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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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No, but the information may be needed later. I don't like the sound of any of this. [ At least he isn't alone. Ranulf can handle himself and has given him good advice in the past. ] Any suggestions on what to do next? We should at least ask the locals what they know.
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An excellent idea, Commander! More reasonable than the generous entertainment we had to witness just now. [He's just gonna call it that. ]
[Ranulf finally lets up and gives Ike his space back. ] Maybe we should also make some connections with those who have been here for a while to help us get familiar with their system.
I had no idea beorc were so obsessed with assigned roles like this... Did you? [Laguz definitely had no need for submissive or dominant roles. Not like this, at least. Most partnerships and courtships in Gallia were as equals. ]
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If we both ask around, we'll be able to share information with each other and figure things out more quickly. [ Ranulf has a better eye for that sort of thing than him, but he doesn't want to sit back and do nothing. ]
No. I've never heard or seen anything like this before. [ He's traveled places, but not nowhere extraordinarily far. ] What about the laguz? Anything similar?
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[Bless Soren's soul], I hope I can be of some help as long as we're both here. A few methods of gathering information could be arranged by yours truly. I know you're more than capable, but just know you're not alone, so feel free to put me to use, Ike.[ While the man might not know the difference between humor or when someone is serious, it is one of the things he liked about the human.
A tail began to give Ike playful pokes and touches. Especially when he thinks about the question. ]
Hm... I can only speak for the laguz of my kind, but I can assure you dominant and submissive are only in personality. In a courtship, you're an equal with your mate. Anyone who always tries to overpower their mate, more often than not, is likely in for a very unstable partnership.
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I know I'm not alone and that I'm with someone I can count on. Thanks. [ He doesn't tack on a bunch of other words to describe how he feels about Ranulf being here. While he isn't happy someone he knows is with him in these circumstances, he is thankful and appreciative it's someone he knows and trusts from experience. ]
[ Ike's eyes look at the tail poking at him, watching it briefly. He thinks about what it would be like to have a tail, but that doesn't last long. ]
So treating their partner equally and with respect. [ He says it like a statement more than a question. ] My parents treated each as equals who respected and appreciated their different strengths and qualities. [ It's his main reference for a good relationship so that's the first thing he thinks of. ]
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But Ike hardly ever showed cracks from the pressure, did he? (And if he did, it was likely rare.) That worried but also intrigued Ranulf. Such a determined and resilient beorc...
Maybe the topic of beorc and laguz courting could alleviate the heavy topic earlier. He wants to be an easing presence to him, not a burdening one, after all. ]
Did they...? No wonder you turned out a good guy. [A playful wink. But he also genuinely meant that compliment. Greil was a good man; so by extension, his wife and children had to be, as well. ] So it looks like the beorc courtship might not be too different from ours, after all.
Maybe finding a potential contract here won't be so difficult for you if you keep that in mind and keep being your honest self. I think the dominants here might be lining up for you in a little while~.
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I guess. Your guess is as good as mine. [ It's never really been important to him. He's never given it much attention as other priorities came before it. Many, many priorities. ]
I rather not have that. That sounds more annoying and troublesome than it being a good thing [ This whole contract thing and class system strike a nerve within him. He also doesn't want a bunch of strangers bugging him either. ] I don't know what I'll do for now, but I'll think of something.
You're friendly, adaptable, quick on your feet, and easy to talk to. [ He knows he's not someone easy to talk to or get to know but Ranulf been able to. ] That should mean something here.
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