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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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Alan could only assume that they approached him either because he clearly seemed like fresh blood, the ring really had caught their attention, or he obviously wasn't someone who would generally frequent a place such as this. They were, of course, right on all counts.

"The new kid is always the most popular kid until people realize that he's either harmless enough to be ignored, or enough of a threat to be taken down. It's rare that the new kid's embraced right away," he said. He'd lived through that scenario enough times in various aspects of his life - school, business, romance. Being a costumed hero. And now this. "Seems like we may have just placed me in the threat category though," he smiled thinly. "Have you been in bar brawls often?" Because it looked as though things were definitely going to head that way. Already, Alan was rolling up the cuffs of his pale green shirt. "Haven't entertained one since college, myself."

"And that is why it is often best for the 'new kid' to be as inconspicuous as possible. Though in your case I take it you run into this kind of situation often." For some reason, this guy just had that kind of glowing presence that invited attention. T'Challa himself was the exact opposite. He was a master of not being noticed until he wanted the person to. But of course it was too late for that now.

"I try to avoid fighting in bars. But I am no stranger to defending myself." Well if you call fighting superpowered super villains on a regular base 'defending yourself' then yes. A guy charges at him and he uses his momentum against him and flips the man over his shoulder. "Though, as a warning, I would like to avoid explaining this incident to the police." He is definitely not sticking around long enough for them to arrive

"Believe me, this never used to be the case." Alan puts his hands up, the way he'd seen boxer Ted Grant do on the television numerous times before. "Lately though, it's all moths and flame." With Alan being the flame, obviously.

One of the men comes for Alan, swinging at Alan's face. Alan goes down low and comes up with a vicious uppercut. Again, a Ted Grant move. One that hurts, though Alan doen't let it show on his face. The guy doesn't quite go down so Alan has to go at him again, a succession of quick little rabbit punches. He realizes that he's going to have to do something to augment his fighting prowess. He can't just rely on the ring.

"Don't worry about it," he states. "I can handle the police." At least, he could back home. Being the very public face of a very public company had its perks that way. People were inclined to believe whatever he said. It's how he was able to make people root for the new Wonders that had been popping up around the world. "Unless you suggest differently. You know how the police here operate better than I do." He sidesteps another thug, using his momentum to swing him into one of his friends, and watches them go down. "At least these guys aren't the best fighters."

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

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Sorry for the late. Life got me OTL

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