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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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[Stephen's brow raises. A doctor? That's much more interesting than the line down Dr. Reid's neck.]

Dr. Stephen Strange.

[Well, might as well give him an opening and see whether he does anything with it. Stephen shifts forward; the hand he reaches out in return is crisscrossed with scars and trembles slightly though there's no fear in Stephen's expression.]

[He wonders for a moment if it's some sort of pseudonym. It sounds like one. But Jonathan isn't going to judge for the moment. He inclines his head as he makes note of the scarred hand and grips the other man more gently than he might otherwise. The vampire's hand is cool to the touch, but otherwise unremarkable. He uses the brief connection to feel out more of those parasites, trying to get a gauge on where they are and what damage they might be causing. If it's in the blood he can typically get a decent read.]

Dr. Strange. We meet under unfortunate circumstances, but I shall look forward working with you. The lift would not open for me when I tried it earlier. Perhaps it requires the touch of a Dominant? Though, I wonder if this room does not have some greater purpose if we've both been deposited here.

[There are a couple types of things spread throughout various parts of his body -- alien things that seem to feed primarily off the magical energy that also permeates his body rather than the flesh itself. They're probably not the direct cause of the ulcers from which he also suffers.

Stephen eyes him like he's waiting for something, but...alright, then. Normal, non-violent conversation it is. That's kind of nice, whether or not it'll last.]

Ridiculous. Bad enough that they that mark down your neck without locking doors behind you everywhere you go. Might be some security measure.

[Might be. He's not a big believer in coincidences. Stephen turns back to the elevator (probably should have held the door, whoops) and presses the call button. He's not terribly surprised when he gets no response.]

[Whatever the parasites are, they're nothing Jonathan has any familiarity with. He also can't tell what damage they're doing to the man's body, which is troubling. He doesn't want to draw attention to his supernatural senses, and they don't seem to be killing Stephen in the immediate future. They can wait until Jonathan has an excuse to ask for the man's blood for testing.

He watches Stephen try for the lift and is disappointed, but not altogether surprised, when it fails to work.]

Perhaps this is meant as some sort of impromptu pleasure suite?

[Jonathan turns to look around for some alcohol. That's usually in these sorts of places.]

You will forgive me doctor as I have little doubt in your skills or character--[for the moment]--but I think it best to be direct in matters such as these: I do not care for the 'carnal delights' this place sets before us. If that is the purpose of this place, perhaps we might find some alternative exit.

[That opportunity may be a long time coming; Stephen's blood is not something he gives away lightly.]

...Forgiven. I wouldn't....

[He looks slightly pained. The idea of taking on a submissive hasn't been a welcome one--rather, it's been a little too welcome when he allows himself to indulge in the thought. It isn't right, though, the power imbalance. And anyway, Dr. Reid isn't his type. Small mercies.]

There'll be some way out. I doubt it's an accident that we've found ourselves locked in together, but the purpose of these little tricks is to make us engage the way they want us to engage, not to lock us up and leave us to starve. I suggest you start on the left of the elevator door and I'll start on the right, and we can work our way around the room in opposite directions.

Of course. [Jonathan moves to the left of the door and begins looking for... what he's not entirely sure. Some sort of hidden panel or clue? He crouches down to examine the glass cabinet with its fine wares, noting off-hand that everything is in perfect order apart from the silverware set within.] If you find a silver fork, it may well be wanting a home here, doctor. Or someone's been before us and made off with a prize for their escape.

Only one, though? Not much of a prize.

[Stephen's feeling along the wall in the other direction. He's absolutely looking for a hidden panel, figuring there's some hidden door -- a way for the room's designers to exit it.

Odd that it should be a single fork missing. It makes him think about the purpose of the room.]

There's no use for silverware here, is there? Except as something for you to notice. Or something for a previous occupant to take.

[He lifts the bottom edge of a painting, moving on when he doesn't spot anything of interest there. Next are the drawers of a side table, each opened and examined visually, then by touch as Stephen slides a hand inside to feel along the top of the drawer. He's starting to have a suspicion that this room isn't as straightforward as it looks.]

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