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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? 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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ when he sees the unmistakable form of the seeker, mahanon's first reaction is to light up like a damned christmas tree-- right until he remembers that, oh yeah, she probably won't have the first clue who he is. still! that's no reason to ignore or avoid her-- and he's already gone through this with bull (sort of) and dorian and cullen, so it's.. a little easier, now.

so he slides in next to her as she peers at some of the offerings, dressed in a light, oversized sweater and jeans. despite the modern clothes, though, there's obviously no mistaking his ears or his vallaslin.

he glances up to give her a swift, amused grin. ] It's apparently a fall thing in this world. I'm not really sure about the craze, either. [ the smile fades, then, a little uncertain. ] .. Hello. I was wondering if the rest of you would show up. Dorian and Cullen and the Bull are here already.

( Cassandra, however, similarly lights up when she sees him (once he is close enough to be recognisable even with the bizarre attire, that is). She does her best to hold her joy in check; she is no young blushing maiden and she knows that giddiness is not a good look on her. Instead, her hands move automatically to clasp behind her back and she gives Mahanon a curt nod. )

Inquisitor. It is good to see you, regardless of the current circumstances. ( She is starting to suspect that the Void itself may be constructed entirely out of these "pumpkin-spiced lattes". )

I've spoken with the the Commander already. Presently, I am... uncertain whether I should be grateful or concerned that others have come from Thedas as well.

[ .. it's his cassandra! finally. he could absolutely hug her if it wouldn't embarrass her-- he's that glad to see her. it's terrible that they're trapped here--that any of them are trapped here--but if he has to be, cassandra is a good one to be trapped with.

he finds that he's practically beaming at her, and has to struggle a little to get his expression back under control. ]

It's.. very, very good to see you, too. [ no, really. but he's not sure she's quite ready for the other-versions-of-thedas explanation just yet. .. on the other hand, she seems to be doing fine with this place's strangeness, so maybe cullen's already spoken to her about it.

his smile takes on a strained edge as a camera flashes nearby, and he digs out a little money to pay for some kind of mulled cider for them both (hopefully it's not too pumpkin-spice-like). he offers her one of the paper cups, then nods toward the edges of the festivities so they can meander their way out of the bustle. he doesn't really want some kind of outlandish article written about the two of them later, after all. he can just imagine the look on her face if she happened to see it. ] Your feelings aren't that different from mine, then. [ narrow shoulders lift in a small shrug. ] On one hand, it's good to see everyone, and it's.. nice having the break from the chaos. On the other, I just want to get home and finish things.

[ he curls his left hand, squeezing it into a fist, letting himself really feel the familiar ache of the anchor in his palm. it's always, always there.. he's just grown accustomed to ignoring it. ]

Edited 2016-09-30 13:47 (UTC)

Oh how the gentle wind beckons through the leaves!

nonah!

slams into here finally

picks u up and puts in pocket