IT'S TIME FOR DIPPING STICKS AND...

[erewhile]

TEST DRIVE MEME

Are you thinking about apping to to Cape & Cowl, but you want to get a feel of the setting and how your character will fit in it? Then you’ve come to the right place! Pick any of the following scenarios below or feel free to make up your own, and don’t be afraid to throw yourself at anyone’s thread, either!

And remember to have fun!

1. As you exit the Porter Building, the ambient noises you heard, so faint back inside where you found yourself at the center of glowing platform alone – save for the black screen and the female voice who greeted you – erupt in every direction. Every corner you look is bustling with people and cars and bicycles; people going about their everyday life, unaware you’re one of them: an imPort.

2. Or perhaps your bizarre behaviour or appearance catches their attention. Maybe it’s the communicator you picked up before leaving. Either way, several Cityzens headed your way come to a full stop immediately, each one eyeing you differently. Some looks outright afraid, others seem intrigued, and then there are the others whose surprise fades quickly and they carry on past you without as much a second glance.

3. Confused? The Network seems like a good place to start with soliciting information. There appear to be three functions for you to access: AUDIO, VIDEO, and TEXT. Make some friends while you’re at it!

4. Maybe you’re just thrilled to be here and help. The night time is a great time to scope out the underbelly of the City and its criminals. There’s always something going on in its more troubled corners: breaking and entering, drugs or arms trafficking, an attempting kidnapping... the list goes on. The question is: what will you do, Hero?

5. Make up your own scenario, if you wish! You may have discovered the Porter has granted you the ability to make it hail cats. Or that your power of super speed is gone entirely. Maybe you’ve noticed the Statue of Liberty’s sporting a new look. It’s up to you!

Comments

[god_damned]

[ Scary? Rude! Accurate, but rude. ]

Yes, that would be correct. If you are familiar with New York, the City is said to be very similar.

There is no known pattern to the Porter's whims, however you will be bestowed with a certain magic when you arrive. That can be said for certain.

[ He offers her a short bow, along with his name. ] I have lived here for nearly half a year; my name is Kotomine Kirei.

[fashionprincess]

[Kuranosuke isn't exactly known for not being rude.

The mention of New York perks him up significantly.] New York City? Oooh, I've always wanted to visit and shop until I drop! Now I finally do just that! [He hasn't seemed to realize that this is an alternate dimension and his gold card is likely worthless here.]

Oh who cares as long as I can shop!

[Oh right, being polite and introducing oneself is kind of a thing he's forgetting. He smiles and gives a little bow of his own.] Koibuchi Kuran-- [He pauses, realizing he's dressed as a woman and a name like Kuranosuke might be seen is really odd. Why give up the charade just yet?] Kurako. Koibuchi Kurako. It's nice to meet you.

[god_damned]

[ Even as simple of a torment as it is, Kirei cannot resist the temptation of sullying such an honest little show of joy: ] Ah, I'm afraid it's not so simple.

[ He gestures to the dog tags, which she gave such distasteful glances towards. ] Those contain your currency, and it is all you have to live on. I would be very cautious about how you choose to use it.

Otherwise you might find yourself in trouble.

[fashionprincess]

But I have my Daddy's gold card. It should work, shouldn't it? [And if so he could do some shopping then get a plane ticket back home. And if it didn't he father or brother would certainly notice him missing.]

[god_damned]

Unfortunately, in this world, your father doesn't exist. [ harsh. ] Therefore, no; no card of his will work here.

Most imPorts seek employment; I'd suggest you do the same.

[fashionprincess]

This world? [Kuanosuke gives a nervous little laugh. The guy seems so serious but he can't be.]

[god_damned]

Oh? Did you not realize? [ It seems not. ]

I said this City is similar to New York City, as in it is mostly a copy of the one you know. An alternate. The differences vary, depending upon your origin, but all imPorts have come from worlds different than this. You will find no one else of your world here unless the Porter designs to bring them in as well. I have the company of a handful who share the same origin as myself -- however, this is not always a common occurrence. As it stands, you will be very much alone.

Was this not obvious?

[fashionprincess]

First, I've never been to New York City. [Or perhaps he has, but he would have been far too young to really remember it.] Second, I've been here all of... [He trails off to check his nonexistent watch.] Well, not that long. And third, you really suck at this welcoming party thing.

[Once he's done he deflates and stares at the tags once more. Limited amount of money from them and he'd have to get a job. He was still a college student back home, when he decided to go that was. And he was trying to start a fashion business. He really couldn't see himself holding any job that would be easy to get...but without his father's money what was he supposed to do?]