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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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Actually, she's pretty not used to anything about this city, somehow getting herself lost wandering around, winding up in an elevator, and in the Down. The true master of getting lost, Azusa, would be proud of this achievement. Despite this predicament, when she spots an unmarked person like her, passing out luxury items to the Submissive natives---Hm, that's heartwarming.
At the urging to keep this a secret... She merely giggles softly.]
Fufu. Everyone is in possession of a secret or a hundred to keep, good sir, so I do not mind allowing other to keep locked within myself. After all, I see not any reason that would usher me towards divulging such to anyone around me.
[She pauses briefly, glancing upward as she places a hand to her chin thoughtfully, an edge of insecurity about her.]
... Truly, I must also admit that I am still not within the realms of comprehension of what it means to properly be a "Dominant" nor a "Submissive"... I suppose I am ignorant of many things, as a whole. However, I do know that what you are doing... is an action that should be deserving of admiration, good sir. [Satisfied with her own thoughts, Takane nods to herself sagely.] Might I, perhaps, be of assistance?
765pro.. reaches
Praise, huh? He's beaming at her now. ]
Really, I'd love more than anything for such a kind girl to lend me a hand here. But if you ended up getting in trouble for that... that'd be totally uncool of me to have put you in danger like that. The absolute worst, even. No, no way could I ever let that happen. Mmh, you could say I'd never be able to forgive myself, haha.
[ He finishes passing out what's left of of the lavish items and then discards the gift basket in a nearby trash receptacle. Or at least, uh. What's left of it. Looks like no one else down here seems to care as much about keeping the place green, huh?
More importantly, he's happy she didn't trot off while he was busy cleaning up. ]
Proper "Dominant" behavior, huh... the whole thing just sounds like a hassle when you get down to it. We've got so many privileges and yet we're pretty much just birds in a cage, don't you think? It's a little too stuffy for someone so carefree like me ☆ -- ... ah, but if there's anything you're really unsure about, I don't mind going over a little of what they went over in "orientation".
if i play her here she'd be 901pro... sob...
[So she says, with air-headed bluntness. His attempts at flirtations seem to fly over her head as well, but for the most part, it seems she doesn't mind his company. In fact, Takane seems to be following him rather closely.
Mostly because she's lost and doesn't really know where to go, but still.]
But, other than that, I am afraid I am still having trouble grasping the other concepts. So, if it is not of any trouble, I humbly ask of you to educate me. [She solemnly gives a sharp bow.]
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N-No problem... -- well, let's sit down and then we can go over whatever you're hung up on, okay?
[ He holds out a hand as if to guide her, expectant. ]
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Oh. Okay. Let's go with that, then. Content just to go with the flow, she'll politely take his hand. Congratulations. Good thing they're not back in Japan to cause a scandal or anything.]
I would not be opposed to it, but are you certain we should continue to converse here, good sir...? Despite our designations, I have heard that muggings are quite common in this area...
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Don't worry. If anything were to happen, I'd do my best to protect you, okay? You can count on me. Ah... me being Kaoru. Kaoru Hakaze. [ Wink. ] Do you think you could tell me your name? Really, I'd like to learn as much about you as I can... -- but after we find somewhere a little more suited for that lesson. ♪
[ He leads her with a soft reassurance, but it's... well. There's so much grime and unwanted, shady attention in the Down, even if they do tend to have far more privileges. A park's always his best bet for an initial date, but the atmosphere is far too risque for them to even approach. Kaoru opts for the closest... run-down-but-not-all-that-shabby café for them to rest in. It's better than nothing, at least, and he waits for her to be seated before he sits. ]
Your smile's got a unique power. It's the first thing that managed to calm me down this much since I got here. Really, it's a cruel twist of fate that we're both Dominants... -- that means we can't get anymore serious, you know?
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... Rather blush or act flustered towards the obviously flirtatious comment, she takes it smoothly, a polite smile on her face as she covers her mouth with a hand, lightly giggling.]
Fufufu~ I am flattered and pleased that you think so. I had been told that one's smile is one of the most greatest assets in my line of work, so it is most fortunate to receive such confirmation of my progress and growth.
[Mulling the entirety of being hit on, however... Her eyes look upward and to the side in thought.]
However... by "getting more serious," would you happen to mean... That you wish to fill part of the quota with me, good sir...?
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