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TDM #18


« « « TEST DRIVE MEME » » »

« « « 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 quite pleasant for once actually. Sunny and warm. How nice.



» » » 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.


« « « BACK ON TRACK




With the train system up and running again after the damage that was done to it thanks to the Rubies, Duplicity’s Department of Transportation has decided to partner with LIEs and their Orientation program for the next batch of new arrivals being processed at the facility. Their aim is to raise a bit of money to help cover the cost of repairs and much needed construction, and they’ll be enlisting the help of LIERs — whether they want to volunteer their time or not.

There aren’t many vehicles in Duplicity, but those who do own cars or even motorcycles are encouraged to take advantage of the warming weather by coming out to get a free washing, courtesy of the city’s first official charity car wash. Should anyone care to make a donation, all proceeds will be going to benefit continuing restoration efforts at the various stations that were impacted by last month’s events. Of course, new LIERs aren’t the only ones invited to volunteer their time and efforts to soaping up some chrome — and there might be some fun perks involved for anyone who pitches in to help get these cars all squeaky clean.


« « « ZOOM ZOOM


(cw: aphro, voyeurism, exhibitionism, public humiliation, fluids, coercion, dub-con, transactional sex)




Even though Duplicity is a place ripe with debauchery and filth in many regards, that doesn’t mean that those who have the means to own vehicles aren’t inclined to keep them clean. Targeting those who clearly have cash to spare, the car wash in the Up put on by the Department of Transportation is an enticing spectacle to behold, whether one is having their vehicle catered to or not.

Volunteers are encouraged to strip down to underwear or a swimsuit and get scrubbing! If they don’t have something skimpy to wear, don’t worry — there are spare hot pants and bikinis to go around. Hoses, buckets, and a variety of colorful liquid soaps have all been provided as well, along with sponges for washing - although using one’s own soaped up body is even better - and towels for drying.

Getting all sudsy and wet seems to come with some added effects depending on which soap is used, such as:
  • Lowered inhibitions/increased libido
  • Substantial increase in production of bodily/sexual fluids (saliva/lactation/cum etc.)
  • Wanting to be humiliated
  • Voyeurism
  • Willingness to engage in public sexual displays
Some of these cars are going to get dirtier before they get clean. But who doesn’t love a show? In fact, one of the services offered is a bit of backseat action with the volunteers, anything from riding the gear shift to stationary road head. Car owners may request to have volunteers get it on in the back while they watch via a dashcam set up on the rearview mirror. It may seem counterintuitive considering the point of a car wash is to clean the vehicle, but engaging in such an act could earn a pretty penny for the fundraiser.

There are other tasks to do at the car wash aside from, well, scrubbing vehicles with your body. Volunteers are also needed to collect donations, greet those who come to the event, hold signs to advertise and entice passerbys, help direct people where to go, etc. These volunteers are encouraged to wear as little as possible or white clothes, especially if they want to enter the wet t-shirt contest held at the end of the day.

All those who participate in the contest will receive tickets for admission to a drive-in movie coming to a parking lot in the near future.


« « « STATION MASTER


(cw: public sex)

To celebrate the return of regular train service, for a limited time, special cards with a magnetic stripe are handed out to riders. At first, it might be unclear what they’re for, but printed on one side is a list with every station between the Up and the Down. Inquire further and their purpose will become a little more obvious: “check-ins” at each station, with special prizes handed out to the riders who manage to achieve a minimum of five (the most common of these being a complimentary night for them and a plus one, if desired, at the Stay and Play Hotel).

However, checking in won’t be quite as simple as a single swipe of one’s card. Scanning the card at any turnstile will offer up a specific sex act that riders must complete, either on the train itself or, if they’re quick, in the station before hopping on. Some acts might only require one person — solo masturbation to orgasm, for example. Others may demand two or even three participants. Better hope you’ve found a riding buddy, or even a possible friendly stranger, because all acts must be completed by the time the train reaches its final stop in the Down before looping back to the Up.


« « « ESCORT ESCAPADES


(cw: coercion)

Following the recent conflict that took place in the Down, LIEs has begrudgingly ceded control of the lower portion of the city to the Rubies and other gangs. Although some territory, including the public housing for LIERs, remains neutral, the area on the whole is seedier than ever. Thanks to this development, LIEs has decided to pair new Submissives up at Orientation with a Dominant to escort them safely to their housing in the Down. Whether the Dominant is just as green as the Sub they’re escorting or a longtime Duplicity resident, adhering to the buddy system is necessary in these tumultuous times. There may also be a few instances where Submissives are paired with one another and entrusted to the care of a native Dominant to help them to their new place of residence. Regardless of who goes with who, no one is to end up going home alone!

Of course, in the spirit of matchmaking, Dominants are encouraged (if the chemistry is right) to spend the night with their Submissive charge, either in the Down or, if the Dominant is feeling generous, back at their place. If they wind up getting it on, both will receive $50 deposited to their bank accounts the next day. Sure, it may not seem like much, but for Submissives especially, who have nothing, it’s better than being empty-handed.



« « « 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 live in the country or out in nature, they’re a Submissive. If your character is a city slicker or would like to be, they’re a Dominant.

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!

Test Drive threads can be used as activity proofs for characters currently in-game.

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




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allyourfeels: (006)

[personal profile] allyourfeels 2021-05-16 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
Are you lying?

[ Despite his ability to read feelings, he's not actually a great lie detector. He just feels confusion or puzzlement and makes an educated guess. ]
shakebadguysshake: (chinstroke)

[personal profile] shakebadguysshake 2021-05-16 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah -- yeah, absolutely. [He raises his arms to let Fraser pull his shirt off, tossing it aside once it's off.] Look at you. You are so goddamned handsome, Frase.
scarrystories: (012)

[personal profile] scarrystories 2021-05-16 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
I could be, you don't know.

[ he could actually be helpless, maybe. he would have been if he were five years younger. but he's a mostly functional adult now, he can handle creepy sex city. ]
understood: (i-cP9djzS)

[personal profile] understood 2021-05-16 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
Ray, please...

[Ducking his head, flustered again in a way he wasn't just a second ago when Ray was grinding in his lap.]
understood: (i-sbC78vg)

[personal profile] understood 2021-05-16 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[He blinks.]

Well— I was home schooled by my grandparents. So I wouldn't say that being, ah, drawn to a teacher in that way is within my personal experience. But I can imagine.
allyourfeels: (003)

[personal profile] allyourfeels 2021-05-16 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
You're missing out.

[ He's trying to think of how to describe Rev and coming up short. ]

Like, man. Think of whatever you find most soothing. A fire or like, the smell of old books, or freshly cut grass. And then think about how that'd feel coming from a person, and then the person is this 6'6" tall, built dude with this like, deep, rattling voice. That's Rev.
understood: (i-qx4rHsP)

[personal profile] understood 2021-05-16 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, understood. That's very evocative, Caleb. I look forward to meeting him.

[There was something else there he picked up on, though.]

I take it you're nearing graduation from public school, yourself, then?
allyourfeels: (008)

[personal profile] allyourfeels 2021-05-16 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
I was graduating high school, but well. I got stuck here, just got a city job doing like, HR nonsense.

[ Dominants get all sorts of job opportunities, and as per city law, there is a Submissive under his care so he's working a 9 to 5 now. ]

[personal profile] hisownmaster 2021-05-16 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
It's always such a touching, and painful, thing seeing people being happy about their family. He wishes that for everyone, even if he never had that with his blood family. But when he speaks about found family, Adam positively lights up for so many reasons. Yet that is his family too. Found.

"Wow, that's... scary and cool," he says, grinning at that and the very idea of this friend of his he's talking about.

"Like more frog or more lizard?" He asks it politely, not even trying to be rude but curious about the people that this guy has known. "I'm from the mountains, so I get that. Not much humidity except in the depths of summer."
understood: (i-JfjCRTS)

[personal profile] understood 2021-05-16 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
It doesn't sound like what you'd prefer to be doing.
allyourfeels: (001)

[personal profile] allyourfeels 2021-05-16 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
I don't have a ton of marketable job skills, but the city will hire any Dominant and pay okay. LIErs get food and board for a year and then they get kicked out, I gotta start saving up for a place.
understood: (i-s5FtG8h)

[personal profile] understood 2021-05-16 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
So it was a matter of taking what you could get.

[He's very cranky at this system.]
hisfathersimage: (Puh-lease)

[personal profile] hisfathersimage 2021-05-16 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
Orphans tend to find families. And 'sort of brother in law's blood brother' is just confusing and too long to say. "Scary and cool, that's Chewie in a nutshell. And Ackbar's people are more like... humanoid with octopus-ish head and frog, like, bits as well... it's hard to describe."

He possibly isn't doing a great job. Oh well.
unwings: (pic#14232326)

Castiel | Supernatural | Dominant

[personal profile] unwings 2021-05-16 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
ORIENTATION;
[ castiel takes notes, as one should in an orientation. Having claimed a seat on the first couple of rows, the angel has an excellent view of each demonstration, observing with clinical focus.

It’s at least better than when his attention was entirely held by the commemorative tote, and the various welcome gifts within it. The pamphlets and map were harmless, educational even, but it’s the condoms where we got into trouble. Before the events began, cas sat patient with the tote in his lap, tearing open the bright gold foil of a new age condom, poking the latex out curiously, rubbing the lubricated texture between fingertips, and even giving it a sniff. Condolences to whoever sat next to him.

Once the seminar starts up, the condom’s quickly discarded into the tote, and Cas’s focus goes center stage. By the time it’s all said and done, the orientation MC ends with “Questions? Comments?” The deadened silence of uncomfortable, irritated abductees is broken by one angel, politely raising his hand. His question rings out clear and unashamed. ]


In the hypothetical situation in which penetration may be a source of anxiety, will you detail recommended alternatives to satisfying intercourse?

[ asking for a friend. seriously, he actually is. ]
STATION MASTER;
[ public transportation wasn’t a feature of cas’s everyday life, prior to abduction from the Earth he remembers the last couple billions years of. It became more a facet in New Amsterdam, and now, in Duplicity, it’s like the city’s centered around this train connecting the Up with the Down. Seeing the way natives behave, Subs made to sit at their feet while en route, or acts even more demeaning, Cas is loath to spend much time there. It’s an uncomfortable, but necessary place.

Passing through turnstile, Cas doesn't notice the explicit sex act emblazoned in neon green, capital letters, scrolling across a digital banner above his head the moment he swipes his ride card. Nor does it catch his attention when the words flash continuously on the card itself.

Once on the train, Cas has the bad timing of choosing a packed, rush hour train, and the seat next to a Submissive that chose not to take the floor, when the metro staff come through. Noticing this lack of efficiency in seating, they motion to Castiel's bench buddy, making an assumption about contracts. Why is this Sub taking up a chair while this Dominant stands? If your Sub won't take the floor, put it in overhead storage, put it in your lap, I don't care, but get it out of the way.

A beat of silence passes, Cas staring up at the staffperson with a mild frown, but if his passenger friend moves to leave, a hand touches their knee casually, without any real weight. ]


No. [ Spoken clearly, seriously. Like, if pushed, he could full on Karen this. ] This bench is mine, as I've made clear by placing my things in it. The gentleman can stand.
ESCORTPADES;
[ at any other time, in another place, the matchmakers urging Cas towards unfamiliar Subs to ‘walk them home, winkwink’ would be quickly and cleanly shut down. But, after what he’s seen of this city, and how the Subs go about their lives, what whims they’re vulnerable to, and what punishment comes for defying the system, spending some time getting a person home safely is hardly asking much.

Cas spends the walk silent, if the Sub doesn’t initiate conversation. Not that he’s opposed to it - he’ll answer questions, ask some in return. 12 years on Earth has taught him the basics of courteous small talk, and while he’s awkward and stilted with it, he’s nearly fluent these days.

Once at their destination, Cas plants feet on the sidewalk, hands tucking into his trench coat pockets. ]


My apologies, this is, um. As far as I go. [ He’s not doing the whole sex for pay nonsense, for a bucket of reasons. Not the least of which is the ethics of the entire thing, ] I can give you the $50, if you were hoping for it.
WILDCARD;
[ feel free to toss me a starter if you’ve come up with another idea. ps, Cas is a CRAU from Meadowlark, canon point 15x13. ]
Edited 2021-05-17 00:30 (UTC)
cryfrustration: (35)

[personal profile] cryfrustration 2021-05-16 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
After we get this car washed I'll take you for a drink, tell you anything you wanna know--'bout here, 'bout where I'm from. I been here a long-ass time now, seen a lotta guys come 'n go.

One thing I can tell you straight off--there is no why. [He carries on rhythmically scrubbing the car as he speaks, working his way down the side panels and doors towards the back.] Might was well ask Zommoros how the Mystic Forge works.

LIES says their reason's to do with this 'Deceit gene' but I'd say that's all a farce. You got loads of time to work all that out though.

For now, let yourself just deal with this. [And he grabs himself through his swimsuit to indicate specifically which this he means, because it's not lost on him that Billy hasn't actually acted on that losing some clothes suggestion yet, and frankly, Vrenille's getting more and more curious to see a bit more of him.]
deathoftheauthor: (21)

arrival

[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2021-05-16 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
( though louis has been in duplicity for the better part of a year, orientation hasn't gotten any less uncomfortable. he's also tucked away in a dark corner of the theatre, attempting to be as inobtrusive as possible in his all-black ensemble. even so, his pale face stands out too brightly in the dark as he turns his head to regard the stranger, sympathetic to his clear discomfort. )

If it is a joke, it's one at our expense, I'm sorry to say.

( his voice is soft and lightly french-accented, a confidential whisper so as not to disturb anyone nearby. )

Are you all right? I was shocked too at first. I still am, now and then.
deathoftheauthor: (26)

escort!

[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2021-05-16 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
( louis does not miss the innuendo, though he does briefly consider not reacting to it in some vain attempt to preserve his dignity. but it's already too late — his eyebrows lift incredulously, and he lets out a weary sigh. )

Subtlety is truly dead and buried.

( this is what he gets for not seeking out a contract partner, isn't it? )
vintsparkler: (What’s with those fingers)

[personal profile] vintsparkler 2021-05-16 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
After the clink of their glasses, Dorian takes a sip from his own and keeps his eyes trained on the other man. He doesn't know how much longer he'll get and every moment is precious.

Dorian sets his own glass aside and walks up behind Huaisang, one hand resting on a hip and the other pinching the zipper pull. "Allow me."
mccabre: ([ 11 ])

[personal profile] mccabre 2021-05-16 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It was when Shadow shifted -- went from that wounded puppy look to a cold one that Laura knew she fucked up. And it shouldn't have come as much of a surprise. It was basically her MO these days, bulldozing straight over Shadow's feelings without a single pause for consideration. He had been gone over a year, had changed in ways she wouldn't be able to understand. And here she was, dumping their world's drama on him in only minutes. ]

That's not fair. That's not fucking fair, Shadow.

[ Her arms crossed protectively over her chest. ]

You know I still love you.

[ In spite of it all, in spite of what she put him through -- Shadow would always be important. One half of the reason she was so intent on killing Wednesday. Or at least one quarter. The rest was pure selfishness. ]

And of fucking course I'd rather live and see you, I don't know, living happily ever after with your fucking army of submissives. But...

[ Fingers twitched, yearning for a cigarette. Could they smoke on the train? Well, she started going for her pack anyway to distract from the discomfort. ]

But he was your dad. And that asshole with the hammer seemed pretty adamant that it was your job to avenge him. So, I thought I'd offer that to you. If you wanted to change your mind. If me being here makes things too difficult.

[ Not being able to die the way out of this place, though? That put a damper on things. But speaking of dying... ]

Was I still, you know, dead when I was here before? And Sweeney, is he...?

[ ...still here? Her words trailed off, afraid to allow even an inkling of hope in. ]
amanofhonor: (Default)

[personal profile] amanofhonor 2021-05-16 01:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[He frowns. Kyle? Ah, probably a semblance of what he has deemed 'the imposter' and his former life here. He has yet to even meet this Kyle who has caused such irreparable damage, nor does he wish to. So it appears this Klaus is of a time period here before his arrival. He is not the brother he had begun to try repairing the damage of his past sins here and the more egregious ones back home with. The hostility he is getting is well deserved. So he might as well start from square one.]

What an unsurprising welcome, though if the tales of the Elijah that were here before me are even halfway true, I deserve the hostility. [The patient look remains, one Klaus has seen on his face countless times over their life together. A silent plea to realize it's him, though being him and the harm he caused back home isn't exactly great either, depending on what Niklaus remembers last.] I am, however, thrilled to see my favorite brother nonetheless.
shieldingfoundation: Mine. Don't take please. (pic#14314418)

[personal profile] shieldingfoundation 2021-05-16 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
( Peggy has never considered herself much of a hugger. and likely never will. though she certainly has found herself warming up to others who are. especially in her time here. so she's already braced herself for one when Huaisang rushes over and pulls her into it. )

I am. ( she confirms, finding herself happily returning the hug. )

Oh, well that's because there simply was no improving on perfection. ( she says honestly. the reason for the display shifts was so some of the new gowns put on show had enough room to be properly displayed.

pulling back from the hug, she breathes a sigh of relief. )


And may I just say, I'm entirely relieved you remember your time here. ( a concern she knows isn't just her own when friends return after a time. )
chuffle: (Daphne - I will argue that)

[personal profile] chuffle 2021-05-16 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[She eyes him a minute, both eyebrows going up just a bit.]

Is this a normal day for you?

[She snorts a bit, and then laughs.]

A usual occurrence? Show up in a new city smelling like smoke?
brushoff: (let's talk about BOOKS.)

[personal profile] brushoff 2021-05-16 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll find a better flatmate soon enough, [ Dorian says, with a dismissive little wave of his hand. He has a few people in mind who he can suck up to and try to crash on their couch for a bit until he gets a new place. ]

I have a talent for advancing myself, especially under dire straits.
snikthatch: (shocked; ew no)

all aboard

[personal profile] snikthatch 2021-05-16 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Since the gang war ended, navigating the Down has become slightly more difficult, especially for those not willing to pay homage to any one group in particular. Thankfully most of the violence is left for those actually sporting colors, though Logan's pockets are beginning to feel a little light given the tolls he's had to pay just to get across town without trouble.

It's not often that he decides to use the train instead, not liking the crowds in the busy carriages, but today he's got somewhere to be and doesn't have the patience for arguing his way through the checkpoints. He's distracted, halfway thinking about the rest of his day and the other problems heaping themselves at his door, when he catches a scent so familiar that for a moment he barely notices it.

Then he realises he shouldn't be picking it up at all. Not here.

Like a hound on a trail, he turns around where he's been leaning against a pole, making his way through the carriage to the doors between the cars, ignoring the curses and looks he gets as he shoves his way through. He moves from one car to the next, following the thin trail until it grows, becomes sure, and then he doesn't have to follow it any more because there's a flash of blue that turns his heart over in his chest. Kurt's got his back to him but he doesn't care, elbowing his way through the other passengers until he can reach out and grab his arm, his expression surprised, daring to hope.
]

Elf?
brushoff: (don't you ever don't you ever)

[personal profile] brushoff 2021-05-16 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Of a sort? [ Dorian answers, with a little shrug. He knows that answer isn't really a good answer so he clarifies it with, ]

Occasionally, people here get sent back home. When that happens, there's a chance they might end up being brought back to Duplicity again. Yours truly, [ said as he lightly taps his chest, ] is living proof of that.