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

[microbrobotics]

9 out of 10.

[learntofly]

Nice. I must be getting better to merit such a high score.

I LIED JUST ONE

[violentmotion]

[He rises dramatically from the several branches that broke and fell on top of him.

He grabs two large ones from the pile...]

THE SPIRIT OF THE TREE WANTS REVENGE FOR THIS INSULT TO THE GREAT WIND GOD!!!

[And launches himself at both of them, swatting with leafy branches]

[microbrobotics]

Hey! Hey--!

[ He swats them right back. And then flicks out a thread of microbots to grab a branch right back. ]

[learntofly]

Don't get mad about being put in your place!

[She's trying to dodge the whaps and grab a branch to wrestle away from him at the same time. Somehow.]

[violentmotion]

[DISARMED!!!]

I DECIDE WHAT MY PLACE IS!!

[microbrobotics]

You guys are weird, you know that?

[ He's laughing though. ]

[learntofly]

[Whaps Ikki firmly in the face with her branch. Emperor silencing move #287!!]

He's the weird one. I'm just stuck dealing with him and the rest of his idiots.

[So very stuck. Everyone saw how she was forced to follow along on the mission to test Hiro just now right???]

[violentmotion]

[BRB FACE FULL OF LEAVES]

[microbrobotics]

Who else've you got? Akito and Agito, right?

[learntofly]

And Kazu-kun. Cute blond boy, always in a beanie. Do you know him too?

[violentmotion]

[He crouches to the side, pulling twigs out of his hair.]

Our forward scout! Officially known as Errand Boy #4

[microbrobotics]

Oh yeah, I've totally seen him. He was asking about yaoi the other day.

[violentmotion]

GI-KU!

[He actually says that out loud, pulling back!!]

The Flamer Road has finally seeped into his brain!?

[learntofly]

No! Emiri's going to be heartbroken!

[microbrobotics]

[ Hiro looks mildly affronted at that. ]

Dude, I've got no idea. Ask him or whatever.

[akito]

[ HERE IS ONE (1) DOGE WITH A BIONIC LEG AND FOOT EXCITEDLY RUSHING UP TO TRY AND PLAY WITH THAT LEAFY BRANCH OF YOURS, NAKAYAMA. followed by an Akito ~15 seconds later because he had to pause to pick up dog poo, and even if he's fast with his new A-T 2.0s there are some things you just can't speed past... ]

Benji-kun, wait up!

[learntofly]

[She turns with a confused look, trying to make sense ig the strange blend of organic and inorganic sounds.

Ah.

The branch doesn't stand a chance of course, falling to the might of excited bionic dog teeth. ]

Akito-kun? Is this yours?

[violentmotion]

[IN THE MEAN TIME, THE TWO PAGE HIGHLY DETAILED SPREAD OF IKKI, PERCHED, BACK TO THE SUN, SILOHETTED IN THE DEEP SERIOUSNESS OF THE CONVERSATION ..

is kind of ruined by the twigs and half of a tentworm cocoon in his hair.]

REJOICE BABY SHARK, HE HAS SURVIVED HIS RITE OF MANHOOD. Behold, new member, GENERAL ROBOMAN.

1/...3

[akito]

Un! He's mine! [ a quick two-toned whistled note has the pup hurrying back over to Akito, dragging the branch along behind him. Akito, for his part, squats down and immediately smothers the puppy with affection before kicking the branch a good distance away with a wind-powered boost. bye-bye Benji! he'll be back in a minute or two. ]

He's super cute, ne? How do you like the leg and foot I made for him? They're just plain for now since he's still growing, but once he's full-grown I'll make him prosthetics that look super cool!

2/3

[akito]

And of course he survived it - I told you he would! [ maybe he is puffing up proudly just a little. SEE, HE PICKS GOOD, AWESOME FRIENDS!!!! ALL ON HIS OWN!!!

but wait...... ]

3/3

[akito]

[ . . . ]

...I also told Ikki-kun to tell me when he started the trials.

[ Akito would have liked to have been there, but Agito really wanted to be there - he had a right to observe the trials, too! B||| ]

[microbrobotics]

Dude. Your friends are nuts.

[ But he happily comes forward to pet Benji. Such a good little puppy. ]

[violentmotion]

[YOU ONLY GET ONE INTIMIDATION ROLL, BABY SHARK. He picks his nose with every level of disinterest.]

This god only promised to notify you sometime this century. You have been notified.

[akito]

Un! Definitely! You have to be nuts to stand up to Kaito-papa like they did.

[ Benji will accept those pets and awkwardly woof while still gripping the branch he fetched with his teeth. meanwhile Akito sends a cold slap of water to the back of Ikki's head from behind, like the little sneak he is. ]

You know Agito wanted to be there for it, right? He's going to be mad at you for forgetting about him!