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

i guess!!

[ghemnotgem]

( the drinks smell off from what she's used to -- and her skepticism doesn't let her take a sip of it when it's delivered, slim fingers wrapping around the glass instead. tej weighs how much she should, could, tell him. oh, why couldn't rish be here, she thinks, an image of her blue and gold odd-sister blossoming in her mind. she'd always been there for her family before, and now-- tej swallows past the sadness, moves on. she can grieve later.

and how many times is she going to think that? )

I'm familiar with how they work, even if I've never been in one myself.

( people being willing to sell out someone else for the right place, an atmosphere of cutthroat ideals. it's almost like home, even if she has less to bargain with here. )

[particled]

Then let me be the first to welcome you to the dark side.

[ or just the shitty side, but there was no reason to avoid a perfectly good pop culture reference. it was cheap beer, but alcohol was alcohol, and he wasn't in any position to be picky.

warning alarms went off in his head when he heard her strangely formal answer; dive bars were typically the place where you could find anything and everything, but no one ever came out and said it. no one besides undercover cops, but he didn't get the feeling of law enforcement from Tej, just the feeling she was after something. but caution had never been one of his priorities, especially not now, or in the presence of ladies he could impress. ]

If you're looking for firepower, that guy in the corner's got what you need. [ he pointed with his beer, towards a large, shady man buried in a hushed conversation with two others ] But if you're looking to stock up, I'd wait— sounds like he's in a pissy mood.

[ghemnotgem]

( her lips purse as she studies the other man. yes, he can see where her... ally? maybe, had gotten the idea that he's pissed. )

You use projectile weaponry in this century, don't you?

( a slip; she hadn't meant to let the particular detail come to light. oh well. )

[particled]

[ projectile weaponry? he lets out a short laugh, because man that's a super funny way to say gun. ]

The kind that shoots bullets? Yep. We don't switch to phasers until the 23rd century.

[ star trek reference, because his brother doesn't have the monopoly on nerdisms in the family. he looks over to Tej as he jokes, only to realize that she might actually be serious. ]

Wait, really?

[ghemnotgem]

31st. ( that's offered with a small smile and a slight wave of her fingers. ) And not from Earth.

( she turns her smile on him, full force. he might not be jacksonian, but maybe she can at least introduce the concept of dealing to him. )

I'll tell you more if you'll tell me something of equal value.

[particled]

[ well fuck that smile gets him. he normally he'd call bullshit, but he's just been teleported to an alternate dimension, and learnt his brother invented a time machine. he'll play along, because whats the worst thing that can happen? ]

Okay, what's equal value? [ wait, he can try something first, to test the water. he takes a quick chug of beer before continuing. ]

Jack Joyce. My name for yours, equal enough?

[ghemnotgem]

( her name is worth her life, she can't just tell him. but-- ivan xav did marry her to protect her. she'll use his name as intended, then, until she can't anymore. )

Lady Vorpatril. ( as for his question, well. ) That depends. ( she is not very good at this, and has no real desire to be good at it. ) The more valuable your information is, the more it's worth in an exchange. Secrets that have the power to damage something or someone are worth more than a simple answer to a simple question.