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TDM #4 ( revised )

« « « TEST DRIVE MEME » » »

« « « 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 « « «

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY ( DOWN ) ♡

( she finds, within minutes walking through what she has learned to be the 'down', that this specific part of this new place is not for her. oh, not because she is dressed oh-so-properly, a beautiful kimono covering her petite body. nothing like that. shuten douji is a lover of appearances and aesthetics, and this marketplace is so not that. disappointing, but the guiding trip was too long and too boring, and she would certainly not survive a minute longer for a proper trip back to the beginning.

so the down it is. it's fine, truly. though not her piece of cake, the oni is not nearly as spoiled*. )

ahhh, now if only i could find a proper brand of sake. this won't do, this won't do. what is this cheap, old thing? ( * as long as it doesn't come to her favorite past time, drinking. ) i'm so thirsty... and not a single kind soul to point me to a proper bottle of alcohol...

END IN THE DISCORD ♡

( whether the ones gathered in such establishment are rebels or not little matters. she has come out of interest, pure curiosity. they provide alcohol that suits her tastes, and perhaps even a proper company. at the very least, for shuten douji has found herself oh so lonely in her short time in duplicity. not even her darling is around to shoo away her loneliness, what a shame...

she is lucky for the lottery, however. hopeful, too. that the one who will sit by her side will suit her tastes. )

NETWORK ( UN: DAIKINJOU ) ♡

say, what do you think happens in that treatment center? s.l.u.t center... fufufu... it's truly an interesting name, is it not?

WILDCARD ♡

( anything is fine! i'm not picky as long as whatever you shoot at me is within my permissions. if you're unsure, PM's are welcome. ♡ )

[ Well, this sex worker is pretty confident in her answer: ]

It's what it says on the tin, sweetheart. They wouldn't call it that if their intentions were pure and noble. That word is naughty.

oh? fufu. you sound like someone who knows a lot about that. there are so many ways to turn a prude into a crude... torture, blackmail, corruption what do you think they use, sweetheart?

I know enough about it.

[ She'll leave it at that. ]

Power. That's all they need. So long as they have that, any method is interchangeable.

hmmm...

( it sure sounds she has been there herself, but fine. shuten will play your game for now. )

power... could it be that you mean physical strength? or perhaps anything they can use to force one to adhere to their ways... i wonder if you think they're cruel for doing this or are they not only being helpful... ?

No. Not physical unless a man was trying to prove a point.

[ Roughing women up, that's the first thing that comes to mind. ]

Power as is this system — and any system. There's a puppet and then someone pulling their strings. In this case, they're pulling or pushing things other than strings.

[ The question makes her tense up. She knows what it is, how one needs to survive. ]

I think no matter the world, there's people that like to control, down to the position they fuck you in. It makes no difference as long as you don't end up the one being fucked.

( oh, she definitely likes how this one speaks. someone with a strong mind, and even stronger will. humans like that are too rare to come by. )

ahhh... you are experienced. what a pity... or should i praise this new strength of yours? i like that in a human, you know. ah, but you are right. that's how the world works, after all... this here is no different. whether it be sex, or murder, or whatever else you may come up with... you are either the one who comes on top, or the one who ends up miserable fufufu...

( there's a pause in between texts, and then, )

you must have suffered so much, to become this strong.

A human.

[ Hm. That's new. It feels ... odd. As if she pulled the wool over someone's eyes. To her now that she's awakened, it's painfully obvious what she is. And yet... she was designed to be a perfect mimic of a human for the rich and adventurous.

Maeve deflects. ]

If human nature is so finicky to you, what pray tell are you?

[ THIS GIRL IS FREAKING HER OUT. She doesn't text back immediately. But when she does... ]

Some are created strong and others learn how to be. I'll let you guess which one I am.

ahhh... what if it scares you? when one is not human... their nature can be quite terrifying, you know. but if you really want to know, i won't keep it from you.

( oh, but she likes this game of tag. it just so happens that when shuten is the one tagging... it doesn't end well. )

now now, i'm not very good at guessing games... but isn't that answer so easy... after all, you don't speak as someone who has never suffered for her weakness. power, puppets, manipulation... no no no. you've gone through aaaaall of it, have you not?

STOP

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shuten douji ♡ fate/ ♡ dominant.

LIES TRAVEL IN COMPANY ( DOWN ) ♡

END IN THE DISCORD ♡

NETWORK ( UN: DAIKINJOU ) ♡

WILDCARD ♡

network

i love maeve so much holy shit.......... #blessed

sweats... be gentle, she's new.

i'll be as gentle as this queen deserves

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#prayformaeve

network

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network; un: staves

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ugh lissa you're such a good girl.... please

she's too pure for all of this but we're here now

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when will learn to be kind to your elders, rin... tsk tsk