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TDM #4 ( revised )

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« « « HERE WE ARE AGAIN

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.

» » » LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY

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.

« « « END IN THE DISCORD

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.

» » » TABLE IT FOR LATER

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.

« « « MOD & OOC NOTES

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!!

» » » MAIN NAVIGATION « « «

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i. LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY

( Peter's tour of Duplicity is ... kind of uncomfortable, to say the least. At seventeen years old (and raised by a single parent) he realises he might not be the most worldly of candidates for the place— let alone a Dominant— but he hadn't expected to be quite so much of a fish out of water as he seems to have ended up.

The whole kink lifestyle thing? Boy-oh-boy has that been eye-opening. The worst of it is that at times he doesn't really know where he's supposed to look: just when he thinks he's slipping into a vaguely familiar environment he'll see a person being used as a table, or a Submissive politely asking permission to purchase some boring, necessary item, and he finds himself floundering again as he tries to paddle his way through the current.

All in all it's pretty exhausting, and by the time the tour reaches its final loop he's ready to leave the train and get a little air. Later on, he'll realise that it's his first experience of the perks of being a Dominant, but right now all he's interested in is finding a sandwich and a big cup of soda. )

Sorry— ( In the lively bustle of Fiddler's Square it might be easy to overlook another loser teen— but Peter persists. He's not above asking the locals for help when it comes to matters of the stomach, and besides, who could say no to those big Bambi eyes? ) Do you know if there's a deli somewhere around here?

( Spoiler: the only kind of sub Peter's interested in is the kind that's six inches of carbs, meat and cheese. )

ii. END IN THE DISCORD

( Peter's never been to a nightclub before, but it's every bit as loud, hot, smoky and sticky as all those teen movies portray them to be. He's heard whispers that there was something different about this one— that everyone's weird designation wouldn't matter so much at this event— but so far that's not proving to be as freeing as he'd hyped himself up to believe.

On the one hand? Yeah, it's awesome! The music is good, he hasn't been I.D'd, and Subs and Doms can be whoever they want to be. On the other? No one ever told him that clubs are actually kind of a lot, and for someone with senses as sensitive as Peter's it's turning out to be pretty stressful. The heat is stifling, and he can feel every pulse of the bass against his skin, which sets his stomach roiling and has a sickly-looking pallor tinging the usual healthy glow of his skin. He politely declined submitting his name for a special pairing but that hasn't stopped people from taking interest anyway ...

Man, if Ned could see him now. If Tony could see him now. Peter Parker: mistake-maker extraordinaire messing up his first attempt at doing something rebellious and adult. Classic. )

Ah—

( It's cramped on the dancefloor, and he doesn't realise his trajectory to the outdoor area is a poor one until he's knocking into someone and spilling their drink. )

Oh man, here, let me— ( He looks awkward for a moment, and drags a hand through his messy brown hair out of sheer habit. ) Uh ... can I get you another one?

iii. NETWORK

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So this all got pretty real pretty quick, huh?
And I'm guessing they picked the wrong person, but it doesn't look like they're gonna send me back yet, so

Does anyone know if there's a lab somewhere?
Like a science lab, for experiments and stuff

PS My name's Peter
Parker

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iii. OOC/WILDCARD

( Choose your own adventure! I'm up for all the gen interactions in this TDM (saving the smut for the game proper, you know how it is), so if nothing here pings you then I'm more than happy to go with something else. Please feel free to hit me up on Plurk at occultured or Discord at occultured#4530 if you'd like to plot something! I might not be around much tonight (it's after 1.30AM GMT and I'm weak) but I shall endeavour to touch everything asap. )

Edited 2019-01-12 01:58 (UTC)

A science lab, huh.
Hoping to make some rock candy or magnetic slime?

Seriously, what's with the emoji?
You always judge a man by their emoji selections.
Ancient proverb. I'm sure you've heard it.

🤘🤘

( Peter would recognise that tone— or more obviously, that user I.D. photo— anywhere, and while he doesn't quite know how he feels about Tony showing up in this weird city? He couldn't even try to deny that it's nice to see a familiar face. )

Gotta keep sharp, Mr. Stark
It helps me feel better if I've got a project or something
You know how it is

( Yeah, Tony definitely knows. It's a science nerd thing. )

And
I dunno, I just like that emoji
Sometimes you just gotta raise the roof
I never really thought about it in an ancient proverb sort of way
Is yours supposed to mean ... guy having a mid-life crisis?

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this spider-totem is finding it easier and easier to get used to this kind of scene. well, she kind of was before - you learn how to tone everything down very quickly when you're in a very loud, very popular rock band. she had to learn as soon as she picked up a set of drum sticks. but anyway, she's heard about this place through a friend of a friend and considering her tattoo decided to change color this afternoon? yeah, she's- hiding. hiding is a good word for it.

she's not hermitting in her giant house, at least? she likes to think this is the healthy alternative.

even if "healthy alternative" requires a couple of drinks ( literally just a couple! with things being so nuts out in the city, she doesn't want to be too out of it ) and a long enough time spent bopping around on the dance floor that she's feeling the need to excuse herself to head outside for some cool air for a while. it's just bad timing that she steps backwards to get off the dancefloor at the same time peter heads that way too, but luckily! it just jostles her, cup spilling and it makes her laugh because she was doing so well not spilling it while dancing and now that she's trying to get some air- right. it's funny, to her. funny in a "my adrenaline is pumping and i wasn't expecting that" way. he says let me and she shakes her head, looking down to check the damage. most of it landed on the floor, but it was already pretty grody so nobody's going to be pissed about that, and there's only a small splash on her shirt. could be worse. ]

No, no worries! [ she's kind of yelling but it's only because the music's loud and her hearing's all off from being stuck in the middle of it for so long. ] This was going to be my last one any- way. [ the plan was, originally, reassure this person, and then get outside for that much needed fresh air. she even looks up from her shirt to give him a grin, a 'see? we're cool!' smile, to really make it stick. but. well. ] Water's so cool. [ plans change.

... wait, what did she just say? ]

I mean, a water! Would be great. You should get me a water.

Edited 2019-01-12 02:37 (UTC)

( Peter positively sags with relief when he realises that the woman isn't about to freak out at him for his clumsiness— which really wasn't clumsiness so much as bad timing— and actually ends up grinning himself at her bright, infectious laugh. She's ... actually kind of gorgeous, too, which is a cute little bonus that he really shouldn't be thinking about, but if there's some part of him that's kind of excited to have not been written off as a loser?

Well, that's between him and God. Not that he's religious. But if he was, it'd be between them. )

Sure, I can get you a water!

( Because they are cool, and Peter gestures for her to follow him through the throng of bodies until they reach the bar. It's not as crowded as the dance-floor but they're still squished up pretty close; their elbows are touching, and her hip is nudging his own—

But then a group of people turn back to the dance-floor with their drinks and all of a sudden thee's room to manoeuvre again. )

Can I get two waters? Big ones?

( He leans close to the barman just to make sure he's heard, then turns just enough to flash a broad smile back at Gwen. )

I'm Peter, by the way! ( Now look who's having to shout. ) What's your name?

[ ah, small mercies in this guy not totally calling her out on informing him that water is cool, yeah. bless. gwen follows close behind because she's pretty sure she could lose him in this crowd if she isn't careful. they stop pretty close to each other at the bar but she's only sort of aware of that, okay, the same way you learn to be Aware of that kind of thing just walking around new york. it's not a big deal. it's a very tiny big deal. anyway.

she hangs back when peter leans in to order for them because no way does she want to get comfortable at the bar, they'll just be moving right along as soon as he gets their drinks and who

the hell

told him it was okay to smile at her like that

wait, focus

did he just say his name is peter? of course it's peter. why not? ]

Gwen. [ she stepped in a little closer, just so they don't have to yell, sure. we're gonna go with that. ] Are you new in town? I don't think I've seen you around.

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