Say Something, Anything

[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? It's been a peaceful month, but memories are long in the Cold War. Some people usher their children away from anyone clearly not 'from around here,' while other natives may be brave enough to directly approach obvious imPorts and ask their thoughts on the war with Russia and what the imPort ambassadors are planning to do about it.

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 you may find yourself cornered by overzealous imPort fans, media wannabes and opportunists alike, shoving cameras in your face.

Their questions are likely to be fairly 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 heat wave. Every bit of shade you can spot seems to be occupied by locals or even wildlife seeking to get out of the sun. You might want to check out some consumerism-inclined shelter from the heat that even the night doesn't seem to relieve, be that a smoky and dart-eyed bar full of grumbling locals, or a grimy and industrial coffee shop (full of grumbling locals). ImPorts aren't being welcomes with a punch to the face today, but you might find your water closer to boiling than refreshingly cool or your beer with a surprise ingredient if you walk into the wrong establishment.

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

[kryo]

Rum.

[ He smiles, but shakes his head. He doesn't drink anyway. ]

So you have two?

[devoutish]

Three. I can make bread out of other foods.

[kryo]

[ With a hum. ]

Well, that's interesting. Though why you would need bread when other food is readily available I do not know.

[devoutish]

It's my bread.

[So that's probably an important distinction.]

My bread that I baked at home, yeah? It tastes just like it.

[kryo]

Ah.

[ Well, Laurent always did prefer things to be Veretian. He can understand that. ]

Not powers easily weaponized. I assumed that's why we were given them.

[devoutish]

Oh, I've met people with dangerous powers. And they want us to be their heroes for them, don't they.

[kryo]

Heroes can still harm.

[ Laurent's only hero was Auguste, and he still knew how to take a life. ]

[devoutish]

But that's my point, innit. Yeah, if they want us to fight, they're not gonna give us useless powers on purpose.

[kryo]

So you believe that it is out of their control?

[ He hadn't, but then he is naturally suspicious. ]

[devoutish]

I don't know. Haven't been here long enough to form an opinion on the subject.

[kryo]

[ Laurent always has an opinion, regardless of time. ]

I'm sure we will find out. The truth comes out.

[devoutish]

Yeah.

[Alfie levels a gaze at him.]

Or I'll get ported out first, and I'll never find out at all. I can only hope to be that lucky.

[kryo]

I find that just by finding our way here we have probably used up all our luck.

[ He's never had much. ]