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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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ludia: ode to the beauty of the world (Default)

1/2

[personal profile] ludia 2018-10-15 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ well.

that.

wasn't.

no, couldn't......

Nero had been about to say something more - but found her throat dry, words strangled. so her hand was still attempting to provide a comforting presence upon her shoulder. ]
Edited 2018-10-15 19:37 (UTC)

[personal profile] mastermagician 2018-10-15 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Asra would have let Eichi move his hand wherever he liked. And then-- he closed his eyes, feeling the rhythm of the heart in the body beneath his hand.

And then his eyes jerked open, wide, afraid ]


You-- your heart, I thought--

[ He'd thought it had been a jest of some kind. He understood arhythmia, the effects of an overstressed heart; too long of working with Julian, trying to understand the plague. All at once, his blushing was gone, replaced by determination, almost desperation. His gaze, animated like this, flashed like white fire, and he retracted his hands to tear off his own tie, dumping it on the floor, and shucked his coat jacket to do the same, hastily rolling up his sleeves. ]

Eichi, you're going to reward me by doing exactly as I say. You must be-- must be hurting, in pain, dizzy. I wish you'd have told me earlier--

Undo your shirt, just enough that I can see over your heart. It's always helpful if I can see skin. Keep your eyes closed. Do you know anything about meditation?

[ The sleeves of his pale blue shirt were rolled up almost to the elbows, and he began to unbutton his collar, too, mouth set. ]

If you don't, that's okay.
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LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY

[personal profile] littlepandora 2018-10-15 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Pandora doesn't have much of a choice of seats. She gets on the tram at one stop, just to get out of the rain. Her dark eyed gaze sweeps the train. Her options are the seat next to the big guy or standing. But her legs are tired, so while she hesitates, she takes the seat.

"Excuse me," she says, soft, quiet.
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[personal profile] terraria 2018-10-15 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[ 'No clue'. Not even going to dismiss the idea he's looking for luxury and comfort, huh? Well, Aspen has to hand it to him: at least he's being honest. Some people like that. ]

I decide wardrobe.

[ Is he serious? Who knows. ]

I only allow fights after three tries of peace. Then, I don't care if killing force is used or not.

[ Clearly not serious. ]
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[personal profile] hungerneverfed 2018-10-15 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[But they're children! In space! How is that not horrifying? The gentleman does regain his composure after a moment.]

How could such a thing be possible? Were they humans? Or is your world one where space is a place with the breath of life in it?

[Because where he's sitting, it seems like those 'teenagers,' whatever those are, should be very dead.]
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[personal profile] advisors 2018-10-15 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
( Great, now he's got magi foot on his head. )

I wouldn't imagine a spoiled brat like you able to survive without someone footing the bill, anyway.
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2/2

[personal profile] ludia 2018-10-15 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
W-well you have certainly -

I should say.

Yes, I am the best Saber there is, you are correct.
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[personal profile] callmenines 2018-10-15 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't have to be told twice.

Nodding and gesturing toward the door, 9S wastes no more time in the dingy lobby of the motel, stepping back out to the wet pavement instead once more. At least this time he's dressed and covered, even if he's getting soaked. Hopefully he'll be able to have a bath once they arrive at wherever A2's place of living is.

Navigating the streets is easy enough, especially with the support from his HUD giving him constant updates, creating a mini map in real-time to display to him. The court house is a building that stands out among the rest, the doors large and foreboding, long handles made of brass waiting to be pulled open. In they go, 9S resisting the urge to shake himself off like a dog. That...probably wouldn't go over well.

The faces that greet the two of them are full of reserved smiles as they're ushered further inside and down the hall. A pamphlet explaining the process in simple terms and what to expect is placed in a gloved hand, which he quickly glances at, speed reading the contents. So...they really were going to do this, huh?]


Is it just me...or does this place give you the creeps? More so than the run down apartments?
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[personal profile] finethanks 2018-10-15 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh? Didn't I, though?

[This change is startling, somewhat. He'd thought he'd been just fine, going along, having fun, joking at the expense of his own health, but now— he listens, but the determination is so heavy in Asra.

Eichi wonders if he should tell him that even the high tech of this city can't fix him. Still, he listens, unbuttoning his shirt halfway down and tilting his head to one side.]


Meditation... I'm familiar. Often times, before a concert, I'll close my eyes and attempt something similar to calm myself down. Really, though, Asra-kun— I'm in fairly good health, considering how bad it was hours after I arrived. This isn't anything I'm unused to, so...

[He was told to keep his eyes closed, but he's focused on Asra unbuttoning the color of that blue shirt, instead.]
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2018-10-15 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[somewhere, 042 is agreeing, probably.]

Made? [Her eyes brighten and she leans forward a bit, very interested, as though A2 is becoming the life of the party.]

Are you an android, perchance?
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[personal profile] kuroi_taiyo 2018-10-15 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's part of how people find him so charming. Despite everything, he was more honest than most. Even if he would omit or be misleading. That was when he had less options and choices.

And here he was, being dicked around with jokes after trying to engage in conversation. No wonder he never really tried this when the option was presented. ]


Right... And?
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[personal profile] ludia 2018-10-15 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I will do no such thing! A great injustice has been done to me - what these cretins want is for us to roll over and stay silent, but my pride will not stand for such!

[ B-background character!?! she didn't star in three games and two Singularities and one anime to be a BACKGROUND CHARACTER ]

I AM NO BACKGROUND CHARACTER! I am Nero Claudius, Emperor of Rome - the greatest of the Saber class! - and you will APOLOGIZE. RIGHT NOW!
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[personal profile] demeanors 2018-10-15 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
( so it would seem, wouldn't it?

he wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth. it took a lot of sacrifice to get to where he is today. he would never claim that his hands are clean or that he is free of blame. billy is well aware of what he has done.

he was an underdog that fought his way to the top. becoming a submissive would only bring him back down to where he once was. maybe he would deserve it too, but alas, he got lucky here.
)

No. ( he's working on it. and since he would rather they not discuss this line of conversation in the middle of a crowd, he proffers his arm to her. ) May I? ( better to be on the move or locate a corner than stand immobile in an area where they can be easily overheard. then, once it's safe to continue— ) It looks like the only way out of the city is either by boat or by plane. I'm going to need more time to get a lay of the land. ( and since he doesn't believe for a second that she hasn't yet: ) What have you learned so far?
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[personal profile] a2brutus 2018-10-15 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[They are, and it's weird. A2 glances at the pamphlet, but she is surprised to catch that the contracts are only for three months at a time? Strange, but it is relieving in a way to know that 9S wouldn't be bound to her indefinitely if he didn't want to be.

It's weird.
]

It sure does. [A2, patently, does not like it, and she can't help but stand a little closer to 9S, almost protectively. She has no idea what to expect, no idea that she couldn't protect 9S from humans in the first place if something happened.]

C'mon.
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[personal profile] runawaynatblida 2018-10-15 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
They lived on a station. In the sky. [Luna isn't sure how it worked, even though she saw the rocket in Becca's lab. Her people were still primitive with their technology.]
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The Key to Hearts

[personal profile] noblankpages 2018-10-15 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Now, this is interesting. Zexion's not terribly surprised to find another creature of Darkness here in this place, but the glamour the man has over himself catches his attention. An illusion, cast as a deliberate disguise on his part? Or some inherent aspect of what he is? Either way, he probably isn't accustomed to being seen through so readily, so Zexion says nothing about it for the moment. ]

I find that the kind of person who hosts events like this often cares much less about interacting with the poor unfortunate souls they supposedly benefit and more about feeling good about all the help they're surely providing. It would be a terrible shame to have actual sick and hungry children loitering around and ruining the festivities, after all.

[ Depending on Jonathan's sensitivities, he may notice that Zexion, too, is something out of the ordinary. He's not a vampire, but he does harbor a deep well of emptiness inside of him, both in the metaphorical, metaphysical sense and in that he just doesn't seem to have any blood at all. ]
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[personal profile] spectacularluck 2018-10-15 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He waits for the answer, just keeps on walking beside him, glancing at him from time to time. He wasn't lying, he's honestly curious about the whole deal and it's clear with the way he's looking at Shirou.

Once the answer finally does come, he seems satisfied enough with it. Confused about the whole "I look seventeen but I'm not" angle, maybe, but it's no weirder than anything else he just said. Come to think of it, he's maybe taking this whole thing a little too easily if he wants to pass off as Just An Average Guy. ]


I appreciate the honesty. [ There's no way in hell he's going to be open, but he appreciates it all the same ] And you actually being way older than me makes things a hell of a lot easier, so that's a plus. Huh ... well, if you've got any questions for me, feel free to shoot 'em.

[personal profile] excaliburnt 2018-10-15 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Saber shuts her eyes, seemingly satisfied, and slips off without another word.

And those fateful four loop in her head, over and over again. I will not forget, I will not forget. Does that mean he will remember the Saber in blue, or the Saber in black? If he replays this memory, will he see her smiling and bright, feel the warmth of her fingers, or...

No, it doesn't matter. It never did.]
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Sam Winchester | Supernatural | Dominant

[personal profile] conscitus 2018-10-15 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
- ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟɪɴɢ ʟɪᴇs -

[ It would have been a natural choice to make, to get out of his newly appointed apartment and into a world where answers had to lurk somewhere, but Sam found himself bristling just a bit at yet another mandatory task. They called him a Dominant, extolled the virtues of being labeled as such, and yet it seemed that he was almost as subject to the whims of this place as anyone else would be. They were all trapped here, in his estimation, and being shoved into a role seemingly without rhyme or reason - the whole door thing was completely arbitrary as far as he could tell - just made him itch to break the boundaries imposed on him. It wouldn't be the smart thing to do, and he knows better than to rattle the bars of his cage too much without knowing what will happen, but it still puts him on an edge. Especially since his belongings haven't made it back to him yet, which was promised but far from trusted, leaving him unprepared and unarmed.

There's an empty seat next to him on the train, and while he's been busy glancing over his fellow riders in between watching the city speed past them between stops, he's far from too distracted when someone pauses next to the seat, whether taking the time to look at him or if they're waiting for an indication from him as to whether or not he objects to the company. He pulls himself away from the window, sitting up straight rather than hunching over against the glass.

His words, however, are spoken before he entirely knows who he's looking at. ]


It's not taken. Sit down if you want.

- ᴛʜᴇ ᴋᴇʏ -

[ Sam's been seeing the flyers posted all over town, including, pointedly, his own front door, and while he's far from a partying mood, he's aware that shutting himself off in his apartment isn't especially constructive. So he combs through his now expansive wardrobe - apparently the plaid wasn't enough for these people - until he finds an appropriately stylish suit that's somewhat unsettlingly perfectly tailored for him. As many times as he's impersonated an FBI agent, he's definitely never had a genuinely expensive suit before, let alone one that was specifically fitted to him, and it's surprisingly nice. The sleeves aren't too short for once, and a cursory glance in the mirror tells him that it's definitely a flattering look.

He's not here to impress the crowd though. He's here to meet people, because he's been getting some wildly varying accounts on where people are from and even what year it is. Wherever they are, it's definitely not Kansas, he knows that much, but he's convinced that some powerful entity is playing with them here. Why and to what end are the real questions, but so far no one seems able or willing to help with those answers.

Through most of the night he'll mingle, often holding a glass of champagne though drinking very little of it, but of course as the party starts to wind down he's purposefully offered a bowl of tiny slips of paper, each one thoroughly identical. He's seen how this works before, and it's one of the less invasive things he's been subjected to lately, so there's only a moment of hesitation before he plucks one out and unfolds it, assuming that if it's an unfamiliar name he'll be pointed in the right direction. ]


- ᴄʜᴏᴏsᴇ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ? -

[ ooc: feel free to hit me up with a random starter or pm me to hash one out, I'm open to doing other things! ]
Edited 2018-10-15 19:57 (UTC)
ludia: ode to the beauty of the world (Default)

start a punchcard!

[personal profile] ludia 2018-10-15 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ hmf! finally someone on this train with a working pair of eyes!

and a beautiful woman, no less! sitting prim and proper, with a deep sorrow in her eyes. Nero's smile flashes and her poise is positively knightly as, theatrically, she rolls an extended hand to her. ]


Indeed I am! Would expect nothing less than recognition from a beautiful mademoiselle. I'll allow you the opportunity to shake my hand.

Umu - I am Nero Claudius, the emperor of roses. And what shall I address you as?
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[personal profile] kuroi_taiyo 2018-10-15 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I survived in the southern regions of the Dark Continent for two years.

[ A very plain and flat declaration. One that also ignores all the circumstances in how he survived, but there was enough that could be agreed on- there were no bills to foot in such a place. ]

This is nothing.

[personal profile] mastermagician 2018-10-15 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't care if it's what you're used to.

[ Soft, and honest, fervent while he caught Eichi's eyes, his own bright as lightningstrikes. But seeing how Eichi is watching his hands, he flushed faintly, and quieted. ]

I... can't stand the thought of you hurting. Not for an instant, not even a little. If I don't... do something, even a small something, I think my heart will break.

I can tell... it's something that's been with you a long time. Even just from a little touch. I'll never be able to take it... away. To make you whole. But I can... can make it easier. Ease the pressure built up in your chest, take away all your pain for at least a few hours.

If you'll let me.
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[personal profile] terraria 2018-10-15 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm surprised. You didn't question either of those obviously opposite rules.

[ He is actually impressed, though he's not entirely sure by what - by either his restraint or what seems to be apathy? Aspen can't even feign that. ]

Must be willing to act as I say in certain circumstances in public, tell me who their partners are, be willing to carry concealed weaponry and use it or learn to, and must be able to keep secrets or learn how to from outsiders.

I think that's it. I might've missed one.
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042 lives to dunk on A2

[personal profile] a2brutus 2018-10-15 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
That's right. [A2 replies, without much care. Mostly because she doesn't see the issue in admitting to such a thing.] I'm a combat android, but there's not exactly anything to fight here.
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[personal profile] ludia 2018-10-15 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ didn't you hear? she said hold these!

and once Nero has put about three shrimp cocktail in her mouth and has a champagne flute in her hand, she turns back for her flowers. ]


Your assistance was much appreciated! I'll take these back now -