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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 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. 

Unfortunately, tragedy has struck today. It seems like the entire Heropa PD is parked out of a local, popular grocery chain. A huge crowd is amassed in the parking lot despite the best efforts of officers to get them to leave. They whisper about excitement and shame, and you don't have to ask if you just listen in a bit...

"What do you think he'll do to the employees? He sounded so serious..." "He really wants that pussy, huh?" "If I left my man for cheating on me, I'd take the damn cat, too!" "How does he think taking her and her coworkers hostage is gonna make her change her mind about him being a bad boyfriend?" "My wife is pregnant, please - if I don't get her favorite deli sub I might as well not go home!"

Domestic disputes! Tragic. The police aren't too sure how to handle this hostage situation, claiming the man only has a box cutter and isn't actually waving it around at the moment, but...are you an imPort? They'd really appreciate the help, okay. Get in there and counsel the unhappy couple. Or not!

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! Synthetic wonder! Whatever you might be, those words have meaning here. 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. 

Today, a company that manufactures tech-based educational toys—"Where Science Meets Fun!"—is running a demo of its latest project, Quincy the QuizBot. Filled with information taken from the curricula of many grade levels, Quincy is whirring through the streets to conduct pop quizzes! Answer a question right, win a prize, ranging from a coupon for a free soda at the local fast food joint to a $100 gift card, based on difficulty!

Except...something's gone wrong with Quincy's programming. An hour or two into the demo session, he starts to approach passersby and demand answers. "WHAT IS THE SQUARE ROOT OF 47284? CAN YOU LIST THE PHARAOHS OF EGYPT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER? ANSWER-ANSWER-ANSWER-ANSWER!"

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania has carried a reputation for ups and downs ever since imPorts began reappearing again, just those few years prior. Several imPort heroes have put focused efforts into cleaning up the streets of this somewhat infamous city, while a handful of others had swooped in to help the criminal industry thrive. 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. Everything from the classic bank heist to brutal bloodbaths can happen around the corner. You have to keep your eyes open and your mind sharp when you live in Maurtia Falls, and hostility against imPorts can spike. The emergence of locals with superpowers is hardly helping...

Despite the lack of gratitude that's in it for you, you may want to step in once you see a very, very sad supervillain wandering Maurtia Falls' streets. Dressed in a cape that appears to be a large swath of fabric purchased from a nearby sewing store, galaxy-themed leggings and no shirt is a man who runs right into your vicinity before striking a pose and yelling, "Everyone, stop before me and my wrath! I am Mister Mars, and provided you give me what I ask for, nobody needs to get hurt!"

At which point Mister Mars snatches an old woman's purse, loudly laughs in her face, and begins to float upwards. By the time he reaches the height of the tallest building in the area, he's beginning to look slightly panicked as he fails to really be able to move anywhere but up. Meanwhile, the old woman has begun shaking her cane at him and screaming quite an assortment of alarming expletives.

Maybe you should help one or the other out? If not, just lean back and enjoy the show.
 

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.

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. 

Despite the weird constant hum and the creepy cultish bingo, Jeopardy is usually a pretty calm place. A safe place. But not today. Today, someone has released a couple hundred tiny praying-mantis-like robots into the city, and the place is in chaos. Shops are closed up early because though these little destructive creatures don't have bullets, they do have some weird arm appendages that like to just crunch everything in existence. Like a locus swarm of cockatoos, anything made of wood or plastic is being crunched up and left for scrap. But at less than six inches high apiece, rounding them up is proving extremely difficult. Luckily, the mayor in her wisdom is giving out titanium nets to any imPort who wants to help round up the trouble makers. And, in the spirit of the city, she's offering the imPort that catches the most robots a free meal for two in the swanky Radiation Galley - Jeopardy's top tier, five star restaurant. 

Get catchin', imPorts!

 

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Twice | My Hero Academia

[ttwwiiccee]

JEOPARDY

[ Twice is no hero. In fact, as a villain, he's by definition the opposite of a hero. In this world it seems that imPorts are labelled "hero" by default until otherwise proven - and the fact he's wearing a costume doesn't help (he's put a coat over most of it but his mask is a dead giveaway). It feels wrong, like missing a step on a staircase, but he doesn't protest. For now. He's a bit too freaked out by all this, honestly. Without the League here with him, he's well aware he's on his own and by far outnumbered.

Still, a net to catch these weird praying-mantis-like robots is shoved into his hands without even really being asked just because "you look like a hero!" and now he's holding it, unsure of what to do. He climbs on a nearby bench as they dismantle a garbage bin and its contents. Okay, now he's freaked out because he does not want to be injured. ]

What do I do, what do I do --

THE NETWORK

You can't get arrested for crimes committed in another world, right?

network

[burnishingmad]

Not that I'e seen, no.

[ttwwiiccee]

Great!

[ ...wait ]

Asking for a friend.

slides in here (Jeopardy)

[vociferates]

[Honestly, he's just in this to help. The whole offering a meal to help deal with this problem is kind of especially superfluous, but hey whatever gets people to chip in and help, right? What this means is, he's out trying to catch the stupid mantises when he catches sight of Twice, and he has to kind of double take.

With a grunt as he snatches up a few more mantises he secures his own net before shouting over at the nervous looking villain.]

Oi, oi! Don't just stand there, toss me an end of that and let's get those ones under control before they devour the bench you're perched on dude!

[he reaches a hand out, motioning for Twice to toss an end of the net over to him so that they can use it to scoop the creatures as fast as possible.]

Re: slides in here (Jeopardy)

[ttwwiiccee]

[ Twice's head is completely full with his own problems, he's in an entirely different world, and while he's generally familiar with the Heroes, out of costume Mic is far less recognizable. It doesn't connect at first, though somehing about him feels weirdly familiar. When he first called out to Twice it sure sounded like someone he knew, though he can't quite place it.]

What, are you crazy? [ Said incredulously, though it's followed on its heels by a very cheerful: ] Thanks for the assist!

[ Twice isn't concerned with helping so much as "not getting chomped on" and if this guy really wants to help, sure, why not. He could do this himself if he made a copy, honestly, but for some reason he was struggling to make copies of anyone and he refuses to try to replicate himself. So he passes him one end of the net. ]

[vociferates]

[Honestly, if he wasn't familiar with these antics even SECOND HAND, it would be pretty jarring to get two very contradictory sentiments one after another. As it is though, Hizashi just shakes his head.]

Not crazy man, and you're welcome! Not about to let someone get trapped by these little buggers! The teeth look like they'd be pretty painful if they decide to go the bitey route, you dig?

[he catches his end of the net, and while approaching cautiously he does his best to use the net to scoop the creatures up and into the netting.]

[ttwwiiccee]

[ Man, this guy really does sound familiar and maybe if he knew how many people from his world was here he'd be more on his guard but he figures it's one of those things and shrugs it off.

Twice follows Hizashi's lead and soon the closest bots are swept up, at least enough to allow Jin to hop off the bench before it collapses. ]

I wasn't exactly looking to get eaten by robots today!

[ The robots still in the net are functioning and when one clatters he jumps a little. ]

[vociferates]

[That gets a laugh out of him, to be honest.]

Yeah, that'd kind of put a damper on things wouldn't it, listener?

[He manages not to laugh when Twice jumps, instead focusing on spinning the net so that it tightens, keeping the critters caught and bound as best a net can do.]

Now that you're not being terrorized, what's your plan?

[ttwwiiccee]

[ ..."Listener"?

It takes a moment as Twice stares at him, not answering the question yet, before the penny drops, his shoulders hitching up and his body language going tense. ]

Present Mic?!

[ How could he not have recognized that weird little moustache? Though it's not like he's really been up close and personal with the guy before. ]

I didn't even recognize you. I knew who you were all along!

[recommendations]

None of our history follows us into this new world.

Why do you ask?

[ttwwiiccee]

Call me curious! I have a need to know.

[recommendations]

Do you have a need to know because you've committed many crimes?

[ttwwiiccee]

Does it matter? You just said I can't be arrested for them.

[recommendations]

Well, no. But that doesn't mean your actions aren't still a judge of your character.

[ttwwiiccee]

Whole other world and same self-rightous people.

Hi this is wraith.

[marbleous]

[ Quite honestly, this one is caught between a rather steadfast commitment to not being a hero and the very tempting potential reward of a free meal. A high-quality and expensive free meal. Talk about food-motivated.

Ultimately he decides to scope out his competition before making a decision (no point in going through the effort if there were so-called heroes around with better-suited superpowers), so he ends up wandering through the city, doing some sight-seeing here and there, compressing up the stray robot that gets too close. But what a surprise it is to pass through a park and catch sight of the familiar back of a certain mask, even though the man wearing it seems to be doing his best at climbing the back of a bench, away from a couple of snapping robots. He's also wearing a not-so-familiar coat, which Atsuhiro guesses is an attempt at blending in, like his own blank mask and dressed-down outfit—both of them are apparently too attached to their trademark headwear to be completely successful at appearing nondescript.

He steps up from behind and clasps a firm hand on Twice's shoulder. ]

You seem to be in quite some jeopardy there. Don't suppose you could use some help?

[ Oh yes, he sounds quite pleased with himself and his unnecessarily theatrical greeting. ]

Awwwww yiss :D

[ttwwiiccee]

[ Twice jumps at the contact, yelping a bit in surprise before he realizes who it is. ]

Mister! [ Sincerely:] Am I glad to see you! [ Scolding:] What took you so long?

[ The former sentiment wins out, though. Twice thought hf was all on his own and he's so happy to see another member of the League he could cry, even if he wasn't being harassed by robots. He's so grateful to see him the pun unfortunately goes right over his head.

The robots slicing through the leg of the bench quickly reminds him of the predicament he's in. ]

Your Quirk working?

[marbleous]

[ He doesn't quite match Twice for enthusiasm, but who ever does? It's still a pleasant surprise, given that he'd just been thinking he'd have to eke out a living alone. ]

I can't say I really expected to see you either.

[ He braces a hand on the back of the bench, and vaults over onto the other side. A smack on the sturdy metal heads of the robots and they vanish with a pop!, imploding into Atsuhiro's signature green marbles. He tosses them casually into the air before tucking them surreptitiously away. ]

Why do you ask?

[ttwwiiccee]

Working perfectly, huh. Mine's been buggy but I think I know what's wrong. Gotta test it.

[ He hasn't been able to make doubles of Shigaraki or Dabi or the others. But he's tried out some basic objects and noticed a pattern: he can't make things that are from home but can if they're from here. He doesn't have enough data on any of the locals to copy them and really doesn't want to try himself, but maybe now that Mr. Compress is here... ]

Feel like teaming up with yourself?

[marbleous]

I— Yes? No. Hm.

[ He has to think about it. When he believed he was alone, he was quite comfortable with the idea that at least he was alone, with no one to identify him, but if Twice is here, then he also has to wonder: who else? In that case, increasing their numbers would only attract attention if there were enemies; at the same time, a double could help them cover more ground if there were allies.

There's measure of reassurance in knowing that his double would behave as he would, meaning no confrontations with any familiar heroes. That's what lets him put his mind to it. ]

Alright, then. I was thinking we could spread out a little, try to get a look at what other characters are around here. Perhaps snag a few more of those strange-looking robots for ourselves.

[ If that reward is still on the table... ]

Jeopardy

[floatsaway]

[Some Heroes do these weird and mundane tasks for the sake of helping others...some do it for the free hotpot. Ochako is stunk somewhere in the middle there, definitely. While she would have helped anyway, the bonus of being offered a piping hot, delicious meal certainly sweetened the deal considerably. Especially since this job is actually a bit labor intensive...her quirk is really not suited for this type of job. Not well, anyway.

Rushing past Twice, her own net in hand, she pants a bit - poor Ochako has been run ragged today, it feels like - and turns to face Twice, either not making the connection or not registering him at the moment, given the situation presently.]

Hey!! You there! [I-Is he okay? Does he need help? Erm.] I-If you can help me corral them all in one spot, I think I can get a big group of them!

[ttwwiiccee]

[ Something about her feels really familiar, but it's on the tip of his tongue. He's a bit distracted himself, given everything, and not particularly thinking about sports festivals or certain people Toga turned into. He barely even looks at her, really. ]

Huh? Me? Why do you think I can do anything? [ And then, just as quickly: ] Leave it to me!

[ Ah, he did it again. Oh well, at least if this teenager helps get rid of the robots he can make a run for it and get out of here. ]

[floatsaway]

[...What a weird person. The term "hot and cold" doesn't seem appropriate, but it's the first to come to mind...but it's different than, say Todoroki-kun or something.

A-Anyway, she shakes her head and gathers up her net under one arm. If there's a way to draw them away from the general populace, she could easily use her quick on the debris to crush them all with a meteor impact of shrapnel, but that's too high risk right now. Someone, or even just a building or home, could get caught in the crossfire. She has to be careful. One or two items should be fine, but they have to be durable...aha! Vending machine!!]

Okay!! I'll support you! [Jerking the plug out from the vending machine, a quick pap on the side has the whole object beginning to lift up slowly in the air like a balloon. Improvised flail? Improvised flail.]

[ttwwiiccee]

[ Floating? Wait. Is this... aw what was her name? Ah whatever, she's not attacking him so even if he can't remember exactly who she is it's not really the priority here.

He's a bit limited in what he can do since he's low on doubles that work in this world and hasn't had time to measure up some new people. Making copies of himself is out of the question so he'll make do. Using the net less to catch them and more herd them out of the way, he keeps it between him and them and runs around trying to herd them into one area. ]

[floatsaway]

[Not attacking him, nope. Twice seems to have gotten the lucky end of the stick - Ochako honestly has no idea who he is at the moment. Were she even a day forward in her timeline, that could have easily changed - and her response to seeing him would have also changed - but for the time being, he's just another person, maybe even a Hero, that she can team up with to complete the task at hand.

Ochako does her part too, smacking any of the bug that try to get out of line, break away, and especially harm either herself of her partner here. A few of them get in some hits, but the damage is mostly to her shoes, calves, and its minimal. Cuts, scratches, bites...nothing compared to what she's faced...hell, at the hands of people she knows and likes.]

Good work, mister! Just a lit more - are you doing okay?! [She feels a little sick, but that's to be expected. Again, nothing she can't handle. Besides, the adrenaline is sort of keeping down the nausea a little bit.]