HE TOLD ME SEVERAL TIMES THAT HE DIDN'T LIKE MY KIND

[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, deeply masculine 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!"

"That's just what Ronald Chump says!" Exclaims a young woman. She raises her fist in anger at the imPort-hating individual. "We're not going to tolerate bigots here!"

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. Science and technology are the lifeblood of this city, so you're likely to come across a good many locals taking your picture with the newest of devices. Be forewarned: since FanPort happened, imPort fandom is at a new height. Don't be surprised if people start following you just to see if you'll do anything TMZ-worthy.

The trick is to stay calm, and don't wig out if someone asks what you think about imPort shipping.

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania, is having a rainy day. The streets seem to be running with water, the sky can't seem to stop crying. You might want to check out some consumerism-inclined shelter, be that a smoky and dart-eyed bar full of grumbling locals, or a grimy and industrial coffee shop (full of grumbling locals). Watch your step, newly minted imPort, because if you let on that you're fresh meat then you're likely to attract a posse of two or three sharp knuckled no-good-dooers. This is the criminally exciting part of town, so beware.

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. There's a baseball game going on in one of the parks amidst all those tall buildings, and you're welcome to watch! It's not an official game in the season, it's more like a friendly skirmish between local baseball teams. Midway through the game, the umpire might take note of you new imPorts -- assuming you're standing out in the crowd. He'll welcome you to throw a pitch if you'd like! Of course, the opposing team isn't too keen on the idea. Better look for more imPorts to play ball!

Comments

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[notsheepish]

Um...

[Oh, boy. This one looks skittish in the extreme. Ruby's seen that look on both people and animals, probably ready to bolt at any second, so she tries to give a warm, apologetic smile.]

I'm not sure, actually. I'm not really from the area. But... maybe I can help you find it?

[good_enough]

[ Preparing to bolt now, in fact, with that smile the only thing keeping her from doing so. Also the rain. She's .. not enjoying that. ]

I ... suppose there's worse ideas.

[notsheepish]

Probably not even the worst I've heard today.

I'm Ruby, by the way.

[good_enough]

[ Claire hesitates. Then, very tentatively, she offers her hand. ]

... Claire. Saunders. A doctor.

[notsheepish]

[Ruby gives it a shake, short and gentle.]

Nice to meet you.

[good_enough]

It'll be nicer once we're out of the rain. Which direction did you say we should try?

[notsheepish]

Good question! Is this a friend's place you're looking for, or...?

[good_enough]

Mine, apparently. Our "assigned housing."

[ She adds with some distaste. ]

[notsheepish]

Oh, right. That.

Well, I think all those are in, like, one small area together, so if we can find that, the exact house should be easy, right?

[good_enough]

One would hope. I'm not going to assume anything about this place is logical yet.

[notsheepish]

Fair enough.

[good_enough]

[ She pauses, uncertain. ]

Let's walk, maybe?

[notsheepish]

Yes! Let's. I think I remember someone saying the housing here was... near downtown?

[good_enough]

Right.

[ She starts walking, then. ]

... Who were you, before you came here?

[notsheepish]

Um...

[A bit of an odd way to put it, but alright.]

A waitress, I guess? If that's what you're asking? Or I was. Kind of unemployed at the moment, doing this whole extended backpacking trip thing?