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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!! |
Between you and Viet he's got the worst kiddos.
retaliationshock. While the fundraiser had brought many out tonight, the volume registered as a pleasant hum in his ear -- and then there was that.France's eyebrows nearly escape into his hairline at the finger guns and he bridges whatever remaining space is in between them to swat at America's free hand, huffing loudly. Sure, he likes America, but this is literally why they can't go anywhere nice.]
America, I never thought I would see you here. Perhaps the world has ended after all. What does this make this place, then?
[Biting back a groan, because it's champagne and not ... is that bourbon? Fireball? Rum? He squinted at the drink in America's hand in speculation.]
Stop being crass, will you? I'd hate to get kicked out because you're making a fuss and calling the champagne something completely wrong.
you love us
[ He shakes out his hand that was smacked. France is telling him to stop being crass but he doesn't even know what that word means and has no shame in saying so.. ]
Sure thing! I don't even know what the hell that means, but okay!
Hey! I'm surprised you're here too. I half expected you to be out on the streets and going on strike like a mo'fo' over all this stuff.
[ He perks up slightly at the mark he sees on France, and he tries not to laugh but he can't help it. ]
Ohhhh, hey! That explains a lot. You got da line of badness! Check me out! I'm completely clean of that!
[ it's hard to tell if he's purposefully rubbing it in or if he's still confused about what is happening here. ]
Guess that means you'll have'ta rely on me! Sweet! So uh.. really no difference from back home! HAHA!
you're both lucky you all are cute
I want to know more about this place before staging protest to it, America. In good time.
[The older of the two was after all, infamous for strikes and rallying against societal conflict. Maybe later on he'd try to get America in on it. Sometimes he could be quite useful. Tonight he's just a boy with his unnamed drink. A hand goes to his neck when it's addressed.]
Badness? You make it sound like I am a villain in some poorly scripted play. That... I do not think you understand the implications you are granting with that. [Did America just ...offer to be his Dom? Part of him is aghast. The other part of him is pretty set on this being typical heroic behavior, horribly misguided. He can't help but bite]
It would be nice to have you be the one to pay for our meals when we go out for once. Among other things.
[He gets his own room.]
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[ —is his instant response, and the finger gun again. ]
Like heck I'd pay for your meals.. I've got myself to worry about!
[ it's always been gimme gimmie and give.. but within reason. Actually, he might be pretty good at this without even realizing it. ]
Not until I see you begging, my guy!
[ O H. Does he even notice the words coming out of his mouth? Probably, 110% certainly he does not. Though, his voice does soften slightly. ]
Is it for real though? Like.. are you really starved or something? That bites. I've noticed I can eat, like, anything I want around here. I bet I could even eat me some snails like you guys like if I want, haha, but why would I do that?
[ yeah why would he do that when he can get himself a big fat juicy burger.. ]
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[You're welcome for your independence and a few other times, okay. But he's not keeping tally. He is. France is also fairly certain he wants to find something to bang his head on. Maybe a nice platter full of food.]
Whom is dreaming now? Begging you? As if I would stoop to such a level. I am fine!
[Of course the younger nation chose to at least sound a bit more subdued. Sometimes there are small reminders they actually do get along. In their own way. Kind of yes.]
I am not starving but I might as well be with how horrible the food is that I do have.
[He does sound somewhat mournful, but sighs and grabs another glass of champagne from a staff's tray as they go by. Presumptuous, France.]
I also have to share a room with someone else. It's dreadful!
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[ He's not allowed to attend open mic night. Ever. ]
Ahaha, that's funny, 'cause.. you love cheese and wine.
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You know what? Be a dear and grab me another drink. I need to be inebriated to deal with that embarrassing display.
[Pinching the bridge of his nose, he goes in for a sip]
I am too old to have a roommate. I also have a very set routine that... Well it doesn't work.
[Remember that one time he got woken up before he wanted it? Your house was haunted for 24 hours. Supposedly.]
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Me? Get you a drink? Are you sure they're not already drunk to just boss me around like that? Chill the fuck out! You're gonna have to share a room with someone regardless if you find somebody you can mooch off of, you know? That's just how it's gonna be!
I mean, unless they set you up in your own place. But uhhh, don't look at me, man.
[ He takes a sip from his drink.. which is just.. cola.. yeah.. just cola.. ]
I don't wanna break my bank either.
[ ????? what happened to being a hero and saving everyone.. ]
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[Okay so he's teasing him as much as lamenting, which he does enjoy equally. He raises a glass to inspect the foam catching the light for a moment before deciding to drink more, nonchalantly continuing]
Do you honestly think you are going to get by without having a submissive to take care of while here? At least with me you know what you are getting in to. I dare say others would probably be asking more than room and board from you, which I am certainly not.
[Sure, they've gone to spend time with each other before, but they had been fairly benign occasions. France isn't really going to try and change that.]
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Weird food and the smell of defeat!
[ SMACK HIM. ]
Noooo thanks!
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How is my food weird?! I make masterpieces!
I am a masterpiece! Five stars, all the way.
[The alcohol and American Influence has taken over and he points a finger at the younger man, which looks extra snobbish considering it's the one multitasking with holding a champagne flute]
You are a spoiled youth and it looks like that hasn't changed! How are you going to care for someone that's a stranger when you cannot even seriously consider helping someone you do know?
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[ Despite France's obvious irritation, America seems to be smiling leisurely. He's just oblivious to all the offense he is causing, sorry. ]
I mean, I don't mind taking care of you if that's what you're asking, I just want a fair exchange!
[ and by fair, he means by his own standards. Dare we even ask what it is he wants. ]