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

[maskormods]

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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!

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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.

Comments

[hypnotherapy]

Mumen Rider? Nice to meet you. My name's Magicman.

Oh, you're a crime-fighter? That's impressive. [ Fighting criminals with what looks like a bit of body armor and a bike takes a lot of confidence in yourself, so he's entirely sincere about that. ]

So how old is this bike of yours? You must have put a lot of love into it, to keep it looking that well. [ He can appreciate the love some people have for things that mean a lot to them. ]

[justicetackle]

Magicman. It's nice to meet you.

[That name reminds him of the Class-A hero, Magic Trick Man. He's familiar with nearly everyone in the ranks, but he doubts that it will mean anything to this new acquaintance. If anything, he seems surprised more than anything. It takes him a moment to come back to reality.]

I polish and repair it whenever I can! We get into trouble quite a bit, so I treat it well when we aren't in any danger. I've had this particular model before I was even in junior high, but I've replaced it a few times as I've gotten older.

[He's never really been called "impressive" before.]

[hypnotherapy]

[ Magicman will happily elaborate on his beliefs about magic and technology if sufficiently pressed, but now it's neither the time nor the place for it. ]

It looks almost like new. [ He can see a bit of wear in some places, where it's unavoidable, but for an older bike...that's pretty good. ] If it could speak, I think it would sing your praises.

[ His voice sounds fond. He has an odd sentimentality for items of this kind, despite being advanced technology. Then again, he's always fascinated by the things that humans attach to, and what they choose to hold onto. ]

So, you fight criminals for a living? [ He's just going to get out of the way so he's not blocking people on the sidewalk, and lean against his own bike. It hasn't seen nearly as much action as Mumen Rider's, but it's still well taken care of, all the same. ]

[justicetackle]

Really? [He tugs at his helmet straps almost sheepishly, clearly accepting compliments about his bike more readily.] Thank you. I have to keep Justice in peak condition, so it's nice to here that from a fellow cyclist.

[He's also...not quite sure where he's going to find parts here when they inevitably get damaged, but he'll find a way. He can't give up on preventing crime, even for a day!]

I do! I'm the top-ranked Class-C hero, the Cyclist for Justice!