WAKE UP IN THE MORNING FEELING LIKE

[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 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?

Comments

[pasdeducks]

[ Fakir! Duck's smiling because oh yay Fakir...but then he starts being grumpy and so Duck kind of grumpily frowns at him. ]

I'm not useless...you're just grumpy.

[ Still, she can't help but give him a tiny little smile after her pout. She's glad he's here, after all. ]

[editor]

[ Honestly, he's ridiculously relieved to see her. Who knows what would happen to her without someone to look after her. He turns the tiniest bit red at her little smile, which he hadn't thought he'd see again...

No time for that now. Fakir grabs her arm and starts dragging her off, stoic-faced in front of all these people. ] Come on. We need to figure out what's going on.

[pasdeducks]

[ Duck just nods as Fakir takes her arm and yanks her away. It's when they're out of earshot of people that Duck can't help but whisper, a bit confused. ]

Fakir...I'm a girl again.

[ He should understand just how significant that is, right? And how worried it's made Duck. ]

[editor]

[ Tersely, ] I noticed. This place... I don't understand it.

[ Once they're clear of the crowd, he pulls her around a building to have a semblance of privacy and lets her go, his expression instantly losing some of its constructed annoyance.

He frowns at her. ] You just got here? You're alright?

[pasdeducks]

[ She nods before realizing wait a minute, Fakir doesn't know what she's nodding to. ]

I did get here and I am alright. But I don't understand it either...this shouldn't have happened.

[ Mytho defeated the raven, they helped save the town, everything was the way it should be...and yet here they were. Surprise, the story's not over, and Duck has no idea how she feels about it. ]

[editor]

... I know. But let's not worry about that now.

[ He starts walking again, glancing over to make sure she's following. Sometimes he feels like Duck needs a leash. ]

There's no point speculating until we get more information about this place.