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TDM #35
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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. Submissives are provided with a plain black pleather collar to wear and Dominants are given bracelets made of the same black pleather. The simple design is an immediate visual indicator that they have not yet signed a contract and they will be informed that more elaborate or personalized styles are a privilege reserved for those who do. Enjoy your free time until Orientation! Participation is mandatory for all new and past arrivals. The first hints of spring are in the air. |
 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: bondage/shibari) The featured workshop at this month's Orientation is a trust-building "ropes course." Deepen your bond with your partner and explore the balance between restraint and freedom, as well as the power dynamics inherent in this hands-on learning opportunity. You'll discover the beauty of patience, communication, and connection as you weave intricate patterns of rope around each other's bodies. The class portion of the workshop is brief, featuring demonstrations by NPC Dominants and Submissives, after which characters of opposite designations will be paired up and expected to replicate what was shown. Printed handouts from LIEs will be passed around with step by step instructions for their reference—though some may be less than clear, or only include pictures and diagrams without written directions. Do your best! |
 (cw: sexual fluids and other body fluids, sexual art, body paint) Want to escape the unpleasantness of the Down? Arrivals are encouraged to partner up and participate in an ongoing public art installation in the Up where they will be invited to shed inhibitions and embrace the raw essense of self-expression through a unique medium: their stained bed sheets. The exhibition is being held in Fiddler's Square's very own Stay & Play Hotel where pairs may rent time in a special reserved block of rooms to work on their intimate canvases. Uncontracted pairs may get a steep discount, or even a free room if they are convincingly passionate. All sheets in these rooms are reactive to moisture of any kind, and each room is stocked with complimentary lubricants and body paints. Through tactile engagement and artistic interpretation, attendees redefine the unity and celebration of their designations coming together and celebrate the complexity and beauty of their experience. Unleash your creativity, and join in defining the art of expression. |
 (cw: gas leak, aphrodisiacs, altered mental states, hallucinations) The Down isn't a very pleasant place to be, especially for newcomer Submissives who are forced to live in public housing. While the state of the building complex is nothing to phone home about at the best of times, this particular month it's abysmal. Much needed repairs on the plumbing have been ignored for far too long and, after a particularly chilly winter, the hot water heaters are bust. They need replacing, but who is going to pay for that? It'll take some time and a bunch of bureaucratic red tape before the water in the city-provided housing turns warm again. Enjoy your cold showers for the foreseeable future! Or, y'know, suck up to a Dominant and ask them to use their shower. But wait! There's more! As if the plumbing problems aren't bad enough, there is also some kind of gas leak, and a nasty one at that. It doesn't seem to be flammable and no one will be dying in their sleep, but that's the only good news. The fumes from the gas are invisible and also odorless, leaving unsuspecting Submissives (and anyone else who visits the building, for that matter) at the mercy of the effects. In the common areas of the building the exposure is the strongest, but it still seeps into character's rooms as well. Inhaling the gas will leave characters feeling loopy and more open to interacting with others. Some may find that they're feeling extra cuddly and needy, if not outright horny because of it. The rarest—and one of the least pleasant—side effects are the hallucinations some characters may experience, causing them to mistake others for people they may know. After a few days the leak will be repaired, but it'll take a few more days following the fix for the building to be aired out completely. |
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 is more lawful, they are a Submissive. If your character is more chaotic, they are a Dominant. 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 tag on 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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in this Denny'sin this little man are atrocious. Morvay may be new here, but he can tell a shitty little vampire when he sees one! ]Who, me?
[ The flicking of Morvay's tail is more akin to an annoyed cat than receptive. ]
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[ A snicker escapes the fae, as he leans up slightly towards the taller man, peering at the Submissive mark and the collar around his neck. The annoyed flicks of his tail are far from missed. ]
Unless you'd prefer to approach another person with the offer of pairing up? Unfortunately, it seems as though most have partners already...
[ His pitying tone was laced with sarcasm, his eyes narrowing slightly up at the.... what is he? Not a human, by the tail and horns. Maybe some sort of fae? Or, or, or...
Whatever he is, he certainly looked like an interesting plaything. ]
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very difficult for himthought it's easy to see that he's between a wall and a hard place. Waiting on a different Dominant to choose him would take too long when he's already chomping at the bit to get to it.Red pupils lock on to Lilia as a painted, clawed hand cautiously extends toward him. ]
Ugh, fine, but you better be nice to me! I'm starving already!
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[ The rope Lilia had was passed to his opposite hand to allow him to take the taller man's clawed hand within his own, bringing it to his lips to place a gentle kiss upon the back of it. A sly look rests on his face, already plotting, planning. ]
You may call me Lilia. May I have your name? It'd be unfortunate to need to call you 'Submissive' while we're partnered together.
[ The hand is released, then, as he looks the man up and down, in a silent inspection. How to go about this, then... ]
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[ The kiss to his knuckle makes him squint in suspicion, but he doesn't yank his hand back or make any further move to escape the smaller man. It's uncanny how someone can remind him so much and yet so little about someone back home... if he wasn't going to theoretically have the time of his life in a place like this, maybe it would make him a little sad.
He misses Master, sure... and the others make the mansion lively... and he supposes even Aster does. ]
Have you done something like this before? You're not going to hurt me, right?
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I have. I've used rope to tie up plenty of people, both in this manner and in others.
[ Oh, but that second question was so sweet. Lilia could practically taste the excitement on his tongue. ]
That depends entirely on whether you behave or not. I'm fully capable of being gentle if you ask nicely, but.... Are you sure you want me to be gentle?
[ With one hand, he motions at the man's form. ] Take off anything loose. It'll get in the way.
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that he's already barely wearing anyway. In general his clothing is rather tight fitting otherwise, but with material much more elastic than it seems.The coat tossed to the side on a nearby table. Morvay settles onto his feet, a clawed hand rubbing the side of his neck as he looks the smaller Dominant over. ]
You should definitely be nice... I don't like getting knocked around.
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Okay, okay~! I'll be kind to you for today, and maybe I'll even treat you to a nice meal sometime if you behave well enough.
[ Reaching around Morvay with part of the rope, he begins with his chest, a soft hum escaping him. For now, he was being gentle, his touch careful, focused. ]
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Definitely both. There's a familiarity in the way Lilia's hands when he's pulling the ropes against Morvay's body--more skin accessible to the ropes than denied thanks to how he prefers to wear his clothing.The vibrations make his wings flutter as his tail wraps around one of his own legs to keep itself grounded. ]
Really? I'll take you up on it~
[ He's grown rather fond of human foods, but it's only natural what comes to mind at such words... When had he last had a proper meal? Not that this fairy would know what that means for Morvay by just looking at him. ]
I hope you have a lot of stamina...
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Stamina?
[ Even as his voice sounds out, sounding confused, his hands do not still, his focus does not waver. ]
Why would I need stamina for us to go out to eat? Unless... are you suggesting you'd want to sleep with me after?
[ Lilia snickers at the idea, glancing up towards Morvay's face then. ]
I do have plenty of stamina. My oh my, though... so forward!