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

[uniteallpeople]

[You're lucky that he has a talking Meowth on his team, Komasan, or else he would be a lot more confused by this talking Pokemon.

Well, he thinks it might be a Pokemon. The fact that he doesn't know what one is is worrying regardless.]

It's what you are, actually. Do you not know what Pokemon are?

[Maybe Komasan was raised by humans who raised him like a human?]

[monge]

[Wow do NOT even imply that he wasn't raised by his Ma or so help him--]

I'm a youkai, zura...

[Why are there so many people who don't know what youkai are? What is wrong with America?]

And it's rude to go around poking people, zura.

[uniteallpeople]

A yo kai..?

[Yeah James had zero idea what that is.]

And I'm not poking anyone! Pokemon are creatures with magical powers. They're everywhere!

[At least back at home.]

[monge]

Yeah, a youkai, zura!

[That's...literally what they are, what's this guy's problem? Does he just...have a different name for them? Also wowie, he can see them back home and everything? He must be, like, a super cool human or something.]

[uniteallpeople]

[Wait what? Maybe this guy is from a country where they call Pokemon "yo kai"?

To test it, James unhooks a Pokeball from his belt and holds it up to Komasan.]

You know what this thing is, right?

[monge]

Hmmmnnnn...

[Komasan taps his chin as he studies the Pokeball carefully.]

Oh, I know, it's a ball, zura!!

[One prize, please.]

[uniteallpeople]

[Well at least he's cute.]

It's a Pokeball actually. Here let me show you. Weezing go!

[He throws the Pokeball on the grown and out pops a, well, Weezing.]

[monge]

[Yeah, see, that's clearly a youkai. Probably one that makes people wheeze, like the name implies. It's first grade youkai knowledge, let's get it together here.]

...Where's he supposed to go, zura?

[Why would anyone summon a youkai and just tell it to go away? That doesn't seem right, what kind of friendship is that???]

[uniteallpeople]

[Weezing a little unsure if he was supposed to fight this Pokemon(?) and he turns to James and asks "Weezing?" James turns to him with a shrug.]

I really don't know what's going on either, Weezing.

[Turns back to Komasan and points at the Pokeball again.]

He's supposed to go in here? When I'm not using him at least.

[monge]

U-Using him, zura?

[You don't use youkai, you're supposed to be friends! Oh...oh god, so...does that mean this poor thing doesn't get to see the light of day unless it has a chore to do?!]

That's so mean, zura! W-When does he get to play outside, z-zura?!

[uniteallpeople]

Hey it's not like I'm one of those people who only uses their Pokemon as tools! [Said the guy whose job is to steal Pokemon so that they can be tools.] I like to let my Pokemon out a lot! Although maybe not Victreebel...

I think if a Pokemon really wants out it can let themselves out anyway.

[That's why he never sees that twerp's Pikachu in his Pokeball, right?]