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

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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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[darkimitation]

Because... Knowing I got rid of you will give me all the satisfaction I need.

[He then darts forward quickly to attack Riku, but changes his mind the last moment, to do his Helm Split attack as he jumps into the air then thrust his sword down on Riku from above.]

[resipiscent]

[He's not interested in dying today. Not that he thinks, especially after all this time, that the Replica can kill him in a fight -- but Repliku certainly doesn't know that. And Riku's not looking to kill him, either, despite how annoying this already is. So instead of striking back, as soon as he sees him above him he shields himself, letting out a burst of his own darkness.]

[darkimitation]

[Of course that burst makes Repliku fall backwards onto his butt on the ground. He even lets out a scream of agony before piercing his sword into said ground then shouting loudly.]

Why?! Why can't I just kill you?! [He might even be showing some signs of being visibily upset over this.] I'm better than you!! You're nothing but a spineless coward!! A wimp afraid of the dark!!

[resipiscent]

[He'd kind of half-crouched in anticipation and straightens, mouth a thin line.]

Getting mad is just going to make it even harder, you know.

[He looks away, toward the house -- he'd left the door open, and Shiro is standing on the deck, crouched like he's going to join into the fight. Riku points at him, clicks his tongue, and the dog retreats reluctantly into the house. He's not letting him get into this.]

[darkimitation]

Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!! [He grabs his sword and starts swinging wildly at Riku, not even backing down for a moment. His attacks are now completely relentless at this point.]

[resipiscent]

[They're also wild and out of control, and Riku is able to sidestep easily enough. He doesn't strike with his blade -- instead, as he moves around him, he hits Repliku with the pommel of the Keyblade, in the muscles of his back. He's aiming to disable, rather than injure.]

[darkimitation]

[Repliku might be going crazy, but he can see what Riku is trying to do and moves himself in an attempt to stop Riku. That way he can give him either an elbow to the face or his side. He wasn't about to lose again.]

[resipiscent]

[He takes the hit to his side, letting out a noise of discomfort -- but he's not going to be beaten by this kid, either, and he moves to catch his neck in the crook of his elbow if he can -- he wants to stop this fight, not escalate it.]

[darkimitation]

[When Riku catches Repliku in the crook of his elbow, he strikes back by sinking his teeth into Riku's arm to bite him pretty hard so he lets go of him. He's not letting up any time soon.]

cut sora out of this icon

[resipiscent]

[holy SHIT

Instantly and unsurprisingly he's bleeding, and despite the instinct to let go he clutches harder, his other hand coming up to grip at his own upper arm -- he's just gonna go ahead and try to get him into a sleeper hold, because he's done. This is the stupidest thing.]

[darkimitation]

[Repliku can feel himself slowly losing consciousness, but he keeps trying to push Riku off him with his hands. Unfortunately he can feel his body hitting its limit as well and he finally falls unconscious, now out of his Dark Mode as well.]

[resipiscent]

[Riku sighs, then lets his grip relax, shifting his grip so he can pick him up. He'll drop him off in his room, at least. It's obvious he's exhausted -- cutting off the blood flow was what did it in the end, but he dropped quick even for that. At least it's done and he can get on with healing himself and Yamada, and then getting back to his long-forgotten lunch.]