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etcelsior2016-01-23 06:21 pm
maskormods) wrote in etcelsior2016-01-23 06:21 pm
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MOM CAN YOU DROP ME OFF? (IN RUSSIA?)
TEST DRIVE MEME
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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!
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.
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oh, crap.
he's too late.
duke lands a short distance away from kali, B.E.A.T. arriving behind him a moment later. this isn't good...]
Hey, Kali. You, ah, feeling a little demon-y, there?
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Asuri laughs. It's a bitter, evil one. ] "Kali" is the one trapped now. You can address me as Demon God Asuri, or not at all.
And just who are you again? One of that girl's companions? [ She looks over Duke. Ignores B.E.A.T. completely. ] ...Not important enough to remember.
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Owch. You really know how to bruise a man's ego, don't you?
...Listen. I get that you're a demon, and conquering the world is kind of your thing. But don't you feel like it's kind of... stupid? I mean, what would you even do if you won?
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I already rule a portion of Hell many times larger than this entire system. The empire made by those Ragunians pale compared to mine.
No. I'm here for your entire universe, boy.
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Say you win. Everyone in the universe is either dead or enslaved to you. Then what happens? Are you gonna set up a government? Or just blow everything up for the hell of it? [well, that part at least sounds like kali...]
There has to be a reason you want power so badly. Right?
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Nothing that I feel like sharing with an insect. [ She never let go of that ball of fire over her hand, but now it is growing far larger. ]
Now shoo. [ Aaaaaand she's tossing it. At Duke. And if it misses Duke, it'll hit the city. GOOD LUCK DUKE. ]
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[B.E.A.T.'s whole frame suddenly opens up into a volley of assorted guns, missiles and lasers, each firing at full blast in the direction of the fireball. Individually, each shot isn't very strong, but launched all at once, the combined power of the blasts is enough to match Asuri's fireball...
...which unfortunately means a massive explosion right in front of Duke. The engineer crosses his arms to guard just in time, getting blasted backwards and leaving skid marks on the ground.]
Kali, if you were waiting for a dramatic time to make your entrance, now would be great! [with that, he pulls the pin on a handful of grenades and tosses them straight at Asuri, before taking off in a sprint towards her.]