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TDM #18
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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
 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:
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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Still, there's a part of him that's simply relieved that she's here. While nothing would stop him from moving forward, he can't help but feel like having her with him will make it that much better. Between the two of them, he had no doubt that they could face whatever their situation threw at them.
He wasn't losing anyone else. He'd get her memories back, find Yonah and keep them all safe. He had to.]
Woah-- it's alright. It's going to be alright.
[Nier reaches out, placing his hands on her shoulders.]
I don't know what's going on, but we'll figure it out.
[And he gently pulls her into his arms, hugging her to his chest.]
...for starters, it's "Nier".
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She reaches her hand out, touching his cheek. And her foot comes down to stop on his. ]
You dumb fuck. How is any of this shit alright?
[ She instantly regrets doing that, but it's too hard to hold anything back, emotion pouring out of her. She presses close against him, turning her face away to hide her tear-streaked countenance. His name. The force of hearing it makes her tremble. It's another stab in her chest, and she's given up trying to figure out if it feels good or bad anymore. ]
Don't you fucking dare leave me.
[ Not again. ]
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Alright, maybe a few things got messed up along the way, but... we found each other again. That's what's important. And I'm not going anywhere. Not without you.
[In the back of his mind, a few things stand out. He'd wanted her to stay with them before and she'd refused. But now--
Well. The circumstances were different. He didn't want to overthink it too much. The important part was that they wanted the same thing. It could be as easy as that.]
I promise.
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It still hurts, but it's a more manageable ache, and in any case, she can't bear to remove herself from his embrace. She rests her head on his shoulder. ]
You're new, right? You should go to that orientation, before anything. Then... well. I can explain whatever isn't clear.
[ She might not deserve this, might not deserve him. But she seems to know, that she vowed to help him however she could. ]
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...yeah. Alright, I'll go. [A short beat.] As long as you're coming with me.
[Leaving her side doesn't feel right. Not when they're both so emotionally fragile right now. He may keep it internalized well, but the truth is that he needs her at his side right now just as much as she needs him. Maybe more. Her presence is the one thing that feels right, in the midst of a whole lot of things he cannot control.]
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[ Still, she clings to him like a lifeboat after a shipwreck. The shock of seeing him, of feeling that mass of tangled memories twist and writhe, was still painful, but it was fading into a melancholic ache and a growing fatigue. She want to just lie down for a while, but he still needed her there. ]
But I can wait outside. I'm pretty good at that, right?
[ She isn't ready to leave his side either right now. ]
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But she told him he should go and he knows he should. So there's really no way around it, no matter what his feelings about it are.]
...sorry. I promise I'll be out as soon as it's over.
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[ She gives a small, rueful smile. She was used it, as awful as it was, and in truth she treasured times when she could be alone. Everything was so loud and crowded here.
Nevertheless, his concern spreads another wave of warmth though her. She didn't know what their relationship had been like, but it felt good. Having somebody care. ]
I'll be waiting, yeah?
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[It's just some kind of informational meeting. He doesn't expect it to be a huge deal. But while it is handled in an organized, timely manner-- it's a whole lot more to take in than he expected. On top of the where and why, there are also rules and expectations that are placed upon them... several of which Nier has a hard time swallowing. It's a good reminder of just how far away from home he really is. Everything's different. The people, the city... it's all foreign to him.
When he finally comes back out after, he looks like he has a million things on his mind-- and really, he does. But he puts them aside and quickly returns to the place he left Kaine.]
Hey. Thanks for waiting.
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[ Just from his face, from the slump in his posture, she could tell that he was unsettled. She had been too. It'd been all she could do not to immediately make trouble. It'd only been by luck, that she wasn't arrested by a SIN Guard after making a scene on that train tour.
But worst of all was thinking of the pain and humiliation that might happen to those she cares about. She doesn't know what dangers would await him. She couldn't protect him from everything. But if there was anything in her power to do to spare him, and the other people she had come to treasure, she would. She'd stay by his side. ]
Look, um... I still don't fucking get this place. But stick by me.
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[And it's not just the natives. Outsiders have been dragged into this way of life too. It's gonna be quite the adjustment to try and make. For him it's fine-- honestly he's used to having less. He'd probably feel guilty if he got treated some special way. But it bothers him that this is the same kind of treatment that others, Kaine included, would have to deal with.]
I don't think I want to get it.
[Hearing her say to stick with her though... the corners of his lips curl up a little.]
...don't worry, I was planning on it.
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Yeah. It's really tough in the Down, especially lately.
[ She still didn't know who he was, or what their time together and relationship had been, but she knows that she lost him, and that she wouldn't lose him again. Above all, she will protect him. And that means, perhaps she needs to change things in her own life. ]
Good. Because I'm not letting you go.
[ She takes his arm, gripping it tightly. ]
I'm bad at this shit, but... we gotta talk.
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Just like so, his thoughts simmer without explanation. Nier can only assume she has been here in the Down, while whatever especially tough circumstances have been going on. He can't say that idea sits well with him. But... now that he's here, he can only hope that there is something he can do to help make things easier for her.
Talking isn't her strong suit, but he can see how she's trying.]
Right. [...] Maybe not here though. Let's walk together for a bit.
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Right now, her head still hurt, her heart still hurt, but she was ready for answers. She was ready to take the first fumbling steps to bandaging this wound. She takes his arm in hers and starts walking towards the lift to the Down. ]
You know me. And I believe that. How did we meet? What the hell were we doing? Why do you even give a flying fuck about me?
[ So many of her memories were jumbled and fuzzy. She thought at first that Tyrann's mysterious death must have damaged her brain somehow. But she noticed that it was for a very specific part of her life. ]
It was... all this shit about the Shadowlord, right? And Yonah...