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

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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

[tuxedo_magician]

"Mmm. He said he was a teenage detective back home so it only felt right that he did something like that here." She replied, shrugging a shoulder. "We've helped each other out a couple of times."

She glanced down at him. "Honestly, I don't think any of us really know why we're here. I take it you're an imPort too, so you probably just got the spiel from them when the Porter brought you here."

[eastdetective]

"Have you known him a long time?"

That definitely sounded like Hattori. But what was he doing here?

"Mmm! I read all the things they gave me, but it all sounds hard to believe."

[tuxedo_magician]

"Since he arrived the first time, yes. There's not many people I trust around here, but he is definitely one of them." Too bad that Conan hasn't quite realized that this is KID, otherwise he'd understand just how telling that statement was.

That caused her to giggle softly, soft tinkling drifting through the air. "It does, but if you don't believe me, I'm sure Officer Hattori will be able to convince you."

[eastdetective]

Conan's paranoia had not yet reached the point of assuming that every overly friendly strange girl he meets is Kid.

Not yet.

But there was something setting off his suspicions about this girl. He just hadn't figured out what it was yet,

"Why? Is he good at convincing people?"

[tuxedo_magician]

"He's a good guy. Not like any of the other cops around here." She responded. "And we've helped each other out a few times. If there was anyone here that I trusted without question, it would be him."

[eastdetective]

"Really? What did he help you with?"

[tuxedo_magician]

"I was helping him get some leads for a couple of cases he was working a while back." She glanced down at him, raising an eyebrow in a familiar dry look. "Aren't you a little young to be curious about things like that?"

[eastdetective]

He pastes a deliberately wide eyed expression on his face.

"But I'm interested in things like that! I know a lot of police officers and detectives back home."

[tuxedo_magician]

As far as KID is concerned, Tantei-kun is extremely lucky that he's in disguise right now. Because of that, he won't break character, but honestly, that has to be some of the creepiest stuff he's seen yet, and he's seen a lot, both here and back home.

"Really? I know a few too! I know a girl whose dad is a police inspector. He chases thieves and works on fraud and stuff like that."

[eastdetective]

If Conan knew that it bothered Kid that much, he would start using that act around him at every opportunity.

"Eh, really? What kinds of thieves? Does he catch a lot of bad guys?"

[tuxedo_magician]

Which is why KID is determined to never let Tantei-kun find that piece of information out. Instead, 'she' nods vigorously.

"Mm. Except for the most important. Apparently he's trying to capture this really really good phantom thief. My friend complains about him all the time."