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etcelsior2016-06-25 01:14 pm
maskormods) wrote in etcelsior2016-06-25 01:14 pm
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WAKE UP IN THE MORNING FEELING LIKE
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 there's only one rule in Test Drive Meme Club: 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, while others might not say anything -- but if you have something nasty to say, better not say anything at all, right? But on closer inspection of these Silent Stanleys and Stellas, you might notice that some people actually back away from any imPort who quite obviously looks like they aren't "from around the neighborhood". Once in a while, you may hear a voice raised:
"Did you see how visible their elections have become? They're just trying to grab power! Have you seen the homes they live in?
Of course, for every claim, there's a rebuttal; you may well hear a competing voice arguing, "They deserve to have a say in things too! You know it's different for them!"
ImPorts are a divisive issues, even in pretty Heropa.
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 very presence. Look at you! Organic wonder! 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. The imPort craze is at an all-time high, and considering the ambition of many of De Chima's residents, you may find yourself cornered by overzealous imPort fans, media wannabes and opportunists alike, shoving cameras in your face.
Their questions are less politically charged than they are mundane, however; get ready for an interview about your taste in romantic partners, personal underwear choices, favourite foods, and more!
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 bound to find a few people who decide that the only proper welcome for an imPort is a nice set of knuckles to the face.
One or two more cowardly locals may hesitate before giving you such a greeting, however, with a muttered, "Wonder if the new guy in office is gonna do more than the last one."
Ouch. Look at the political savvy on this guy!
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. You may find yourself in the midst of a few closed-off streets for some occasion or another - whether it be a food cart festival, no-car day, or something else! - and surrounded by the hum of people, the waft of food being served on the street, and plenty of attention
Look there -- someone's demoing a VR roller coaster! Won't you give it a shot?
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It's fine! No sense crying over spilled coffee. Besides, I always hated this...
[ He looks right at the guy. His friendly smile fades as his jaw drops. His Mouth goes dry. He can't be looking at who he thinks he's looking at. ]
This, um. This. Shirt.
[ To be fair, aside from the bleached locks peeking out under the cap, his own face must be shockingly familiar too. ]
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No, no, that was my fault. Please send your dry cleaning bill... to... my...
[Now he's looking at the person he ran into. Whoa, this guy is the spitting image of Uncle Pete--the younger version, the version he's currently sharing an apartment with. It's almost uncanny, really.
...And someone else. He's distinctly reminding Normie of someone else, but he can't place who.]
...office.
I, uh, insist.
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Seriously, it's no big. You've just finally given me an excuse to toss this anyway, mister —
[ Oh. Right. The business card. He reaches for it and scans the the text.
And, well, the last name he sees is no surprise. ]
Osborn. Mister –
[ Aaaand then the first name registers. Finally. ]
Norman Harold Osborn?!
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[Normie finds he can best hold this conversation by not looking directly at the dead ringer for his not!uncle. It's less distracting that way.
Only there it is. The recognition of his name. So this guy was from a world like his and Peter's, and--
...Did that guy just recognize his name and not his grandfather's?]
Norman after my grandfather, Harold after my father. Most people just call me Normie.
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[ Might be best to keep avoiding looking at his face, Normie, because he's trying his best to make sure his expression doesn't look weird. What is the happy medium between "oh cool, my acquaintance's kid" and "oh, awesome, my best friend's son"? A tense, awkward smile. Or so it seems, since that's what happening right now. ]
I, um. I'm Peter's cousin Ben. He, uh — he's told me about you.
[ Hey, it's not a lie! Just not the entire truth. ]
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[Clearly not a question he had to ask, since the man went and answered it anyway--andohgoditsMaysUncleBen. The one his grandfather...]
...Okay I can't let you go now without at least buying you a new coffee. Can I do that much, at least?
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[ It hurts to say that. He hasn't had time to mourn Harry, not like his little "brother", and the fact that he can't be honest about their friendship makes it that much more painful. ]
Eh, we can hash out the details later. [ Dismissive wave of his hand. ] I warn you, I've gotten a little snobby about java since my last job, but... I'd love to. Norman? Guessing you've grown out of "Normie" now.
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[Normally he'd explain why, but telling someone that your murderer used to be here hardly seems like information he needs to know right now.]
I used to visit half the coffee shops in Heropa before I... was president of OsCorp. When I first got here they made me a genealogist.
[He starts heading in one direction, his thoughts of meeting up with Riku completely forgotten. He'll make it up to him later, he'll understand.]
So what kind of coffee do you like?