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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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Yet, this is happening.
He keeps his back firmly to the wall, in the meantime. ]
We can stay in our corners.
[ His voice is rough. Smoke inhalation did a number on him years ago. ]
But they might not let us out otherwise. Things tend to escalate around here.
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'Might not' doesn't sound like he's certain, but is she willing to risk being blindly trapped with a stranger indefinitely? Her stubbornness might encourage her to. ]
You speak from experience, I presume? I am decidedly unaccustomed.
[ In other words, she's fresh meat. ]
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It doesn't come easily. Especially when he's out of armor. But he tries, exhaling slowly to center himself. ]
I've been here for a while now.
[ It is what it is. He doesn't move. ]
What's your name?
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Could you be more exact, or have you lost track of time? [ The latter would be concerning if so much time has passed that he doesn't even know anymore. ]
Miss Kate Sharma. [ She would bow her head and courtesy at this moment but that seems pointless with their blindfolds on. ] And how may I address you, sir?
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[ Long enough that the patterns have become familiar. Long enough to know how this usually goes. Not long enough to ever truly get used to it.
He tips his head back. Miss Kate Sharma. Okay. ]
Ephemera’s fine. Don’t call me sir.
[ He’s not in the military anymore. He’s trying to remember that. ]
We can stay in our corners, but they might not let us out. They like to play games.
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[ To not be called 'sir' is an unusual request for Kate, but she nods nevertheless. ] As you wish.
[ She likes games she can compete with others against, but a game at their expense? It simply won't do. ]
Since we are trapped like animals, I suspect the game has already begun.
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[ A bitter truth. It isn’t much of a comfort. Ephemera holds very still, listening intently. ]
Yeah. It’s like that here.
[ He twitches. ]
I’m not going to hurt you.
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[ Her sister has every right to be mad about her at the moment but that doesn't mean she wouldn't notice her absence, or so Kate thinks. ]
The thought of you hurting me did not cross my mind until your declaration, s—
[ She almost called him 'sir', then. ]
I would fight back if you did. [ Not that she's ever fought anyone physically before, but she would sooner defend herself than cower from a man. ]
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[ The best explanation he’s been able to get for that one is sone sort of simulation or — somehow worse — that it’s all magic. Unfortunately, he can’t disprove either.
Ephemera takes a steadying breath, then lets it go. She doesn’t sound like a fighter but he could be wrong about that. There was a time when just breathing would have made her a threat to him. He’s trying not to be that man now.
Regardless, they’re strangers to each other. ]
Good. I don’t want to fight. But I want to get out of here and that doesn’t happen unless we work together. Yeah?
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[ But it's probably for the best he doesn't overwhelm her with talk of simulations and magic. She's overcome as it is... ]
We want the same thing. [ To leave this room as promptly as possible. ] But how may we work together?
[ She's not completely against cooperating with him, but she also hasn't a clue where to go from here. ]
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Look. This whole place runs on sex and cheap humiliation. It's just how it is. But sometimes it's milder, and they only make people kiss.
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But she can't see any other way around it. ]
Then let us hope a kiss is all they want from us.
[ She's so nervous about this, but she somehow finds the courage to continue. ]
It will be difficult to pinpoint your position with my eyes covered... I gather I will need to touch you for our lips to meet.
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You can follow my voice.
[ He hesitates for a long moment. Then: ]
I’ve got scars. On the left side of my face. Try not to touch them.
[ He’s also missing an eye and a couple chunks of flesh over his jaw, but saying this much hurts him almost physically. It’s enough. ]
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Battle scars? [ What if she touches them my mistake? It's not like she's horrified by the thought of what he must look like, but she fears she might touch him somewhere that could trigger an uncomfortable reaction from him. ]
If touching me would make you more at ease, you have my permission. [ She wouldn't normally do this, but she's more amenable towards a man who may have suffered through a war. ] Only where you need to, to locate my lips.
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Yes, [ he confirms softly. He hesitates a moment, then exhales. ] I'm going to reach out now.
[ He does so carefully, until he finds her shoulder. ]
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A hand on her shoulder, that's all it is, yet she has to force herself to breathe in response. Her lips suddenly feel dry, so her tongue darts out to wet them, then her mouth parts just a little in preparation for him, to make the kiss as smooth as possible. ]
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Almost.
He swallows hard, hand trailing up her arm until he can find the curve of her cheek so he doesn't smack his head into hers by accident when he leans in, and then he does lean in, and kisses her very lightly on the mouth. Just for a moment, just for a moment, and he tries not to flinch away when it's done. Even now, after so long in this place, it isn't easy to touch other people.
Belatedly, he takes his hand away. ]
Okay. I think - I think we can take the blindfolds off.
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He'll probably expect her not to look at him once she takes off her blindfold after mentioning his scars, but she does. Not too intensely, but she doesn't want him to think she believes him too hideous to make eye contact with. Everyone has their scars, only his are more visible. ]
I hope that wasn't too disagreeable for you.
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He steps back. Not far, but enough that there's some space between them. And while he twitches, he fights the urge to pull his hood back up and shield the worst of his scars. She doesn't flinch from them, he notes. Most people do. ]
No, ma'am.
[ It comes out soft. ]
I don't like doing this. Being shoved into rooms with people. But most of them just want to get out and be people, you know? Most of them around here to want to hurt each other. So, that helps. Even though it took me a long time to believe it.
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Most, but not all?
[ Then she was lucky to be paired with him. ]
It fills me with relief that we were put together. You have treated me with respect. Today will not be forgotten.
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[ She can take that how she wants. Ephemera knows he's a paranoid cynic, but he's trying to work at that. To slow down long enough to see the strangers he comes across as people first, and threats second.
It's a work in progress. He touches his knuckles to his mouth, watching her. ]
They'll probably open the door soon. And then we can go our separate ways. But if you need anything, you got questions - I'll answer what I can.
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Your scars... Can you tell me more about how they were inflicted upon you? [ Without going into too much graphic detail, of course. She understands they came from his time as a soldier, but what exactly happened? ]
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I was caught in a missile strike. It dropped a building on me.
[ He gestures briefly at his cheek, and missing eye. ]
My armor kept me alive. But my helmet cracked. Contact burns and shrapnel did the rest.
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The fact that you are alive to tell the tale is astounding. I do not think it was just your armor that kept you alive, but your strength. You must have been in a great deal of pain, but you pulled through.
[ It's an honor for her to be talking to a man of such bravery. ]