SPOOKY SCARY SKELETONS

[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. A snippy voice wonders aloud: "My taxes are going to their parties and other expenses? When are they going to do something for us for a change?"

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 and an incident involving gas. "Biological warfare... we sure some of them haven't defected?"

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 mutter under their breaths resentfully about "vigilantes". However, not all locals turn the other way seeing imPorts; some of them will offer a polite enough smile and compliment them for quick thinking at the last Swear-In. They don't stop to clarify what they mean, though.

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. With Halloween fast on the approach, many of them are offering pumpkin-flavored foods and beverages, and others are trying to get the more obvious looking imPorts to consider allowing local businesses to sell costumes of them.

Comments

[affetto]

[She is the opposite of aware of Yuri's discomfort, or in fact, the idea that someone could in fact be uncomfortable with being called a hero and nosily questioned.

She does, however, pause. Lean in, as if scrutinizing him carefully, hands on her hips.]

Hmmmmm, you're right. You're more like the broody mysterious loner guy who shows up to help the heroes at the last minute, right? And then flees dramatically before anyone can ask any questions, but is eventually recruited by the power of friendship!

[And you thought Kotetsu gave you headaches, huh. This is Kotetsu to the power of ten, with adorable teenage energy running her motor of a mouth at a steady clip.]

You should get a cape. It'll help with looking dramatic. [Sage nod. And then a sigh. Someone's one to talk about drama.] If my friend Kotori-chan were here, she could make you one....

[insinerate]

[Broody mysterious loner guy...

For the love of Thanatos, she is making him out to sound like Brooks. If Yuri were a less composed person, he might scowl. Fortunately, the only indication that he is not in agreement with his unwanted teenage tag-along is the slight shaking of his head from side-to-side.]

You're mistaken. [What are friends! He has none of those!] Besides...

[A hero in need of rescuing is not much of a hero at all. Albert Maverick had said something similar, once. The thought leaves a bitter taste in Yuri's mouth and convinces him to alter the direction in which he was about to lead the conversation.]

...if I were to be of assistance at all, the help I have to offer is best restricted to managerial duties. So, you see, there really isn't any need for you to trouble yourself with the thought of costuming me.

[Anyway, he already has a costume, thank you! And a cape. And he made them himself! And they're perfect.]