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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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girlunderthefloor: (pic#12616262)

[personal profile] girlunderthefloor 2018-10-17 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's a response she's not expecting. She's expecting a fight. Pacifist or not, Luna's still a warrior. Octavia's not sure what the hell is going on here, between Roan and now Luna, but she's determined to find out.]

Wonkru. [It's a correction that's not likely to mean much to Luna, but it means everything to Octavia.]

I woke up here. I assume they used some sort of gas. [That was how people usually ended up knocked out where she was from, anyway.]
honeststudentlife: (Akira [Thinking])

[personal profile] honeststudentlife 2018-10-17 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[It is kind of a stupid question, but Akira can't blame him for asking it. Iwai's a much nicer guy than he likes to let on, after all. There's a brief moment where he's tempted to lie. But really, that would almost be as stupid as the question itself.]

I mean... I'm about as fine as can be expected, I guess. [Which is. Clearly not great, especially as the situation continues to dawn on him as the drugs wear off. Shit, they were on a deadline, they had to get Shido out. He trusts his team, feels they could do it without him, but he's not sure if he trusts them to put that over finding out where the hell he's disappeared to.

But then he looks up Iwai, remembering. If he's here, then Kaoru's...]
....How are you holding up?
fallen_cetra: (We chased after broken dreams)

I am sCREAMING OH MY GOSH it's been so long since I've seen a Vash! ♥

[personal profile] fallen_cetra 2018-10-17 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Why thank you! Don't mind if I do.

[She has to hide her grin at his outburst, chuckling behind her fingers as she gratefully sinks into the seat. So energetic for so early in the day, and even sitting he towers over people. Yet she can feel the warmth practically radiating off him like the lingering scent of the desert, and she knows immediately that he's safe. Sitting back in her seat with a happy sigh, she cradles the basket carefully in her lap, meeting his gaze with a smile.]

They are, actually! I grow them in the Down, I've been trying to revive the parks and make them greener. Here, I'll let you pick one that you like.

[Yet she smiles at a sudden thought, rummaging in the basket and pulling out a snowdrop so that she can reach up and tuck it behind Vash's ear.]

There, that looks pretty good on you. But go ahead and take whichever one catches your eye, I have more growing back in my apartment.
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priestified: (Default)

[personal profile] priestified 2018-10-17 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Excuse me if I'm still gettin' used to being magically transported places, sex dungeons or no," Maxwell grumbles with a dismissive wave of his hand, after nearly jumping out of his skin at the unexpected addition of another person's voice behind him. When he turns to face the source of the sound, Maxwell notes that the woman who's joined him cuts an imposing figure, indeed. Fortunately, Moira seems like she's here to be snide rather than attack him, which is good. Condescension is something he can handle.

He also notes the lack of mark on her throat. He's just newly arrived, but checking for it is already second nature.

"I'm a cotton man, myself. Less static and cheap to replace," Maxwell answers with a shrug, like it matters. But since Moira seems to be as unhappy with their predicament as he is, maybe they'll be able to work together. Just as he's about to suggest teaming up to bust out of the joint, he notices a little placard with what looks to be steps of written instructions. Like this is... a game. As it's closer to Moira, he gestures towards it.

"You see that?"
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fallen_cetra: (the rain has gone//and taken you from me)

[personal profile] fallen_cetra 2018-10-17 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Even with Ezio taking most of the weight off, it's easy to tell there's a strength in her grip, her fingers and palm heavily calloused from either hard work or holding a weapon, yet her grip is gentle. For a moment she steps back to give him space to stand, looking him over for injuries...only for her gaze to snap right back to his face as she realizes he's wearing not much more than what looks like a hospital gown.

Oh good heavens.

Still, she manages to keep a mostly straight face as she smiles up at him, with only the faintest traces of pink creeping across her cheeks beneath her freckles.
]

Wouldn't think of it, I've had friends drop through roofs before, so all things considered it wasn't the worst I've seen. I'm glad you're all right.

[There's a moment's pause, her fingers tapping her chin as her tone turns playful, mischief sparkling in her eyes.]

I'd probably recommend wearing actual clothes next time, though. You might hurt something more than just your pride next time.
dragonfall: (36)

[personal profile] dragonfall 2018-10-17 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
From what I have seen of their technology and resources, they should have more than enough to provide for their people.

[ But from his tone, it sounds like he does not expect them to. It seems people of privilege are the same, no matter what world they inhabit. ]

This state of affairs will not last forever. Something will give.
priestified: (𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦)

[personal profile] priestified 2018-10-17 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Maxwell answers Chrono's question with a placid smile, easy as anything. "Some people like a little pain with their pleasure, y'know?"

The poor guy seems a little flustered, however, which from appearances alone is a touch unexpected. Maxwell would think a guy who was missing an arm and, perhaps, an eye would have a little more worldly experience than that. Fighting wars at 15 sure as hell taught him a lot, and quick. Still, it is what it is, so Maxwell decides to give the poor man a break.

"Father Maxwell," he introduces himself, with a gesture towards his person rather than a handshake. Chrono seems like he won't make trouble, but Maxwell still doesn't trust people getting too close to him too quickly, if it looks like they might be dangerous. Given Chrono's appearance, Maxwell isn't going to just assume the other man is harmless.

Outwardly, Maxwell's smile is as warm and friendly as can be, however. After a glance around the room, he tacks on another question: "You, uh, been here awhile?"

Yeah, no visible escape routes? That's another thing Maxwell isn't super comfortable with.
killful: <user name="yoji_nero" site="twitter.com"> (065 walking star)

[personal profile] killful 2018-10-17 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, that saves us a lot of time, huh? But you probably woulda been like [ He covers half his face with his bangs and does his best Robin Hood impression: ] "Yo, I'm Archer. There are a lot of Robin Hoods in history, but I'm the most useless of the lot. Sorry, I'm a no-good Servant who just happened to get dragged into this mess," so yeah, I guess it is better that you didn't introduce yourself.

[ A waiter passes by and he takes one of the weirder-looking appetizers they've been serving. ]

Do you want one of the shrimp things?
a2brutus: (024)

[personal profile] a2brutus 2018-10-17 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't know anything about that. This is my first time actually meeting humans.

[And they seem content to her, honestly.]
paradoxpoint: (and he says)

[personal profile] paradoxpoint 2018-10-17 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Bullshit.

[Shaking his head, rolling his eyes.]

I'm sure you'll be lapping it up in no time. But how are we supposed to get out of here? [Or are you already luxuriating in your new life, Mr. Eames?]
gilgamess: ([ f/sf 3 ])

well, this went from shitposty to ... more serious

[personal profile] gilgamess 2018-10-17 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ cruel-hearted? indeed, Gilgamesh would not deny that. a king without tears or blood who loves only treasures; yet, it is a fact that human beings are transient existences, things which only disappear. in his over four-thousand years of existence written onto the Throne, he has watched innumerable lives come and go. he was created to judge humanity as a whole, not individuals, whose lives have no value.

and yet, there were some individuals, driven by lofty ideals, who did attempt to exceed the bounds of the fragile masses. in taking the dreams of an entire country on her shoulders, Arturia had been such a woman. of course, it fascinated Gilgamesh, even as he mocked her, derided her, and sought to relish the pain of her downfall. had there been even the slightest respect or hint of something more in his twisted obsession? that would be impossible to say, perhaps even for him; he is half-divine, and what he calls love would forever be intermingled with brutality, as his view of existence and life is inseparable from harshness. could he have believed that woman to be some kindred spirit all along, in some deep recesses of her heart? the proof stands before him now, if so. ]


Is that so, King of Knights? Animosity may happen whether you or I desires it. This land has a tendency to act upon the mind. [ well, it would be easy enough to deduce that she is probably without a Master, although so is he for the time being... though he has some options, and he may act on them, if it means access to further power.

imprisonment is an illusion. really, he almost laughs. this could be word for word something he would say. he had something like that, on arriving here, when others had wondered why he was so calm. in many respects, he still believes this deeply, but he's growing much more rebellious now, day by day.

Gilgamesh waves his hand. she has not walked away yet, and he takes note of the serious look in her eyes. a small ghost of a smile plays on his lips as he walks forward nonchalantly, hands folded beneath his robes. ]


Allow me to show you the Up, and we may speak further. I am certain you are already desiring more of that disgusting food. [ he shrugs. ] Make no mistake: I have only one companion until the end of time, but you will not find another here who comprehends ruthlessness and does not attach emotion to human interaction.

[ they would bring their needs, their feelings, and their tears, would they not? but how does she know he is not just trying to manipulate her? well, when had he ever hidden his intentions?

it is simply pragmatic: she sounds so like him now, in at least some ways. ]
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[personal profile] mostsplendid 2018-10-17 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I fear I know very little about flora but I would love to learn. Something I could take back with me to Ishgard. [Well... mayhaps not.] Anything to make the Down a little brighter for it is quite dreary.

[He claps his hands together as she spins. The dress flowing around her strong adventuring legs. (Of course he'd notice.) And she is just the perfect image of loveliness. But unfortunately... no second clue. Well. Perhaps not so completely unfortunate... Now he can take off some things and really this armor is quite warm in this somewhat small intimate room so...]

Sadly, I spied nothing that would help win us our freedom so yes I do believe it is my turn to twirl for you. It's a shame all this chainmail doesn't have the same flow that your dress has. I can't give off quite the same show you offered me.

[He unclasps his vambraces first, as there's not really getting anything else off with them on. And with the leather pieces come the gloves soon after. He's been training to be a knight since he could hold a wooden sword and his hands, like her own, hold just as much wear. They're rough and calloused and a few years behind a desk hasn't helped softened them any.

Haurchefant flexes his fingers a bit now that they're free from their confines and offers Aerith a bright smile.]


A spin now? Or perhaps after a bit more?
offshoots: (save me)

1/3

[personal profile] offshoots 2018-10-17 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[............ what the fuck.

that's pretty close to how he would introduce himself.]
dragonfall: (26)

[personal profile] dragonfall 2018-10-17 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
....

[ That explains a great deal. ]

You were created by them but do not know them? Then you had best begin to learn.
sightlines: (thinking)

[personal profile] sightlines 2018-10-17 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Humbling. Ana almost laughs. ]

Well, the life sciences have advanced very far indeed. Wouldn't you agree? [ Her voice is very dry, so dry that she can't be doing anything but purposefully telegraphing her avoidance of the unspoken question.

Moira is...well. She had been one of Gabe's, and that should have been enough, but there had always something about her that rebuffed trust. And unlike Ana herself, she fits in alarmingly well in this crowd. It sets Ana's teeth on edge.
]
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offshoots: (78 - 4dZEw3p)

[personal profile] offshoots 2018-10-17 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? Oh, uh, sure.

[thoughtlessly, almost mechanically, he reaches for one of the appetizers as well. he gets as far as dipping it in the sauce that's in a small dish before he realizes something.]
okami_shiranui: (What the hell is this)

[personal profile] okami_shiranui 2018-10-17 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[She glares at him, the fangs hidden again as her open growl turns to something more like a grumble of distaste. As if he's just a rude cub that needed chiding, her ears flicking in annoyance as she shoves another bite into her mouth with far less grace than someone would hope from someone of her station. The nails on her hand are long, dulled claws, blunted from use, but no less dangerous save for the fact that she seems too lazy to be bothered.

Still, she does point to the plates, glaring a little as if silently telling him to get his own if he wants some so badly.
]
lochnessamonster: baobabble @ ij (Default)

[personal profile] lochnessamonster 2018-10-17 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
The Domino. Wade thinks you're a badass even if he tells you your powers don't count.
offshoots: (85 - JhvPYz0)

[personal profile] offshoots 2018-10-17 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
──Wait, what do you mean "probably"? Haven't I already introduced myself if you know me?
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[personal profile] a2brutus 2018-10-17 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that's what I'm doing, isn't it? And yeah, I was. Never met one, and honestly didn't think I'd meet them before I ended up getting killed.

[She says, nonchalantly. Clearly the thought of dying doesn't actually bother her.]
killful: <user name="yoji_nero" site="twitter.com"> (058 minute star)

oh!! thank u

[personal profile] killful 2018-10-17 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He watches the small Saber pout at him with cheeks probably stuffed with roast beef or something others can't pronounce. Is she a woman? Is she? Nevermind, he doesn't want karma to bite him in the ass or grab him by the dick. Sorry, Robin. A sigh escapes him as he leans back and resigns himself to becoming the handsomest Imperial Bouquet Holder. ]

Alright, alright. Whatever the lady wants. Just make sure you don't end up like Uncle Julius. Geez, this is why emperors are so...
jokuni: (pic#11817167)

a waist of leeways (or more like: a waste of time)

[personal profile] jokuni 2018-10-17 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There's three of them crammed into the room - blame the uneven number of Dominants and Submissives - and Okuni is, quite frankly, already bored of this whole affair despite having been inside less than five minutes.

Where Aizawa busies himself with studying the room and all its possibilities, Okuni makes a beeline for the nearest couch, draping herself over it and fanning herself lightly. She could be useful, or she could sit around and do absolutely nothing until their time runs out.

Unsurprisingly, she opts for the latter. ]


Don't wanna. It's comfier here.
sightlines: (thinking)

[personal profile] sightlines 2018-10-17 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
There's always the window. [ She turns her head, eyeing it. ] Still, I have a feeling property damage is not going to help us escape, nor endear us to our captors.

[ Yes. Tea would be nice right about now. Steam rising from freshly boiled water, a spoonful of good Darjeeling. She sighs. ]
curlytop: (10)

Waist of Leeways

[personal profile] curlytop 2018-10-17 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There's a part of George that thinks he should really not be surprised to step off an elevator into a room decorated like a French palace to find himself in the middle of some kind of test. Some kind of test that involves sex, no doubt.

Most of that, though, is overridden by the part of his brain that just goes... ]


Magnus Bane?
dragonfall: (108)

[personal profile] dragonfall 2018-10-17 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I suspect I will not.

[ He is standoffish, not ignorant; he could tell readily enough what this place is for, what the ultimate intent would be. The outcome had stirred and simmered in the back of his mind, annoying him, nagging at him, until he finds himself where he is now, feeling like little more than a caught beast.

...in that regard, Aerith is perhaps the best partner he could have had. Her calm and solicitude prevent the outburst of anger that had been building; he actually closes his eyes and wills himself to relax. ]


But I will accept what needs to be done.

[ A pause, before: ] I hold no ill will toward you.

[ And then, a longer pause. ]

What is your name?