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TDM #22

« « « TEST DRIVE MEME » » »

« « « ALL ON DISPLAY

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.

... and 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.

Enjoy your free time until orientation! Participation is mandatory by all new and old arrivals.

Winter is here and snow flurries are common in the Up while the slush collects in the Down.

» » » ALL ABOARD

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.

« « « WINTER WONDERLAND

As a particularly heavy snowstorm blows across the city, Duplicity finds itself blanketed in white. The morning after the storm, many citizens seem to be in a particularly mischievous mood and snowballs are a common sight flying through the air. A projectile meant for someone else may hit you square in the face if you're not careful — and then it's on. Joining these impromptu snow battles is encouraged, no matter a person's designation, and even Submissives teaming up to pelt unsuspecting Dominants with snowballs is generally taken in the spirit of good fun. Not everyone is throwing snow, of course — some are rolling much larger balls and shaping them into lewd snow figures.

Those feeling chilled after playing in the snow may experience the urge to warm up with someone else, skin to skin. Whether they're a stranger or a familiar face, holding hands, kissing, or getting down and dirty with the nearest willing partner is invigorating. It might even be the only way to really feel warm again.

« « « DUBIOUS DELIVERIES

(cw: aphro, humiliation kink)

Want to make some quick cash? After exiting the train in the Down, there seems to be a questionable character hanging about the station. Dressed in a trenchcoat and looking more like a flasher than the businessman he claims to be, this shady recruiter offers easy money in exchange for a simple delivery. Just take a package and drop it off at the address on the label. Really, that's it! Stop asking questions.

Should characters decide to open the package themselves instead, they'll discover one of the following: glitter — so much glitter, lube (appears normal, but actually contains hot pepper and will cause more than a mild tingling sensation if used anywhere sensitive), a package of flavored condoms mysteriously labeled "every flavor" (none of them taste good), candy or perfume containing an aphrodisiac that, in addition to the usual libido-boosting effect, will also cause an intense craving for humiliation.

It seems to be one of those services that allows one to send anonymous prank gifts, and they're hiding behind LIERs as couriers. There's no return address or company information on or inside the package, except for a card marked Encoded Sin Corp — which does not seem to be a real company if the name is searched.

Whether characters end up delivering the package — maybe even to a fellow LIER — or get into some trouble along the way, someone is getting a nasty surprise.

« « « SURPRISES FOR SALE

(cw: aphro, dubcon, excessive fluids, exhibitionism, public use)

A small winter market has been set up along one of the major streets in the Up with stalls selling a variety of goods ranging from knitted hats and scarves, soaps, scented lotions, candles, jewelry, artwork and assorted crafts to hand-dyed bondage rope and kinky leather accessories. Food and drink stands are plentiful as well. Strings of lights crisscross the street between the roofs of the shops, providing a cheerful glow, and there are tables set up in the street itself for people to sit and chat while having a snack — if they can stand the cold.

Some of the most popular treats being sold are hot chocolate, eggnog, marshmallow snowmen, and sugar cookies decorated like snowflakes. Of course, their popularity may have something to do with the effects they produce when consumed.

• The hot chocolate simply gets one all hot and bothered.
• The eggnog may cause heavy production of sexual fluids, a desire to be filled or covered with someone else's cream, or all of the above.
• The marshmallow snowmen will make those who eat them want to invite others to use them as they please, desiring nothing more than to be molded into the perfect fucktoy.
• The sugar cookies seem to induce all sorts of different cravings — after all, no two snowflakes are alike!

These effects tend to last at least an hour and may, in some cases, last up to a full day.

One of the jewelry shops sells an unusual selection of compass pendants and bracelets. The compass arrows spin round and round lazily while the pieces are on display. Once worn, however, that changes. The arrow will settle on a direction, but instead of pointing north it will lead directly to another person. Perhaps you should speak to them? You may even begin to feel magnetically drawn to them yourself… In the event that two people have compasses that point them at each other, the attraction will be even stronger — nearly impossible to deny.

There is another shop which sells intricately designed pocket watches and small clocks. When these timepieces are stared at for an extended length of time or picked up and handled, characters will feel a brief but strong connection to their past and experience a vivid flashback to some moment that was, in whatever way, meaningful for them. After reliving the memory, they will feel compelled to speak about it to whoever is nearby.

« « « MOD & OOC NOTES

Please read carefully.

On each Test Drive Meme, there will be a section noting character roles; these will vary each TDM. On an IC level, characters will still have gone through the doors but assignments OOCly are still randomized. When applying, there is a section of the application that denotes whether the character chooses "left" or "right." When participating on the TDM, there will be a third option. Players may link either a top level or a thread (five or more comments from their character) from the TDM and title the link as "Door Pass." This means that the player is choosing to take the designation that they were randomly assigned on the TDM, rather than taking the designation of a door. If the player decides to select a door rather than use the pass, then they are trying their luck; they may get the same designation they had on the TDM or the opposite. Once the application is submitted, players can't change their choice.

To assign roles to characters for this TDM, use the following guide:

If your character likes it hot, they are a Dominant. If your character prefers the cold, they are a Submissive.

To Note: Characters can only swap their designation for one of the following reasons: an event occurs that allows it or there are OOC reasons that make it a necessity. Any swap always requires mod approval and each character can only ever switch once. Characters that are being reapped will keep their previous designation but players can choose to use new TDMs with different designations for fun!

Test Drive threads can be used as activity proofs for characters currently in-game.

Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have fun!!

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Hi! ...Were you actually struck by lightning, because that's way too much a coincidence for two people to be struck by lightning from Central City.

I'm confused, but okay! Also hungry. You?

[ooc: hiii I remember you from bakerstreet I'm hype for this. Have you seen the clip where DCEU flash shows up on DCTV?]

yes and yes
and yes again actually
a lot of yes going on right now
also a lot of huh??? too
good huh though? maybe?
only because my name is also barry allen so
yes

( i remember you too! and yes! i have. i'm all kjhjkg for this. )

I mean a lot of yes is better than a lot of no, relatively speaking. a lot of huh is pretty normal.

You're actually not the first Barry Allen I've ever met. I've met a few Barry Allens. Which me are you?

(yaaas. It was kinda unclear when in other Flash's timeline it was so we can either say it's happened for him or not, but my Barry will recognize him at least.)

oh wow ok wow hi
so this is a thing alright

[ Honestly, he knows two Dick Graysons and two Jason Todds here, so. This is pretty normal for around here, just... he's never come across another him, only heard about them. Wow. ]

ok you ever heard of the justice league?
actually
is this a conversation that should be had in person?
i feel like it is

( suuper unclear tbh. :c totally fine with dctv barry recognizing him, i've just sort of avoided it with barry in game because i haven't been sure and have just been hoping they'll cross paths again more "officially" for dceu barry in his movie later this year. /o\ )

This is definitely a thing, you'll get used to it.

Must be a your Earth thing. And is probably a better in person conversation, but uh. I've sort of been feeling some weird effects. Not sure if it's safe.

((no worries! we can be vague about the deets. barry can just be like hey i met you for like a second one time))

wait so like
batman, wonder woman, superman
arthur, victor
those names don't ring a bell?

[ That is... very concerning if so. Also speaking of concerning— ]

what kind of weird effects are we talking about exactly?

( perfect

)

A couple of them do! I've met a couple of supermans, and I know of batman but only worked with batwoman. We're not like, a team though. I have a different team.

...the inappropriate kind [is getting intimate with your self incest or masturbation asking for a friend]

batwoman?
couple of supermans?
wow ok that is not what i expected?
but you have a team so that tracks still
good to know
seriously
since there is so much that can be the same but different

[ Just give him a second here about that other part... or two. ]

oh
gotcha
ok
yes that is a thing here sometimes
i thought you meant like
with your speed cause that
yeah

Yeah the other mes (us?) have been pretty different too. Earth 2 us wasn't even a speedster.

Yeaaah. My speed seems to be okay, just a little slower than normal. as in I can't break time or dimension barriers. Have you done that before?

But anyway the inappropriate part is bad because I have a wife back home. and kids. Well, future kids.

[ Oh boy this is whole lot of Stuff to process. Good thing that's done quickly. ]

here?
yes
or i tried to
i wouldn't suggest you try
i kind of
died
in the process
not fun so just
don't
please

[ And as a result, he'd been scared to run again lest he end up dropping dead unexpectedly again. But he's working on it? So. ]

kind of hate to break this to you but
pretty sure this place doesn't really care about who you have or what you have back home
sort of a free for all here
and they have ways to get you to want to

oh wow. Please don't die again. I've done that before and it's not fun.

I miss iris already :<
but I hope she'd understand??? this is worse than reverse flashpoint. Don't ask.

[ He has no idea what that means but ]

you died?
how?
i mean
i'm all for certain similarities and all but that
kind of not the best thing to share?

well it wasn't actually the first time, technically, but I guess the most recent. My heart stopped when I tried to rescue an experimental power core from being hit by lightning and the lightning hit me instead. Again. My future daughter brought me back with her speed powers. Not my favorite Thanksgiving.

guess it's just the one time survival of getting struck by lightning huh?
good to know
do not get hit by lightning again
noted

i tried to go beyond the speed of light here
tried to see if i could go back in time to an earlier point or even break through whatever barriers are clearly here
before i could it was like slamming into some invisible force and i just
yeah
so i wouldn't recommend it

I think it probably depends on the lightning. not that I'm saying we should test it, that's a bad idea.

damn. Thanks for the warning, or I would have tried.

I kind of want to race now though.

is there different colours or something?
but yeah please don't and just be
mindful of your speed?
you'll get way more than a ticket around here :/

oh buddy
don't tempt me
there is a severe lack of fast people here
not that i'm used to being around many but you know

There actually are different colors of speedster lightning (fun fact!!!) but I meant more like impact, range, etc.
Super noted though, I will try.

Us fast people gotta stick together. :3

[ Funny how usually when you come across another version of yourself, you find yourself a little confused and weirded out. Barry here? Just totally digs it. Probably one of the more laid back people to have a double... or triple... quadruple? Many versions, basically. ]

really?
what's yours?
mine's blue cause
lighting??

we do :)
oh i should tell you the titans are here?
if you know about them from your world
and uhhh you're probably going to get others knowing some version of you
but i guess you're used to that

[barry is also pretty chill vibing with himself, as long as he's not evil. he's definitely met evil him.]

Ohhh mine is red, probably cause of my suit. Do you have a suit?

The who? Are they like the Forces? Have you even met the Speed Force?
Yeah I bet. The whole multiverse situation got a bit wonky in my timeline, it sort of imploded and now everyone's all meshed on one Earth.

[ What's better than a couple of guys being dudes? Or... nerds in their case. ]

yeah
i made it myself
granted
not as cool as say batman's but
also not a billionaire so
budget and all

and i'm sorry
MET THE SPEED FORCE???
isn't that just a layer of dimensional reality manipulating space time????

You made it yourself??? That's super-impressive. my friend Cisco makes most of my suits. We def don't have a billionaire budget either but I also own STAR labs kind of

uhhhh boy how do I explain this
yes? and also she's a living entity with a personality who can take the shape of people. Usually she looks like my mom (our mom?) which is as weird as it sounds

[ Boy oh boy when Barry here finds out... Barry here... is still relatively new at the whole gig and only took the name The Flash when he came here and one of the Grayson's mentioned that being his superhero name. ~~just wait until he gets the idea from you, buddy!~~ ]

you own WHAT?
dude that sounds
good for you, man

but whoa
ok
time out
whaaaaaaat the hell??
when did THIS happen???

well I mean, it's not exactly functioning anymore so that's why I only kind of own it. it's mostly home base for Team Flash. my day job is being a CSI for CCPD.

like...forever? I mean she probably hasn't looked like mom forever but afaik she's just part of the universe. I sort of killed her by accident once but brought her back to life too. So now I'm like her parent. It's a weird full circle kind of relationship. She has three other force siblings too.

wait your team is Team Flash??
dude what a flex 💪

ok
ignoring the whole looking like mom thing
you're telling me the speed force is a sentient being???

well, they are my team and I'm the Flash so, yes. :> I don't really consider myself in charge though, it's sort of a whole team effort kind of thing.

Yep. She's....kinda manipulative when she wants to be but also I'm her favorite so I think that's a good thing. [maybe]

text; un: fastestalive

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