TDM #18

[duplicitymods]

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« « « ALL ON DISPLAY

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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 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

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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

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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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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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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Luke Skywalker | Star Wars | Dominant

[hisfathersimage]

All Aboard

Dressed in his own clothes, Luke is keenly feeling the missing presence of his lightsaber hanging from his hip. He's taking the railway journey, as 'suggested' by their hosts, learning what there is and what happens and keeping his attention as much on the people as the sights. He keeps fairly still and stoic unless given a reason to step in. Or someone approaches him, in which case he looks up with a small and genuine smile.

Zoom Zoom

Luke signed up before he really read the fine print, or much of any print, because sweet summer child is a far too trusting soul and now he has regrets. Lots of them.

The hot shorts are okay. He's not a big fan, but it's fine. He's not going shirtless, thank you, and he manages to convince them to give him a tee in dark grey that won't immediately show all of his scars the moment it gets wet. He refuses to surrender his gloves; they're weather proof and have survived worse than this car wash. (He did get them to survive both Tatooine AND Dagobah if needed.)

And while a Jedi doesn't use the Force for frivolities, or something, it's way easier to just hold the bucket in his arms and use the Force to control the sponge, which is against the clearly immplied purpose of the car wash but that's on them for not being clearer.

Escort Escapades

Frankly, this is something Luke would do even if he wasn't told to. Escorting vulnerable people home is sort of part of what he feels a Jedi should do. And with his calm demeanour and small smile, there's something welcoming and safe feeling about him.

All aboard

[hisownmaster]

In truth, Adam hates these things. He had thought the one last month never happening meant not having to do this again, but here they are and he's making his way back to the Up and back to his house.

Its been over half a year but he still remember the first time he rode this train, of all the things he's seen on the train every month.

Someone smiles, but they don't seen overt or aggressive, and Adam takes that for a good sign, settling down next to him with a small smile of his own.

"I would say welcome but no one really wants to be here, I don't think." Even if he has reasons for accepting this place despite it all. "I'm Adam."

[hisfathersimage]

Luke gives a warmer smile when someone actually meets his gaze, looks friendly. "Could be a lot worse," he comments. "And I don't just mean that we could have those marks on us. I've been worse places than this."

No one's trying to make him fight to the death, for a start. Maybe he needs better standards. "I'm Luke." He doesn't offer his hand to shake, just nods his head.

[hisownmaster]

"Yeah, sadly it could be. Though give it time. It always seems to be on it's best behavior on orientation day. Especially since they just got the train back running after the terrorist attack."

Because they can play like everything is fine but it's not.

"I hope though you don't find it worse, if you've been through worse. I've had worse moments but this place is pretty bad." So he feels for Luke. Just what they tell you in orientation made this feel horrible to Adam and Luke knows he's been through worse. It sounds awful.

[hisfathersimage]

"... now it's sounding a bit more like home." Just a bit. Still, no one hunting him, no one trying to kill him. No active warzone (anymore).

"I've been fighting in a rebellion uprising for nearly five years. So far, this place seems invasive and discomforting but not overtly hostile."

[hisownmaster]

Adam considers that, shifting to face Luke a bit more fully as he says that.

"You might be walking into the start of that here," he says in a low voice, soft, his Appalachian accent heavy but rich. "Just had the gangs take over in the Down and the city is working with them, I guess, but the LIERs aren't happy with how things are going."

[hisfathersimage]

Luke sighs softly, head bowing. Just when he thought he'd got away from wars and civilian slaughters. "I suppose we'll just have to wait and see," he says softly.

And be ready to act and defend if necessary. Even without his lightsaber.

[hisownmaster]

Adam takes in that reaction and it hurts to have to make someone feel that way. He winces, sighing softly. "I'm sorry. There's a chance it won't end up that way," he murmurs in a low voice. "But it might not go that way. Likely not in the Up," he notes, already having seen that chasm between the two grow bigger and bigger.

"The Down though might be another story."

[hisfathersimage]

"Don't be. It's not your fault." He rubs his wrist absently, wondering how bad it could get here. "The technology level here isn't advanced enough for some of the truly awful things that people can do to each other."

Escort Escapades

[desiretoplease]

In time, Luke will find a young woman drifting to his side, looking as though she's being taken by the wind. If he can sense witchcraft, Misty gleams with it, the white spirit light doing its best to protect her in such an odd and terrifying place.

So there's something about his calm demeanor and smile that makes Misty feel safe enough to approach, and she pipes up in a sweet Cajun accent, "I s'pose it's me you're gonna be escorting. My name's Misty. What's yours? And where are we goin' in th'first place?

[hisfathersimage]

Witchcraft, not exactly, but the brightness of her shines to him, that deep desire to do good and connecting with the living world around them. And her accent means nothing to him, just as his will mean little to her. "Luke. Luke Skywalker. And I'm escorting you back safe to your lodgings, according to the person giving the announcements up there."

He's not a hundred percent sure where those are, but there's signage and he figures they can work it out from there.

[desiretoplease]

That's Misty, a vegan before it was cool, punisher of poachers, and revivalist of their targets. Even after years in Hell, she shines bright. And his accent sounds...vaguely Midwestern to hers? When she was at Miss Robichaux's, she'd spent a day wandering the tourist spots and helped a nice couple who said they were from Moline find their way.

And she has a vague idea that she has to check in at some hotel, but she's not especially eager to do so. Because that would make all of this weird stuff real, an unavoidable part of her life. And she wasn't in an especially big hurry to take that step. "I--I s'pose they want us to go that way," while pointing to a sign reading To the Down.

[hisfathersimage]

To others from his galaxy, his accent is pure Outer Rim.

He nods and gestures her to walk, to fall into step next to her at her comfortable walking pace. "I'm just as new as you, so it's all still strange to me as well."

[desiretoplease]

She doesn't know the Outer Rim, but from the time she spent at the Academy in her wanderings, she sure got to know Midwesterners. They were nice, just maybe a little too kind. They'd come to New Orleans for a fake ghost story, not realizing that the real ones were just 'round the bend.

She easily falls into place, though she's looking up and craning her neck so she can see everything. She wants to know about new places, from the smallest insect to the biggest tree. "Oh. Really? Well...this is not gonna be awkward 'cause I'm not gonna let it be. My name's Misty Day. What's yours?"

[hisfathersimage]

He gives her a bemused look. "Luke Skywalker, like I said." He doesn't take offence that she managed to miss it entirely, apparently. It's all a lot to take in at once. "And I'm a champion at ignoring awkward because I tend not to notice it. Leia alternates between calling it 'charming' and 'frustrating as anything, Skywalker, you weren't raised by massifs', but that's Leia for you."

He misses her.

[desiretoplease]

"Oh gosh! Did you say that b'fore an' I missed it? I'm sorry, everything is so strange, even in my wildest imaginings, I never dreamed of a place like this." It really is a lot, especially when one is uncertain about the quota in general and the rules of the place in general. Is it okay to announce herself as a witch? Or should she keep silent?

"Leia sounds like a smart lady, though I think I'd lean more on the side of charmin'. At least f'now."

[hisfathersimage]

"It's fine. It's pretty overwhelming, especially if you're not used to interplanetary travel, I imagine." He's keeping half his attention on keeping his shields up and the emotions of all those around them at bay.

"She's smart, charming, beautiful, fearless and a dead shot with a pistol." Yes, he adores her a lot.

all aboard

[the_real_mccoy]

"Mind scootin over? I prefer the aisle."

McCoy gave the man a smile too, trying for charming; it didn't come as easy when he was stressed and confused, "You been here long kid?"

[hisfathersimage]

Luke scoots happily. He prefers being able to look out on the world, so the aisle seat is never a loss to him.

His smile is more natural and easy going. "About three days? Give or take some hours here and there. Yourself?"

[the_real_mccoy]

McCoy dropped down with a sigh of relief. They weren't in space, but they were in a tin can hurtling along with no safety features at all. The last thing he wanted was to see everything whizzing by and knowing they could splatter into death at any moment. He offered his hand, an introduction, and an answer.

"McCoy. And I've been here about a day. A day too long if you ask me. You been doing ok?" McCoy was starting to get the hang of telling people apart and he didn't see one of those black marks on the kid, which meant he'd probably had a decent time of things. Considering. He looked like a nice guy so McCoy really hoped there wasn't anything terrible in asking that question.

[hisfathersimage]

Luke takes a moment to respond, then shakes the offered hand. He's wearing black leather gloves and there's something slightly not right about his hand, the metal frame too unyielding, the glove slightly cooler than maybe normal.

"Luke. Yeah, I'm doing fine, I have it easy compared to a lot. I'm used to changing planets and cultures and they've put me in this big, empty apartment with more space than I know what to do with. Well... you know what I mean, right?" That lack of a mark thing.

[the_real_mccoy]

Interesting. His hand itched for the tricorder as McCoy realized there was something off about that hand. Probably a prosthetic from the feel, but what was it made out of? It didn't feel as integrated as it out to be if someone had used good materials. Then again, there were cases when the problem was mental, not physical. Not that he had any business speculating over someone he didn't even know. That was rude. It was tempting, but it was rude.

"Nice to meet you, Luke. You with Starfleet too then? I was surprised to meet someone earlier who was. And yeah. I think we lucked out somehow, although I can't figure out what criteria they're using for deciding who gets a mark and who doesn't. Don't suppose you've found someone that knows a few more details?" Might as well ask, right? The kid had been in the city longer than he had.

[hisfathersimage]

"... I have no idea what Starfleet is," Luke said quietly. "I'm sorry, but you're from a space faring society? I haven't met anyone from one of those unless they were from my own place."

He shakes his head. "Also haven't found anything about the marks. It seems to be pretty random?" He rubs his right wrist. "Lucky and unlucky."

[the_real_mccoy]

"Oh. But you have space travel where you're from still?" Huh. McCoy thought about it for a minute and just couldn't conceive of a world with space travel but no Starfleet. It just wasn't possible. Starfleet had been around practically forever! Still, it wasn't like he minded talking about what he did.

"Starfleet is basically a peacekeeping and research force back home. My ship, in particular, we're explorers. Out on a five-year mission to see what's out there basically. Making diplomatic contact with unknown races. Helping cultures that happen to be in a spot of trouble. Stopping natural disasters that would wipe out whole civilizations without exposing ourselves . . ." He scowled at that memory. Damn fool captain stunning their god damned ride!

McCoy noticed the way the man rubbed his wrist, but he didn't comment on it. Yet, "Yeah. I certainly can't see why I'd be picked to go without against someone else. It's not due to talents or profession as far as I can tell, since they didn't seem to give a damn when I told 'em I was a doctor." Yelled it actually. Screamed it even. Didn't seem to do any good though, "So does everyone just fly around in space ships where you come from? Or is there some greater purpose?"

[hisfathersimage]

"Oh, yeah. For thousands of years." Hyperdrives were a basic technology, really. It was safely navigating it that was a little more tricky.

Peace keeping and research. Making contact. It sounds so strange, to not have large portions of the galaxy mapped and accessible. In a way, less understandable than those who haven't reached space yet. He can grasp that, has seen those cultures. But this is different. "Why hide that you're helping them? Why not just do it? And what do you mean, greater purpose for flying?"