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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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ If it were possible to press both his palms to the screen right now that's what he'd be doing. But it isn't. Unfortunately. ]

References or no, any institution would have to be crazy themselves not to want you, Dr. Bloom. Not many psychiatrists I've had that I can say I liked, which must mean you're a decent one.

[If she gets in this game they are going to have a long talk about boundaries, Gideon.

Even after hearing from Chilton and Hannibal, it's still such a surprise to hear another familiar voice.]

Your confidence in my ability is appreciated, Doctor Gideon, as always.

[ Probably beneficial, given the whole murder thing. Getting back in the habit of interacting with society at large isn't easy, all right. ]

Well, what can I say, I have always appreciated your [ ahem ] company. You've given me plenty to think about.

It's really so good to hear your voice again.

[ahahahahaaaaa that's not a pleasant thought. Also- she's aknowledge one compliment from you. One is enough Gideon, so stop now.]

Have you been here long?

[ But Alana, your hair... your eyes... okay, maybe it is enough. ]

No. Not long... just enough time to stretch my legs a little more. Been a while since I've been outside somewhere that didn't have a fence around it. You've got very good timing.

You have the porter to thank for that.

[Pause. She knows she should say something, to encourage him not to do terrible things with his newfound freedom, but really- her thoughts are too scattered to focus on the issue at hand.]

Have you been in contact with any of the others who are here? Hannibal, Will or Chilton?

I'll be sure to -- if I have to be surrounded by familiar faces, better that at least one be a face I can look forward to seeing.

[ He hesitates as well, frowning a little. He remembers what she told him about Chilton, and it's the last thing he remembers before turning up here. ]

No. Thought it best that I spend some time alone while I gather my thoughts. I know how impulsive I can be sometimes. Take it that you have?

[If Alana were a different person, this is where the comment about Chilton not being someone worth seeing would go.]

I've spoken with Doctor Hannibal and Chilton. They're both well, it seems.

Well as anyone can be under the circumstances, that is. No doctor wants to admit that they don't know what's going on.

Are you, Dr. Bloom? ...Well?

As you said; I'm as well as can be given the circumstances. Like the rest of the imports, I'm getting used to the idea of this- everything.

Well at least we're all here in good company.

[ It's hard to tell with his tone if he's being sarcastic or not. ]

I just hope Frederick isn't your tour guide.

I'm sure Doctor Chilton has more important things to occupy himself with that giving tours.

Well he certainly doesn't have the patients. [ Hah. ] ...I'd offer, but I get the feeling that tour would conclude with you wanting me back in handcuffs.

[She's not ready for this conversation yet.]

I'm not affiliated with any law enforcement here, Doctor Gideon. While I can't say I'm not concerned about your mental state and what you might do now that you're going to be exposed to the public again, I have no authority to detain you.

Is that a promise? Or a fact?

Because in that case we really should talk sometime. Face to face. Promise not to kill you.

It's a fact.

[Pause.]

It's a general policy of mine not to meet former patients in social situations, both for my safety and that of my patients'.

If you want to meet then there are some ground rules which we are both going to have to agree to.

I'm presuming we'll both be paying for our own coffee.

I'm listening, Dr. Bloom. I am capable of following rules. As you may know.

[ Capable, at least, for a while. ]

[surprisingly, your reassurance doesn't make her feel any better about this.]

First, you need to make a decision. I can either continue to work with you professionally, or we can occasionally meet in the company of others. There is no middle ground, and there can be no crossover.

[ Just can't make it easy, can you. ]

If it's your professional opinion that I'm after, I think meeting in the company of others might only complicate things.

[It's not her. It's you.]

Until I'm confident that you won't act violently towards me, I'm afraid that's how it's going to have to be.

[ SO DIFFICULT. ]

Fine.

Then I'll wait. Or I'll find someone else. [ Beat. ] But you know, you helped me more than anyone else. I was really hoping it could be you.

I like being able to help people, but that can't take precedence over my own safety.

[Just ask Will Graham. Ahahahaaaa...]

If I wanted to hurt you right now, Dr. Bloom, I wouldn't arrange it with you ahead of time.

I'm aware of that. But as a professional I need to be honest with you from the outset about any reservations I have in either treating or interacting with you. I'd like to think that some set boundaries will be helpful rather than detrimental to you.

Problem is, there isn't really any neutral party that can act on my behalf. Though plenty that might act on yours.

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