TDM #18

[duplicitymods]

« « « TEST DRIVE MEME » » »

« « « 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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Comments

samil ( original ) submissive

[rowd]

all on display

( sam's directed towards public transport, but he doesn't step onto the train quite yet. instead, he stands outside of it in his paper gown that's--barely covering anything of his front let alone his ass, but he--doesn't seem that bothered by it at all.

instead, he's turning towards the first person who looks like they actually have even the slightest idea of what's going on here, and reaches out a hand to grab onto them. it's rougher than he means for it to be, restraint hindered by how goddamn off-guard waking up in front of two doors then getting stripped down had gotten him. it--isn't quite to the point of bruising, but his grip definitely feels a little close to it as he slumps his shoulders, leans in a little closer. )

Hey. ( a breath in, eyes going behind them for a moment before they lock on the person he's grabbed onto. raises a brow. ) What the fuck?

( that's as far as his eloquence goes. )

escort escapades

( the idea the city thinks he needs an escort is hilarious, but sam--doesn't comment on it aside from the ugly snort he gives during orientation when he hears them mention it. he knows better than to cause shit this early. knows to get his bearings first, figure out this place, then do whatever the hell he wants once he's gotten a good idea of how shit works here.

which he. doesn't yet. so he sides up to his assigned escort. slouches over, which doesn't do much for how goddamn tall he is, but it's some kind of effort at least. )

So what's the plan, boss? You take me back to my slummy motel room, we have very passionate--very grateful on my part--sex, then we go our separate ways?

( if it sounds like he's not taking it seriously, well. )

NETWORK un: samil

sup
anyone know where to get a good knife?
sharp, pointy, nice weight to it
i don't have any cash btw

all on display

[requiemshark]

[ What the fuck. Sharkface goes rigid at the touch, good eye widening. Most of the time, people don't touch him. He's careful to keep his distance, to wear clothes that cover his arms and say fuck off in the small ways he can control. There's no erasing the line on his throat or how deep his scars go, but he chooses how he walks, how he holds himself. And most of the time, he's quick enough to dodge out of the way before other people get the idea they can touch him.

Not this time, though. This time, there's a man in one of those weird paper frowns looming over him, well over six feet tall, and Sharkface's first thought is fuck, they've grabbed a goddamn SPARTAN.

So, that's not good.

He twists, grabbing for the man's hand to break the hold. With force, if necessary. ]

[rowd]

( a hand grabs onto him, and sam's first instinct is to tense up and start shoving back. he--doesn't quite get there. the muscles in his arm tighten, ready to move for this guy before he realizes that he reached out first. this man's responding to sam grabbing onto him, not reaching for him to start shit. sam started it.

so when that hand moves to break his grip, sam--twitches then releases his hold. )

Sorry. Didn't mean to scare you. ( that's what this is, right? it wouldn't be the first time sam startled someone on accident. granted, he's a little on edge as is also. )

[requiemshark]

You back the fuck off.

[ Goddamn this fucker's tall. Even bigger than Crow and the twins, big enough to be a SPARTAN. Which makes this a problem even if the guy doesn't have his armor. Sharkface narrows his good eye, thinking about the blade up his sleeve and how fast he'd have to move to use it.

Breathe. Assess, soldier. ]

Don't grab people. They take it personally.

[ His voice is rough. Smoke inhalation did a number on him years ago. ]

[rowd]

( tall, but his weight doesn't quite fill out his form properly. if he looks close enough, sharkface will see the start of coracoids sticking out of his back, raising the back of the paper gown over his shoulder blades. a scar going through the side side of his lips, another threw his left brow. several covering his arms and legs, thin lines, burns, a scarred few bullet wounds. mistaking him for something similar to a soldier wouldn't be a stretch.

this guy seems ready to start a fight, which--sam's down for. he's pissed off and a little lost which is a great combination to justify getting into shit. he doesn't back off but sam isn't moving closer either. instead, he looks over sharkface. quirks a corner of his mouth up into a half-smirk. )

My bad. I didn't take you for the sensitive sort.

[requiemshark]

Piss off.

[ Probably one of the newbies. Sharkface doesn't usually engage with them. Why bother? He's got nothing to offer. Most he can do is point out where shit is and he hasn't been in the mood to make allies without some guarantee it'll be worth his effort.

He's never actually seen a SPARTAN in person before. Only the aftermath that one time. Rumors say they level cities. He curls his lip, good eye narrowed. He wonders how hard they hit out of armor and if this fucker's one of them.

Maybe. Maybe not. He's already met one guy from home and this fucker's got enough scars to qualify. But the build feels a bit off for a SPARTAN - or anyone who's spent a lifetime in power armor.

Maybe not, then. Hmm. ]

You can talk when you have pants, motherfucker.

[rowd]

You don't like my nice paper gown?

( he's betting it wasn't that. an insult, something to get a rise out of him, something to start shit. the piss off was enough for him. if this guy's going to get all growly and bitchy just because sam touched him (bad move, but fuck it, it's too late to take it back now) then sam doesn't mind leaning into it.

a step forward. more into his space, without touching him. trying to give this guy more reason to go for a hit, because sam definitely feels like getting into shit, and if this guy starts it, then who could blame him? )

I thought it really accented my features. Brought out the dimples in my ass. Unless that's the problem? You don't like my ass? That's hurtful.

network, un: alias

[grunge]

Order a steak, dine and dash

[rowd]

steak knives are shit
thanks for the bad advice

[grunge]

Good knives cost money

[rowd]

technically, so do steak knives

[grunge]

Your concern for the working man is touching

[rowd]

if i'm going to steal one, i may as well steal one that's decent
not the crap shit restaurants hand out

all on display

[scarrystories]

[ it's time for new arrivals again, judging by the amount of people wearing nothing but paper gowns. andy isn't startled by being grabbed, but he does tense up, and then he looks up... and up...

jesus, how tall is this kid? he takes in the undersized gown and the submissive mark and relaxes. ]

Excellent question. Come on, I'll show you to housing and catch you up.

[rowd]

( he's not even close to the same height of the tallest person he knows, nor is how fucking short everyone here is really a surprise, considering they're. only human. and humans are always tiny assed things.

but it's whatever. he gives this guy a few moments to actually answer. when he tenses, sam lets go of him. knows not to hold onto someone when they're getting ready to react to him.

but he's used to it. )

Think housing'll have some fucking pants I can put on?

( he'd be less bothered being naked than wearing this stupid gown but he figures most people would be more bothered by him naked than in the gown so. eh. )

[scarrystories]

Housing will have your clothes. Which is great because I have no idea if stores carry shit your size.

[ he gestures at the train. ]

Watch out, don't hit your head.

[rowd]

Appreciate your concern.

( no he doesn't. he ducks getting into the train. slumps his shoulders to take off that much more height until he finds a seat close to the door to throw his weight down. )

I take it this place isn't used to Nephilim, then. I ain't even that big.

[scarrystories]

I haven't met any half-angels, no. Did meet a dragon, though.

[ andy doesn't sit because he can feel almost normal-sized like this. ]

Most of the population is human. Lots of wizards, a bunch of superheroes. You're the biggest guy I've seen though.

[rowd]

Wizards and superheroes, huh.

( dragon sounds fun. he hasn't seen one of those. magic is common enough, even if sam personally isn't able to do shit with it. superheroes feels--a little more comic book-y than anything else, but whatever. he's played hero for a bit. not because he gave a shit about being a hero, but because there's a limited amount of people who could, and he wasn't leaving bram to someone else. )

What does that make you?

un: o.broin

[extent]

what do u need a knife for

[rowd]

to peel my grapes with

[extent]

i think u can boil them

[rowd]

who the fuck boils their grapes?

[extent]

people who want to peel them

[rowd]

oooor
i could get a knife