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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 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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Uh, that is exactly what sticking together means when you get stuck to a super nerd who still needs a nightlight.

[ If making fun of his absent brother wasn't enough to lift his spirits, the fact that his father wants that file is. In one tweak of his posture he can go from whiny teen to man of mystery. At least, that's how he imagines it, as he puffs his chest out and angles his face away smugly. ]

Maybe they did. Maybe they didn't.

[ They did. And as nice as it is to have something to annoy his dad with, Hank isn't actually worried so much about him finding the rolled up file crammed in his back pocket. It's more about the fact that he tried all those powers out before even thinking about looking for his family. Though, the fact that he has successfully used all of his powers with no loss of life or property might be a good argument for future super heroing.

Then again, when he steals a glance at his father's stern face he realizes he probably shouldn't mention that at all if he can help it. ]

[There’s a moment of silence. To someone who’s used to seeing Rusty as an authority figure - as dubious as that title may be - it may seem just a little bit ominous. In truth, he’s trying to decide what his response is going to be, and whether or not he actually cares enough to fight with Hank about it. He could just give it up and walk away, because Hank’s going to do whatever the hell it is he wants to do anyway, but then again, he takes umbrage with the lack of respect he’s being shown.

Parenting is such a pain in the ass. He holds his hand out with an insistent clearing of his throat.]

I’m giving you to the count of ten to hand it over, young man. If you don’t, I’m marching right back there to see for myself. And maybe I’ll even ask them to take them away. I’m still your father!

[And totally bluffing, but hey, parental permission has to mean something.]

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I wouldn't have guessed. your rusty is awesome!

ahhh thank you!! :D