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

[heliophilic]

[...That explains so much.]

Let me guess, you're some heir from Crest Hill.

[bruceno]

That's right. [ Although he's more curious about this man's familiarity with his city than the catty attitude toward Bruce's upbringing. ] You're from Gotham as well?

[heliophilic]

[Oh hell no.

He hopes.]

I come from a world where there's a Gotham city.

[bruceno]

I see. [ He considers something quickly and quietly before asking, ] What's your name?

[heliophilic]

The Midnighter.

And yours?

[bruceno]

[ Huh. That's not something your mother would give you at birth, but it's not so unusual that he would comment on it. Again, he lives in Gotham. Bruce sticks out his hand as is polite when one introduces themselves. ]

Bruce. Bruce Wayne.

[ If this man is familiar with Crest Hill, he's sure to know who he is. Hmm, in hindsight perhaps it was a bad idea to give his name... ]

[heliophilic]

[M stares from the hand to the kid's face, then back again.

Bruce Wayne.

Bruce fucking Wayne.

The kid who will go on to fund the Batman.]

You're not a Crest Hill heir, you're the Crest Hill heir.

[bruceno]

I suppose that's accurate, yes. [ His smile grows a bit more smug, but just a little. It's a small change for sure. ] You seem more surprised than I expected. Please don't kidnap me, I've had my fill of it recently.

[heliophilic]

I thought we've been over this--I don't do that kind of thing.

[You insult him, tiny Wayne boy.]

Besides, what good would kidnapping you do me? Hate to break it to you, kid, but that silver spoon didn't come here with you. I'm probably richer than you are right now.

[bruceno]

[ Sorry, but that was before you knew who he was, intimidating stranger. Strangely enough, his money is generally the last reason people seem to kidnap him these days. Yes. But he keeps that to himself. ]

It is certainly different living here...

[heliophilic]

[Well that was a deflection if there ever was one.]

I have faith you can manage away from the stately Wayne Manor.