DAD BOD MAKE WAY FOR TUXEDO BOD

[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?" These naysayers may, however, find themselves hushed with a judgmental: "Didn't you hear about that attack? They saved all those puppies! I hope you donated to ShareTheLove too."

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. On local newsstands will be headlines reading: "Maurtia Falls: Home To Vampire Infestations?", and people will be heard muttering fearfully about the vampires, though one or two can be heard saying, "But that imPort is taking care of her own, right? That pretty one, with the horns. Good on her."

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. As the New Year approaches, advertisements are abound for imPorts to make appearances at various, televised celebrations, luring them in with promises of free food, festivities, and payment. ImPort action figures and merchandise are on sale now, and every corner's coffee shop is still serving festive peppermint goods of every shape and form.

Comments

[deadtective]

I don't think you've got the bone structure to be making that kind of claim.

[newwaver]

[WOW.]

I think I'll leave that up to them to decide.

[deadtective]

[YOU WANTED NOT-CHEERFUL BRO]

Sure, sure. Just don't start shopping for new apartment complexes anytime soon.

[newwaver]

Oh my god. [He's laughing though.]

That's not the kind of complex I'm going to end up with if you keep on like that.

[deadtective]

Hey, the big time's brutal! I'm just trying to get you ready for it.

[newwaver]

Not that I don't appreciate the support, but I've handled it already.

[deadtective]

I don't think this place is really on the usual levels, but hey! Who am I to stop a guy from getting his dreams crushed?

[newwaver]

You've crushed them already. I might have to find a cute boy as soon as I leave here to give me some of my confidence back.

[deadtective]

Empty compliments can only get you so far, man. What're you gonna do when you clean the entire city out of decent looking guys?

[newwaver]

Turn to alcohol. Clearly. When I get to the point I run out of men I'll have nothing left to live for.

[deadtective]

I've got some really bad news about the state of hotness in this world, then.

[newwaver]

...I'm going to regret asking, aren't I?

[And yet...]

[deadtective]

Let me just put it this way: I'm considered moderately attractive.

[she's pretty sure that speaks for itself.]

[newwaver]

[He barely misses a beat before he shrugs, not too put off by that. Sure she's not his type, but that's far more to do with her being a she than it has to do with the way she looks.]

Is that all? For a second there you had me worried.

[deadtective]

[in Hazel's insecure world, there is no one more disgusting than herself. it makes for an easy comparison point, even if the only person who really understands it is her.]

Playing cool's not gonna get you very far, man. You're gonna see some shit here.

[newwaver]

I know that. I'm serious. If looks weren't going to get me anywhere, or there was no one willing to pay to spend a few hours in my company then I'd be worried.

But if you're what's considered attractive here? That's fine. And anyone who tells you otherwise doesn't deserve the chance.

[deadtective]

That's pretty fucking motivational for someone who opened the conversation by calling you a stripper, don't you think?

[newwaver]

I'm a rent boy.

You weren't far wrong.

[deadtective]

Yeah, sure, but you're supposed to at least pretend to be upset about being called out. That's how it goes.

[newwaver]

[He shrugs, but he's not apologetic.]

Why? I'm not ashamed of who I am. Neither should you be.

[deadtective]

Because that's not fun. What the hell am I supposed to do, have a real fucking conversation?