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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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sightlines: (bored)

[personal profile] sightlines 2018-10-16 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Don't worry, she wouldn't even take offense. It's not like it's untrue.

Ana's not sure what will happen if they fail to solve the puzzle, but really, how bad could it be? She's certainly lived through worse. She rather wishes she was cradling a cup of hot, strong tea in her hands right now, though.
]

Ah, a strategist. Perhaps you could investigate the...hitting implements, hanging on the wall, there.
badluckboy: (pic#10009764)

[personal profile] badluckboy 2018-10-16 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
That's because it is a torture chamber, love. Of sorts, anyway. The kind of torture that some people pay good money for.

[The magician gives her a smirk and a wink, sticking to his pointedly casual stance off to one side of the room, making it obvious he presumes himself a spectator to some show.

He is definitely not taking it seriously.]


Why don't you try it out? Lie down there. See if you win the lottery for us.
offshoots: (this is my knife)

[personal profile] offshoots 2018-10-16 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
[he would offer the whiskey. if he wasn't still working on it himself and wasn't worried she would chug this before he got his share.

and if he hadn't heard her little, drunk hiccup a moment ago.]


Yeah. Wouldn't dream of it. [he's not the only one that wondered if this was a Singularity.] I must've missed that part about the police. Overseers, huh?

[he missed all the parts. he wasn't listening because he was pissed about being stripped and having his things taken.]

I'm sure I'll run into them sooner or later. [being who he is.

he's making the bigger mistake of drinking more of this whiskey, though.]
offshoots: (sheepish)

[personal profile] offshoots 2018-10-16 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
[naturally, his eyes follow her hands as they fidget.

his tongue is abruptly ten sizes too big. there's a slight widening to his eyes, too. he didn't expect her to explain what would make her happy. he was just being blasé about it all.

turns out being remembered makes her happy.]


Oh. Uh, yeah. Just... telling it like it is.

[a hand rubs at the bottom of his face, eyes darting away. face warming. NOT SMOOTH.

but that emperor. forgetting Hakuno? while he remembered? the world is quite unfair.]


Hey, she might come around and remember you. I arrived here with a pretty bad headache, myself. Maybe her head got jostled around a bit too much.
hikarichan: (Liminality)

[personal profile] hikarichan 2018-10-16 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
I wanted to get out of here.

[She pauses - blanches as she realizes Saber's going to keep working. Begrudgingly, she steps back into her underwear, pulls them back up her leg. When she gets high enough, she uses one hand to keep her skirt in place, the other to pull them fully back into place.]

Isn't that an obvious question? I don't like being kept against my will. [She pauses.]

I'm not the kind of person to get embarrassed. Dorming with a dozen other girls means you see each other naked, anyway. It's something I'm used to.
callmenines: (46)

[personal profile] callmenines 2018-10-16 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
A Scanner model. I'm an android.

[Ah...maybe this human isn't familiar with androids? But that couldn't be the case. Humans made androids, after all.]

I've been waiting for one hour, twenty three minutes and six seconds and counting, Sir.
karappo: <user name=winterbolt> (Default)

that also works tbh

[personal profile] karappo 2018-10-16 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm...I suppose not. I just wonder if they would be jealous if they knew of our current status.
nottevintersoldier: Icon created by me - do not take (Discerning)

Come now Hawke, flattery will get you everywhere~

[personal profile] nottevintersoldier 2018-10-16 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
((To the Overflow!))
Edited 2018-10-18 13:37 (UTC)

[personal profile] mastermagician 2018-10-16 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ Asra gasped, in overwrought mortification at the suggestion, eyes alight, a hand rising to cover his mouth. ]

No, I could never! That would be-- like destroying a painting! If I just only take pictures of what I love most, that should-- that should be enough, shouldn't it?

[ The uptick in the register of his voice makes the question an earnest one: he honestly doesn't know! He leans against Eichi's side, as the other man slips close, and his eyes widen in obvious shock at this selfie mode business. He clearly had no idea that'd been even an option-- but didn't ask, not wanting to seem too naiive.

Instead, he beamed, and obeyed unthinkingly, ]


Peace!

[ No one had told Asra yet, though, about looking at the camera. Instead of facing it, he had his chin tucked close to Eichi's shoulder, looking up at the taller figure with such earnest and obvious affection that it looked as if in the next moment he might lean the last small distance to kiss his cheek. ]
karappo: <user name=winterbolt> (Default)

[personal profile] karappo 2018-10-16 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[What a polite man. A beefy, yet polite, man. Karamatsu's a bit flustered to say the least, but it helps that he's immediately cordial and not like...large for the sake of punching you in the face.

Well, he is, just not Karamatsu at this point and time.]


I am meant to be, yes! My name is Karamatsu!

[With a lavish gesture, he extends a hand up for All Might to shake.]

I will ensure that you have the finest accommodations available! Nothing but the best for a guest of mine!
littlepandora: (Giggle)

[personal profile] littlepandora 2018-10-16 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
She hesitates - just a fraction of a second. It's not that much of a risk. She's wearing gloves. And what he might require of her would mean more than a little bit of skin contact anyway.

"Pandora. Right, you already know that-" Her hand is light in his, a quick shake and then a retreat, but her smile is a bit warmer, if self-depreciating. "It's nice to meet you, Eames."
onichan: (a - amoi is like the worst)

3rd

[personal profile] onichan 2018-10-16 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Some men are more enamored with the sound of their own voice than any beauty in the entire world... Despite harbouring this impression of Rohan, there is little indication of uncharitable thoughts on Iroha's face, or in his body language. If not for the lack of a markings it might be difficult to peg him as a Dom. Throughout this tiresome exercise he has been nothing but willing, patient, consideration and entirely calm.

Upon hearing Rohan's observation of what likely awaits them, some small hint of weariness with the imposed situation shows through his facade; Iroha mutters under his breath:]

'Probably'?

[Honestly, he had been resigned to it from the moment they'd stepped foot in this garish toybox. His follow-up was a little louder, after Rohan kept on talking and threw down the verbal equivalent of puffing out his chest.]

Forgive me, but I must interject here. Regardless of your extensive knowledge of these tools, I believe it is most efficient if they are used by experienced hands.
relieable: into existence (let's think pancakes and sausages)

[personal profile] relieable 2018-10-16 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
Of course they would. Who wouldn't be jealous of us?

[a lot of people??]

[personal profile] excaliburnt 2018-10-16 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Hm... practical. An approach she has to respect. She might even laugh a little at Hikari's stubbornness, reminded all too much of another girl she left back home. Though, even if she didn't look, she files that flustered reaction away - as a rival would, when in need of weaknesses to exploit. Maybe she's used to that too.

Saber rises to meet Hikari, prowling ahead like a lazy cat.]


Hand me that piece of parchment. We carry on.
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Not a single clue)

I'm glad people still remember this dweeb! Leeways

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2018-10-16 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Don't let it--!!" Opps. Too late. Vash has been known to cry in "French" before, but what this new person is saying is completely lost on him. He's not even sure that they have noticed him yet.

"Ah, don't suppose you speak English, do you?" This was going to be a lot harder if not.
finethanks: (☆ 127)

[personal profile] finethanks 2018-10-16 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
Ten...? Can a check even be written for such a small amount?

[He doesn't seem to even comprehend the idea of such a small amount of money. What would ten yen get you?]

But, as I said, your reward will reflect your performance. It certainly won't be anything so useless, so please have some faith. I'm not so cruel.
wingstosee: (grimace)

[personal profile] wingstosee 2018-10-16 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ it's not the most polite thing in the world to stare at someone, no. but it's probably just as impolite to preen in the attention - almost literally, drunkenly taking in his gaze and biting her lip in delight. it's still a new feeling for her, for someone to look at her and see her like she should be. (like she is.) ]

Haha! Wow. It sure does. [ it's kind of nice? being able to talk instead of just, dwelling, and thinking, and getting stuck on that. ] It's not as quick as the really strong stuff, though? Like. Uh. Whiskey. That one.

[ "that's why they invented mixed drinks?" does that even work? ]

...but you can still taste the bad part. It's just. You have to drink more? [ and as if on cue, she slams back another sip of the wine. ] Blegh.
honeststudentlife: (Akira [Sheepish])

[personal profile] honeststudentlife 2018-10-16 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Akira's eyes move to where Iwai is talking, and... yeah, alright, he's seventeen and while he might hang around Shinjuku at night when he really shouldn't, he's still not used to seeing any displays like that in public.

He averts his gaze pretty quickly, his ears tinted red.]


...I guess I gave them a bit of trouble. [their captors, not the couple.]
schwarzen: (ZkHmZhM)

oh right, B, WHY DO I ALWAYS DO THIS WITH YOU

[personal profile] schwarzen 2018-10-16 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Guess who else isn't feeling much up to the party mood? But here he is, looking the part in his formal Dragon Knight regalia. He's shocked when he sees her, then displeased, but can't help but smile a little seeing that her sword is still at her side. That's his Captain.

He approaches her from the side, well within sight so he doesn't accidentally catch her by surprise, and gives a small bow. ]


I hope you haven't had to be alone for too long, Captain. I trust you've been given the rundown of everything?
Edited 2018-10-16 03:08 (UTC)
nottevintersoldier: Icon created by me - do not take (Because I'm the best)

[personal profile] nottevintersoldier 2018-10-16 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[A slender brow lofts at the way the other stutters and trips over his words and he can't help but smile just a little at it. It's sort of adorable, really. It's been awhile since he's made a young man carry on awkwardly like that. It's always so much fun to pick on them a little. Just lightly, for giggles.

To his question his gaze moves to the staff in his hands and then to the skull, fingers moving over the stylized grip a moment considering how to answer that.
]

Yes. It's a real staff that casts real magic, and yes, it's a real human skull set in at the top. No one I've killed. No doubt rather old as well. I think it's human? Could be Dalish...I don't believe it's thick enough to be Dwarven.

[Once Dorian is done musing he'll shift the staff, leaning it closer to Ned to see how he'll react if it gets close enough to him.]

Want to see? [It won't be close enough to touch him, but close enough to be pushed away. Dorian is fully expecting the other to just shrink back and be afraid of it. "ew no get it away!" sort of deal. He doesn't realize the other has special powers to be wary of...]
Edited 2018-10-16 03:12 (UTC)
fallen_cetra: (Dark Fae)

[personal profile] fallen_cetra 2018-10-16 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
Oh that's true, if the clock isn't wound or it's set to the wrong time. I suppose that makes sense.

[Once more her fingers tap against her chin, only for her to pause, a saucy smile spreading across her face.]

Why Sir Greystone, if I didn't know any better it would sound like you're trying to get me out of my dress.

[Still, playful grin or not, she does pause to check herself over, although her attempts to glance over her shoulder go poorly. In the end, she raises her arms, offering herself up for inspection.]

I don't know how they'd slip them on us, but feel free to look. Just let me know if my jacket needs to come off or anything.

[The wink she gives him is almost comical, intentionally overdone and followed quickly by a gesture that might have been a swiftly blown kiss before she lifted her hand over her head with a soft chime of her bracelets shifting.]
sealeted: (the same way)

[personal profile] sealeted 2018-10-16 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
No, I know what it looks like when she has one of her migraines. She's in high spirits.

[She pats his chest. It was kind of him to try easing the blow, but Hakuno's life is characterized by meeting misfortune, acknowledging it, and soldiering ever onwards.

She'll survive this. It will hurt, but she's born worse pain before. She'll find a way to accept this, though it may take a while.]


When circumstances permit it, you're actually kind of a sweetheart, aren't you?
fairysong: (24)

[personal profile] fairysong 2018-10-16 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
[The good news is that running around on stage for a couple of hours is a great way to burn calories, to be honest.] That's not really my problem, is it?

You can enjoy whatever you want to eat. It's none of my business~

[Said with a very cheerful smile.]
hungerneverfed: (suspicious | glance)

[personal profile] hungerneverfed 2018-10-16 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
[He's going to need to learn more about Tumenalia.

He's also going to need to learn more about this woman. She has blood that's unlike anything he's ever sensed.]


They did not. And please forgive me my manners. I'm Dr. Jonathan Reid.

[The doctor bows his head to her politely.]

Could you tell me more about this Tumenalia? Is it a local festival?
yamori: (005)

[personal profile] yamori 2018-10-16 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah? Usually much better than this.

[ Which is true enough. Mostly because he doesn't bother to look in the first place. But there's someone right there, someone ready and throwing out more than a hint. The air seems to close in around him the closer she gets until all he can focus on his her. Slight movements, her neck, she looks so soft. ]

What I want. Is for you.

[ He's moving closer before he can stop himself, that Something drawing him closer. ]

To go to the other side of the room.

[ His hand reaches out and follows the same path that her own had, calloused fingertips brushing across her neck and down. He catches the collar of the top of her dress and can't help but pull it down. Just a little. ]

Before I do somethin' I regret.

[ There's no fight in his voice, it's all lip service. But it's a chance for her to get out. ]