Oh how the gentle wind beckons through the leaves!

[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? This month has been a rocky one, and locals are beginning to eye imPorts with renewed scrutiny; if people like them can get superpowers, are imPorts really that special, after all? 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 populated by a whole lot of people who are having awfully bad days. With the emergence of locals with superpowers, many seem to have latched onto their new supercharged identities with an incredible amount of gusto. As your character walks down the street, they may find themselves accosted by a large man in his mid-20s, dressed in an ill-fitting spandex suit of orange and yellow. As he thrusts his finger into an imPort's face, the spandex rides up, turning into more of a crop-top, which he duly tugs back down before shouting, "You're not the special ones anymore, imPorts! Feel the wrath of Heartburn!"

Stupid name aside, he does seem to have superpowers as he breathes a large plume of fire. His aim isn't great, though; it could hit the imPort in question, or be sent in the direction of a nearby local, or even a particularly flammable building.

What will you do, Hero?

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. This fine day, pumpkin spice seems to be in style, to the point at which you happen to be crashing an open pumpkin spice festival. From drinks to sweet treats to some other things that really, really shouldn't be pumpkin spice flavoured (pumpkin spice flavoured vodka, anyone? It tastes like regret!), everyone seems to be in the mood for the upcoming season.

Taste test a few samples and take in the hustle and bustle of the city, everyone! And hey, if just gorging yourself isn't enough, why not try your hand at the pumpkin carving contest going on? The competition is fierce!

Comments

Eddward "Double-D" | Fusionfall / Ed, Edd n Eddy

[guidedork]

02.

[ Here he had thought he was unassuming enough to avoid the kind of attention he occasionally saw other ImPorts being accosted with, but apparently not. He tries to be polite with the interviewer that had caught him, but his patience was quickly wearing thin and the camera being held on him isn't helping. He'd never been very good at being in front of cameras, or being the center of attention in general. Just how many people were going to see this "interview"?

With a nervous smile, he started trying to edge away from the interviewer, her cameraman, and their prying question. What could he say to get out of this without being rude? ]

I'm sorry. Could you please excuse me? I'm just starting to feel a bit light headed and-

[ Oh dear lord, don't faint don't faint don't faint! ]


04.

[ Edd couldn't think of another time in his life when he had ever seen quite this much variety in pumpkin confections. Who knew it was even possible to mix pumpkin with enough things to make it worth dedicating an entire festival purely to Pumpkin Spice recipes? It bordered on being a bit excessive in his opinion, but he had to admit the excitement and friendly atmosphere was inviting and rather contagious.

If nothing else, seeing the different types of odd pumpkin combinations people had managed to come up with, was intriguing and somewhat entertaining. ]

Pumpkin spice salsa? [ Equal parts amused and disgusted, he couldn't quite help addressing the stranger standing next to him; needing to share this bit of weirdness with someone.] Well, they certainly can't be accused of lacking creativity here, can they?