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

[leporis]

[ Something about Elliot being able to answer that so easily and casually manages to get his attention. Not because he would have normally dismissed him, otherwise, just he's surprised that for whatever reason he actually feels a little less bothered by his thoughts tumbling around in his head. It's not the first time Elliot's words have managed to prick him in a surprising manner, when everyone else ended up having their words technically fall on deaf ears, but maybe it's just Elliot's style and execution.

Who knows. Regardless, it does bring a smile back. ]

I knew Elliot could answer that. [ Oz gives one last look at the dog before leaning forward the distance to give it one last pat on the head and then get to his feet, dusting himself and finally looking back up to the other. ]

—So, when are you gonna show me around?

[ And feed him, apparently, because his stomach just so happens to follow that question with a really loud gurgle to get a word in, too. ]

[holyknights]

Of course I could. [He practically huffs, as if it should have been obvious that he would know from the start.] I've been here longer than you, so I know wh—

[But Elliot is interrupted by the growling of the other boy's stomach, and all he can do is make a face. Jeez, how long had he been sitting here like this...? Elliot does what any reasonable person would do and reaches out to grab Oz's arm.]

After we get something to eat, I guess. Just how long have you been here, anyway?

[It wasn't like Elliot was in a hurry to go anywhere, so it wasn't going to be a problem, but he's totally judging him. He wouldn't have sat around talking to cute animals if he was lost and hungry and needing answers!

...well. Unless it was a cat. Then he might have sat there for a while. But still.]

[leporis]

[ Well, he did see some people with carts selling food on the street, but there was something really morbid and guilty-feeling about eating a hot dog when he ended up making friends with a dog. (Besides, he's pretty sure dog doesn't taste as good as sweets, so he's sure he didn't miss much by decidedly not taking a chance with that.) ]

I don't know, not long... maybe an hour... or two... or... [ hm... he hadn't been keeping track of time, it just felt like forever and he knows that isn't right, either, so... ] well, it's definitely been less than a day. [ Definitely less than a day, he would have at least noticed that while wandering about or even simply sitting with the dog. Either way, Elliot's question deserves the obvious return question: ]

...What about you?

[holyknights]

Almost a week. [Elliot, on the other hand, responds easily and doesn't have to think hard on his answer. Finding himself here was disorienting at first, certainly, but once his mind became clear, getting the hang of things was easy. He didn't like being here but he intended to make the most of the clarity that he had now.

He explains as he leads him down the street, looking around as he goes for a good place to stop for food.] It's not unusual for people to be here much longer. Sometimes, it can be months, and other times, years.