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

[dirtyredneck]

"School dorm?" When he'd said they lived at a school, he'd been thinking more along the lines of on campus housing, like they always showed fraternities and sororities having in the movies back before. Something detached but technically on grounds and affiliated. Actual dormitory, though? Probably nicer than the prison- and he's just going to cut that thought short before he spends too much time on what they used to have. Who they used to have.

Daryl jerked his head in a nod to shake those thoughts and answer Rick at the same time, "Yeah. Came here through it. From Heropa. They did a lot of explaining yesterday when I found myself on my ass in the big room. Already gave me the tattoo I didn't ask for, too."

Which he was not happy with. Daryl had plenty of tattoos, but they were his choice. That new one had not been.

[biteouttagrimes]

He merely nodded after Daryl's question. Yeah. It was a dorm. It was nicer than having to live with people they didn't want to live with -- because at least they were separated. But they still shared a building with others. It was more like an apartment complex. Suited their needs for the time being, but if Daryl's arrival kicked off anything, it was the reminder that Rick wanted to find something better for them. For all of them.

"It changes, too. When you decide what you're doin' about registering." Rick pulled up his sleeve to show off his tattoo, only instead of saying REGISTERED it said UNSETTLED. "But shit. The porters, they're weird, ain't they? Remember the first time I went through one." He felt a pang as he thought of Verity, his first friend in this world and the first friend he lost by means of the main porter -- the one that took people from this world for good.

But like all the people they lost along the way back home, Rick swallowed his pain and kept going forward. "An' how about those cars, huh? Still ain't used to seein' 'em fly around. Bet you could get a hoverbike if you really wanted one."

[dirtyredneck]

"Hell no," Daryl laughed at the suggestion. He definitely liked the bikes, but at the same time... "I ain't falling on my ass off one o'those things. You drive George Jetson's car around and I'll think about it. If you can handle one of them, then they're probably safe enough."

The smile got smaller, though it didn't fade outright, "You think I shouldn't register?"