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[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

[mirrordarkly]

[for a moment even the Corinthian finds himself surprised, watching the bird swoop and land near him. His eyebrows climb his forehead.]

Matthew - ? No. [the same brows furrow.] No... you are not the Dream Lord's raven, little bird. But you are... different.

[when Ronan approaches the nightmare lifts his head, silent as the crowd is told to disperse. No frown of disappointment, no offense at the young man's presumption - only mild curiosity.

Soon enough, they're alone: the nightmare, the boy, and the bird.]

What is her name?

[unguibusetrostro]

I don't even look like him.

[He realizes a minute too late, that the man isn't talking to him. He wants to take a step back, and because of that, he doesn't. Because of that, he stands his ground. The man, the dreamer, and the bird that came out of one.

Chainsaw caws at the Corinthian, familiar, like chatter. Like she knows him.]

Chainsaw.

[He doesn't know why he's saying that. He shouldn't. He should keep to himself.]

[mirrordarkly]

Chainsaw. You would like Matthew I think, Chainsaw. You both have such pretty eyes. .And you are similar, aren't you?

[and here his focus redirects completely, settling on Ronan. Taking him in.]

Your raven is not a normal bird of the Waking World, dreamer. Neither, I think, are you.

[a beat.]

I am known as the Corinthian. Will you grant me your name as well? I will not harm you. Not without reason.

[unguibusetrostro]

[She chatters at the Corinthian, and then flies back up to Ronan, who is staring at this man, his face still, except for the curl of his lips. It's not a smile. It's something much closer to a grimace.]

The Corinthian. What, did they run out of names at the factory?

[Because he knows, somehow. No, that's not right. He just.

This is not a person that came from between a woman's legs. This is a person that just appeared. Like a demon or a nightmare.

(Ronan doesn't know how close he is.)]

[mirrordarkly]

A question better saved for my master. It is an inherited title.

[the boy's caution is plain; palpable. Smart. Observant. This one has more sense than most.]

You have yet to grant me your name.

[unguibusetrostro]

Didn't you get the memo? Slavery was abolished, and Biblical names were out in 2010.

[His face is closed, thought Chainsaw is making pleased noises. FRIEND. NEW FRIEND. NEW FRIEND WHO IS THE SAME AS HER.]

Yeah, I do.