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

[rathercommon]

[ She puts her hands on her hips. ]

Well, at least let me try.

[irassible]

[ He crosses his arms over his chest. ]

It'd be a waste of time.

[rathercommon]

[ Uh huh. She lifts her eyebrows impatiently. ]

[irassible]

[ Oh no. His tail lashes purposefully. ]

[rathercommon]

[ ...Ugh. A little sniff. ]

Well, it's not like you'd be able to pronounce my name, either.

[irassible]

What?

[ Drops the arms to look appropriately offended. ]

Any idiot can say "kitty".

[rathercommon]

That's a nickname, too. Just like Six.

[irassible]

[ Starts a little, then points an accusatory finger. ]

If that's the case, then why're you pestering me? I'm not asking for your real name, Kitty's more than good enough.

[rathercommon]

[ And she frowns. ]

Excuse you. That's not how you're supposed to react.

[irassible]

What in the seven hells are you talking about? I don't want in your business.

[ This is a lot of trouble for a drink. Maybe it would be better if he died of thirst. ]

[rathercommon]

Of course you do. Be nosy. That's the polite thing to do.

[irassible]

No it's not.

[rathercommon]

Yes it is! Being nosy means being interested in other people. For example, how's this: do lots of people have ears and a tail like that, where you're from?

[irassible]

[ Mmmrggh. ]

Enough do. It's not uncommon.

But is that something you actually care about knowing?

[rathercommon]

[ Hands on hips: ]

It is. Are you a human with cat features, or are you something else?

[irassible]

[ His tail stands neatly on end, going quite well with the disgruntled expression he's making when he finally pulls his mask off. ]

I'm a Miqo'te. Not a cat.

[rathercommon]

Oh!

[ Well, that's a surprise. She wasn't expecting him to be cute. Huh. Nice. ]

I didn't say you were a cat, did I, I asked if you had cat features. Besides, there's nothing wrong with being a cat, is there, so don't look so tetchy. Mee-kote, was it?

[irassible]

[ There's the whole part about being an animal, though. ]

Yes. [ Beat. ] Are you satisfied?

[rathercommon]

I guess I owe you a drink. Why don't you tell me more as we walk? Where are you from?

[irassible]

Eorzea.

And I get to pick the drink.

[rathercommon]

All right. What sort of drink will you want? Just so I know where to take you. Alcoholic? Non-alcoholic?

[irassible]

As much alcohol as possible.

[rathercommon]

Okay. In that case...When we get to the pub, I'm going to look a little different. And you need to act natural.

[irassible]

Eh?

Are you putting on a disguise?

[ He gives her a fresh look, one that says: are you a wanted woman? ]

[rathercommon]

[ Inscrutably: ]

Putting one on, taking one off. One or the other.

[ And with a rather mysterious smile, she closes her eyes. Magic ripples over her, and in her place is an old woman. Cheerfully, with the same voice: ]

C'mon, follow me.