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« « « 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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[ » » » THE KEY TO HEARTS ]

(a).

[ Fashionably late, is how Emma arrives. Slowly, languidly moving into the gala - dressed for the occasion of demanding all eyes.

Takes her time, though, to summon forth a Submissive waiter. All smiles and blinding white teeth; somewhere from her clutch, she produces a cheque book and pen. Signs off a small fortune to the charity of the hour. It'd be rude not to give a donation - it's for the children, after all.

Or so Emma says, when asked. She isn't wholly dishonest. The matter of children wrapped into these power games tightens the vice around her chest. But her presence here is for more than entertainment. Or a walk down memory lane, to days in the Hellfire Club when she was little more than a trophy on Shaw's arm. The advertising invited all, every, to attend. Which meant the most fertile opportunity to read minds, gather intelligence. Find out who is worth paying attention to, who to avoid. Who has the greatest means of helping her return home.

So she chats. Perhaps you find herself in her company for light conversation, about banal topics.

Perhaps you can feel a tickle in the back of your head, if telepathy is what you're sensitive to. Emma's not shy. She's after knowledge, and perhaps some allies.]

(b). Submissives Only

[ The night has come to its close. And with it, the names are called. ]

So you're my door prize. Well. Aren't we both lucky then?

[ And if she senses a bit of familiarity with the city, with its day to day? Consider your mind occupied, as Emma invites herself inside to take all information she can. ]

[ « « « A. WAIST. OF. LEEWAYS. ]

[ A. waste. of. time.

Which is what Emma thinks of the whole city, really. When she's been shuffled from one room to the next and, more importantly, touched by strangers without permission. So she'll indulge her petty side. If Submissives must solve the clues, then solve the clues they shall.

She, meanwhile, will sit comfortably on comfortable couch. Examining her nails. Rolling her eyes. Drumming her fingers on her chin or cheek. Finally, scowling, snapping, and saying: ]

If you attempting to see I die of old age or boredom first, then congratulations. You're succeeding in both of those at once. Which is better than anything else you've done so far.

[ » » » WILDCARD ]

[ Who doesn't appreciate a maverick? ]

[ If there's one thing to be said for Victra -- and there's many things -- she knows how to dress for an event. She's had to purr and connive her way into getting a Dominant to purchase her a stunning emerald gown for the night with deep plunging neckline and a slit up her long legs. At nearly seven foot, she towers over her Dominant for the night. But this is usually the case and she doesn't feel any embarrassment about it. She's proud of who she is, what she looks like, skin tinged faintly gold and covered with a myriad of scars, long and small.

There's one that curves down the side of her face prominently, from temple to chin.

If Emma reads anything on her, it's frustration and annoyance. This is not the role she's used to. She's accustomed to luxury and to control. To always being the one on top. From birth, it's been that way. To be shoved into this position now is a rude awakening.

Her lips purse and she scowls slightly. ]

I'm not anyone's prize. You have to earn me, if that's what you're after.

[Harry's name is called and he's directed towards his Dominant for the evening. He could, of course, find the nearest exit and leave without uttering a single syllable to his temporary partner. He doesn't. There are connections to be made and information to be gained.]

I'd say the luck was all mine.

[Submissives. Dominants. It's not important when Harry is suddenly in the presence of great beauty.

He offers a hand and blocks his mind, the best that he can.]

[Hela is mingling. How she manages to get herself this lovely black and green dress is probably best left unasked. She strolls around like she owns the place, despite the stripe that marks her.

She doesn't even look away from whoever she's harassing. She just answers smoothly in her mind.]

I wouldn't look in there if I were you, my dear.

TDM #2

Emma Frost | Marvel Comics | Dominant

[ » » » THE KEY TO HEARTS ] (b)

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Key to hearts (a)