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TDM #17
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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 clear plastic top and pants along with clear plastic boots 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 wet and rainy. Very, very rainy. |
» » » ALL ABOARD
 It's time for the monthly Duplicity train tour. Seats are in pairs and randomly assigned to Dominants and Submissives alike. Traveling from Fiddler's Square, the train journeys through various parts of the Up, showcasing society and examples of lifestyle. Along the way, frequent stops are made; a variety of passengers can be seen exiting and entering the doors. A Dominant with a kneeling Submissive takes a seat near the front of the train at one stop. A small group of Submissives board and sit closer to the LIERS at another, all seemingly content in their roles. As the tour continues through the Up, the train passes close to the Market and White Wall Bridge and zips by North Park before heading into the Down and bypassing Red Wall Bridge and South Park. The train makes a "final" stop at Riddler's Square, where inhabitants of the Down are instructed to return to their temporary housing. Those who live in the Up are permitted to stay on the train and revisit the same locations while returning. |
« « « RAIN RAIN GO AWAY
 (cw: aphro, dub-con, violence, marking)Ice and chilly weather have begun to give way to rain instead, with overcast skies and dark clouds a seemingly constant sight. While the overabundance of rain is an annoyance and comes with the usual series of problems, such as leaky ceilings, mold growth, and gutters or storm drains overflowing, this time the rain carries with it another problem altogether. A weather advisory warning is broadcast to every device, as well as on news networks and radio. The rain, at least for a few days, is not ordinary rain. Whether you're in the Up or the Down, when the water hits clothing it eats away at it. The more water it absorbs, the more the material disintegrates until the wearer is left naked. When the rain comes in contact with skin (or is ingested) the effects seem to differ depending on where you are in Duplicity. In the Up, it's relatively harmless and merely has an aphrodisiac effect, leaving individuals feeling hot and bothered, more sociable and touchy feely. Those in the Down, however, are not so lucky. As the rain seeps through the soil from the Up, it ends up laced with toxins, causing a range of less pleasant side effects for anyone unfortunate enough to come into contact with it. Aside from the aphrodisiac, those who get caught in the rain may develop an uncomfortable, itchy rash, leaving them looking rather spotty for a few days. Those who can't resist scratching at themselves will find a newfound pleasure to the relief it brings and start to crave the feeling or sight of similar marks. In worst case scenarios, individuals will become addicted to marking themselves and others, perhaps even to the point of breaking skin. Effects may last for several hours after exposure and will stack with repeated exposures. In all cases, getting off will bring temporary relief but will not alleviate the symptoms entirely. Plastic coverings seem to be unaffected by the rain and, as word spreads, the Natives in Duplicity form a mad rush buying up umbrellas. Unless a character is lucky, they may find themselves unable to purchase - or even borrow - one. Theft of umbrellas becomes widespread in the Down, often escalating to violence, and even the Up isn't safe from thugs trying to steal and resell this suddenly hot commodity. There's another side to all of this, however. Due to the shortage of umbrellas, it isn't uncommon to see Dom/Sub pairs sharing umbrellas together. If anything, it's encouraged as a means to strengthen their bond. Enterprising Subs and Doms alike may even sell their "services" to escort individuals who would otherwise end up soaked. |
« « « SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME
 (cw: substance abuse, altered states, coercion, fluids, physical body changes)A new "holistic" pharma company named SQuIRT is opening up in Duplicity and is paying a pretty penny for people to trial run their new line of supplements. These supplements are supposed to increase a person's vitality and energy levels, but the side effects are what the company is really looking out for. Some of the side effects aren't so bad and could include:
While others might find their own reaction to be a little more severe:
Subjects must take the supplements for at least a week, otherwise they'll receive no compensation for their troubles. All new arrivals will find themselves automatically enrolled in these trials, whether they want to be or not, and expected to report to the clinic. Of course they don't have to take the supplements, but the payout is certainly enticing, especially for those unfortunate enough to be branded Submissives. |
« « « STICKY FINGERS
 (cw: violence)Crime runs rampant in the Down as always but now, with the nastier side effects of the rain creating an ongoing problem, some unsavory types are sneaking their way into the Up where the effects aren't so hazardous. The result is an uptick in crime in places that are usually considered safe. Be careful how you carry yourself - and your valuables. Those who look like easy pickings may find their pockets empty. Cameras in public areas are being vandalized as well, while homes and businesses are seeing a rise in graffiti. Most of the graffiti is merely obscene, but some is outright seditious. Good luck explaining the latter to the authorities if you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. One of the smaller gangs that has a presence in the Down is taking particular advantage of the rain's disruption to expand their territory into the Up. Known as the Bulldogs, their members are young men and they have a reputation for violent muggings and assaults - mainly targeting Submissives. They loiter in groups near the train and the elevator between the Up and the Down to ambush the alone and unwary. At night, they also prey on those walking home from bars or clubs who may not fully have their wits about them. In addition to beating up their victims for money, some of the Bulldogs are engaging in an informal competition over who can steal the most umbrellas - with bonus points awarded for whatever else they feel like. LIERs are worth double points by default, so watch out! |
« « « 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: Players can choose whether to assign their character as a Dominant or Submissive on this TDM for the Door Pass for March Applications only. For May's Application round, threads started here may be used as samples however they will not be eligible for a Door Pass in May. Characters will need to use a thread from May's TDM, using those Door Pass rules, for an application after the March round. 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! THERE WILL BE NO APPLICATION ROUND IN APRIL Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have a good time!! |
your lilith is A+ btw
You think we'll be here long enough to need a contract? [ She was hoping to be out of this place fairly soon, that Lilith would have some kind of plan to escape, even if the temptation is there to use this time in the city, away from her warrior nun responsibilities, to let loose a little (a thought she most definitely won't share with Lilith, only expecting judgment from her). ]
Only if you don't treat me like your bitch. [ She races to catch up with Lilith since she has much bigger strides than her. ] Question - what are you gonna do about sex here? [ Tact has never been her strong point. ]
mostly because your ava is perfect ;)
[ As for her question about staying here, Lilith shrugs. ] I've heard some people have been here for almost a year, and not for lack of trying to escape. At any rate, we should take as many precautions as possible. You will be living with me from now on, as it seems to be the case of contracted individuals. The Up is still despicable, but leagues better than the Down.
[ As for her other question...Lilith suddenly stops, clearly conflicted about it. ]
I made vows.
[ Not terribly communicative, but it's a start. ]
However...the way I am now, I don't think if I can even call myself a Sister anymore. This isn't something I ever wanted, though. Sex...
[ Her hands move to her hips as she shakes her head. ]
Because of my lineage, it was decided I would inherit the Halo from the very beginning. I was always meant to become a Sister. Things like... carnal desires were taught to be unnecessary distractions.
[ Lilith sighs, clearly fighting to say something.
It might take a moment. ]
that's so kind of you to say, thank you!
[ She won't elaborate how. There's been enough judgement from Lilith today. ]
A year? [ Ava's face says it all, close to catching flies with her open mouth. ] We haven't got time to be here with all the shit that's going on back home... I have the Halo. There must be a way I can use it to get us out of here. [ What good is having it if it can't get her out of situations like this? ]
...So we're gonna be roomies. [ Roommates, but she heard someone use roomies on a TV show once and it sounded cuter. ] Do we get bunk beds? [ No, Ava. ] I want top bunk. I like the idea of a bed that requires climbing. [ Because she can actually do that now.
She can't help but frown a little when Lilith doubts whether she's a Sister anymore. It's enough to make her touch the girl's arm comfortingly. ] Hey, whatever happened to you, you're still one of us. [ Us. She's come a long way to be grouping herself with the rest of the OCS. ]
But if you ever say 'carnal desires' again, I'm gonna tell people I don't know you. [ She's teasing you, Lilith, and even goes as far as elbowing her side playfully. ]
my pleasure!
[ She's not convinced, but she won't say anything. ] People that end up here have formed businesses, which is something that cannot be done in a small amount of time.
And we're not going to be roomies, you will have your room and I will have mine. Bunk beds are childish. [ She might look for huge bunk bends if Ava insists for long enough. Maybe. No promises.
She doesn't recoil from the contact, because all in all, she needs it. She needs a hug, but Ava is going to need to develop mind reading powers to figure that one out.
At least she can always trust Ava to throw some snark her way. ]
I don't know how to say it. How would you, then? The things they ask of us, it's not explicitly sex; I've talked to some people, and apparently other sexual acts seem to be considered enough to...pay the toll.
That doesn't change the fact I have...no experience whatsoever.
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I guess having our own rooms would be for the best if we're expected to... [ She won't make Lilith blush by being explicit, so she'll stop there.
As for that hug she needs? She's going to have to show Ava some more vulnerability for that to happen. ]
Horny urges? [ Ava supplies instead. Probably not the classiest way of putting it.
It's news to her that they can have more than sex for it to qualify... And now she's thinking about masturbation for the first time. Never did she think she'd be thinking about this subject in Lilith's presence. ]
You're telling me. I have sex once and they think I'm qualified to be here. It's not like I've even ever touched myself since I've spent the last twelve years not feeling anything down there...
[ Well, that was way too much information. ] Sorry, I'm doing that thing again where I'm focusing on myself. [ She's trying to get better at not doing that. ] Back to you. [ Time for some positivity. ] Maybe this will be an educational experience. For the both of us. We might as well learn something while we're here, right?
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She closes her eyes, cringing. Her face feels too hot and prickly. She doesn't want to think about Ava that way, but the image is there and it's never going to go away. Still, Ava's disappointment is patent in her voice, and Lilith reminds herself of the life the girl has led. Of the powerlessness, the loneliness.
She sighs. It seems that Ava makes her sigh a lot. ]
We can share a room, and use another for...things.
[ She scoffs at "horny urges". But then Ava says she has never touched herself and... what? ]
You...haven't? [ It shouldn't surprise her, considering Ava had no use of her body for most of her life, and once she had, things started to happen, and fast. So far Lilith has never tried to imagine how would it feel to be help prisoner in her own body for over a decade. She would go insane, she thinks. ]
Easy for you to say that. I don't want to just... have sex for the sake of it, or whatever other activity that counts. If I have no choice, then I want it to mean something. I guess you're fortunate in that regard, aren't you not? This is the perfect place for you to experiment all the things you couldn't without fear of accidentally ending the world.
[ And she shoots Ava a look that says "don't you dare stumble into ending the world here, missy". ]
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That's a weird face she's making, Ava thinks to herself, as she often does, oblivious to Lilith's imagination running wild. I must have broken her.
She can't quite believe Lilith is proposing they have a room for sexual activity, but most of all - ] You wouldn't mind sharing a room with me? [ That really touches Ava. She might even give Lilith a hug for that once she confirms she heard correctly. ]
Of course I haven't. Even if I didn't use to be quadriplegic, I couldn't exactly do it with the nuns around. Or Diego. [ Wait, she won't know who that is. ] He was this kid who was my one friend. [ She misses him a lot, actually. She hopes he's okay.
She sees that look Lilith gives her and stares back at her innocently. ]
You never know, you might meet someone and get lost in the moment with them. [ That's what happened with her and JC. ] You know, I told Mary I thought I was in love with that guy I slept with, and she just laughed at me told it was hormones... I think she was probably right. [ Not she regrets losing her virginity with JC, but she definitely thinks there's more to be explored out there. More people. Guys and girls. ]
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Her shoulders slack and she nods, defeated. ]
Honestly, we can both use the company at night. [ Immediately after she says this, Lilith's face goes red. ] Not like that. You might be the only person I trust in this place but that doesn't mean I want to make every single minute of us sharing a place a living hell.
[ Also, Ava has more experience than her and Lilith cannot possibly get over her pride, so yeah. ]
I think I heard you mention him to Bea. The kind you shared a room with, right? That would have been awkward.
[ Lilith rolls her eyes. Mary, she would probably fell much more at ease here than the two of them combined. ]
Everything was new for you, specially the attention of others. Still, I believe he had his heart in the right place, if anything else. He did stand up to me back then. [ Her demeanour so far was light, but the sudden memory of the moment, sours her mood. She didn't just try to cut Ava open, but she also, well, died. In a way. ]
Still, I'm a twenty one years old virgin, out of a literal convent, so to speak. I'm at the bottom of the food chain here.
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Nope. She's too excited about the prospect of having a roomie not to. She throws her arms around Lilith and gives her a brief squeeze. ] You will not regret this, roomie. [ Lilith probably already is...
And just like Mary hit the nail on the head with her opinion, so does Lilith. It's true, Ava did like the attention. And he was cute. And she's actually surprised to hear Lilith defending him...
Rather than dwell on the past, she brushes over the topic of JC and what happened after he stood up to her, because maybe they can save darker conversations like that for when it's late at night in their room and neither of them can sleep. A lights-out setting sounds more appropriate for that kind of chat. ]
I bet there's plenty of virgins here. [ A pause. ] Maybe not from a convent but there's no way someone like you is at the bottom. [ Someone like her? Someone who's attractive. ]