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

[bruceno]

[ Even Bruce is a little spooked by his savior in black. The man is an imposing force to be sure, one he's glad is (hopefully) on his side. Now it's rather easy to get back up on his feet. The leader has lost all interest in him in the face of this new threat. ]

Oh yeah? [ He may talk like a punk, but it's clear the man is hesitant to make the first move. Instead one of his friends makes it for him. From behind, one of them swings for the crusader in black with a bat. There's not even time for Bruce to tell him to look out. ]

[heliophilic]

[How quaint, a bat. In the blink of an eye M vaults over the leader and swings in midair, his elbow connecting with the batter's with a sharp and sickening crunch. He then pulls the bat from the falling man's grip, smashing in two over his knee, and throws the pieces at the other thugs. As there was a child present, M was merciful and made sure it was the blunt ends and not the sharp, broken edges, that hit the muggers, but the knob flies right into lackey #1's stomach, while the end cap smashes into the leader's knee. The leader falls on his bad knee while lackey #1 staggers in an attempt to remain on his feet. M spin kicks the lackey in the side of the head, then grabs the leader by the back of the neck and forces him to look up at Midnighter's cowled face.]

Wasn't that fun?

[M then turns the leader's head so he can better see his fallen friends, lackey #1 knocked out by the kick, and lackey #2 too concerned about his busted nose to have any interest in continuing the fight. Once M's satisfied the leader has seen enough, he turns the man's head towards Bruce.]

Now what do you say?

[The leader sputters as he talks, the words hard to get out but he manages.] I-I'm sorry.

[M roughly pats him on the head as if he were an obedient child and finally releases his hold.]

You boys are lucky you didn't bring an aluminum bat tonight. Imagine how you'd be feeling right now.

[With the threat finally neutralized, he finally acknowledges the tiny glutton for punishment.]

It's a little late for a stroll.

[bruceno]

[ He stays quiet for a moment, still reeling a bit from everything that just transpired. This man seems less hostile toward him, but Bruce still doesn't appreciate the line. He might as well be that thieving leader wanting God knows what from him. ]

Thank you, but I could have handled him.

[heliophilic]

[Oh that's rich.]

With what, your quiet-yet-firm "I'm trying to sound like I'm in charge" voice or with your money?

[bruceno]

[ Bruce lifts his chin a little at that jab. ]

I don't have money here. And he would have worn himself out.

[heliophilic]

[M looks between Bruce and the muggers, who were attempting to leave, a difficult feat considering one had a broken nose, one had a busted knee, and together they were trying to carry their unconscious friend.]

Let's see, those three would have taken turns "to be more sporting," and while they'd have gotten freaked out by your "can do" boy scout-or-whatever spirit at about the 15 minute mark, they'd still have a good hour of roughing you up before they wore themselves out enough for you to actually take one of them.

[bruceno]

[ Well, Bruce doesn't have much of a rebuttal for that. But he, of course, makes do as he always does. ]

It would have been a learning experience.

[ And that must sound so laughable coming from such a serious and genuine boy. ]

[heliophilic]

[Oh yes, yes it does. In fact, it's taking M everything he has to not laugh in this small child's face.]

Kid you're like 6. Maybe trying being suicidal after puberty.

[bruceno]

I'm fourteen. [ And owner of a very large enterprise okay? That means he's basically an adult. ] And this isn't suicide. This is training. I need real-world experience to practice self-defense.

[heliophilic]

[Yup, that does it. That gets a laugh out of him.]

Given your level of training, that's the very definition of suicide.