OH MY GOD YOU GUYS

[maskormods]

TEST DRIVE MEME

Considering apping into MASK OR MENACE? Want to dip your toes into the setting and get a feel of whether your character will fit into it? Or maybe you're just cruising and want to play around? Then you've come to the right place!

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, where 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. An upset voice wonders aloud: "More of them, when we already know they can't protect us? That's just painting a bigger target on the city's back!" However, they're quickly hushed with a judgmental: "They helped save the cities, and it's the Soviets you should be angry with anyway! The imPorts are here to protect us!"

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. Many people are out and about taking care of their regular business, 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 spies. "How can we trust any of them now?"

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania, is not as friendly and its citizens tend to 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 help in overthrowing the trespassers. They don't stop to clarify what they mean, though.

04. Nonah, North Carolina, is the liveliest of all cities; 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.

Comments

[chiroptophobic]

It's nothing, really. [ He gave one last wave over his shoulder, and guided her away up the alleyway. ] You know, the more work you do out there, the more fans you'll get. Those guys, though, they'll be beside themselves that they were the first ones to see you in action. Don't be too surprised if you see them again.

[ His hands went back into his pockets, as they went back out into the street, thankfully far enough away from any eyes. ]

Not doing too badly for yourself, though. Hit the ground running?

[ichoosefight]

[ That little bit of praise is reassuring. She can handle this place, the just has to get used to it. ]

Is there any other way? [ She'll be hitting the ground running until the day she dies, probably. ]

I won't let them catch me like that again.

How, um... how long have you been here, exactly?

[chiroptophobic]

A little longer than a year. Two birthdays and some change.

[ And yes, he is looking good for his age, considering he's presently closer to thirty-two than forty, but there's an age to the corners of his eyes, a weariness. He's looking, if anything, drawn, and tired, and he's not even staying up all night. ]

You were here for a while too.

[ichoosefight]

I was?

[ Okay, more than a lot to catch up on. ]

Do we have a manual or something, or is this going to take all week?

[chiroptophobic]

There's a manual, but I don't think it covers crimefighting superfamilies from multiple alternate universes.

[ He gives her a quick smile. They're back out on the road now, where thankfully, it being insane in the morning, there aren't any gawkers around. ]

[ichoosefight]

Maybe someone should get started on that.

[ Someone like Steph! Once she's figured everything out, of course. If nothing else, she can do illustrations. ]

So you're the boss man, boss-man. Have we got a base? A plan? A waffle-maker and a coffee machine?