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

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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

No, I'm not confused about the terminology. If that's even the correct way to phrase it. It's just... [How to even ask without ticking him off?] How? Were you born the same way like all of us? Or...you know, with advance magic or technology? Just like the Porter, for example. [The explanation that Yuu gave her was the only thing that came to mind to better explain what she meant. Hopefully it's understandable for him as well. Or else she has no better way to ask.]

I was created from my original's data. I'm, as someone once told me, nothing but a toy. So I'm a toy with another person's face. [He hated repeating anything Larxene said, but it wasn't far from the truth. He was just a fake person.]

[And there was her response. Her attention will be fully on the other boy as he compares himself to a simple toy. The thought, alone, didn't sit too well with her. Not in the least bit. But, how do you turn this situation into a more positive one? How do you reassure someone otherwise when it may come off as insincere in their opinion?

Well, there was one way to go about it! The best way to distract someone from such a terrible thought was to, well, reach for their hand and hold onto it firmly.]

You don't feel like you're a toy though. [Her other hand will touch the skin on top of the hand she was already holding.] Your hand is warm and soft. [Now her gaze will be on his eyes.] You have long eye lashes, silky hair, and nice skin complexion now that I take a proper look at you. Actually, you seem a lot younger now that you are no longer scowling so much. Whoever called you a "toy", even if it was done for malicious reasons, they clearly need to get their eyes checked. You look and feel plenty of real to me. I bet you have a pulse here too. [Watch as she turns his hand around, for his wrist to face her, and begins to place two digits over it, a more brighter smile will appear as she announces.] There it is! I knew you had one.

[With all that said, she'll offer him a kind smile.]

They aren't here, you know! So don't allow them to put you down like this. Where is your earlier bravado gone at? It isn't like you to get down in the dumps like this. So chin up, okay?

[His eyes widen and he's taken back when she takes hold of his hand. Even touching him, he can't pull himself away like before. Instead, once she's done, he goes right back to scowling.]

You're an odd one all right. Do you do this with everyone you meet?

[A small laugh.]

Only when I'm in a particularly good mood, maybe!

[Yes, let's all forget that she was just annoyed with him a few moments ago.]

[He is seriously baffled by her and starts walking ahead of her in a different direction.]

Riiight. Don't touch me again either like that, I don't want to get whatever is wrong with you.

H-huh?

[Wait. What just happened? What did he just say?]

[Oh! He did not just say what she thinks he said!]

Excuse me! I have no such thing! I am perfectly fine, thank you very much! If anyone has an issue, it's you! You're the one with the screwed up mentality around here, but you don't see me worrying about something as stupid as you contaminating me or anything! What are you? 8?

[Seeing her pissed off makes him start bursting out into laughter. Yes, this is exactly what he enjoys! Seeing other people miserable while he comes out on top.]

I'm fifteen, idiot. Also yes, you're too nice for your own good. It's like something is seriously wrong with you. I'd rather not get that thank you very much.

Edited 2016-04-27 00:23 (UTC)

Oh? Are you really that old? With that baby face? You look more like a twelve year old discovering what its like to be thirteen for the very first time.

[As for the rest, she'll just stare at him.]

It almost sounds like you're complimenting me. Maybe if I pay enough attention, I can kind of make out what you're actually saying: [And she'll be copying his voice over here or imitating it as best as she can.] "Go away before your kindness affects my lonely heart". Or better yet! "Get away from me, Nike-sama! Get away before my bad influence affects you too!"

[There might be some snickering at the thought now. ffff.]

[He is not amused in the slightest. Back to the scowling and being a jerk.]

I don't have a baby face, so shut up. I'm not complimenting you either, so don't twist my words. Unless your brain is so small that it can only focus on your stupid narrow thoughts.

[Well, he started it first!]

Yes, you do! Even more so whenever you get mad and tell people to be quiet. You look even younger now!

[She's going to ignore the rest of his insults because, at this point, it feels good to get a rise out of him. How does it feel for the shoe to go on the other foot, huh?]

[That's it. He's had enough, he materializes his sword and points it at her.]

I'm done playing games with you. You've annoyed me long enough.

[Oops. She may have pushed him a little too much, huh? Well, no matter, it would seem she may have gone a little overboard as well. That's why...]

It seems as though I might have hurt your feelings with that comment. If I did, sorry. I was only speaking my mind.

[However, her gaze will turn stern.]

Even so, your over reaction isn't correct neither. Threatening to harm someone only due to hurt feelings isn't right. You should have walked away if it were the case! Do you always react like this to whoever annoys you?

[He looks ready to fight her and remains in that stance. He even continues his verbal assault on her.]

I don't care if you're sorry or what you think. I'm not overreacting either, so shut up. Maybe if you hadn't pissed me off, I wouldn't have considered pointing my sword at you.

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

2/2

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

1/2

no subject

no subject

1/2

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject