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!

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dusts off ye old gw2 account

[encharrneered]

[ Oh, her appearance as just that definitely causes her to stand out, which is actually a good thing. Sure, it nets her all that unwanted attention, but it also catches the eye of something that may be a little more familiar. A something that is going to come looming up behind Jocosa, lips peeled back over so, so many teeth in a snarl. ]

You heard the weed. [ Comes the characteristically deep and perpetually angry-sounding voice of a charr. ] Buzz off.

[ Bugging a plant-lady is one thing. Those are at least vaguely human-like. An irritated charr, on the other hand? That's going to have them backing off now that Rinth's made her presence known. ]

[doitforthevine]

[Weed? Who do you think you're calling a weed? That's what she wants to say.

Instead she leans back until the underside of Rinth's head comes into view, just to make sure she isn't hearing things, before looking back at the reaction of the crowd. Yup, they're definitely all edging away now. A satisfied little grin curls up the ends of her lips but quickly returns to something sweet.

Once the crowd is gone, though many still linger further away now, she takes a couple steps forward before turning to charr with a shy little smile.]

Thank you so much!

[encharrneered]

[ And the answer would have been something equally as rude, no doubt.

Rinth isn't exactly the friendliest of her kind, though that does make her an excellent way to ward pesky humans off. Something she continues on doing, by the way, still glowering suspiciously at the ones that linger instead of leave, not even looking down at Jocosa when she turns to smile and thank her. ]

Yeah, whatever. [ Is the closest to a "you're welcome" as we're getting here. ] Next time you should just take one of their arms off. Everyone in this stupid city is too damn grabby...

[doitforthevine]

[It's okay if Rinth isn't the friendliest, Jocosa isn't either. She's really good at pretending to be friendlier than she is, but she's probably plotting way to kill everyone she meets and turn them into puppets.]

I will keep that in mind should I find myself with a suitable weapon or the strength of a charr.

[encharrneered]

[ Well, at least they have "kill everyone" as a common ground. ]

Huh. Could always just ask me to do it. [ Rinth finally takes a step back and drags her glare away from the lingering humans, giving Jocosa a once-over. ] Only I get the feeling no one else here would appreciate it.