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

[bloodruncold]

[ He's surprised to see Cisco, but manages to stifle it. Weird seems to follow the Flash and company around, and somehow Cisco already being in the Cold War alternate universe just makes sense. Who else would he find when things are off the wall?

He smirks at the noise Cisco makes when he sees him. ]

Friends. Enemies. Same difference, really.

And a couple of days. But you can skip the welcome party.

[pobrecisco]

[ Dryly: ] Oh good, I'll cancel the cake and the DJ.

[ He can joke all he wants, but he's still low key panicking. He glances over at the barista, who is terrified, but clearly recognizes him as an imPort and is expecting him to do something about the crazy man with the large, intimidating gun. ]

Uh, mocha macchiato, extra whip?

[bloodruncold]

[ He smiles at the barista. ] Iced chai latte. [ He likes what he likes, okay.

He leans casually against the counter, watching Cisco. ] So. Just you, or are your friends around?

[pobrecisco]

[ He blatantly rolls his eyes. Iced chai, seriously? ]

Oh, we're all here. [ Liar. ] So don't even think about trying anything. Because we will so take you down, and you can't even use your leverage from home to get out of it.

[ Because Barry is the worst at a secret identity and literally dozens of people know who he is here. ]

[bloodruncold]

Not really gonna stop me. But good to know. [ Cold has no reason to disbelieve Cisco, though he's definitely going to try to find out the exact details himself anyway. Nothing like a little stalking between nemeses. ]

Who had the loose lips? [ Since there's only really one reason why his leverage wouldn't work. ]

[pobrecisco]

No one. [ Certainly not him, this time. Mostly. ] People just know who he is.

[ A beat. ]

...Or, okay, technically, him from another universe.

[bloodruncold]

Sounds complicated. [ Cold, just wait. Everybody knows who you are and will ask why you're not old.

Their drinks are ready, and Len grabs his, taking a drink. Somehow, he can even drink iced chai lattes in little plastic cups smugly. ]

Friends of his? Sorry, friends of alternate universe Barry Allen?

[pobrecisco]

[ He takes his drink, almost suspicious that somehow Cold scared the barista into putting something in it, even though he'd been standing there watching her make it and knows that's literally impossible. He scowls when he takes a sip, though getting whipped cream on his lip somewhat spoils the effect. ]

Oh yeah. But sorry, they're the kind of friends that won't like you.

[bloodruncold]

I'll try to be more charming. [ He gestures to his own lip in that universal "you have a thing on your face" sort of way. ] Maybe lose the moustache if you want to intimidate me, kid.

[pobrecisco]

[ He hastily wipes his mouth. Goddammit, Cold. ]

I don't have to intimidate you, Snart, I'm just telling it like it is.

[bloodruncold]

Yeah, yeah, I got it. [ He takes a sip from his own drink. ] Mm. Just how I like it.

You haven't thanked me yet.

[ Also, did the coffee shop just start playing Cold War? That's apt, considering it was literally just playing Cold as Ice before that. ]

[pobrecisco]

[ Oh, yeah, he's noticed it. And instead of thanking him for a free drink Cold threatened a barista out of, he's gonna draw attention to it. ]

...Are you doing that?

[bloodruncold]

If you mean the - [ he waves a finger upwards to indicate the music ] - unfortunately.