duplicitymemes | TDM #16

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TDM #16

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« « « ALL ON DISPLAY

It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. Yet, solace is found in the lies we tell each other, comforted by the peace of knowing that we're not alone in our depravity, and once on this path, sin itself becomes the lesser of two evils masked in a cloud of normalcy.

This is how Duplicity has functioned since the beginning. The divide of power and social standing is overt in that Dominants influence the decisions made both publicly and privately while Submissives cater to the rules presented to them. It is the way of Duplicity to assign random designations at birth with no leeway in altering what has been given. Climate in the Up is far stricter than that of the Down; violating outlined personas for a Dominant or Submissive while in full view of others is punished by degree of infraction. In the Down, many tend to turn a blind eye to these sorts of offenses.

To counteract the discovery of the Deceit Gene – a natural "negative" response to all stimuli – the L.I.E.S. program was founded. The program had been designed to introduce new subjects to the current environment and test for the Deceit Gene through immersion in Duplicity's standing society. Sexual impulses and encounters increase the chances of detecting the gene within these individuals. Participants are typically released from L.I.E.S. after a year; however, results have remained unsatisfactory and testing still continues.

... and you’re here! Finally! Welcome to Duplicity.

After choosing a door and stepping through to the other side, the first thing that greets you are the enthusiastic faces of people in medical scrubs and pristine lab coats. Their enthusiasm translates to eagerness as they strip you of your clothes to perform a thorough examination—you will be healed, bathed, and given a paper gown to wear until your items can be processed and delivered to your residence later in the evening. You are also given a device that accesses the network as well as the time and location of orientation.

If you enter Duplicity into the Up, congratulations! You’re a Dominant, which means you are immediately picked up by a limo after processing and taken to your high rise. Here, it is two Dominants per floor with separate apartments. If you enter Duplicity into the Down, congratulations! You’re a Submissive, which means you are directed towards public transportation with the address of the motel you’ll be living in. Here, it is two Submissives per room with a shared common space for all rooms.

Enjoy your free time until orientation! Participation is mandatory by all new and old arrivals.

The weather is rather cold and icy.

» » » WALKING TOUR

The cold, icy winter weather has seen to it that there is an unfortunate interruption with the usual city tour for the newest arrivals to Duplicity. Some of the train tracks have a dangerous amount of ice coating them and sections of travel are now unavailable via train.

City officials still believe that the tours are important to integrate new LIERs to Duplicity so they have organised personal walking tours held by current LIERs. New arrivals will be paired with their own tour guide; they can take the suggested path or take their barely dressed charge on a more ad-hoc tour. It might be considerate to let them change into something warmer first!

Important landmarks and checkpoints like Fiddler’s Square, North Park, The Up and Down Courts, the People Zoo and of course S.L.U.T. need to be marked off on the tours but there have also been fun local stores which have set-ups for free samples and information booklets. What order and how people travel to them is up to them.

« « « GALLERIA OF SEX

(CW: exhibitionism, voyeurism, dub/non-con)

One of the stops along these new walking tours is a temporary educational art installation that has been set up to display and talk about the rich variety of kinks that are popular in Duplicity. Newcomers are invited to come inside the building, sit on the human furniture to watch and learn or volunteer to participate themselves.

Each section has local LIERs and graduated citizens there to help walk those new to the program through the displays, explaining the appeal and draw of each kink.

Live demonstrations or performance art are carried out by LIERs who have volunteered, been conscripted or are fulfilling a sentence that would normally land them in the People Zoo. They can and will ask anyone and everyone to step up and be part of the artwork themselves.

Some of the displays set up will feature:

Naked Submissives have been bound and posed with their bodies arched in visually pleasing positions. They are surrounded with candles burning around them and guests are invited to drip the hot wax across their bodies to add to the artwork that is their naked skin.
Zap your lover or the volunteers with an electrical wand and discover the way it can make the skin tingle and muscles tense in just the right place at just the right moment.
The image of cum dripping from a well used Submissive is considering something to appreciate visually so stations have been set up with glory holes and kneeling participants to have their faces and buttocks painted over the course of the day.
A variety of whips, canes and paddles have been set out next to padded benches for Submissives to bend themselves over. The marks they leave are something to be proud of.
No art display in Duplicity is complete without an ode to bondage, one room will be entirely devoted to participants being suspended from the ceiling, held in positions that will test their stamina and flexibility and leave the most gorgeous bruises.

We encourage players not to limit themselves in regards to what is on display. There are many more kinks than the ones listed, and Duplicity considers all kinds of sexual acts a form of art.

Photo taking is encouraged throughout the exhibition, especially when your own participation is concerned. If you missed the chance to do so, in the moment, you need not worry as the gift shop at the end of the gallery will have many different prints taken over the course of the exhibition available for purchase. Take home a keepsake of your first day in Duplicity.

« « « ICE TO SEE YOU

(CW: exhibitionism)

Winter does make it harder in Duplicity to enjoy all the pleasures of the flesh that could be on offer in the warmer months. Most who live in the city still need to wrap up with many layers when the weather turns so chilly. But that’s not saying that the city can’t find ways to help keep its residents in the mood.

It will first be noticeable to those trying their hand at streaming or posting video footage onto the network. Regardless of a character's state of dress while recording, they will appear completely naked to those watching and no amount of covering up with more articles of material will change that.

Others might see it as they set about on their first days getting used to the city’s layout, glancing into a shop window they will notice their own state of undress in their reflection. You might even see it in a particularly shiny bit of ice but no matter where you look, all reflective surfaces will show everyone in their birthday suits, naked as the day they were born.

« « « BLADES OF GLORY

(CW: exhibitionism, dubcon, drugging)

In a bid to encourage individuals to get out and keep active despite the chilly weather, the city has transformed one of the large tennis courts in the Up into a makeshift outdoor skating rink. In the recreation building attached to the courts-turned-rink the change rooms have been outfitted for people to change into more appropriate clothing. There is also at the front of the building an area to rent skates.

Many who get on the ice see no reason to keep apart, as many contracted couples can be seen holding hands or chasing each other as they skate. In the change rooms it isn’t uncommon to see a bit of hanky panky or people getting off at helping others in and out of their skates. There also seems to be a small hot chocolate stand set up inside the building where characters can buy a warm drink to sip on while taking a break from skating. The drink may leave those that consume it feeling especially warm and frisky, with perhaps a bit of extra energy they need to burn off - skating might not cut it.

« « « MOD & OOC NOTES

Please read carefully.

On each Test Drive Meme, there will be a section noting character roles; these will vary each TDM. On an IC level, characters will still have gone through the doors but assignments OOCly are still randomized. When applying, there is a section of the application that denotes whether the character chooses "left" or "right". When participating on the TDM, there will be a third option. Players may link either a top level or a thread (five or more comments from their character) from the TDM and title the link as "Door Pass". This means that the player is choosing to take the designation that they were randomly assigned on the TDM, rather than taking the designation of a door. If the player decides to select a door rather than use the pass, then they are trying their luck; they may get the same designation they had on the TDM or the opposite. Once the application is submitted, players can't change their choice.

To assign roles to characters for this TDM, use the following guide: If your character would rather have a dog for a pet they are Dominant. If they would rather have a cat for a pet they are Submissive. If your character is from a canon that has neither, pick the choice you believe they would prefer more.

To Note: Characters can only swap their designation for one of the following reasons: an event occurs that allows it or there are OOC reasons that make it a necessity. Any swap always requires mod approval and each character can only ever switch once. Characters that are being reapped will keep their previous designation but players can choose to use new tdms with different designations for fun!

Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have a good time!!

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Obi-Wan?

[There is surprise in her voice as she blinks, before offering a genuine smile. It may be unexpected, all of it from this place to finding him here, but his is a familiar face.]

I just arrived, although I use the term arrive loosely.

[It certainly hadn't been her destination.]

[He smiles back, even if it falters a little some realizations.]

I know what you mean, and I’m sorry that you have to endure this. Especially as I see you have been designated as a submissive.

[He could see the mark on her, and she would be able to see it on him, as well as the collar he was wearing.]

Do you need anything? There is a lot to take in here and I will do my best to help make it easier for you.

As it appears have you.

[Is there some meaning behind the choices? Some reason why they are given such a designation, or is it random? While she may have ended up places she had not thought to end up at, this is a completely different situation from all of those given the roles.]

I would prefer a more honest opinion of this place from a friend?

And you will have it. Is there somewhere I can meet you?

[He really would like to see her face to face, to speak with her in person again. After all the last time was... well. He doesn’t want to think about that.]

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I'm at my Down housing.

[Having returned to it for the time being to evaluate everything that she has found out about this world so far.]

If that works?

It does yes. I'll just need your room number.

[He knows exactly where that is, as he had a room there briefly when he first arrived. Obi-Wan is already moving grab his cloak and head out the door as soon as she gives him her room number. Once she does he'll smile before ending the connection.]

I'll see you shortly.

[A number is provided, before she adds.]

I'll be waiting.

[He was already in the Down, as he and his dominant recently moved there. So it didn't take him long. Soon enough he was knocking at her door once he found the right room.

Obi-Wan would be standing there, waiting, looking much the same as she remembered him even if a bit more youthful in appearance and... oddly enough with what looked to be a padawan braid draped over his shoulder that was more visible now than when they had spoken on the network. This world had changed him a bit to say the least.]

[It's but a moment after he knocks that the door opens. She's not certain if it is a blessing, but she doesn't appear to share the room with anyone, at least not yet. It's a flash of a smile, although her eyes turn inquisitive as they flicker over him, landing on that braid. Taking a step back, she gives him room to enter before closing the door.]

I can offer a cup of tea, if you'd like? That's about all I presently have.

[That, and perhaps a cup of water. Although she may be studying him again, as if trying to place her finger on something. The braid is new, or old. Either way, she hasn't seen him with one for quite a number of years.]

Thank you, I would like that.

[The words are said warmly, as he is so very happy to see her, and serving tea to an old friend would hopefully be familiar enough make her comfortable. There was a lot of things to talk about, after all. Many of them being the opposite of comfortable.

He didn't miss how she looked over him, though he didn't comment on it and decided to take a seat wherever it was convenient.]

I know this is all very unsettling, and I will do my best to answer all of your questions. Though I have to ask first. Have you seen Anakin yet?

[Steadfast, no matter where he is, it seems, as she busies herself setting the water to boil and pulling out two cups. There's something reassuring about that fact though, that no matter where one may be, some things remain true.]

If half of what they say is true.

[She'd been captured before, and a part of her would prefer an arena again...

Padmé does pause a moment at that question, although her voice does remain level. Needless to say, she won't exactly be seeking to try any fares that are offered anymore. No, she'd been a touch more public in her displays of affection.]

Earlier. I was near the skating rink.

I have been here for about five months by their calendar now and most of what they say is true unfortunately.

[Many things had been quite shocking when he first arrived, as he is sure will be for her. Obi-Wan perked up though when she mentioned she had met Anakin, though it’s clear she’s not saying something.]

Then you know he is a submissive as well. I hope he told you that it’s illegal here for submissives to have physical intimacy with each other. The two of you will have to keep your relationship hidden, otherwise there will be punishment.

[The Jedi then leaned back in his chair and gave Padme a meaningful look.]

But the two of you have had plenty of practice with that.

Five?

[Five months... How strange that sounds. Padmé knows that with the war, there can be long periods of time when she may not see certain people. It hasn't been that long since she had last seen Obi-Wan. And yet, here he is, and she wouldn't take him for a liar.]

What of others? How long has this been transpiring?

[But her meeting with Anakin isn't exactly something that Padmé would just talk about, at least in specific terms. The hot chocolate had been drugged, and she had been handsy. Not what you would tell your secret husband's former Master.

Or perhaps not to secret.

There's a few seconds where she holds, her mind turning over a variety of things to say. She could deny it, although there seems little point. Perhaps, just perhaps, there is a faint hint of colour on her cheeks. They had tried to keep their relationship concealed, but maybe not well enough.]

... how long?

[There was no judgement even as Padme blushed. She should know that he knows. It was not something they needed to hide from him here. Plus he knew all too well what hot chocolate could do to someone here.]

For quite some time. Ever since Geonosis really.

[They hadn’t exactly been the most subtle. Anakin even less so than Padme. Aside from some talks with his former Padawan, he had kept it to himself. Allowing them to keep their secret, even if he didn’t really approve of it. Now though it didn’t matter as from his point in time the damage had been done. He was glad to just have them both here.]

As for how long people have been here, I’m not sure exactly. My dominant has been here a year, and there are some even longer than that. How people are even brought here remains a mystery. Some, my dominant included, come from the future of our galaxy.

[Geonosis...

After, she had had Anakin as an escort home, to break things off with him, although that had never been Padmé's plan. No, instead they had wed in secret, before two droids. She would like to think they had done a better job at that, often curbing their enthusiasm, meeting in private, often spending time apart.

And Obi-Wan had known.

But of course he had known. Anakin and he had been close, so if anyone would have... Which meant he had turned a blind eye? Geonosis had been the time when Padmé had first confirmed her own feelings, after denying them for so long.]

I see. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

[Slightly rueful. A soft breath exhaled, as she moves to pour the boiled water into each cup. She passes one over to him to steep, taking the other for herself.]

Yet people do leave? And future? I don't- truly the future?

[As how does that work?]

[It was not so much turning a blind eye as it was trying to protect Anakin. As he had always done. Yet in the end he had failed in that spectacularly. However those were thoughts he didn’t want to entertain right now. He hadn’t spoken of them to anyone, and he didn’t plan to.]

I don’t know how it’s possible, but it is. In fact I can say with certainty that I come from both yours and Anakin’s future. Not far, mind you, but the future nonetheless.

[Seeing the both of them here was like reliving the past for him. As if certain terrible things had happened. It was like a second chance, and he was grateful for it despite how terrible this place could be.]

[Padmé may have said it was far-fetched, although she knew that sometimes the Jedi did have visions. Yet that isn't what Obi-Wan is saying, at least from what she understands. She takes a moment to mull that over, and the implications of it.

Of course there are many questions that she would ask, but there is also the debate of should she ask them, and whether she would want to put Obi-Wan in that position. Wrapping her hands around her cup, she mulls it over.]

Alright. And yet you've no recollection of Anakin or I disappearing? The scope of what apparently happens here... It's beyond anything I've ever heard of.

None. I wish I could explain it, but it’s something I’ve just come to accept.

[Thats all he really could do. As a Jedi he had to accept his circumstances. Even as difficult as it could be sometimes. He knew she had many questions. Though some of them be just couldn’t answer. Yet he had another one for her.]

What is the last thing you remember before arriving here?

[It's extremely peculiar and more than a little unsettling. To think that they had both been here, and she hadn't even been aware of it. Stars, she would never have been aware of it, would she, unless she had arrived? It is rather hard to send out a search party when you're not even alerted to a person missing.]

I was about to go off to Scipio.

[Would that be enough?]

[He knew if Scipio certainly. An important plant to the Banking Clan. However he couldn’t immediately recall any business that Padme had there. Regardless, it was enough to know that she came from some point during the before before certain unfortunate events. Thus he just nodded thoughtfully.]

I see. Well. What questions can I answer for you?

[If it means a quicker end to the war, Padmé would do whatever she could as a Senator, and as a human being, to bring it to a stop. It is something that she had fought so hard against happening, knowing that no one could win. Whether anything comes from visiting the Banking Clan, Padmé won't know, at least not yet.

The real question is where to even begin with what she wants to know.]

This place- it truly has nothing to do with anything going on back at home?

[Some faction or side that has taken them. It's not the normal sort of a prison, but it is a prison regardless.]

[If only she knew. But no, he couldn’t bring himself to tell her. Not now. Perhaps not ever if he could help it. He hasn’t even told Anakin. Though he already knows a few things. Just not the most awful ones.]

No, it doesn’t.

[He could certainly say that honestly. This place was unlike anything they had back home.]

Somehow these people have managed to bring us and others from different places and times. Most are not even from our galaxy.

[He would agree it’s a prison though. Though one he was just trying to live in. Just like before he came here.]

[Her gaze flickers over him, as it waiting for another answer, one that would make some sense. She has many enemies, Padmé knows, although she couldn't ever imagine that any of them... But strange things can happen, and it would be easier to comprehend if it were something related to what was transpiring in their galaxy.

Yet it appears not.]

And is there some underlying agenda? It can't truly be- [It's a little motion with her hand, as if to say everything that they tell us.] Be just what they stated. Their program... Some manner of social experiment?

[Yes he gets what she’s alluding too and doesn’t blame her for not wanting to come out and say it. He was much the same when he first arrived but he’s become a bit more used to things after being here for nearly half a year.]

Our captors are very secretive, but as far as I can tell it’s as they say it is. They’re looking for some gene, supposedly, or they were. But yes, they require us to have sex. Not doing so will result in penalties.

[He shifted a bit uncomfortably as that would lead to some other obvious information.]

I have not experienced such punishment myself but I know those who have. It’s not something I would ever wish for you.

Are they the ones in charge of this, this planet?

[She knows the name, but doesn't quite know the layout yet. It's clearly set up as a city with an area for the different designations, but what else? There doesn't seem to be any space port, at least locally, and what of the rest of the planet? Is there more? It's those finer details that she does want. No doubt an audience has been sought by others, but could she seek one as well with who ever is actually in charge?

She pauses though for moment, going back over what Obi-Wan had said earlier about Anakin and her. About what is allowed and isn't, and the fact that he is her husband. She takes a moment to gather her words.]

Do they monitor it somehow...? This quota. How would they know?

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Gosh I am so sorry for all those typos wow.

no worries! been there done that as well...

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