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TDM #24
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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 LIEs 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 LIEs 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 high-rise. 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 for all new and past arrivals. Skies are clear and the weather is warm. |
 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. |
 (cw: sensory deprivation, coercion, dub-con/non-con) One of the workshops at this month's Orientation pairs Dominants with Submissives for an exercise in blind chemistry. Literally — they'll all be blindfolded before meeting their partner and the blindfolds must stay on! They will be encouraged to explore with their other senses, such as touch and taste. Kissing is the bare minimum of what's expected, though no one will stop them should they want to take things further… Each pair will get around 10-15 minutes together (unless they really hit things off) before switching to a new partner. Some participants may also be tapped for a secondary exercise in which Submissives remain blindfolded, while Dominants are not. Dominants may do as they wish with them and may choose whether to keep their partner or swap blindfolded Subs back and forth with other Dominants. |
 (cw: aphrodisiacs, drugs, altered mental states, public nudity) With the arrival of good weather and sunny skies ahead in the forecast, LIEs has decided to sponsor a post-Orientation BBQ in North Park. Picnic blankets and picnic tables are set up for use around the park and there is a main food station handing out catered food, as well as a few small charcoal grills available for those who wish to grill themselves. Sausages, burgers, and kebabs (vegetarian options available) are either ready to go or laid out to be cooked, along with stuff to make sandwiches (did someone say PB&J?). All the usual sides and condiments are available as well. In addition to flavor, many of those condiments contribute a little something extra to one's meal. Does the jelly in that PB&J make you feel a little more jealous than usual? Does that mustard get you all hot and bothered? It just might. Perhaps most nefarious of all is that a few batches of the condiments have truth serum mixed in with them, making people open up about their true wants and desires. See someone you wouldn't mind kissing? Feel like baring it all? Maybe you should tell them — or simply go for it. Inhibitions are lowered and tongues loosened so stuff that hotdog down your throat and get ready for some fun. There are a few different games being played in the park that LIERs can join in on, such as three-legged and wheelbarrow races with Dominant and Submissive pairs, capture the flag, and something that resembles a raunchier version of Twister. If games aren't your thing there is also a hot yoga class that is taking place, open to anyone who wishes to join. Some people are fully nude as they pose and stretch while others wear workout gear that seem more scandalous than those who are naked. Of course aside from your traditional yoga poses the instructor encourages Dominants and Submissives to practice what are clearly Kama Sutra positions with one another. Hope you're flexible! |
 (cw: transformation, body modification, drugs) There's a lot of buzz surrounding a store from one of Duplicity's sister cities, Insincerity, setting up a temporary pop-up location in Fiddler's Square. The store in question is the Supermarket and they deal in temporary upgrades, enhancements, and all things extraordinary. You can sample what it's like to be super at the Supermarket! Staffed by enigmatic Insincerity natives, the mini market is open to Dominants and Submissives alike. In order to entice buyers to visit their home location, the wares on offer make up a limited selection of their full stock — a carefully curated selection of the Supermarket's best-selling products and seasonal specials. The staff won't elaborate too much, but there are rumors that something big is happening soon in Insincerity. This month they've come to you; next month you may be coming to them. Products fall into three broad categories: power-ups, transformation/body modification, and sexual enhancers. The most common form they come in is a colorful glowing syringe, but potions, pills, and topical creams are available on request. The menu is as follows: Something Super: Transform: Enhance: Effects can be mixed and matched with the application of multiple products — though the Supermarket employees caution that buyers do so at their own risk — and may last up to one full day. |
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 the assignments are OOCly 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 prefers jelly, they are a Dominant. If your character prefers peanut butter, 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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After all, he's in a waistcoat and jacket! He's even more layered than most people.
Glancing at the market around them, he adds, "That said, if you're looking for an overhaul, you won't be lacking options. God knows there's as many garments and ensembles for every feasible taste under the sun -- probably to match all the different ways people undress each other here."
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"Tell me, what is more interesting: a glimpse of a shapely leg through a sheer silk stocking or nudity?"
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"I think I might have to say the stocking," he answers after a beat. "The promise of something hidden is sometimes far more alluring than having it out in the open."
And then, with a chuckle, "Besides, it gives a person the chance to peel it off later."
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"I am quite fond of dressing conservatively, but wearing or not wearing, something delightful underneath." A pause. "Would you care to come with me while I window shop? It's like research."
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Not that he exactly owned much in that regard. Which makes Illumination's question a tiny bit surprising, though he considers it only a second before smiling.
"All right. I'd be happy to assist, though I must warn you, I might be rather useless at it."
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"Now, tell me, what does appeal to you?"
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At the question, he smiles slightly, considering the answer. In truth, he's never really asked any of his lovers to dress any particular way for him, or had any expectation of such. After a moment, he says:
"Mm, I admit, I do rather like neckties," he says, with a sly laugh. "Gives me something to pull on to draw their attention and direct them."
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She looks over the clothing on offer, picks up a few interesting pieces for herself and a couple for Albus as well. "Just between us, I am a bit bossy."
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Not that he'd exactly been having nearly as much sex back home.
With a small chuckle, he answers, "I won't tell a soul," though he does note that she doesn't seem to just be looking for things for herself. Raising one eyebrow, he asks, curious, "And does that extend to outfits as well, perhaps?"
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Here, Albus, have some nice things. Some are soft and silky, some are not. Her interest is scattershot, but it does mean that odds are something will suit his interests.
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Still, he is surprised at some of the choices made. He takes the clothes in hand and starts to look them over, glancing over each piece individually. "You have a wide variety of tastes. I admit, I'm not sure I've ever seen some of these worn before."
Yet another thing to add to his Duplicity education: lingerie.
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"And, of course, if there's anything you like or want to know more about, I've some experience." For herself, she tends towards more androgynous fashion - not quite suits, but nothing overly feminine. She skims over a rack and selects a couple of very pretty but wildly impractical things for each of them, and then a tie for each, just to top off the pile.
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Accepting the tie onto his pile with a small grin, he asks, "I don't think I asked you what your preferences were, did I. Which garments in particular are you taking a look for?"
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Given that this is Duplicity, the changing rooms tend to built for more than one person and it looks as if they're meant to share.
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Illumination doesn't seem the type to care much, if he had to guess. But it would feel ungentlemanly not to offer.
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She is tall, lean, and pale purple all over. No tattoos, but a couple of moonstone dermal piercings over her sternum.
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"He went by the name Halloween Jack, or just Jack, mostly," he answers. "He belonged to an alien species known as the Ferr. At the start, he seemed mostly human, but he was rather cat-like up close -- claws, and sharp teeth, and narrowed pupils. But he was a rather delightful man."
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As he speaks, she briefly lays a hand on his shoulder and kindly speaks, "I'm glad you had a friend like that, and sorry that he has gone on."
"And you're welcome to stare or ask whatever questions you have. You might've noticed that I have very little shame."
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"You seem quite comfortable in your own skin," he replies, which feels like an understatement, but it's something he knows he couldn't necessarily say about himself. "Forgive me if I am a tad awkward. I know in my own world, there are all sorts of rules that don't apply here, and yet they seem to have been imprinted all the same. One would think this city would rob me of them at some point."
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"We're a very social sort." She hums, thoughtfully, and delicately shimmies into a pastel silk harness.
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"The harness goes well with your skin," he adds after a moment, watching her adjust into it.
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"And, thank you, I do think it's a good look."
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"It's far more colorful than a lot of the wares I've seen about," he muses. "Though I suppose that is what happens when leather is the material of choice."