etcelsior | MOM CAN YOU DROP ME OFF? (IN RUSSIA?)

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! If you'd like, take a look at our ATP post!

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. 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 welcome you to their fair city. 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? Why if they weren't around, I bet the Soviets--" These naysayers may, however, find themselves hushed with a judgmental: "You couldn't do what they do even if you had powers. They don't have to help us, you know!"

02. 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?"

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania, is normally known for being a little more on the apathetic side, but there's been tension in the atmosphere lately, contrasted by headlines broadcasting petty, unimportant local news and no worldly news.

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 thank them for their hard work. They don't stop to clarify what they mean, though.

04. 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. Advertisements are abound for imPorts to make appearances at various, televised celebrations, luring them in with promises of free food, merchandise, 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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Good dodge.

Also good method of getting him to stop, as that's the first time he's heard someone call him by his name without him introducing himself.]

Yeah? Do I know you?

...Not as such...I know you, though. [ He feels like it would be a really bad idea to introduce himself right off. ] Ah, by the way, Megaman will be happy to see you. It's been tough for him.

'Not as such'? What kind of answer is that?

[And then an abrupt mood switch as soon as he hears about Megaman.]

W-wait, Megaman's here? [Alive?] Where is he?

It's an answer. [ Pedantry.

He notes the sudden change. What had happened to these two? ]

Ah...I don't know exactly where he is right now, but I'm sure he'll come soon. You two can't be separated for long.

It's a bad answer.

[A lot has happened very recently, to Lan. He has no idea what's happened here. Probably a good thing.]

I'll find him eventually if he's here! He's okay, right?

Ah, you got me. It is a bad answer, isn't it?

[ Doesn't attempt to rectify his bad answer at all. ]

Yes, he's all right. But he's been having a hard time without you. He'll be very happy to see you.

...Though, he might not tell you that... [ Oops? ]

Anyway, I think you'll be surprised at what he can do now. [ He won't spoil anything for them, after all. Lan deserves to figure out what Megaman can do by himself.

He can't help but sound a little melancholy, though. ]

[He catches that tone, but doesn't know what it could mean. And as vague as this stranger is being, he doesn't think he'll find out.]

So have you been taking care of him or something?

MOM CAN YOU DROP ME OFF? (IN RUSSIA?)

Re: casually dodges

no subject

1/2

2/2

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject