opinions on superheroes are mixed and vary heavily from person to person (and superhero to superhero, for that matter). Tim has plenty of time to observe, given that there's a limit to how fast he can move - or at least, should be able to move - on crutches. Not that he needs them, but the government here somehow got hold of his medical records, which stated that Timothy Drake-Wayne was shot some months ago and experienced a spinal injury that impeded his ability to walk. Given how much else they've somehow managed to find out about him, he's not quite willing to tip his hand on this one issue. You never know when it might be useful to have a built-in excuse for your secret identity like that.

At some point, he finds a bench to take a break and idly people-watch, although you can bet he's paying attention to far more details than it looks like he is.

4. Maurtia Falls, sadly, feels a lot more like home. It's here that the shield of 'poor half-crippled teenage boy' comes in much more handy. Most people, regardless of how much they dislike imPorts, aren't willing to go out of their way to be assholes to a kid walking around with leg braces and crutches.

He's also taking the opportunity to practice one of his new powers - invisibility. Every so often, when he's sure no one's looking, he'll slip out of sight and stay that way, hanging back to idly spy on observe whoever happens to be around. Invisibility is definitely going to be a useful power.

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[orions_shadow]

There's a problem with having the instincts and mind of a predator. Crippled prey is easy prey. However, humans, to Shadow, didn't count. It still attracted his attention, and despite his best effort, prompted him into staking the boy.

Not an easy task in a city, no. He's taken to the roof tops for a few blocks, moving on all fours and tailing him. It isn't until Tim is on the bench, he drops into an alley and moves in for the kil--

Okay stop.

The hell am I doing?

[nothinglikeanybody]

The hell is he doing?

Tim's not quite as easy prey as he looks. He's noticed that he's being followed, for one thing, although he hasn't spotted who his tail is yet. Part of the reason he stopped in such a crowded place is so he has the cover of anyone and everyone around him who would notice someone being attacked.

(His grip around one of the crutches propped up next to him may or may not tighten. If it comes down to it, he could probably make any hits look like lucky strikes.)

[orions_shadow]

The bench is slightly obscured around the corner of the building from his perspective. He shook off the desire to hunt, only to be distracted by the scent of food near by. He emerges from the alley, looking around only to see a hotdog stand on the corner.

That'll do.

Getting mixed up the crowd helps, but there are some sudden gasps and murmuring of 'is that a giant cat?' or other things to that effect.

Within a couple of moments he returns to the bench and offers Tim a dog, several more in his other arm.

"Y'hungry?" Yeah, the guy probably didn't notice, but a gesture like this was more for himself than this kid.

4!

[khajidont]

Jaime may know Tim, but he doesn't know him as Tim. As far as he's concerned, he's just Robin, the one that tends to grind his teeth when he gets frustrated (and rightfully so; the Titans aren't a bunch who just anyone can command). Either way, right now, he neither sees Tim nor Robin.

All he sees is a blank wall, but one where Khaji swears up and down a person is lying in wait. He stops in mid-step, and though it's terrible for the secret identity, he stares at the wall and hard.

At least he does until someone elbows him out of the way with a growled, keep walking, kid, because nobody likes anyone who stands around in the middle of the sidewalk.