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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!! |
Sylus l Love and DeepSpace l Submissive
[Building a kite for a man who had made his own cybernetic spy cam crow was really child's play. Speaking of, said cybernetic crow was already hopping around the table of supplies and picking up some of the things Sylus needed without even bothering to check for his approval. It was like they kind of worked as one being in a way.] Mephisto, hurry up with your sticks and let's get this over with.
[Oh, Sylus knew it was a partner event but his partner was clearly Mephisto. He figured that counted, right? It didn't. Sylus still needed to grab a slip of paper with a word on it. OBEDIENCE was the one he managed to grab without looking and when he did another hand reached for the same slip at the same time, what a lovely meet-cute.]
Oh, are you here to replace my assistant? I'm afraid the kite will be done soon but you can watch the show if you'd like. I'll put your name down for credit.
» » » FOLLOW YOUR NOSE((ooc: preferred scents are Lavender, Citrus, Rose or (one) of his favorite foods: Cheese pancakes ))
[Thanks to the Aether core in Sylus' eye, it was normal for the man to usually see what other's desired on a daily basis. Now he wasn't going around just scanning everyone who passed him because he truly didn't care about the average person but when the pheromones were turned up thanks to the wind, Sylus not only could smell a change in those around him but he could see it to. For the most part he tended to ignore it, he really did NOT want to see how almost every store he went, Up or Down was full of just really horny people. It was starting to put him off honestly even if some of the scents weren't that bad and were starting to get to him even. So, he found a park to go to away from as many people as he could for some quiet and to rest his sensitive senses. He'd just rest under a tree while Mephisto kept watch.
He should have known better though since Mephisto loved to tease Sylus back when it could since Sylus did the same to it. So when it saw someone approaching instead of putting out a warning caw it simply stayed quiet and thought it'd be funnier to watch whatever might unfold.]
» » » NETWORK
name: Sylus
username: Tartarus
profile picture: Here
Since this place wants me to stay, looks like I should look into a job. Anyone got any recommendations?
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[ooc: Add your own or message me on discord or plurk @ chocobobutt. I don't mind just yapping either if you got question about this boy.]
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Follow your nose (Rose or citrus)
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There wasn't any flower bushes nearby but he did see someone walking by in the distance. Sylus sighed and looked up at Mephisto with annoyance. Of course his bird wasn't doing it's one task. He assumed the scent was coming from them since nothing else in the area had flowers and he didn't see anyone else either. Sylus was going to ignore the scent for bow until the figure became familiar and he grinned. He got up and started to follow the man he recognized, walking calmly with his hands in his pockets. ]
Well, I didn't think I'd see you again so soon when there are just so many others in this world, yet here you are.
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He frowned, his eyes narrowing as he watched the man walking, as cock sure as always. It was irritating as hell, and it was already rubbing him the wrong way. Then he spoke and he had the unnatural urge to silence him, but held it back.]
I thought you'd got dragged back home. What the hell are you still doing here and once more in my line of sight? [He crossed his arms, remembering how invigorating their fight had been. Being physical like that was its own release that no amount of sex could match. Especially with someone who had lived a life of violence as long as he had.]
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You look lovelier than last time, did fighting me put you in a good mood, sweetie? [he chuckled and couldn't help but lick his lips a little.] You went a bit heavy with the rose cologne though, its almost insufferable.
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[He wasn’t about to admit that he had enjoyed the fight. It was something he hadn’t realized he needed. Relative peace was still an ill fitting shirt for him after all. But this guys attitude…
His eye twitched and he jaw tightened being call sweetie.]
Excuse me? I’m not your sweetie. [He watches him lick his lips. This guy was seriously fucked up.] Did it give you a hard on? Our fight? And I am not wearing rose cologne. Why would you even think I was? Only women wear that.
[For Nier the smell of the citrus coming from the other man was suffocating, and he just wished he’d stop talking. It was all he could do not to shove something in his mouth to silence that tone of superiority coming from him. But he was also drawn to him by some force which he put to the city’s interference.]
As for suffocating, you should maybe lighten up your own cologne. Trying to be a cheap whore or something?
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[That eye twitch had him chuckling as he just got in closer despite how almost nauseous he felt from the rose scent. He wrapped and arm around Nier's shoulders and pulled him in closer.]
Oh I wouldn't say I got aroused by our previous tete-a-tete but it was enjoyable for me, shame you're denying it wasn't for you.
[He let's go of Nier almost reluctantly and turns to head back towards Mephisto.] If I was a whore I'd be a luxury one, babe. Why are you hoping for a repeat time with me? I might have to start charging you.
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[He tensed when his arm went around his shoulders. He didn’t know the man well enough for him to touch him so casually. The smell from the citrus was overwhelming him, his mind fogged a bit by it.]
Glad to make you feel good, maybe I should freaking charge you for that pleasure.
[He refused to admit how much he enjoyed it, he would deny it and deny it.]
I am not your babe, and you won’t see me if you’re a luxury whore. Hell, you don’t need to see me at all. You can run along and go play with someone else.
[He was trying to push the rather erotic thoughts that were finding a way to intrude in his mind. Definitely not this. He picked the pace up, trying to move away from him and that damn scent coming from him. It was too much.]
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Other's haven't been as fun. [He figured Nier wasn't listening anymore as he pet Mephisto, even if the bird didn't deserve it for not listening to his earlier instructions.]
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He did hear him as he moved into his space, playing Sylus’ own game in that.]
What do you mean, not as fun?
[He wasn’t heartless, but their first meeting had rubbed him the wrong way, though it was also exhilarating. He grabbed his chin a bit firmly and made him look at him, trying to read over his expression.]
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It's exactly as it sounds like. You're fun. I enjoy my time with you, others aren't as fun as you.
[He didn't pull away from the grip on his face, in fact he leaned into it even.]
Taking charge? I don't hate it with you, sweetie and unfortunately I never had a chance to learn your name during our battle. Why don't you tell me it so I can call you it instead of something you hate?
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[He didn’t understand how this man’s mind worked, not really experienced with someone quite like him. He quirked an eyebrow slightly at his comment.]
Yes, usually I am the one in charge. I like having control. [His voice was almost a purr. He didn’t like how this person made him lose that precious control. It was one reason he pissed him off so much.]
So I doubt I’m your type. [A pause when he asked his name as he debated on answering it. It would be better than these ridiculous nicknames the guy was calling him.] Nier. My name is Nier. Yours?
[those lips were entirely too tempting and he was trying not to give in. He couldn’t help the image of him pushing the smug ass against a tree and shutting him up more than one way. Ht did lean in a little closer, taking in that infuriating citrusy smell. He was sure he hadn’t smelled like that the last time they had met.]
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[With their positions as it were, one might think Sylus was being obedientalmost but really he waa just letting his new friend enjoy this moment. He closed his eyes for a moment before gazing down at Nier seductively and tilting his head to the side just enougb thay his tongue could tase some of the man's hand holding him.]
Nier~ [The name was a purr coming from his deep voice as he repeated it back, testing it out before grinning wickedly and biting the hand that was holding him. It wasn't a hard bite but a playful one. He grabbed Nier's hand to keep it in place so he didn't pull it away, licking where he just bit before taking said hand and letting it trail down his hardened chest.]
Mines Sylus, I hope you remember it well. I'd hate for my new favorite person to forget my name.
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[When he looked at him that way, he could feel the heat rushing to his groin causing him to mentally curse himself. He was imagining having the pretty mocking mouth wrapped around his cock shutting him up. He gasped when he felt the his tongue run over his hand. He hadn’t thought that he’d react to such a thing. The skin of his hand tasted clean.
Hearing him say his name like that made him swallow slightly. God this man was freaking seducing him and it was irritating him more. He didn’t want to give into that. He let out a startled cry when he felt him bite his hand and went to pull it away, feeling how strong his grip was keeping him from pulling it away.]
What the hell was that for?
[It took all he had not to moan when he started to lick over his hand. He went to smack him for that when Sylus started to run his hand down over his chest. He finally was able to break the momentary spell he felt he was under and pushed him up against a tree, the forearm of his free arm pinning against his neck.]
Sylus hm? What are you trying to do?
[He was so close and that scent was almost over powering his better mind.]
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Well you said I piss you off so I'm trying to give you some pleasure instead.
[A slight deep groan escaped him when he was pushed up against the tree, his neck having to arch up a bit with how that arm was pressed against it. His eyes glowed a bit at the threat of pain Nier was offering him there as he leaned back against the tree, looking into those blue eyes and reaching to pull him in closer with his own long arms. Their faces were so close now, only inches away but Sylus didn't take the chance.]
Nothing, unless you want me to.
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Pleasure? You want to give me pleasure? Then you need to get that mouth busy.
[The arms wrapping around him, pulling him so tight against him left little to the imagination of how the Replicant’s body was reacting to him. His lips were so damn close, and he wanted to taste them, and silence that voice that seemed to cloud his mind. His instincts took over as he closed the inches between them, pressing his lips against the infuriating man’s, those blue eyes closing. He’d be mortified once he came off whatever effect was happening to him.]
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Well he had one, the rose scent made it almost hard to focus but he pulled in Nier to the kiss. It wasn't feverish despite the tension between them. No, Sylus was taking his damn time tracing every curve of Nier's lips almost like he was slowly devouring him with the kiss instead.]
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follow your nose rng?
In the city, touching people often created an explosive reaction.]
Re: favorite food okay?
Those thoughts were interrupted when someone touched him and a deep baritone growl left his throat in warning.] It's rude to touch someone sleeping. [He spoke before opening his eyes but when he did crimson eyes as red as rubies glared at his intruder.]
A word of advice, if you'd like to keep your fingers I'd suggest you back away from me.
[The tone was threatening even if Sylus hadn't made any move yet to act on it. In fact he was instead rubbing at his eyes rather peacefully.]
absolutely!
He grinned at the guy.]
Yer eyes're gorgeous. Who are ye?
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Someone whose not awake enough for this.
[He got off the bench and dusted off his suit, waiting for his mechanical crow to fly down and perch on his shoulder. He was about to start walking off when the scent of cheese pancakes assaulted him and he couldn't help how his mouth watered a bit. He was hungry and he had such a picky appetite that he actually stopped and looked around for the source of the scent but only seeing the man on the bench as the source he raised a brow.]
On second thought, you wouldn't happen to know where I could get breakfast, would you?
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Aye. There somethin in particular yer lookin for?
up and away;
so, when a crow(?) comes and plucks up some of his supplies, he decides to follow the creature, enthralled by the fact that it seems intent on going somewhere specific. when it leads him to another person, sizhui hesitates, but continues following after a couple of moments. he comes up to the table where sylus is working and reaches out, surprise coming across his face when he outstretches for the same item, their hands almost touching.
he withdraws, brows knitting together, his attention raising from the slip of paper to sylus's face. his eyes widen slightly because wow, he's never seen someone like him before; the strange-colored hair and eyes are definitely drawing him in and he doesn't stop himself from moving slightly closer.]
Ah... you don't have to do that, I've got a kite I'm working on, too. Your friend, however, took some of my supplies.