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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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LIKELIHOOD OF A RASH DECISION: INCONCLUSIVE, POTENTIALLY 60% OR MORE
that means he'll either be easier to talk down, or he'll be volatile. it depends what type of drinker he is, and connor hasn't had to factor alcohol outside of an already established relationship into any negotiations.]
Yes, I'm aware that was your likely goal.
It's okay--I have the money. I have more money than I ever would have been allowed to possess where I come from. If that's what you need, I can give you some.
[there. he feels a slight tremor, an annoyed huff of air brushing against the back of his neck. a frustrated tone, like maybe he's questioning himself.
SUCCESS RATE: 47%]
It is of Irish origin--it means "lover of dogs", which is very accurate in my case. Do you like dogs, Arthur?
[he pauses, letting that friendliness sink in before quietly following this with:]
How about we do this without the gun?
howdy, feller!
Whelp. Arthur already hates himself enough as it is.]
Well, hurry up and get me the money! [He snaps as he presses the gun a little firmer against the man's back.] Don't make me hurt you, okay?
[He blurts out suddenly further proving his rather inebriated and oddly emotional state. Arthur Morgan is having a tough night, okay? Being an outlaw is rough.]
"Lover of dogs", huh? [There's a faint chuckle.] That's a good name. Of course I love dogs. Used to have a coonhound by the name of Cooper.
[He pulls away a little, his morale wavering quite a bit. His heart really in this right now.]
He was a sweet old thing. All attitude and tongue, I tell ya. [Arthur smiles as he reminisces about his old four legged friend.] Cooper used to follow me everywhere.
He was loyal boy, a good boy. [Arthur misses that damn dog. Dearly]
[The silence that follows is nerve-wrecking. Arthur takes a moment to figure what to do here. He honestly doesn't want to hurt Connor but he doesn't exactly trust him. So instead of complying, the outlaw pats Connor on the shoulder to turn him around.]
...Okay. [He mutters under his breath.] Just don't you even think about runnin' off on me, son. I'll hogtie you if I have to.
i love this thread already
opening up had been the right choice, he notes as his success rate jumps another 10%.
ARTHUR LIKES DOGS. ARTHUR OWNED A DOG (COOPER), DECEASED.]
I--someone close to me has a dog too. A Saint Bernard named Sumo. He was a good boy too. He's here, you know. I would....find it regrettable if I weren't able to feed him his dinner tonight or say goodbye, Arthur.
[connor shifts to the right when he feels the solid hand on his shoulder, led spinning in quick bursts of blue suggesting increased activity but nothing detrimental to his software yet. his voice is gentle, eyes lowered slightly before he takes a risk and lets them lift up to meet arthur directly. they're warm, brown--awfully convincing. his hands are still up, but he shifts slightly closer with one small, tentative step--like he's afraid of disturbing a wounded animal.
his success rate is still too close to even for his liking, so it's time to push a little more.]
I don't think you're a bad man, Arthur.
[REPETITION OF ONE'S NAME SUGGESTS FAMILIARITY, A PERCEIVED CLOSENESS OR BOND. CONTINUE TO REPEAT INTERMITTENTLY.]
And I know what it's like to feel...powerless.
me too! me too! ;-;
[Yep, Arthur is a dog person. He would love to meet Sumo someday, assuming he doesn't blow Connor's brains out. That would be quite...unfortunate.]
I ain't powerless. [The outlaw proclaims while still waving that damn gun around.] That ain't me! I'm going to find my way out of this town and get back with the gang.
[He doesn't mean to blurt all of this out but the alcohol has him talking. Unbeknownst to Arthur but known to everyone else, he's a sloppy drunk. Arthur is a fun but sloppy drunk who doesn't know when to shut up.]
Aw, hell! You don't even know me, Connor. [The man sighs as he finally puts his revolver away.] If ya did...you would know I'm lower than shit. Done too much sinning to ever be good again.
[An outlaw with low self-esteem? Odd mix.]
i spy an app!!!
[talking about the future creates an incentive for them both to get out of this together. though, the way his success rate keeps racking up, connor is starting to think this is another mission he can call a success. at least, until his outburst and the erratic waving of his gun.
TOPIC: WEAKNESS, POWERLESSNESS - TRIGGERS INCREASED STRESS LEVELS BY 11%+.RECOMMENDATION: AVOID OR PLACATE
connor puts his hands up again, emphasizing once more that he's not making any sudden moves and he's not meaning to agitate him, even though he's preconstructed enough scenarios to know how to disarm him with minimal effort or injury to either side. but escalating to an action like that will often leave no chance at a meaningful interaction or a peaceful resolution.
and maybe there's a part of connor's newfound empathy that would like to hear arthur out. since hank's disappearance, he's been vulnerable in his own way. he steps forward again, the barest fraction of an inch.]
I don't think I believe that, Arthur. You're right--I don't know you.
[he pauses, tilting his head inquisitively. he thinks about the things hank has said and done, shown him about hating one's self and wanting to give up rather than fight past it.]
But all evidence suggests you have empathy. You care, you feel...guilt? You're alive, and that gives you endless combinations of possibilities to fix whatever you think you've done wrong.
[connor lowers one hand, extending it open-palmed.]
Give me your device. I can transfer you the funds that way--but I'd appreciate if you tell me what you wanted to do with them.