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

[overemotionally]

[He receives his third drink and picks up the glass, swirling around the liquor a bit.]

Taking advantage of drunk people's tendencies to run their mouths at louder-than-normal volumes doesn't seem underhanded to you?

[He's smirking a bit. He's teasing really. He doesn't disapprove. If people are dumb enough to talk in a public place like this about whatever, hey it's on them.

He chuckles at the next comment as he puts back all of his drink.]

That's no fun. You gotta build up tolerance somehow.

That or tell everyone you're drinking straight vodka or a G and T.

[4thdimensional]

Only as underhanded as anything else I've been subjected to lately.

[Ah, government superhero life. Ain't it grand. He shakes his head and grins]

I'll remember that for the next time. But in the interest of blending in...

[Not that he's the best at it. In fact, he's actually really bad at it if his taste in luau shirts is any indication.]

Rough day, eh?

[overemotionally]

[He quirks an eyebrow at that.]

There a story behind that comment?

[He scoffs a bit at that question.]

If only you knew.

[He indicates that he wants another drink.]

[4thdimensional]

[Doc considers this carefully before speaking. He's not entirely sure, but...heh. He's always been a risk-taker.]

Sudden cross-dimensional moves and unbalanced employment terms will do that. But judging by how much you're going for...you're on the hook for something else?

[overemotionally]

[And there's that smirk again as he takes a sip of the next drink put in front of him.]

You could say that. I've had my fill of multiverse theory today for about 3 lifetimes.

[4thdimensional]

[Doc gives him an inquisitive look. That is...definitely something interesting. Not too surprising, given what's happened to all the new residents, but...]

What's next after that, time travel?

[He tries to make it sound like a commiseration about the absurdities of their lives, and it is, but he's also a bit fixated on that particular subject.]