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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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Exactly what Eric is picking up on depends on how good his senses are: even though Wolf has had blood recently, giving him just enough of a flush of life, he still has no heartbeat, and his scent is heavy with iron and earth. The whole picture adds up to something just a little bit out of the ordinary, and Wolf seems completely unconcerned about it.
"If we're going to be talking, would you like a drink?" He offers, tilting his head in a little half-gesture. "It seems we should at least get comfortable."
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Maybe you can help with that?"
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"We certainly wouldn't want you drunk before your time," he returns amiably, gazing around the corner of the club before starting to work his way to the bar. "I'm a bit behind on the drinks, too, for that matter. Is there something...specific you have in mind?"
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"Yes, soda would be appropriate, I think. If you aren't familiar with it, it's a sweet drink with bubbles." He gestures vaguely to indicate the machine, then rummages for a bill out of his pocket. "There is juice here, as well, whatever your preference?"
He'll be the gentleman and pay, for this time around. While he's not obligated to be the Dominant here in the club, it's a role he enjoys and was raised to take seriously.
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He doesn't seem to mind letting Wolf pay, either. Once they get the drink he thanks the vampire and then tries a curious sip. Once he does he coughs a bit at the taste.
"Oh... Oh that is something isn't it?"
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"I imagine like anything, it's an acquired taste, and it's not something found in your world commonly, if at all?" He takes a sip of his own drink, completely comfortable with the machine and bottles. "I thought this world was part of mine, but it seems that maybe it's not. Which means a bit of adjustment for everyone."
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"Some of the aspects of my world are similar, but the Dominance and Submission are new. In my world, only a handful of people choose to play power games like this, and do so privately." His nose wrinkles slightly, indicating that he doesn't completely approve of it, either.
"This place seems very much an experiment. From the bits I've seen on my way here, at least, and the 'orientation'." He gazes out into the crowd, at the people making their way over the dance floor, chatting each other up, interacting with a sort of intimate desperation.
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"In my world, it's pretty common but the Dominants are almost always vampires, and their playrooms are designated for their favorite human slaves." He says it so carefully, as if testing out something about Wolf.
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"Vampires where I'm from are very rare, but tend to be dominant," he answers after giving it a bit of thought. "Some keep servants, but more often they are opportunistic hunters." He gestures again to the crowd, and takes another sip of his ginger ale.
"Frequently moving, to avoid notice." His upper lip lifts in just a bit of a grin, a hint of sharpness behind the gesture.
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"Right now, though, vampires rule over humans. For a long time, we were housed in farms and forced to give up our blood as a tax to allow us to remain there. Things are getting better now that Shell Overlord has taken his father's position as Blood Lord. Or at least in our country they have. Who knows if the others will follow suit." There were rumors they would, but who knew how many of the vampire lords would cling to the way things had been.
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"They become too powerful if unchecked, and most humans aren't aware that they exist." It's an easy topic of conversation, one that Wolf doesn't have to strain for, because he knows full well the pitfalls of human livestock, how easy it is for bloodlust to replace the kinder instincts. "I suppose it balances things a bit across the board, that the humans have their world and lives, and vampires must restrain their powers in order to co-exist. Certainly, if the vampires chose to rise up and sculpt the world more to their liking, there would be war. Not necessarily one they would win, either."
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"I am. For quite a while, now." He grins again, the expression angled to show neat, pointed canines just a little too big to be normal. Then lets the smile fade. "I have always kept to myself, rather than trouble others. It seems here will be different, however. Arrangements to be made and such, in the name of good manners."
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"I see. Maybe that's the difference, then. Their pheromones and their heartbeat." He rubs at his fingertips absently, and offers a hesitant smile. "Strange, how rules change from place to place."
He tips his head, and examines Eric more carefully, more thoughtfully. "You were a slave at home, then?"
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"For a while, I was a Banker."
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Then, after a second he tilts his head again, indicating Eric continue. "I'm sorry. Go on?"
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"You see, for a while humans were forced to give a blood tax to live on the farms. The banks held that blood and then sold it to vampires. As a Banker it was my job to keep track of the purchases and maintain inventory. It was a pretty dull life, for a while, but things changed."