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TDM #43
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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 full heat of Summer is in full swing, but there is a pleasant breeze that comes off the sea, bringing with it much needed relief from the warmth of the sun. |
 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: random kink, behavioral modification) The oppressive heat of summer eases its grip on Duplicity with a cool breeze blowing in from the sea. A soothing wind rushes through the Up and the Down, bringing a blanket of cool that should help chill any hot tempers spiking around the new requirements for local businesses. While wet t-shirt contests and flashy pool parties start to wind down, people find the weather more agreeable and spend more and more time outdoors. Orientation adjusts accordingly, with LIEs deciding to use the weather to their advantage when it seems like people just can't seem to stay indoors for long. The basics of Orientation still happen at the Center, but they decide to incorporate a little outside time and arts and crafts into the mix. Characters will find themselves paired with someone of the opposite designation for a quick but fun bonding activity: kite-building and kite flying. Pairs are given a somewhat unhinged instruction sheet, a set of curated crafting materials, and one hour to build a Compatibility Kite. Most of the materials are basic and typical for simple kite making, but some of them may raise eyebrows: silk fabric, bold red ribbons, black lace… Meanwhile, the instructions for both building and flying the kite are vague, but oddly intimate: Hold tension while knotting., Maintain eye contact and hold your partner steady., Position your body behind your partner for better reach... While the design of the kite is completely up to the participants, LIEs does provide one requirement. Pairs are asked to choose one from several lively colored kite tails to tie to each completed kite. Each one has a single word printed in bold, glimmering text, such as: OBEDIENCE, PRAISE, CONTROL, EDGE, ROPE, PATIENCE, PASSION, SLEEP, CONTRITION, FAITH, SPICE, and more. There's no explanation as to what these mean or how they must be chosen, just that one word should be tied to their project. After an hour, all characters are brought outside, onto a bus, and to Chicanery Beach. Under the watchful eye of LIES staff who keep their distance from the shoreline, everyone gets to let their kites fly! Getting one up into the air is a two-person job, so work together and get it up into the sky without crashing into others. Hopefully it works, because anyone who can't seem to get it up or crash a little too soon will be given strict notice to attend Orientation all over again. Those whose kites successfully sail into the sky will get a check on their names. But as the words on the kite tails unfurl and flutter through the wind, characters will find themselves imbued with the desire and drive to embody or put the trait on their kite into practice: with their partner, or with anyone they may next encounter. This desire lingers past sunset and can last well over a week until one isn't sure if it's an artificial influence or something they'd truly wanted all this time. |
 (cw: pheromones, scents, stalking, dub-con, exhibitionism, breeding kink, stuffing, size kink, sexual exhaustion, rough sex, gags, biting, marking) The winds persist throughout the summer, and they bring more than just the scent of salt and sunscreen through the air. As July makes its way into August, a very subtle change descends on everyone: for an indiscernible reason, everyone's pheromones seem to surge, and everyone will look irresistibly attractive. For those with the senses and skills to pick it up, it will be as if characters exude a different aura entirely, just begging to be bred or fucked. For others who can't tell - it manifests instead as distinct, vaguely familiar and very attractive scents that carry over the wind. Characters will have one or two scents that are most obvious and most irresistible to them. Catching just a whiff of these scents will have them follow their trails all over the Up and the Down until they find who is waiting at the source, someone they will feel the need to throw themselves at. But since people don't know what scent they themselves are giving off, they may not even know why they're being pursued even if they can tell that someone has been following them. Unbeknownst to everyone, certain scents will have specific influences that take effect on either (or both!) person once they finally meet. - Cinnamon: The need to fuck them in front of a mirror or a window, or anywhere that their reflection can be seenActing on the influence at least once will satisfy the need… for a time. The scents can always rile a person up all over again. Maybe a perfume or an artificial scent will mask them, at least for a while, but soon the pheromones will overpower any attempts to hide them. |
 (cw: personality shift, behavior modification, dom/sub behaviors) A new trend makes its way to Duplicity's native shopkeepers and citizens alike in the Up and Down: wind chimes to hang up on their patios, windows, and balconies. The chimes are black and white in design, many of them sporting artful swirls and spirals that clink and ring in the wind. There doesn’t seem to be anything dubious about the chimes upon first glance, but the more one hears them, the more their effects become apparent. While not everyone seems affected, those who are susceptible to the bell-like sounds will find that the larger, lower frequency chimes amplify a person’s worst trait while the smaller, higher frequency wind chimes do the opposite, amplifying an individual’s best personality trait instead. However, unbeknownst to anyone, some of the chimes are dupes (hah) smuggled in from the neighbouring city of Insincerity, the black and white spiral motifs seeming to move and swirl even when they remain still. Their effects are a little different, as they cause Dominants to act subservient and Submissives to act haughty and demanding of their betters. All these effects are short-lived and last no more than an hour. But considering the prevalence of the chimes throughout the city, the potential for erratic personalities is increased tenfold. More alarmingly, it seems that no one is safe from the effects of the twisted contraband chimes. People - LIERs and natives alike - who act out of designation may be approached by LIES or SIN guards with stern warnings or threats of taking them to Realignment at the SLUT Center, and they take any explanation in good faith. |
» » » TLDR
So, what's happening?UP AND AWAY
FOLLOW YOUR NOSE
NOTES ON THE WIND
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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 grand gestures, they are a Submissive. If your character prefers small surprises, 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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If it makes you feel better you aren't too out of place. Hardly noticed you until you called out to me. [He shrugs as he starts to take his jacket off and puts the heavy fur lined coat over the other's shoulders. Despite how heavy it was in weight and looked to be how, the coat was surprisingly cool, almost refreshingly cool.]
There, you can borrow that for now but I need it back once we find your apartment. I'll walk you safely there but then you're on your own. Name's Wriothesley by the way.
[He felt a little naked without his coat on, looking a little less broad but it hardly made much a difference in his stature as a whole. At least he still had on his buttoned shirt that was currently unbuttoned enough to expose some of the hair on his chest which again was mostly due to the temperature but yet he was still dressed like he wasn't affected by the heat hardly at all.]
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As was the cool weight of what he'd thought would have been a much warmer coat. A coat that thankfully covers the thin gown, but definitely should have been warmer than it is. Not that he's complaining. ] Dare I ask if you were hiding in the snow somewhere? [ Not everyone at home has a Vision, so it's possible that not everyone here does either... if they exist here at all, so it's best to be cautious. No sense outing anyone if there's something similar to Inazuma's old Vision Hunt Decree going on. Who knows, maybe the guy has some sort of secret base in an icy cave somewhere.
But at the mention of being on his own, he just waves a hand dismissively, trying not to look too long. Looking too long means he risks being looked at in return, and without his eyepatch, that's something he'd almost prefer to avoid. ] It's fine, I'm used to it. [ How someone could wear all of that in the heat is beyond him. Days like these in Mondstadt were only nice when there was a cool drink in one's hand and a nice breeze blowing through the city. Of course, any day he doesn't have to be stuck doing paperwork or menial tasks are always good ones, even if they're not good at all. ]
Kaeya. I hope you don't mind if I end up having to shorten that, because I can't guarantee I won't accidentally mangle it.
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Not the snow but if you're still hot I can make it colder, just might have to get a bit closer to you is all. [He reaches for something in his pocket and pulls out his cryo vision, looking slightly different than what Kaeya's would be. Normally he didn't fo showing it around but he's been here awhile now and only ever met ine other person from home let alone anyone else who could even use his vision anyway.] I got help from this, something from my world. Now I let you borrow my jacket but this is only for me to use.
[He puts his vision back in his pocket and shrugs at the idea of a nickname,chuckling a little.] It's meant to be long and hard on purpose~ Call me whatever you like, Kaeya.
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[ The sight of the vision makes him stop dead, eyes widening sharply. That explains it! And it makes sense now that he thinks about it, but there's something much more important here that needs to be addressed, and he's got many questions. ]
Wait, they let you keep yours?! Or did you have to smuggle it in? Where would you even put it? How did--? [ Yep. That's the important thing here. How did he get to keep his vision when Kaeya's was taken from him? And no, he's not looking from Wriothesley to the vision and back again, trying to imagine where the guy could have hid it on or in his person to avoid detection. No, he's clearly not imagining this. And he promptly chokes on his words, sputtering and trying to recover as gracefully as he can, caught off-guard by the double entendre.
Okay, maybe he was imagining it. ]
I walked right into that one...
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You know exactly what a vision is? [The chances of randomly meeting another from his world like this are so low that he can barely believe it. He takes it back out from his pocket to let Kaeya get a better look.] I've actually not meet many other vision holders even back home. I don't know your story but I had to keep mine secret growing up due to my surroundings. I've only recently started to show it off but when I'm at work here I don't wear it since its not part of my uniform.
[He scratches the back of his neck a bit uncomfortable talking about all this but still trying to.] Pardon, je n'ai pas pu m'en empêcher. [He walks a head a bit.] I take it your not from Fontaine, Kaeya? If you were I'm sure you would have recognized my name.
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[ Though he would normally have more questions, Kaeya knows better than to pry. Everyone has their own secrets, himself included, and he's not in the habit of pressing those who aren't under interrogation to divulge theirs. The shift in language does pique his interest, but in the next breath, the reason is obvious. ]
Mondstadt, actually. I've sadly never been to Fontaine, so anything I know of it comes entirely from other sources. The Knights tend to keep me pretty busy and it isn't often I find enough free time to travel beyond the borders.
[ And if Wriothesley hadn't recognized him outright, especially given that he's the only one in all of Mondstadt with his complexion and his name tends to be pretty well-known in the area, that would mean he's never been there either, but still, what are the chances? Huh. Small world. ]
Unless there happens to be a significant amount of trade with Mondstadt's wine merchants which would require them to send other knowledgeable parties to handle their business affairs, that is.
[ It's really the only reason he gets out: by acting as the liaison for the Dawn Winery and Angel's Share. ]
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[Though the more Wriothesley tries to think of it the more he is starting to recall he might have hears of Kaeya before. He didn't know much about him and definitely hadn't seen a picture of him before but when he was first appointed Duke, Neuvillette had sent him stacks and stacks of papers of people from various lands thay he should try to familiarize himself with in case he ever needed to. He definitely had remembered reading of the Knights of Favonius but who each member was he had skimmed through somewhat. He figured the roster probably changed often enough it wasn't important enough to memorize at the time. It's funny how he might have known more if he had looked into that list more.]
Well perhaps I should give you my actual title then though, I'll be honest I'm not really one for titles. I'm Wriothesley, the Duke and Warden of Meropide. Though like I said, that title means nothing here and probably less to someone from Mondstadt.
[Though knowing he had a fellow traveler from his world was nice, he offered his arm to Kaeya as they walked. It wouldn't mean too much here in duplicity since they were both submissives but Wriothesley could careless.]
I didnt leave Meropide too much myself so I can relate to that a bit. Wines nice, never tried any from your part of the world but I did have some teas I did want to get my claws on. I'm a tea connoisseur you see. I drink it multiple times a day and even have a room dedicated to it here thanks to my partner. Perhaps you can see it some time.
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[ Hearing that his belongings should be waiting for him is definitely a relief though. The thought of having to wear paper until he was able to get himself something new was definitely not appealing in the slightest. ]
Royalty, huh? So that would be what... Your Grace? [ And even if it isn't, it's how he might just start referring to him until he can wrap his tongue around that name.
He'll graciously accept the offered arm though. A paper gown doesn't exactly extend to shoes, and this way he won't have to worry about falling should he misstep. ]
My personal preference is a fine wine, though anything that isn't grape juice is alright with me. I'd say it was the perk of growing up in a winery, but it really wasn't. [ And now for the elephant in the room. ] So what's the deal with this place?
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[He can't help but flex a little just on instinct when his arm is grabbed as he starts to lead Kaeya to the train station. He has nice arms anyway, part of the perks of being a boxer.]
Growing up on a winery sounds lovely. I'd like to hear about it. As for this place they explain it during orientation but I guess you haven't seen the video yet or whatever method they plan to show this time. Basically we are split into two classes and based on those classes you are allowed to do certain things and barred from others. Most of it involves sex. I hope you're a bit open minded when it comes to that, you'll have to be if you want to survive comfortably here.
(Ooc: I forgot to ask how tall you have kaeya at, I made wrio really tall since hes one of the tallest tall male playable characters so far in game >_>))
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Don't think he missed that flex there, Wriothesley. And he's even willing to indulge him, gripping that arm a little tighter. Not bad, man. Not bad at all. ] Somebody works out~ [ His tone is a playful sing-song, a small smirk on his face. Hey, he's allowed to be appreciative of others' physiques, and it's not like the guy is hard on the eyes in the slightest. ]
And it was, up until it wasn't, but that can be a story for another time. [ Which is his way of saying 'don't think this is the last you'll see of me'. ] Hmmm... based on the collars and lack thereof, I'm going to hazard a wild guess and say that having one doesn't make you high class. This thing is going to make getting dressed a pain. And as far as the rest goes, I'll have you know I was voted "most desired grandson-in-law" back in Mondstadt. [ He says it with a serious look, but there's laughter in his voice. ] Really though, so long as people can accept the fact that I've no intention of removing my eyepatch for any reason, I should be okay. Unless you're asking my preference, in which case you'll need to be a little more direct there.
[ ooc: Tallest and thicc to boot! Beautiful combo, that man. All good tho! I usually put kaeya around 5'10"-ish, since wrio is TALL, the top of childe's head is around wrio's hairline, and kaeya is just a shade shorter than childe. My brain has to work in circles to get from point a to point b sometimes. ]
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A small flush comes over him at the compliment and he looks away, clearing his throat as it gets a little colder around him.] Well despite this basically being sex city there are basic amenities and lots of gyms and an arena too so...you can keep in shape if you'd like. They also promote finding a job and a contract with an oppposite of your class. That I can't help you with unfortunately. I'm a submissive myself.
[He showed off his own collar which was a bit fancier though more worn than Kaeya's. It had a moon on it and while it wasn't anything special it did seem to almost blend in to his outfit though it did also highlight the three scars on Wriothesley's neck more.]
Well I'm sure if you use some charm you'll find a good contract in no time. Hopefully with someone who treats you very well. I've seen some contracts where some just stay friends and some turn romantic while others don't work out in the end. So I hope whatever you end up looking for you find. Your preference is your own business.
[He wasn't going to pry more than he had to though he was curious abour the eyepatch. He did want to see how the orher looked with it now.]
Ooc: wrio is truly a whole bakery xD Yeah so I struggled with his height and at the time I was talking to some other genshin peeps and we kinda decided cause wrios main trait is intimidation he should be massive so I made him 6'5 >_> and his legs are just so long so he's just...hes just so tall. I'm sorry))
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[ Give him a moment while he stops to look Wriothesley up and down, a lilt in his voice as he gives his assessment. ]
My apologies, but I find it rather hard to believe there to be anything submissive about you. [ And because what is personal space when it involves getting into others', he doesn't hesitate to reach out and try to touch the man's collar, and maybe run a finger along that center scar if he'll allow it. ] Though... it is true that appearances can often be deceiving.
[ Contracts, huh? Does Rex Lapis run this place behind the scenes? ] I can't say I'm excited about having my well-being contractually tied to another person, but I suppose I can try and put forth a little effort.
( ooc: I totally get it! And I can def see him being super tall ^_^ )
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Yes...well looks aren't everything I suppose. They also find it funny to give more dominant acting people submissive collars and vice versa sometimes though that isn't always the case. I guess with me you'll just have to wonder if it's the truth or not.
[His husky blue eyes widen when Kaeya comes way too close. His first instinct is to grab his arm and prevent the touch, taking a step back before letting go of the male and realizing he might of grabbed him a bit too roughly. Fuck, if he told his partner he'd be disappointed. He was supposed to be making friends not scaring people away. He really needed to work on his people skills]
Ah..um...sorry. I didn't hurt you, did I?
[Wriothesley deflates a little and the furry ear like spikes in his hair almost seem to flatten with his disappontment too at himself as he takes Kaeya's hand more gently.] I'm not used to people just...touching me like that, not there. My apologies.
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I assure you... [ His free hand moves to lift his hair off of his face, very briefly exposing the scarring over his right eye before letting the heavy bangs drop again. ] I know the feeling, all too well. Don't worry, I'm not one to go around exposing peoples' secrets or trying to pry into ones kept hidden.
[ And just like that, he's right back to how he'd been only a short few moments earlier. ]
You never did tell me what sort of "public transportation" we were looking for.
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Every so often an ad gets posted that likes to reveal lies and secrets about eachother to the network. There isn't anything you can really do to stop it. I tried and it only made the ads worse. I just try to ignore them now. So if you don't want anyone prying into your backstory too much unsolicited, might be easier just to tell it yourself in your own words. [He pauses for a moment and clears his throat, looking away.] Though, however you got the scar, I don't think it takes away from you at all. Scars are beautiful...it means you overcame whatever tried to harm you.
[He walks a little further and points to a sign for the train station.]
Trains. There is a train that brings you all around the city. I can ride it with you for a bit until we get to the apartments, then I'll head back on and head home.