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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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[personal profile] morax 2018-10-16 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Ah, was that that birdman fellow? Magisa wasn't sure she'd expect to see someone like him around here. Though, she didn't have a lot of expectations here at all. Finding a crewmate at all was kind of a surprise.]

I don't see why not. [She's here for the purposes of enjoying herself, right? She can indulge a little.]
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[personal profile] haihefa 2018-10-16 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ Roan isn't totally sure he'd say that about Abby. Definitely that she cares more about Clarke's life than anyone else's, but he supposes that's motherhood. When your mother isn't Nia, queen of Azgeda, anyway. anyway, he watches Luna with a tilted head from the opposite corner of the elevator car as it lurches along, considering her. ]

You were fighting for death. [ roan tells her plainly, voice somewhat mournful. what they did to luna in that lab killed the person she was, the hope she kept alive in her. ] After the lab, you left. Turned back up at the Conclave and told us when you won, no one would survive.

[ thus, he and octavia making it to the end, and teaming up against her. as much as he'd told clarke he couldn't give a shit about luna killing them all, it was bullshit. he doesn't have it in him not to care. maybe, some hundreds of years away from now, when people forget what they did to save themselves, a generation will be born that's actually worth the sacrifices. he hopes so, at least. ]
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[personal profile] high_warlock 2018-10-16 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's such an odd question because, for Magnus, his magic is a part of him. It takes the form of his very being, his blood, everything that he does. He breathes and it's magic. But people always want to know what he can do. When the answer is: practically anything.

He leads them to the elevator, allowing Jonathan to enter first, as he's the guest of sorts, and follows after him. He knows his way around well enough by now and plugs in the proper number for his apartment floor. ]


Well, anything, really. Conjuring, potions, enchantments, summoning. I was born with magic in me. It's a part of me. It's not as if I control an element or a specific slice of the world, if that's what you mean.
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[personal profile] hungerneverfed 2018-10-16 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Jonathan's smile turns wry.]

I've oft found a brisk walk through the evening streets alleviates any sense of boredom. [What with the roving bands of murderous vampire hunters and Skals trying to kill him.] Exercise, Mr. Gray! It is a remedy as old as my profession.
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[personal profile] bestwhenbullied 2018-10-16 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
B-Beatrix! You remember right?! [ She shouldn't be so worked up over her name not 100% being remembered, but this is Bea and she gets worked up about so so many things... ]

I'm friends with Zeta and Eustace! [ As if that will make it easier to remember her somehow? She wants to believe it.

For now, she leans in closer to see the device, it looks just like the one she was given too of course, but hers is deep down in her pocket at the moment. ]


Well... it's kinda like the transponders we use in the Society.... I guess? That's how we get missions and stuff!

[ Should she be telling him this? Probably not. ]
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[personal profile] terraria 2018-10-16 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ He pulls his hand back, concern still on his face. For as much as he doesn't mind playing an asshole, he's not actually one, and the way he's reacting is making him suddenly doubt a few too many things that were certain before now. ]

He's certainly some of those things. Long hair, absurdly tall?
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[personal profile] hungerneverfed 2018-10-16 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
I should like that very much, doctor. Once I've completed this orientation and find my clothes and supplies, where and when shall I meet you and your like-minded individuals?

[personal profile] mastermagician 2018-10-16 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's a particular way that the corners of Asra's eyes crinkle, clearly suppressing his smile from broadening to a grin, as he watches the color rise in the other man's face.

He's cute, and-- sweet, somehow, rubbing his fingers together as if chasing the sensation, reaffirming reality. Asra's already relieved he hadn't been wrong. ]


Cehd'ra. Am I-- getting the pronunciation right? It sounds very noble.

[ He pressed a tanned-tawny hand over his heart, dipping his chin and shoulders in an answering bow, the sort given to an acquaintance when you didn't know their rank but suspected it might be high. ]
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[personal profile] sorethumb 2018-10-16 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Kija, trying to stop and turn mid-lunge despite the momentum of his giant hand, definitely knocks over the very fine couch now in his haste to clamber over it and get back to Jae-Ha. He is very serious. The fire of the four dragons burns in his eyes!!]

Jae-Ha! Do not rip that clue!

[Is he going for the tackle? Yes, of course he is.]
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[personal profile] killful 2018-10-16 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Always with the stupid altruism, always facing things alone...

He wouldn't be Ritsuka if he wasn't.

Assassin can only sigh fondly.]


My Master is so hopeless. Oh, but... [Ritsuka is not his Master but it doesn't make him less of a friend. He's always treated Assassin that way, so he'll return the favor. Still, he doesn't know why he can't bring himself to say he's severed their contract. Some things aren't that simple.]

No, it's nothing.

Let me know if you need anything. I'm only an elevator ride away.
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Iwai Munehisa | Persona 5 | Dominant

[personal profile] yamori 2018-10-16 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
» » » LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY

[ This sure has been a lot to take in, hasn't it? Iwai isn't a stranger to shady dealings, not by a long shot. He isn't even a stranger to kidnappings, if he's bound to be really honest about the nonsense he got himself in to when he was younger. He's just never been the one to be kidnapped. And yet, here he is.

Bold of these strangers in the dark.

He glances around the train as he's led on board, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looks from face to face. There's a sense within him to keep as many of them in his mind as he possibly can, just in case. You can never be too careful, after all. Of main note are those with the mark; Iwai doesn't agree with this whole caste system, but a small part of him recognizes that he can do some good here. He can help.

Iwai stops at the first empty seat he comes across and glances toward the occupant next to it briefly before he drops down without a word.

Tick. Tock. Tick-- ]


Name's Iwai.

[ Normally he would never open his mouth and talk with someone on a train. That's just not how things are done. But... none of this is normal. Might as well make an introduction. If they want to talk, great. He's just as happy traveling in silence if they don't. ]


« « « A. WAIST. OF. LEEWAYS.

a; sfw or nsfw

What in sweet indulgent hell is this.

[ Iwai stares up at the chandelier dangling overhead in room B and lifts an eyebrow. It looks like a room lifted straight from the pages of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and not even one of the good houses that an actual person would want to live in. It's... a lot. It's a Whole Lot and he would like to get out of here as soon as possible.

He makes his way over to the couch, squinting at it slightly before he finally drops himself down onto the seat. Guess all he has to do is wait for his partner? He's not entirely sure what the hell is supposed to be happening here, except for the part where they're supposed to get out.

His head turns toward the door when it opens and he lifts a hand in greeting. ]


Guess you're my partner, huh?

b; nsfw

[ Clue 1: Complete. Clue 2: Complete, and Iwai is starting to feel a little hot under the collar. He's not entirely sure what was in the cologne that he had to spritz on for that second clue, but he's almost certain that it's the entire reason why he's starting to get...

This is uncomfortable.

He shifts slightly where he's standing, leaning up against the wall as he tries to subtly fan himself with his shirt. His eyes slide around the room, trying to find any sort of spot that they haven't looked yet. ]


Any luck?

[ The sooner they're out, the better. Iwai isn't sure how much longer he can be this close to someone in a confined space before his hands decide to busy themselves. ]


» » » THE KEY TO HEARTS

[ Well talk about the quickest way to tug at Iwai's heart strings and get him to participate: children. The minute he finds out that there's a fundraiser for homeless kids, Iwai is there, suffering through wearing a suit and everything just for the chance to donate. If he can use this opulent wealth that's been given to him for something good like this, then he's going to take advantage of it.

He makes his donation, a hefty one, and the fawning that trails behind him as he makes his way into the ball proper is ignored. He didn't do it for anyone to oo and ah over generosity. He did it because there are others who need it more.

The evening wears on, with Iwai becoming more and more antsy to get out, and he makes his way toward the door only to be stopped. He's about to ask why he's not allowed out when someone else is waved over. Their mark--

Iwai lets out a breath as he turns toward the submissive, and he desperately wishes he had his hat on so he could tug it down lower over his eyes. ]


I guess it wouldn't be so bad to not travel alone.


» » » OR WHATEVER

( Just hit me with something random, or PM me if you'd like to hash something out first! Also as a note, I'm OTA interactions regardless of age or gender. If we're here to sin, I'm gonna sin yall. )
Edited 2018-10-16 00:38 (UTC)
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[personal profile] offshoots 2018-10-16 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[what deposit? he stole this.

there was already a forced apology on a train. she's going to be waiting for a long time before Robin apologizes for fucking standing and being run into. he's begun picking up pieces of glass from the carpet, dropping it on his tray to collect and throw away into some bin.]


You only just realized this? We've always been tangled up together some way or another! First, it was in that Grail War in SERAPH. Then it was when BB was making me stop you guys. After that, I was forced to team up with you against the Celts. Now this. It's like I can't get away from you.

["like an ex-girlfriend."

he reaches for another piece of glass as he speaks. and cuts his finger, blood immediately pouring from the wound as he jerks his hand away.]


Damn it.
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- traveling lies -

[personal profile] high_warlock 2018-10-16 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you.

[ He's been labeled Dominant, which in this instance seems to imply that the warlock doesn't have to ask for permission. But the other man lacks the Submissive mark down his throat as well, so Magnus figures it's only right to be polite.

That, and Magnus feels the need to be chatty. Everything's changed on him in a blink and, when he's nervous like this and desperate for information, he starts talking. ]


I don't suppose you have any idea where all we're headed, do you? Other than a tour?
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[personal profile] carrottopped 2018-10-16 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ watch your mouth, mickey. ] and what's it say about you to love being fucked by one of the carnies?

[ but fuck frank and their entire families right now. they need to move on from talking about them.

(and don't forget those clip on earrings.) ]


where the fuck are you right now?

[ wait - ]

did you get a gun already???
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[personal profile] fallen_cetra 2018-10-16 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Well, only a couple times, we had to stop and earn some money so we could keep travelling. I was just the lightest so I got to race the most.

[Incredibly pleased with herself, she flexes her arms just to be silly, though there's little muscle to put on display. With that done, she's back to scouring the room for clues, carefully taking note of all the gilded trim to see if anything might be tucked within it.

Yet when Haurchefant discovers the envelope she's at his side in a heartbeat, practically bouncing on her toes to see it better. Without a thought she leans against him, peering over his arm to look at the paper. With her so close it's easy to tell that the scent of flowers clings to her, not a perfume or shampoo, but rather like a botanist that spent all her days neck-deep in the gardens.
]

You can see nothing else when you look at my face?

[Riddles? She hums, her mind racing before she drops back onto her heels and taps her fingertips against her chin. While she couldn't claim she was the best at this one, she has a feeling she has a solid guess.]

I'm thinking either a mirror or a clock, but I first thought of a mirror. What do you think?

[Aerith meets his gaze again, excitement humming through her. While she's fairly confident in her mirror theory, two heads are always better than one. That and she can't lie to herself about the faint thrum of impatience buzzing under her ribs, no matter how much fun the puzzles were, she was definitely looking forward to escaping with him.]
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[personal profile] hungerneverfed 2018-10-16 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
[It's probably best not to speak of it. Jonathan has kept his wits about him--he is nothing if not an adaptable man--but this is straining his ability to imagine such a thing as real.]

It all feels very much like a dream. Or, perhaps, better said: a nightmare. The gleam and glitter of all this--[he nods toward the window]--seems eclipsed by what I can see here in front of me. [Here, his eyes turn toward the Submissives who boarded and are kneeling at the feet of their Dominants.] It appears little more than slavery, not any sort of social 'order.'
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[personal profile] bowstring 2018-10-16 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Balls are something that Sathrian is still on rather shaky ground with. The clothing you have to wear is stuffy, and the shoes are uncomfortable. But it seems like it's actually for a good cause and he's tired of sitting around doing nothing but trying to figure out all this new technology. So he comes to the event. Of course he's hardly expecting to find anyone he knows there, aside from maybe Solas but ... these events aren't really Solas's thing either, are they? He also wonders if the other Lavellan will be around...

As he's curiously watching the partygoers, he thinks he spots someone familiar. Footsteps take him quickly through the crowds of people until-- yes. His breath escapes his chest and nearly forgets to return to him as recognition settles in. This is one person he didn't want to see in a place like this. Then he's struck with a bit of anxiety. Solas didn't know him, so perhaps Dorian is the same. That would be...awful. Just awful. But he'd have to learn to accept whatever the outcome was. This was their reality now, they're stuck here with what they've been dealt.

"Dorian?" He approaches slowly, lifting a hand in greeting. "Do you... know me?" It's an awkward way to start a conversation, but before he starts getting familiar with Dorian, he may as well find out what timeline he belongs to. Or whose.
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[personal profile] wiseass 2018-10-16 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
"I think so. Not sure... The numbers are all off."

So are the bets. Eyes everywhere, and so far she hasn't felt at ease with trusting anyone until just now. She knows strategy games well enough to never show her hand. That much she's been able to do confidently. The drink she's been working on, little by little, gets thrown back only so far as to wet the top of her tongue. Bubbly was never her thing.

"What are you?" She doesn't go into detail. It's also a given, they're all sorted like some fucked up version of Harry Potter meets Fifty Shades. It's not her style, but when did she ever get to have a choice when it came to abductions and out of this world situations. Going with the flow was her super power now.
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[personal profile] kuroi_taiyo 2018-10-16 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
... I guess it'd be absurd for you.

[ Judar can only imagine that he seems to be too tall to this little bird. ]

His hair's not as long as mine, but yeah. All those things and more.

[ And a charity event, where someone can poke his nose into things, seemed like catnip to a king like that. Things weren't exactly the most stable or steady when he saw the stupid king last, and he didn't want to run into him now after all of that. ]

I think I should... leave.

[ Too bad he won't be allowed without getting his name drawn, after that whole setup in the beginning. ]
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[personal profile] finethanks 2018-10-16 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
I'm simply curious. ♪

[Asra will quickly learn that that innocent smile of Eichi's is rarely innocent. For now, he keeps it in place brightly, humming some sort of song to himself shortly after.

It seems he won't say much else, since he's just imagining right now, but he stays close, their arms linked, enjoying the closeness, and watching the elevator like he can't wait for them to arrive.]
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VIBRATES

[personal profile] blooded 2018-10-16 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
damon hasn't had quite as much time to get used to the presence of the nest, so losing it hasn't bothered him — no more than the empty space where sirius should have been ever did, anyway, and that was a hole damon got used to. can't miss what you've never had, and all. really, he's ready to get back to his life prior to the nest. it was only a month.

sam reaching out is — unexpected. not unwanted, necessarily, but even as damon opens up the link between them to talk he holds back a little, wary. last he saw sam they were fighting.


Didn't expect to hear from the Nest. Think this has anything to do with the Enemy?

getting straight to business, because Talking about Feelings seems... inadvisable, at least for now. though there is, if sam cares to notice, the slightest sense of relief on damon's end of the link.
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[personal profile] callmenines 2018-10-16 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[He's an android okay, he's supposed to look anime. His hair isn't the only unnatural looking thing about him either. Those baby blues of his are an icy shade that humans really shouldn't have.]

I don't know, I wrapped it around myself? Now it's all tangled because it's wet.

[And it's uncomfortable too, but hey? Beats a disintegrated paper bag dress.]
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[personal profile] ilyushka 2018-10-16 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
Doctor Stephen Strange and I reside in room 10-A with Asra, a magician from my world that may also answer the door. The early evening would be the best time, I believe.

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, by the way. Please feel free to call me Julian.
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B

[personal profile] eagleking 2018-10-16 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[As much as he enjoy trying to talk to the ladies, Nezahualpilli notice a familiar face and smoothly excuse himself from the whoever he was talking with. Stepping away, he makes his way over towards Djeeta.]

May I have the honour of keeping you company, Captain?

['lo and behold, it's Nezahualpilli. Given that he's not dressed in his usual, traditional attire, he might look almost unrecognisable.]
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[personal profile] razzledazzles 2018-10-16 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Hgh—!

[He couldn't dodge the tackle. Actually, for all of Kija's enthusiasm, he couldn't rip the paper, either, so it goes flying and floating down in the air while Jae-Ha crashes to his back.

Defeated and a little dazed, he just lays there with Kija now on top of him. The paper lands on his face, words-down. The instructions are "face-sitting" to solve this clue.]