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etcelsior2016-01-23 06:21 pm
maskormods) wrote in etcelsior2016-01-23 06:21 pm
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MOM CAN YOU DROP ME OFF? (IN RUSSIA?)
TEST DRIVE MEME
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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!
And remember to have fun!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.
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Present, yes, in charge of, no. [ He reads the teasing easily and teases back, dryly. ] That way when the inevitable cross-cultural catastrophe occurs, it won't be on my head.
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[Kirk shrugs here.]
That happens with humans anyhow. Not much different with alien species other than making sure they can't read your thoughts or something. You work through it.
[Kirk then realizes something.]
My name is Jim Kirk by the way.
[He holds out his hand]
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Gregor has gotten much smoother at shaking hands by now, so there's barely a hiccup this time. ] Greg Vorthys. Does that happen often? The mind-reading? How do you deal with it?
[ His curiosity has amped up to personally invested. Gregor had shown up here and discovered he has a telepathic link to all liege relationships-- which, as Emperor, means all Barrayarans. He's been figuring things out with Miles with varying successes. ]
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This must be the touch telepathy.
Curiosity, he felt. An interest that was directed mostly at him. But then underneath, something sobering and swirling in the background--a sharp attentiveness he wouldn't have associated with the otherwise seemingly laid back person in front of him. Kirk wasn't very good at hiding his reactions to all this.
His hand lingered a split second too long until he let go and was immediately relieved of the strange feeling of invading thought.]
Uh not...really often from what I was taught. We're trained in some mental defense but humans are psi-null so we can't do too much if they're overcome.
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Psi-null, [ he muses, accepting the phrase. ] That must create security nightmares for no few higher ups. Do you just not let those species in the same room as the people with all the necessary secrets?
[ Gregor wouldn't be allowed within a mile of one at home, he's sure. Which is too bad. It's fascinating, if unsettling. He only accepts Miles in his head because it's Miles. Absolutely anyone else is not nearly as welcome, and Gregor is just glad he'd had this month to figure things out with the link on Miles before anyone else showed up. Now he knows how to shut his end off. ]