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

[angelfire]

[ Lucifer doesn't falter in the face of that power. Why would he? Instead, all humor disappears from his expression, lips pressed into a thin line, and he angled his head forward, looking keenly up at Inanna. He wasn't about to back down over something like this.

And as they say, you fight fire with fire. Lucifer let his grace spill free; usually he contained it, but there was no need to do that, obviously. It was a heaviness, like gravity itself took form. A mirror, a hum of intention, in response to the power shown to him in turn.

His eyes flashed with it, lit blue, and stayed that way. ]

You have a little something to learn about this place, your majesty.

[purple_reign]

[The sense of menace drops even more abruptly than his smile had, and a conflicted flurry of emotion rushes over his face before settling on a somber look. That certainly felt like Luci, but there was no denying that she was gone. Or that this man was still off schedule by almost a century.]

. . . It seems like I do. Forgive me, you just . . . You do have poor timing.

[angelfire]

[ Lucifer ruffles the feathers of his wings audibly, and then the power settles into background noise again, the graceful glow vanishing from his eyes. Back under control, once again, his hands go back into his pockets, visibly relaxing. ]

This place draws people from different worlds. I'm not the archangel you know--but I am Lucifer. That's enough.

But you... [ He tipped his shoulder back down the alleyway. ] Perhaps we should get out of this rain. Can you follow me?

[purple_reign]

[Inanna glances for the source of the feathers—still invisible? Whether they are or not his attention returns to Lucifer as soon as he speaks up again, exhaling in a low, thoughtful hum.]

Into a mysterious alleyway? You really do remind me of her. [He sounds almost amused and gestures for him to lead.] After you.

[angelfire]

[ Her? Well, that was always possible. Lucifer didn't take too much from it, and instead unfolded his invisible wings, almost silent. ]

I'm a little more adventurous than that--try to keep up.

[ The next moment, he was stand in his church in Miami, leaving nothing but the sound of feathers behind him. If Inanna couldn't follow, he supposed he could always come back... ]

[purple_reign]

[Well! He really should have expected that. It doesn't take too long for him to follow. Just a minute or two to confer with the stars to figure out just where Lucifer had gone—easier to do when he'd been asked to follow in the first place.

He appears in a cloud of stardust and glances curiously around the church.]

Miami, huh? I was expecting L.A., but I guess this makes sense too.

[angelfire]

[ The Church of the Morningstar is well lit even by night. Can you say light pollution? The inside of the church is one side a white wall, in mosaic bricks, the other was long white pillars, interspersed with the black of the night outside. The windows were stained glass, but it shone inward during the daytime, making the place look positively heavenly.

There were a few holdouts in the pews. A drunk at the back, with a member of staff hovering over them, making sure he didn't puke on the tile. Lucifer hummed, sitting twisted in the front pew with his arms folded behind him. ]

Prime beachfront property, with a dwindling worship base. It was a steal, really. But I've been thinking about L.A.. L.A. or Vegas--what do you think?

[purple_reign]

[It's certainly impressive enough for Inanna. Not necessarily as bold and flashy as he'd like, but for someone like Lucifer . . . not bad.

He nods approvingly as he saunters down the aisle towards Lucifer.]

Hm . . . You'd have an easy time getting followers in Vegas, but I don't think it's classy enough for Lucifer. L.A. is much more your style—or. At least it was the style of the Luci I knew.

[angelfire]

You're right, of course. Both places are good for a show, and Vegas has excellent circulation, but the last thing I want is to become a sideshow. Miami is sinful and at its core superstitious. And Los Angeles... Well, the clue is in the name, isn't it?

[ He hummed softly, almost contemplatively, and turned back toward the front of the church. ]

So what was she like?

[purple_reign]

Hm . . . [Inanna rocks back on his heels and stuffs his hands into his pockets, a strangely somber and fond look on his face.]

She knew exactly who she was; who she wanted to be. She never apologized for it. I think that was what I liked best about her.

[angelfire]

[ That was a very interesting thing to say. Even so, he studied that look, shifting his chin over to his other arm as though it might let him see what was invisible a little better. ]

And what did she want to be? A ballerina? President?