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

[oceanthief]

[after running into Amethyst on what could be considered her home turf, Lapis has been...agitated, to put it gently. the other gem may not have seen any familiar faces upon her arrival, but Lapis is far too paranoid to simply let it sit at that. the Crystal Gems weren't exactly known for their attention to detail or situational awareness.

she didn't even have to leave Nonah to see her concerns justified. it doesn't take much to notice Garnet and her entourage rolling down the block - nor to step out of the way until things finished. as soon as Garnet escapes and parts ways with her imPort prop, Lapis is walking back into view. her fists are clenched, but she's at least a little more well-behaved than the start of her last encounter.]

I knew it couldn't have been just one of you.

[percyslashpierre]

[There's a near stumble to her step as Lapis' words reach her. Visible strain crawls up her back before she whips around to face Lapis.

Her fists clench and raise slightly, but her gloves are absent.]

Where's Jasper?

[oceanthief]

[there's a bitter sort of satisfaction in being able to make Garnet visibly react just from her presence. Lapis' shoulders hitch at the almost-threat, but she remains where she is. she'd promised herself that she'd behave, even if no one else would.]

It's just me.

[was she asking that because she'd been defused upon her arrival here, or because the opposite was true? Lapis isn't certain, and it's vital to figure it out.]

[percyslashpierre]

[Ever so slightly the hands drop. A small frown creases it's way across her face.]

Just you here?

[oceanthief]

That's right. [and, because she can't help it-] At least until you all showed up.

[percyslashpierre]

[A strange long pause from Garnet, like a creep of uncertainty is following her thoughts and spinning ideas a thousand miles a second.

Suddenly, a sigh followed by:]

Good. [But the frown deepens.] Steven's not among us. [Not said as a question because even Lapis wouldn't bitterly include him like that, would she? How can she know? It's something she can't see right now.]

[oceanthief]

[she shakes her head, finally breaking contact to frown down at her bare feet. it had been faint, but she'd still hoped just a little upon seeing Garnet that maybe Steven had come through with her. once again, nothing.]

I'm not that lucky.

[percyslashpierre]

He'll come. [If they knew each other better Lapis might be able to catch that uncertainty, but as it is she's masking herself to be as self-assured as ever.

And not seeing an immediate threat she begins to relax and turn like she's going to start walking again.]