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duplicitymemes2019-01-11 06:40 pm
duplicitymods) wrote in duplicitymemes2019-01-11 06:40 pm
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TDM #4 ( revised )
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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 L.I.E.S. 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 L.I.E.S. after a year; however, results have remained unsatisfactory and testing still continues. 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 highrise. 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 by all new and old arrivals. Oh, and one more thing. It's fucking cold. Better bundle up. |
 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. |
 While the societal climate between Dominants and Submissives remains somewhat neutral throughout Duplicity, there has been the occasional whisper of defiance and call for equality. Yet, demonstrations and visible proof of this unhappiness spreads faster by word of mouth on a day exactly when you need it most. Welcome to Autonomy, a "traveling" nightclub that is never in the same place twice. People wanting to attend only learn of its lucrative location and password hours before it opens for business. Tonight, I choose the third door will get you inside and into the temporary freedom club Autonomy has to offer. In this circle, there are no assigned designations and no consequences for taking a role that isn't the one given by society. So, a Dominant may become the Submissive they've always wanted to be—or vice versa. Dominants and Submissives alike are able to mingle without repercussion and be themselves. Food, drinks, and private areas for more intimate – or if your preference is sexual – encounters are provided. Donations are accepted at any point during the night to further Autonomy's attempts of spreading the fulfillment that comes from being untitled. On the night you choose to visit, Autonomy is holding a random lottery for temporary connections. When entering, you have the choice of submitting your name into this drawing to be paired with someone else in the club regardless of designation. A short while later, a message will pop up on your device with the name and information of your partner, and whether or not you choose to meet them is purely at your discretion. Having more than one connection isn't completely unusual either. |
 Gratification of being a successful Dominant or Submissive isn't necessarily simple. Learning curves are to be made, and mistakes will happen. Led by a Dominant and Submissive couple – Miriam and Victoria, who have been paired for twenty-two years – a monthly meeting for unattached Dominants and Submissives is held in the conference room of Morning Wood motel in the Down. The meeting starts a few minutes after nine and has no designated end time. The couple introduce themselves and explain the purpose of the meeting: learn the proper method for a new kink and possibly find your perfect partner. The space is intimate and well-stocked with refreshments. To begin, Victoria, while blindfolded, balances on her hands and knees with her back perfectly level. Her partner, when ready, places various items on the level surface–a full cup, a plate. The Submissive is meant to hold the items until the Dominant believes she's reached her limit. The exercise is one of trust and understanding. The demonstration is a short one, followed by Miriam removing the blindfold and soothing her Submissive. The words are whispered low and with care, clearly a method that is specific to this couple. The process is concluded with the pair handing out workups, videos, and answering questions. Anyone wishing to practice Purposeful Submission can do so in the open room with a random volunteer, aided by the couple, or can find someone to take to one of the rented rooms. Sex may follow any scene but is not necessarily included. Experimenting with unattached Dominants and Submissives allows for new relationships to form. |
Please read carefully. On each Test Drive Meme, there will be a section noting character roles based on birthdays; these will vary each TDM. On an IC level, character will still have gone through the doors but assignments OOCly are still randomized. When applying, there is a section of the application that denotes whether the character chose "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. All characters who have blue eyes or one blue eye and another color are Submissives. All characters who have brown eyes or one brown eye and another color are Dominants. Characters with any other color eyes are Dominants. To use this TDM as a door pass please link this on your app and place whether it is Dominant or Submissive. Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have fun!! |
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[his brows furrow, lips quirking down as the bartender slides him a drink and gives gavin another wary once-over. he nudges it over in his direction and gives a subtle scan for physical injuries--particularly brain trauma, concussion, or signs of amnesia. there aren't any, and he knows asking about it will only agitate detective reed.
hank had left and come back without recollection. maybe the same thing is happening now? all he can do is explain himself and try to keep gavin calm, especially when his temper might flare up the higher his stress levels and heart rate tick up.]
Several months ago you arrived with Ha--Lieutenant Anderson and myself. You disappeared again shortly after. But you have no recollection of it. That appears to be a common symptom upon return. There's a 40% chance you might remember it over time.
[he pitches his voice slightly lower, gentler. meant to calm.]
What is the last thing you remember, Detective Reed?
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Several? How many is several? I'm sure you know down to the fucking hour. [At the moment, details were all he had. He definitely had no memory of this place, so instead of focusing on that maybe he could distract himself with inane details.] Hank is here?
You, me, Hank. And I've seen another android or two... [He shakes his head. That's a lot of people from one small area.] Someone's going to come looking for us. But- [And then, for the second time in all of five minutes, Connor's mere presence seems to be a catalyst for Gavin's last shreds of hope, and sanity, to go fluttering out the window.
For a second, Gavin feels like his knees are going to buckle, like he's floating and might not be able to keep his balance. He'd been standing at the bar, but quickly finds a stool to lean heavily against, seeming to be experiencing some difficulties breathing.] But you're not missing. Hank's not missing... [His tone is distracted, monotone and quiet as the realization that this situation is more fucked up than he'd been letting himself believe. No one was coming for them. He swallows thickly.] I don't understand. [He looks... scared. Genuinely, scared. And he hates that it's Connor here to see this. The color draining out of his face as he fights back feelings of nauseau.]
I need some fucking air. [Unwisely, he gets to his feet, swaying a little, half falling into Connor, and then pushing past him to make his way to the exit. Miraculously, he does make it outside, though he stumbles into another patron on his way out. He doesn't even bother trying to form words, angry or apologetic.
Stepping outside, he's hit with a shock of chilly night air and it, honestly, helps. It feels real and it makes all of this feel real. He doesn't understand it, but maybe he isn't losing his mind. He has no intention of going far, simply making it outside was enough, finding a place not far from the door to lean against the wall as he tries to focus on breathing.]
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[he can see the signs that gavin is getting highly stressed before they manifest in his outburst--eyes widening, heart rate increasing at an exponential speed, core temperature rising. there's tension so thick he can feel it, which is a real feat for an android. he knows he should do something to calm detective reed's anticipated temper, and quite frankly his first preconstruction shows that the mostly likely response is something like getting the drink he's just purchased dumped out on the floor.
but this is different. this seems an awful lot like--fear.
it's something he's never seen on detective reed, and something he doubts gavin would let show even during the fight he knows transpired before he actually managed to experience it. connor steps forward, letting out a soft:
Gavin--
[which is the first time connor actually uses his first name. gavin pushes past him too quickly likely to hear or care, and connor blinks as he sifts through his options. he could just wait for gavin to get his bearings and come back. he could let him stay out there and think himself in circles, panic even more. or he could go out there himself, likely earn his ire, but explain the facts to him so he has a solid foundation to build off of here.
connor opts for the latter, stepping outside and quietly finding a place behind detective reed. he waits a few moments, letting his presence sink in before he carefully reaches a hand forward, placing it at his shoulder.]
You're distressed.
[well, obviously. but saying it out loud as calmly as possible might help him confront it or at least put on the bravado that he's not bothered, which in turn might actually help him begin to feel that way. humans have that expression--"fake it till you make it."]
I'm sorry. I've tried to determine how they do it, but my data is inconclusive.
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