DANCING WITH MY HAPPY FEET

[maskormods]

T E S T D R I V E M E M E

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 ON THE TEST DRIVE MEME!

01.The city of Heropa, Florida 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?

They are, however, in the middle of some awfully hot weather, so some good samaritans have gained the approval of the government to close off a few of the streets for some good old-fashioned fun. They've equipped everyone who steps in with water guns of varying quality, and there's also access to water balloons, a slip n' slide, and more! Why don't you grab an ice cream cone, watch the festivities, and cool off? But you'd better be careful - there's always a munchkin or two here to spray any unsuspecting onlookers they may find.

02. De Chima, Virginia, is a large city with a healthy economy, with large numbers of citizens waiting to be awed by 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 remains high here, 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, favorite foods, and more!

On this lazy summer day, the biggest buzz comes from a group of teens and tweens who are all taking part in a massive scavenger hunt spread via social media! What are they gathering? You! ImPorts are likely to be targeted and asked to pose for pictures in which they demonstrate their powers, video clips in which they share fun facts and secrets about their home worlds, and much more! If you're not interested, you better hurry home -- they're persistent!

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania has had its ups and downs since imPorts started disappearing. The city's political core now gutted with its mayor and supreme ambassador exported out, the streets have returned to the hands of the local people -- and incidental, the local criminal element. More so here than the streets of any other imPort city, the battle between good and evil looks more like a war of escalation than a heroic tale.

As your character walks down the street, they may find themselves thrust within what appears to be an organized protest and a smaller counter-protest. There's shouting, there are chants. You pick up rhythmic beats of THE END IS NEAR, GET THEM OUT OF HERE clashing against the clumsier counter-chants of IMPORTS ARE PART OF US. You probably don't know why, but there are sects of people who believe your kind is bringing about the end of the universe. You'll probably learn why, in due time. But given the scorching tension of the situation you have found yourself in, it's probably a good idea NOT to use your powers.

But even keeping your powers on the down low, you're of keen eye, or at least today you are, as fate would have it. You see a boring looking man, perhaps in his mid-20s, with a cluster of boring looking companions (three or four at most) wearing backpacks as they all uniformly step back and don black masks. The protests are crossing the street ahead of First National Bank. These men beeline towards the bank.

They are going to rob it, and people are going to get hurt, you're sure of that. They're probably armed, given their backpacks. What do you do?

04. Nonah, North Carolina, is the liveliest of all cities; loud, busy and there's always 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

Today there's a big lemonade stand on one busy sidewalk, staffed by a group of industrious kids. Aww, isn't it sweet? Wait...is that a cookie stand a little ways down, also run by elementary-to-middle schoolers? Heck, the entire block is full of kid-run mini-businesses — a gathering of pint-sized entrepreneurs! And they have their eyes on you, hero, because as a celebrity imPort, your pockets are full of $$$, right?

05. Jeopardy, Nevada by all rights shouldn't exist. A glowing neon city smack in the middle of the desert, the only reason it's still here is that the central nuclear power plant has tapped half a mile down into a subterranean lake for its water supply. So though the desert around it may be barren, the occupants of this small city are happily self sufficient. Those weird figures you see out of the corner of your eyes? Don't worry too much. Probably just weird radiation after effects. Jeopardy has a lot of those.

What's that sound? Why, the Church of the Ancient Web Mistress's choir is putting on a performance! A sizable contingent of the congregation's musically-minded members has gathered downtown, attempting to forge a spiritual connection through the power of song. Sure, these hymns sound a little spooky to your ears, but the sincerity is what matters, right? And the churchgoers, who are also handing out lyric sheets to interested participants, are sincerely interested in getting some imPorts to join in as temporary members of the choir. Never hurts to get a little more press and tithes, right?

Comments

[rediscovers]

[ okay that stops her short. ]

I don't need to relax.

[ says michael who has never relaxed ever. ]

[emperysse]

The words of someone who has not had sex in too long.

( 0-warp 10. absolutely. and looking proud of herself )

[rediscovers]

[ wow. michael purses her lips. ]

Sex and relaxation aren't necessarily linked in my experience.

[emperysse]

Then you haven't done it with the right person.

( or species. try an orion, michael )

[rediscovers]

[ michael looks decidedly unimpressed. ]

Have you?

[emperysse]

Many people.

( some of them at the same time. some of those times weren't perfect but some, oh-- )

You need to think about it less. And them.

[rediscovers]

I was raised on Vulcan.

[ which says it all. ]

Even if I did not think about the details, I doubt I would enjoy it as much as you do.

[emperysse]

You are still human. Don't forget that.

( maybe she just needed a little wild edge to help her out. someone find her an aphro stat )

I have had people that have distracted me from my thoughts when I thought the same. It is possible if you let it.

[rediscovers]

[ ash. michael missed him. with ash, it was simple. no words needed to be spoken, just a quiet reliance on each other. ]

It is possible.

But I'm not ready.

[emperysse]

( sigh. silly emotions. be free, michael, don't get attached )

Was he worth it?

[rediscovers]

[ sounds fake but okay. ]

Of course he was.

You worked with him.

[emperysse]

I did not love him.

( entirely different. would she lay down her life for him? debatable )

Which is what is holding you back.

[rediscovers]

[ she frowns at that. ]

Ash didn't hold me back.

[emperysse]

He is now.

( pining for a man. gross )

You could be doing much, much more.

[rediscovers]

[ she's not pining! ]

Like sex?

[emperysse]

Not simply sex.

( but yes. dominate in bed. slay, girl. you deserve it )

There are many ways of having fun.

[rediscovers]

My way still doesn't involve sex.

[ please. ]

[emperysse]

( SIGHS fine she'll take the bait )

And what do you do?

( time to start drinking again )

[rediscovers]

[ michael shakes her head, before hailing a bartender for a drink. ]

I liked watching the stars. Training. I still enjoy my time in a lab now and then.

[emperysse]

That sounds like work.

( half of it does. prove her wrong, michael )

What training?

[rediscovers]

[ well work and play are linked in michael's mind. ]

Suss Mahna. It is a Vulcan art form, though I'm familiar with others as well.

[emperysse]

( okay now her attention is back )

We have fought together before.

( and it worked out very well in their favour )

You could train with me. Perhaps it will be more of a challenge than what you are used to.

[rediscovers]

[ her expression softens. ]

Of course. I'd like that.

[emperysse]

( that was easy )

Excellent. Perhaps you will learn something new. There may be techniques in my universe that were not in yours.

[rediscovers]

[ a slow nod. ]

That seems likely.