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Duplicity Game Mods ([personal profile] duplicitymods) wrote in [community profile] duplicitymemes2018-10-14 04:38 pm
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TDM #2


« « « TEST DRIVE MEME » » »




« « « OUT OF CLUTTER FIND SIMPLICITY


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.

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 highrise. 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. Either way it's raining! Still.

Enjoy your free time until orientation! Participation is mandatory by all new arrivals.



» » » LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY




The day after stepping through the door and participating in orientation, LIERS are assembled together in the Up for a tour of Duplicity in its entirety. 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.



« « « A. WAIST. OF. LEEWAYS.




The rain continues to drizzle, but it’s finally slowing enough for the citizens of Duplicity to catch their breath. With the influx of new LIERS, people make quick work of fixing the damages from Tumenalia—a combination of preparation and wanting to welcome more participants to orientation.

Typically, travel between the Up and the Down is rather seamless with the use of the elevators, and with the end of the holiday comes a regular schedule for transportation between the two areas of Duplicity. Yet, mysterious powers are at play once again. Or so it seems. Stepping onto the elevators does not deliver its occupants to their desired location; instead, they are ushered into rooms designed to be escaped. There are a variety of themes, but the most popular seem to be Room A, Room B, and Room C. While they follow the usual guidelines for any escape room, there are a few “catches” that might not be noticeable at first. Each clue is only accessible to those of the corresponding designation. Submissives are responsible for unlocking the first and third of the three clues, and even if a Dominant figures out what it is and how to use it, they will not be any closer to escaping unless the Submissive plays a key role in interacting with these clues.

Things to note about these rooms: the third clue requires some sort of sexual engagement to be considered “clear” of it. After the allotted time of one (1) hour, if those inside haven’t managed to escape, the Submissives will be removed from the room and the Dominants will remain until they can successfully help the new Submissives escape the room. Each time, the clues will be reset and change; they will never be the same.




» » » THE KEY TO HEARTS




Meanwhile, in the Down, a local charity organization has sent out notices for a black-tie fundraiser to be held during the evening to raise awareness of homeless Submissive children. Invitations are sent via the devices, and there are even fliers posted all across the Up and the Down. If in attendance of the event, the waitstaff will be taking down the names of all uncontracted Submissives; no other explanation of what it’s for is mentioned throughout the evening. And while donations are completely voluntary, any contributions made helps to further the main endeavor of the cause. However, it seems most people are present to network and find someone that might fill a contract slot. So, eat, drink, and dance until it all winds down and everyone decides to go home. The only “catch”? Dominants draw the name of one Submissive to accompany them back to the Up, and those who are left will be paired up for the sake of no one leaving alone.



« « « MOD & OOC NOTES



Please read carefully.

Dominant and Submissive TDM assignments: All characters whose first name begins with the following ( A, C, E, G, I, K, M, O, Q, S, U, W, and Y ) are Dominants. All characters whose first name begins with the following ( B, D, F, H, J, L, N, P, R, T, V, X, and Z ) are Submissives. Players with characters that are a number use the first letter to spell that number. To use this TDM as a door pass please link this on your app and place whether it is dominant or submissive.

For the escape room prompt players can make up the clues they find. They may be extremely sexual or something simple like moving a painting off a wall.

Also, any locations throughout Duplicity are available for TDM prompts as well!

Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have fun!!




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offshoots: (Default)

[personal profile] offshoots 2018-10-16 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds ominous.

[a few weeks in this shithole that separates people and treats them like they're lesser or better people based on a tattoo.

what a pain.]


Well, I won't bother you anymore. Seems like you're busy staring out into the beyond.

[Robin folds his hands behind his head and sinks down in his spot, appearing as if he's ready to take a nap.]

Could you just wake me when we get to wherever we're supposed to be headed? I'll owe you one.
sidoff: (13)

[personal profile] sidoff 2018-10-16 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
A way out? Hm.

[ Interesting. This must be some kind of trial of sorts. It's a little more cramped than the Divine Beasts, but this will do. After all, having a capable partner makes things easier. Lancelot may not be Link, but... ]

Okay. I will assist you, so that we can both escape this particular room!

[ And then he looks around, mostly at the shackles, as he crouches down to take one of the shackles in his hand. It's warm. ]

... I wonder if anything in particular stands out... by any chance, are you familiar with this kind of equipment?
sidoff: (15)

[personal profile] sidoff 2018-10-16 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
That's amazing! [ He claps very gently, using the tips of his fingers to convey his genuine delight. It must be some kind of magic--- whatever HUD is, anyway. ] Does that mean you have eyes behind it?

[ Because 9S did say he could see. So! ]

May I see them? Just to make sure you are indeed fine?
sidoff: (4)

[personal profile] sidoff 2018-10-16 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
... they would fit. Just poorly.

[ Because it's not like they'd be too small. Quite the opposite. Takumi might even look fine wearing nothing, just like Sidon!

Honestly, with the rain... he's probably not that far away from that state, either. ]


Ah! The Down. I heard you may need to be accompanied anyway, and though I am far from home, that doesn't mean I can't still be as princely as possible!
cowared: (i'm afraid you're never satisfied)

[personal profile] cowared 2018-10-16 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Aha! So it was one of those questions that meant more than it sounded! He's learning! He'd almost look proud of this face if it weren't for the fact that she's so clearly agitated about this situation that looking happy would probably be a faux pas.

(Another thing he learned. He's doing so well here. A pat on the back to himself.)

He looks out the window, not particularly bothered by the sights he's seeing. Other aspects about this Dominant/Submissive thing agitate him, but the housing isn't one. Probably because his living situation prior to this was pretty modest.
]

You're taller than most people, can't you just got take a skyscraper if you want?

[ This very stupid question is asked in earnest. Big=strong, right? ]
coffeeandfire: (amused smirk)

[personal profile] coffeeandfire 2018-10-16 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Noct, you hurt my feelings. Please don't stop eating my cooking. I learned for you, after all.

[Ignis flashes him a smile as he leads him to the hotel where he was staying. He presses the call elevator button, feeling more at ease than he has in a while.]

I will try not to mention it anymore. I promise.
gilgamess: ([ i got u now ])

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[personal profile] gilgamess 2018-10-16 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ -- oh, what is this? Gilgamesh is familiar with Nitocris, but it is mostly through her affiliation with that other Pharaoh, King Ozymandias. In that light at least, she had not looked to be a woman altogether her own, but something like an assistant, not altogether unlike his Shiduri. And yet this woman's legend is that of a Pharaoh in her own right, so it is striking that she has such an uncertain aspect to her, as though she would rather lean on and worship another than take the reins of power absolutely. Curious indeed. ]

Indeed, it had best not be a requirement of yours, for there is no chance under heaven and Earth that I would bow to you, nor to any other. [ Gilgamesh gives her scepter a rather perfunctory look. he, for his part, has regained at least some of his kingly splendor in this world. although their kind do have the ability to cheat, as Nitocris is amply demonstrating. ] Yet, what are those words you speak? Accompany you to your sleeping quarters? Ahahahaha, is it already so soon you proposition a King, little Pharaoh? How cute. Perhaps, if you say more, I might heed that supplication of yours.
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kurodabushi: (niho12)

[personal profile] kurodabushi 2018-10-16 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, I'm just trying to be efficient because it would be a bit snug. Saw some people act like furniture and I thought it was alright.

[ A better option might be to let her take his seat proper, but it seems like some would fight for that seat the second he left it. So, he raises his hands in an gesture of innocence. ]

The choice is yours, ma'am. I won't be offended either way.
finethanks: (☆ 77)

[personal profile] finethanks 2018-10-16 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Eichi smiles brightly at him.]

Can't we be? We've been getting along just fine, haven't we?
dragonfall: (106)

[personal profile] dragonfall 2018-10-16 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ That certainly catches his attention. His eyes watch her sharply, before his gaze turns inward, thinking quickly. The conclusions he comes to are not good ones.

A young woman like himself. He knows only so many of those; the odds of it being someone he personally knows are so very small...

But peppered throughout Aerith's words are things that are almost familiar. Midgard? Like Midgardsormr, the ancient wyrm? The coincidence is too much to ignore. ]
...there is no such city that I know of, at least in all the countries that I know.

The similarities are...disturbing.

When we have left this wretched place, can you show me to the girl you have spoken to before?
razzledazzles: (❀ 123)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2018-10-16 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[SUFFOCATE!!!!!!!!

Jae-Ha has to cover his mouth and half of his face and turn to the side for that. He's trying not to laugh, he's trying so hard.]


We wait.
weaponizedhope: (8)

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[personal profile] weaponizedhope 2018-10-16 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Lies Travel In Company:

[It's almost impressive how the more things change the more they stay the same, even if society back home generally made at least a passing attempt to justify the sharp differences in status between the powerful and the not-so-powerful, the ones lucky enough to be at the top and then basically everybody else. Here though it's downright overt, with seemingly no rhyme or reason as to who gets the right and the power and who's expected to just play along.

At heart though this isn't really that different from where he's from, it's just more obvious about the whole thing so he's perhaps not quite as taken aback by all of this as some other people, even if he'd still really like to know how he got here and what exactly is going on. But! Raising a huge fuss generally doesn't get somebody answers and he's not one to rock the boat without a very good reason, so at present he's sitting mostly quietly in his seat, watching out the window as the Up fades into the Down. Idly, and perhaps as an attempt to stir up some kind of conversation he takes a glance at whoever happens to be sitting next to him.]


Is it bad if this whole place is reminding me of home? I feel like that's a bad sign.

A. Waist. Of. Leeways:

[Ok no, while a great deal of the situation isn't something he's enjoying in the slightest this whole rescue room thing? Actually kind of a lot of fun! They didn't really have many of these back home so now that he's actually in one, Room B to be specific, his entire demeanor has shifted from it's earlier friendly-but-guarded to one of honest intrigue as he takes to flopping down on the floor and sticking his head partway underneath one of the couches in search of any especially stubborn clues or anything that might be amiss. The people that run this place are clever, there's no telling where one might find something!

Seriously, they may have sprung this little puzzle upon him with no warning but that's no excuse not to give it his all, he likes to think of himself as reasonably clever and there's perhaps just a tiny bit of pride on the line right about now.

From underneath the couch, slightly muffled by the fact there's a literal piece of furniture between himself and whomever has accompanied him into the room, he figures this isn't the worst time to get to know the other person a little bit better.]


So outta curiosity, and feel free to stop me if I'm digging too much here, but I don't suppose they have any games like this where you're from?

The Key To Hearts:

[Well it seems like a nice enough little event, though the fact they seem to be making at least some effort to track any Submissive without a contract is... ... frankly a dead giveaway that they're up to something here but honestly in this place, that doesn't seem to be saying a whole hell of a lot nor is it much of a departure from the norm, so in the interests of doing something more than sitting around in deep introspection about the true nature of society or whatever he's elected to show up and make some effort to actually enjoy himself.

Screw you, sad feelings, there's wine and attractive people and some of them might even be friendly!

And as far as dressing up, well... he hardly has the cash on hand for a properly fancy outfit but this has proven to be a use of his powers he actually hadn't thought about in advance. The funny thing about being a Mahou is that transforming happens to come with a magical costume change and he just so happens to be lucky enough that his outfit is perfect for an occasion such as this, a white-and-pink dress ensemble involving matching white dress shirt and slacks with a pristine pink colored vest and white gloves to go along with it, all well enough fit that it could easily pass for a custom tailoring job. It's honestly pretty weird standing around at a party with his magic cranked up full throttle on the inside, something that would actually be rather bluntly obvious to anybody with magical senses, but it's just something he's going to have to deal with in the name of looking classy.

Now that he at least looks the part, he's spending the evening mingling around somewhat aimlessly, partly as he doesn't actually have the cash to spend on a whole lot in the way of refreshments and he's not above seeing if anybody might be kind enough to offer him something for free so he doesn't wind up spending most of his money on overpriced wine and partly because this is a good chance to get to know people, see who all is actually out there and perhaps make an important connection or two. And hey, being social is more fun than moping!]


Wildcaaaard~!

[Got another idea in mind? Go ahead and hit me with it!]
demeanors: (that i woke up feelin' this way)

[personal profile] demeanors 2018-10-16 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
( it's fine. if there was one thing about himself that he was confident in, it would be his looks. no amount of downplay can shake his own awareness. )

Then, are you ready to share with me what the third clue is?
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[personal profile] wingstosee 2018-10-16 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
oh. haha. my bad
and. maybe??
i've never seen one but they broadcast a few of those alerts about it.
you know, the really loud ones on your cell phone?
kind of like the devil's sirens, except. well. more modern i guess

so yeah. put aliens down as a big "maybe"
sorethumb: (tiny mad)

[personal profile] sorethumb 2018-10-16 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[JAE-HA]

What? You are not taking this seriously.

[Looms over him... Do not laugh, you punk.]
kurodabushi: (niho03)

[personal profile] kurodabushi 2018-10-16 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ You gonna be alright there, being gently bullied?

ANYWAY THOUGH, don't walk past! You're a fine young lass walking alone on a... hm, it's a Down kind of day. She doesn't leave him though and he's pleased as punch. ]


Have a little! I won't force you if you're a lightweight. I just want someone of my status to get chatty with. Better than getting all sour right?
befall: (we who do nothing but search)

[personal profile] befall 2018-10-16 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sorry, young dragon... Because Kamui isn't certain what time period the young man is from, it's hard to discern what he actually meant. On a modern standpoint, or at least this city's standard, the training grounds would normally mean the orientation building where they offer workshops and other services for newcomers. ]

It's nothing.

[ It really is no trouble, since it is along the way. Once they leave the train, Kamui begins to lead them to the said building. It's thankfully not far a walk from here, so they arrive in no time. ]

You'll be able to pick up a map from there.
razzledazzles: (❀ 178)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2018-10-16 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
...I found it.

[Here it is, the first time Jae-Ha is admitting to finding a sexy note. And why would that be? Well, as he passes it over to Kamui, face flushed with clear interest, he should be able to read it:

Get all tied up.

With the note passed off, Jae-Ha claps his hands twice. He's over his hesitation, it seems.]


Well, it's as you said. Make it nice and tight, okay? ♥
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[personal profile] topscores 2018-10-16 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
[This guy...]

My job? Am I getting paid? I don't typically like working for free.

[Until he goes into Bleeding Heart mode, but no one has to know that side of him!!]

Money? A new car? A one way ticket outta here? Something like that.
yamori: (014)

[personal profile] yamori 2018-10-16 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ Even the first glue had been them getting lucky. Iwai was almost certain it wasn't going to work, but apparently his background in things Less Than Legal had given him enough skill to pick the lock open on the container that had housed the cologne in the first place. He wonders, vaguely, how a submissive was supposed to open it. Maybe whoever would have been put in the room with him would have been given a key first? It's possible.

He glances sideways toward her, unable to stop hims eyes from drifting. A sharp breath leaves him almost immediately and he drags a hand down his face, eyes falling closed. Composure. He can do this. It shouldn't be... too much longer, right?

Iwai lifts a hand and rubs the back of his neck, eyebrows coming together. ]


Not a damn idea. I don't think we're the duo meant for this.

[ Great. ]

...What's your name, anyway.

[ He'd been focused enough on getting this over with that he'd skipped usual formalities. Oops. ]
razzledazzles: (❀ 240)

[personal profile] razzledazzles 2018-10-16 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Jae-Ha lowers his hands, turning his head back to stare up at Kija. Poor, pure Kija. He's watching his eyes now, curious.]

Should I be?

[Somehow, he's relaxed after all of the horsing around, and so he reaches up to touch Kija's cheek.]

You wouldn't have the heart or mind to solve any of these clues, anyway.

[Ah, it was for teasing. Slightly sexier teasing.]
mostsplendid: (pic#12465776)

D':

[personal profile] mostsplendid 2018-10-16 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Okay. Alright. Haurchefant does a poor attempt at witholding a very pleased shiver that courses through him as his ears are so gently stroked with incredibly and unfairly soft fingertips.

Perhaps this is one of those eye for an eye scenarios. His ears are remarkably sensitive and it's a small miracle that he doesn't just moan out loud which would have been only mildly embarrassing. Worse things have probably been done and said on this train. And with a dominant in his lap no one would question it too much. Probably...

Thankfully Aspen successfully stomped out any fluttery feelings by addressing him as Sir Greystone. That's... Well, technically not wrong but unpleasant to the ears in a stomach twisting way that hasn't gone away after all these years. It's just not a thing you ever really get used to. Thankfully it can be corrected quickly enough.]


Just Haurchefant is fine. I am not one for titles or great formalities. And will just Aspen do for you?
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[personal profile] wiseass 2018-10-16 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
are they really little green men?
inquiring minds want to know.

you think you've seen everything until aliens becomes a topic of conversation.
fallen_cetra: (Secret garden)

[personal profile] fallen_cetra 2018-10-16 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
That's all right, if you're from Hydaelyn like she was, then you wouldn't know Midgar. My Planet's name is Gaia, so I think we just happen to share a few similarities, and not much else.

[She pauses again, rubbing her hands together as she glances around, her lips pursed.]

It's not wretched, exactly. It could be much worse.

[Patting her hands against her dress as if to knock invisible dust from it, she turns back to Estinien with a smile, though it's not nearly as bright as it was before.]

But sure, I'll point her out to you if I see her.
yamori: (014)

[personal profile] yamori 2018-10-16 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
Well.

[ Iwai glances around as the train finally decides to take off, chugging away from its port in the storm to take them all on the little tour that they're apparently supposed to go on. He leans back in his seat as his gaze lands on a duo just... enjoying each other's company. In as classy a way as they can, all things considered, though he's slightly distracted by the leash. ]

Seems like this is the place to find out.