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

[lastnerv]

[A cycle of recursive apologizing is the last thing he wants right now. Shinji shakes his head, managing a small smile.] It's fine. You didn't do anything wrong, and it's not important enough to dwell on now that they're gone. Lesson learned, anyway.

[He chuckles.] Besides, it was a pretty cool show. [Shinji gestures towards the various objects in the alley knocked over by the wind.] Was that something you can do in your own world or is that new?

[drizzle]

[ffff. Good call, Shinji. Too bad Nike doesn't appreciated putting little importance on the issue though. Her expression will clearly reflect that fact.] ...I guess. As long as no one got hurt, then it should be fine.

[Her thoughts were still on the earlier situation until his chuckle and comment caught her attention. She'll blink at first as she wasn't expecting to be complimented on her own powers. No matter how accustomed she's getting over the citizens of her world admiring her powers, she'll always be caught off guard by a compliment. A small, sheepish smile will appear at that.]

Ah, thank you for that. And it's an ability I've always had for as long as I remember. It isn't new. Although, I might have to change the words to the spell again. This world's atmosphere is different compare to my worlds', even if it feels a little familiar too. [The voice she can hear from the sky sounds similar except maybe a little older; however her surroundings feel very new to her. The music, the people, and even the little bit of wildlife all speak and act in a different way now.] How about you? Have you always had your abilities too? You seem like a pro keeping calm in front of those thugs from before. That was pretty impressive. [Since most people would have been panicking or feeling uneasy if they were in the situation like that one and all.]

[lastnerv]

[The compliment makes his cheeks burn for a second, but since what he's actually a pro of is "self-deprecation", he brushes it off as undeserved and gives a little shrug.] N-no, my powers aren't from home. I had them before the last time I was here and again in the world that came before this one. Though I guess you wouldn't know about that if you're new... [The hand holding his umbrella twitches for a second as he remembers what that was like, his first arrival in another reality. He misses when things were simple, and at the same time really doesn't.] So yeah, you could say I've ran into people like that a few times. The universe never really runs out of idiots.

[drizzle]

The last time you were here? The world before this one? [Those few phrases caught her attention.] Wait, this isn't your first time here!? You've... [How to word this?] ...escaped back to your home?

[Shinji wasn't wrong at all. She was definitely caught off guard by his vague explanation. Either way, her attention will return to him with a small smile forming.]

You aren't wrong! I remember the first time I left home and went to the Sun Kingdom on my own. I was robbed on my first day too. The people I met over at the harbor are similar to those in this city actually. Only difference is they've never seen the rain before unlike here. [With a sympathetic smile.] You're used to being cornered like that, huh? How do you usually take care of those who bully you without having any type of ability to protect you? I guess you stand up to them like you do here?