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

[safelittlegreenmage]

[He gives her a very cheerful grin, not letting on the twinge he feels]

Oh but this is your garden, I've my own to tend back home.

[23wishes]

That's a shame. You'd grow a beautiful one here.

I bet you haven't even seen the parks yet!

[safelittlegreenmage]

True... [What he doesn't say is that many of the flowers and plants feel brand new to him, though some almost feel like the beans and tomato plants brought from over the Endless Ocean]

I suppose it might be worth it to stick around for bit. Get a feel for things. It's nearly summer, feels like, think you'll need some help with the weeding?

[23wishes]

Good call.

[She's still smiling at him softly.]

Maybe. There's plenty of work to be done. I don't think they'd mind being tended by you~

[safelittlegreenmage]

[Briar stands up straight and taps a fist to his chest, puffing it out dramatically]

I'll have you know that no garden is unhappy when I'm in it!

[23wishes]

[She cracks up laughing.]

I see, I see~ I'm sorry I underestimated you.

[safelittlegreenmage]

You'd be surprised how often I hear that one~

[But he IS kneeling again near the boxes, checking the plants he doesn't recognize]

[23wishes]

Is there one you like?

[She kneels back down next to him to look at whatever he's looking at.]

[safelittlegreenmage]

[Briar smiles absently as he runs his finger over a sprout of black eyed susans]

I've just never met anything like this one before. Never stop learning, eh? Do you know what it's called?

[23wishes]

Colloquially, they're called black-eyed susans. It's a weird name, isn't it? There's lots of flowers here that aren't in my world, either. I've had to do a lot of reading.

[She winks.]

And of course I can just ask them~

[safelittlegreenmage]

Can they tell you what they're called? I never learned not that trick! [he sounds very excited]

[23wishes]

Sort of. They may tell me what their cousins are, or they'll tell me what they like. Who likes lots of sun, or a little sun, who likes dry feet or being cut back.

What I mean is, I know who they are even if I don't know their exact classification.

[safelittlegreenmage]

Can't say I've ever met a plant who enjoyed being trimmed much. But all that sounds very useful.

[23wishes]

Roses don't like having dead bits on them.

... Would you like to take one more walk with me?

[safelittlegreenmage]

[Briar stands again and gives a ridiculously overdone bow]

If my lady wishes it, of course.

[23wishes]

Careful, don't fall over~

[She's going to lead Briar around the front and slowly up the street. It's going to be a long walk. She'd apologize if it wasn't exactly what she planned and wanted.]

I'm pretty sure I'm not the same kind of "lady" you think I am.

[safelittlegreenmage]

Oh good, I haven't been using the wrong titles then. Some nobles get so finicky.

[If he actually suspected her of nobility, he'd probably play less of the clown.]