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duplicitymemes2018-10-14 04:38 pm
duplicitymods) wrote in duplicitymemes2018-10-14 04:38 pm
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TDM #2
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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. |
 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. |
 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. |
 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. |
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!! |
LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY
There's some hesitation, because he's still struggling with understanding implications in questions, and this one doesn't sound like she's asking because she's confused about what's going on, but the only answer he can think to give is the surface level one, so-- ]
The Down?
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No shit.
[ She's obviously not very grateful for the information. ]
They expect us to live in this place? While all of them get, what, the skyscrapers?
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(Another thing he learned. He's doing so well here. A pat on the back to himself.)
He looks out the window, not particularly bothered by the sights he's seeing. Other aspects about this Dominant/Submissive thing agitate him, but the housing isn't one. Probably because his living situation prior to this was pretty modest. ]
You're taller than most people, can't you just got take a skyscraper if you want?
[ This very stupid question is asked in earnest. Big=strong, right? ]
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If he's joking, he's a very, very good liar. And Victra hates liars.
Hope it's just stupid then. ]
I might have tried, if I had proper weapons.
[ Also spoken in earnest, as a matter of fact. ]
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He misses the good old days when you could storm into a village and wreck things as you pleased while people uselessly bounced blades off of your tough hide.
Her comment makes a lot of sense to him, and he nods in agreement, then stops when he suddenly realizes something. ]
Would they even sell weapons to us?
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But things had begun to change, for Victra and the Society.
She scoffs at his question, not directly at him, though it's hard to differentiate. ]
Not if they're smart. No one should trust me with anything deadly.
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He lived a pretty lawless and selfish life in the early part of his existence.
The scoff does make him frown, though he looks more confused than upset. ]
Why? Do you enjoy using them on living things?
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She likes to think herself a good judge of character. But what's more, she's honest. She won't shy away from the question. ]
Enjoy is a strong word. But there are times when things need to be done. I've been in war where my blood sings and in battles where I feel sick. But for my freedom? I would do practically anything.
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Things are more complicated when you're given a few thousand years to grow up, but largely that's the consequence of getting involved with humans on a deeper level than before. Humans are so needlessly complicated.
He hums thoughtfully to himself after she finishes her explanation. He's never been involved in a battle before, so he can't relate to the feeling, but he does understand the distaste for being shackled. The extent of what they're going to deal with here hasn't really sunk in for him yet, but he still understands the expectations their particular roles carry. ]
Then even if no one will sell you one, you should still get a weapon for yourself.
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What about you? You're going to allow yourself to progress unarmed?
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I don't know how to fight with a weapon.
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It annoys her. She doesn't like when people are anything other than what they look like. Her world is simple like that, or once was. ]
It's not a bad idea to learn, even if you have other tricks up your sleeve.
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He looks upwards, considering the suggestion for roughly five seconds, before frowning. ]
It's easier for me to do things my own way.
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Easier but... if that option's been denied you? Always have a backup plan.
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[ That isn't necessarily true. He's been chased into the ocean where he stayed in hiding for a couple millenniums. He's also been on death's doorstep after a fight and subsequent flight left him worn beyond anything he'd felt in his long existence. Neither time did he have any sort of backup plan in case brute strength didn't allow him to bulldoze his way through his problems.
He should rethink his definition of fine. ]
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How old are you?
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For a brief moment the Nian things about just removing the last couple of digits from his age, but then remembers the pair of humans that is often mistaken for his parents are in their 40s. Considering the rate at which people age and usually couple it makes him doubt that his current form looks that old. The boy who is mistake for his little brother when they're out in public is about ten. He looks older than ten, but younger than forty...
He takes a stab in the dark, and splits the difference. ]
Twenty-five?
[ Overshot it.
He also sounds extremely uncertain giving that answer, and considering he stood there staring off into middle distance for several long seconds before giving it? It's not a very believable lie. ]
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I hate liars.
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He hums to himself, and crosses his arms as he looks at the ground between their feet. ]
One moment.
[ He could try to lie again, but apparently the first one wasn't very believable, and she gave him no indication if he should try to guess up or down with the age he gave. If he tries again and gives a more unbelievable answer it's probably going to be inconvenient for him if she gets genuinely angry.
He won't give her the full answer though. That's his secret, and no one gets it unless he wants them to have it, but he can give her a truth that doesn't reveal much about himself.
After awhile he finally looks up, and with a lot more certainty tries a second time. ]
I don't actually know how old I am.
[ He was sleeping for so long that it was impossible to measure his exact years. He knows he's very old, and has a rough estimate of how long he's existed, but he doesn't have a solid number to give. ]
How old do I look?