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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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[If only she knew he was a complete deviant in which yes. He's probably going to fit in here nicely.
Welcome to your new solid body, Zaveid.]
A long story? Is it one you are willing to share, or another time?
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Another world, huh. [ He doesn't seem too shocked about this. Maybe it's because he sort of ran into Sophie and Jade at Hexen Isle and they mentioned something about coming from a different world. ] Yeah, no, I don't think I have that kind of power, even if I am a Greater Malak.
[ And 1600 years old! ]
Nah, it's not that big of a secret, so I could probably tell ya. It's just pretty long.
[ Like, if she doesn't mind listening to a literal puff of hot air. ]
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[But he doesn't seem so surprised, which might be due to the fact he calls himself a Greater Malak. It sounds kind of mysterious, like a different species. After all, he freaked on her that she could see him. And she doesn't even know he's practically older than her yet!]
I do not mind long stories, though would you rather be dressed first or find somewhere to relax while telling it, or here?
[She doesn't mind! She happens to like listening to stories.]
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But she's right, and actually he's actually feeling the cold just a little bit and gives a li'l shiver. Hopefully his balls won't drop. That would be embarrassing. ]
Actually, how about that shopping trip? I could tell ya about it on the way to the nearest store, yeah?
[ And maybe hot cocoa on the way? Introduce him to take out drinks, Vietnam. ]
Oh, I completely forgot. I haven't introduced myself to ya. Name's Zaveid. [ He almost said "Zaveid the Whirlwind" but uh.... not.... right now. ]
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Also, looks like the cold has finally gotten to him. They should hurry.]
That sounds like a nice plan. We'll get you something warm to drink and eat too, no? Using your newfound status, and my knowledge.
[You asked for hot cocoa? She'll deliver.]
Oh! My apologies, I should've introduced myself as well. [She bows her head politely.] It is nice to meet you, Zaveid. You can call me Sen. [DUN DUN DUN. And after he even told her he's not human, wow this girl.]
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[ Warm food and warm drink? The easiest way to his heart.
Or swearing on your true name, that always works....
Hold on.
...
Eh, he'll think of a nickname for her later. Foiled by the single syllable name. ]
Lead the way!
[ he'll just follow you and talk?? until they get there. ]
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For now anyway. Triumphing over him using the power of short names, food and drink. He will never resist chocolate.]
Okay, let's go!
[And she waits for him to follow.]
We'll have to this small cafe on the way as well. So, what is your story?
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But sure, hot cocoa and food, let's get it. ]
Where should I start? Guess I should start off by sayin' I ain't human.
[ ding ding ding ]
Back where I came from, I'm a Seraph. [ formerly Malak, but there's not much difference?? just a change in vocabulary. ] We're spiritual beings with a specific elemental affinity. [ take a good guess at his. ] 'Cept humans can't see us, most of the time.
[ eh, 1000 years ago was a different time, and all Artorius' fault, but that's too far back. ]
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Food first though it's important.]
You're not human? [Ah...ha...ha...awkward. She should tell him she's not human too. But how to even do that? Anyway, his story needs to go first, so she simply replies with:] You're not human too?
[Phew. Wait.
Wait...and he's a spirit that is associated with something. Oh this is bad, he's more similar to her than she thought.]
If humans can't see you, all of these here seem to be able to. [She gestures towards the crowds, but never herself.] What is your affinity, Seraph?
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.......
Wait, did she say she's not human too? :EYES: ]
Yeah, I'm not hum— [ ........ ] You're not human either?
[ because, uh, that would make sense why she can see her. but what about everyone else here? they seem to see him just fine, so he's all :thonkery: ]
If they can see me, something must be letting them. [ like how the awakening of Innominat put everyone's passive Resonance into high gear, enabling them to perceive Malakhim/Seraphim. how else did ordinary townspeople get used to the idea of spiritual beings once they were now visible? ] Normally people with really strong Resonance can see me. Or they ain't human in the first place.
[ like you, missy. ]
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And...dammit he caught on. HE CAUGHT ON. She was trying not to lie so he managed to go for the meaning of the line she didn't want him to go for. At least not yet. But, for him to share stories like this, she should trust him too.]
I am not. I am a spirit, also. Of a country. My official name is Vietnam. [See, she's fair!]
Quite honestly, aside from my gifts, I do not have a drop of magic in me. So I wouldn't be able to see any being of magic. To be able to do so... [She reaches out again, but stops short of his arm.] I am unable to confirm for you if it is because of my being as a spirit, or I am too like the humans here. Something is allowing us to see you.
... [High Resonance?] What is resonance? You know, actually, if it is something innate within us, as non-humans, maybe I really would have been able to see you in any situation.
[Thinking about it, it's nice to know.]
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It's, uh, [ it's difficult to explain resonance to regular humans back in his world; explaining it to someone who came from another is bound to be even harder ] kind of like, the ability to perceive spiritual beings, be it seraphim, hellions, etcetera. [ And malevolence! ]
Guess it'd be like having an extra sense, but for seeing spirits.
[ he does more chin rubbing. ]
You said you're a spirit of a country. I think that counts for how you can see me just fine. Resonance is an innate human thing back in my world; the more they have it, the more we're visible to 'em.
[ Also her name is actually Vietnam. Which means he could probably think of a nickname now! ] Viet...nam. [ or he can butcher the pronunciation. ] Sounds foreign, classy; totally fits ya more than Sen.
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Extra sense. I know people like that, but differently. My colleague, for example, has magic. [So that's how she understands it, huh? Sorry England.]
Well, there is no way to confirm it between the two of us, but it worked out fine, no? So long that we can see and have physical form to each other. The end result is what counts.
[AND NO!!!!] Yes, that is the name of my home, the country. Sen is my chosen human name, which means lotus, a flower dear to me. [But she blushes either way.] You did well...truly. [Is she not talking about how she's moved by the fact he still likes her name.]
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Magic, huh? What kinda magic? [ Does Arthur do the Harry Potter spells or something else? ]
And ehh, I guess. It wouldn't do well to get a headache on a beautiful day like this. [ At least it's not like, the Gaiburk Ice Field.
Edge of Survivability, alright. ]
That's an awfully pretty name. Your people must like flowers. [ Kinda reminds him of Edna, who's also named after a flower.
he's quiet for a little while and suddenly blurts out: ]
...Senny! [ ..................nope, back to the drawing board. ]
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Hmm...I'm not sure. I heard summoning, once. [She doesn't know because she's never seen Arthur do the Harry Potter spells, or ride a broom, or play Quidditch! Everyone's dream.]
Precisely. Whatever this is, it is good! [Which is a good thing because she hates thinking about such technicalities. For someone who thinks a lot, when it comes to subjects she's bad at, she sure takes the jock route.
Anyway, stop making her blush you fiend.]
They really do, they--...
...
[Moment's over, blush gone.]
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Summoning? Doesn't that take a lot out of someone? [ Unless they're summoning small things? Maybe? And what the heck, England. PLAY QUIDDITCH FOR VIET. ]
...
[ Yeah, he's just. Gonna brush it off with a loud laugh. ]
Okay, that was a bad one! I like giving nicknames to the people I meet. It adds character.
[ Sorey gets "Sheps", Mikleo gets "Mikboy", Rose gets "Rosie", Velvet is "Raven", Eizen is "Reaps", and Rokurou is probably "that Yaksha friend of Eizen's". ]
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I think it should? But...we're countries. I think we have quite a lot of energy to spare. [No seriously, her stamina is amazing. AND YEAH MAN.]
Oh...! [She nods, now she understands. It's like what Vane does! She is endeared to Viety, but she doesn't want to share that one around because it's Vane, so he's the one who makes the call.]
Alright, then whatever comes to mind that you are most comfortable. I do not get nicknames often. Also, do you get nicknamed yourself?
[THOSE NICKNAMES?]
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A lot of energy, huh... [ ...YEAH HIS MIND WENT THERE, but he's not gonna tell her on their first meeting, nope. ]
I just gotta think of somethin' more snazzy, with a bit more panache, y'know what I'm sayin'? And catchy too.
[ Him? Get nicknamed? Hm. Well Edna calls him a puff of hot air, but it's all elemental puns? Because he's a Wind Seraph so every wind pun/joke is probably a nickname.
Magilou calls him "Ol' Check Out My Pecs" but he doesn't know that, so... no nicknames, ever. ]
Never thought about that. Don't think people gave me nicknames.
[ Except Theodora :P ]
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Yes. We have a lot of stamina. [Making it worse without her knowing lalalalala.]
Hmm...well, if you wish to grant one, it must be something that you enjoy saying? How to say...it cannot be forced? Like...what if I decided to suddenly call you, I don't know, Zappy.
[I said I'd do it.]
It might be why no one has given you nicknames yet. Nothing has come to them!