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

[learntofly]

That only makes it sound like you're going to do something even dumber.

[violentmotion]

I accept your magnificent praises in advance!

[learntofly]

[SIGH!!! Yayoi's life of choosing to follow dumb boys around is so hard.]

Can you at least agree to keep it in a real building?

[violentmotion]

... As long as it's a cool building.


Maybe.

[learntofly]

If we're in Cold War America then I bet they have cool hidden buildings all over the place.

[violentmotion]

I'm not sure what that is, but if it's out there, it will be mine instantly by divine providence.

[learntofly]

We'll see if it really goes that smoothly.

[violentmotion]

We need a taller building than that one. It wasn't enough at all.

[learntofly]

We could take a trip to New York to see the Empire State Building.

[violentmotion]

That's here, isn't it? I could climb that.

[SURE IS A BLUSH GOING.]

[learntofly]

Yeah . . . Even I have to admit I kind of want to see you do it.

[It would be so cool to see.]

[violentmotion]

[There's moments that any storm rider gets SO FULL OF EMOTION THAT THEY HAVE TWO CHOICES. ONE IS TO VIBRATE TO DEATH HERE AND NOW ON THE PAVEMENT AND BE MOURNED AS THAT ONE FOOL WHO TRIES TO KEEP IT IN.

OR TWO, DO AS IKKI DOES, it's a leap into the air, off the side of one building, a roll across a bench like a SMALL CHILD and then landing back into an almost cool looking crouch as if he meant to do that all in the first place.]

Lets go RIGHT NOW.

[learntofly]

[Yayoi rolls her eyes and lets out an exasperated little huff that definitely isn't fond at all. Who would be charmed by an idiot like this??]

Aren't you getting ahead of yourself? We should at least get the rest of the team before running off to another prefecture—state. They're states here, right?

[violentmotion]

Probably. [Who paid even the slightest bit of attention in school? Foreign studies was one of Ton-chan's classes, after all.]

It can't be that far, anyway.

[learntofly]

Maybe not if we take one of those porter things. And then a train the rest of the way?

[violentmotion]

... I figure we'd just ride there.

[Because what are continent wide distances]

[learntofly]

[It's a very good thing at least one member of Kogarasumaru paid any attention in school.]

That's impossible. It's almost a thousand miles away.

[violentmotion]

Seriously?!

[learntofly]

Seriously. America is an impossibly huge place.

[violentmotion]

I thought that was just Texas!

[learntofly]

Texas is huge, but it's also only a small piece of the whole country.

[violentmotion]

...

I wont be defeated by mere kilometers!

It's just postponed.

[learntofly]

Mm-hm.

[Have an understanding pat on the shoulder buddy.]

There's plenty to see that's closer for now. We can worry about trips further away later.

[violentmotion]

Fine! I guess...

[Actual Child Minami Itsuki]