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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!!

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[Well, if this isn't a sexy gentleman Camilla has found herself. She looks him over, obvious in her interest.

She smiles and plays with her long hair with one finger, her free hand wrapped under her chest.]

I think we do, darling, would you like to spend some time with me?

[Indeed it is, though he has a terrible (possibly deserved) reputation for being cold to women he isn't interested in. He'll make an exception and be absolutely cordial, though he hates not being himself, for the sake of networking.

Well, she's certainly pretty, he'll give her that. But what else?]

I might be convinced. [His tone is flirtatious, with that edge of coldness proper in a "cool" type of idol.] I'm Gaku. Nice to meet you.

What will take to convince you?

[Her smile grows wider, and oh boy, is this a challenge?]

Camilla, mind if we find a place to sit and chat?

I don't think I'll be difficult to figure out.

[Oh it is a challenge. Gaku is very targeted with who he's nice to, but being an idol means he knows how to fake it. He just might warm up with the right coaxing, though. He smiles, not quite echoing her own, and gestures to an empty table a few feet away.]

Is this convenient, or do you have something else in mind?

I take that as an invitation to figure it out then.

[She looks at the table and nods.]

This is quite alright, we need to learn a bit about each other, don't you think?

I agree. We were matched up, so it's sort of like fate brought us to the table.

[Though he's more accustomed to having to stay away from beautiful women unless he's working with them, he offers Camilla a hand to guide her over to the table, much like a dance partner taking their chosen out to the floor for a turn. If she doesn't take it, it's not a problem, and he'll take it in stride. But once they're both seated, it's clear that he's not as relaxed as he sounds. A tension is obvious, like he's not sure what to do next. Compliment her? Make small talk? Grill her about their situation, maybe? For a moment, he's indecisive, then he smiles again.]

You have lovely hair, Camilla.

I don't believe fate has much to do with it, but it's a good sentiment.

[She takes the hand graciously, sitting herself, making sure her chest doesn't hit the table as she does.

Camilla stares at Gaku for a few moments, and then laughs softly at his compliment.]

Thank you, I do tend to make sure it looks lustrous at all times. [She crosses her legs at the ankles.] Now tell me, dear, what would you actually like to know?

[Her lack of reception to the idol-like bullshitting is nice. Comfortable. He smiles more genuinely now, and physically relaxes. This will be easier than trying to insincerely flirt.]

Well... not to dredge up things we can't help, but what kind of place are you from? What was your occupation? And what's your favorite food? [A chuckle.] I'm used to being interviewed, can you tell?

[Camilla raises an eyebrow at the questioning, but shakes her head softly.]

So you're a famous person then?

[She licks her lips, thinking how to respond.]

I'm from the Kingdom of Nohr, a princess and a warrior, axe wielder actually. I tend to wear armour most often, but these clothes are much more comfortable. I guess my favourite food is smoked salmon, which I could never eat back in my kingdom.

Something like that. In my country, Japan, I'm part of a popular idol group.

[He's hiding behind the mask of the questions. He thinks he's being cordial. Give him a second, though, because she's said something truly interesting. An axe? Armor? He actually stops drinking and looks at her dead-on.]

Nothing much compared to a warrior princess, I'd say. Not in the grand scheme. Compared to you, I'm probably next to useless.

[But the smile he offers is pretty genuine. He knows when he's outclassed, and this time he's not mad about it in the least.]

As for me, then, I sing and dance and act, things like that. And I deliver soba when I'm off work, for my family's shop. Don't tell anyone about that, they won't believe you.

Idol? Like a singer?

[She laughs, nodding.]

You probably are not as useless as you think, considering we have singers in our troops, for morale, you see.

[Soba. She's had that in Hoshido. Its the tasty noodles.]

So people can get soba to them, and a popular and attractive man like yourself delivers it and people don't notice?

A singer, precisely. We dance, too, act, do variety shows and promotions. Basically all-around entertainers. I have a reputation for being one of the sexier ones.

[Which he cultivated, and holds oddly dear. He knows he's good looking. But it's kind of nice to hear someone of her type of profession speak to the morale boost people get from performers. It's always his goal in Trigger to make the fans riotously happy. To bring something good to the hearts of everyone who loves his group.]

...Oddly enough, when I tell them it's just a guy who looks like me, they believe me. But the soba is good, so maybe that's their priority.

[A little chuckle. He'd kill for some comfort soba right now.]

I can see why you'd be in that category.

[She smiles. Food can always make people happy. Just like singing does.]

Maybe the people you deliver the soba to are too busy being hungry to notice your handsome face.

I don't actually mind it at all. Better that they notice the food, you know? Brings in more business.

[Maybe the pride he has in his maternal family's wares shows through in the softness he's touched with for just a moment. But he slips back into being professional after a moment.]

I guess you could say I like making people smile. What about you? Any... special talents? I can honestly say I've never met a warrior before, so go ahead and tell me a bit.

That is true. You really love your family's business, don't you?

[Camilla laughs.]

I can bring slow death to people quite easily, but for special talent? Not many, as my body mostly knows killing.

I do. [He chuckles softly.] I have a soft spot for that side of my family, it's true.

[Shifting in his seat, leaning forward with interest, he looks her over. One hand rests lightly on his knee, as the other lifts his drink for a long sip.]

You must be strong, then. Not that I'm really one to get behind killing people, but if that's what you have to do where you come from, I'm not judging you or anything. We all have a job. Maybe you could channel that into something less... lethal, here?

[Camilla smiles fondly. Seeing someone else who values family as strongly means they can't be too bad, right?]

I could! Unless someone decides to interfere in my affairs or threaten me or my dear ones, of course.

[She leans a bit more on the table.]

Tell me, what do you think I would be most fit for?

This is like something out of a movie.

[She's increasingly easy to feel less uptight around, and wasn't that the point of all this? Gaku may not be leaping into things but he certainly doesn't mind her company thus far. Another sip, thoughtful this time as he looks at her.]

Let's see... if you're skilled on your feet enough to fight, I'm sure I could see you picking up dancing. Can you sing? Maybe we'll see an idol boom here.

A movie? What is that?

[Poor Camilla has never seen anything like TV before, much less a movie.

She laughs.]

I can dance! Not as good as my sister Azura, but I can! The Hoshidan younger princess - Ah, Hoshido is another country from where I am- was teaching me how to dance the way they do in her country. Singing is another matter.

Ah... it's like... a play, but you use a camera to record it in pieces, then people can watch it in a theater or at home. Moving pictures. Video.

[He looks disarmingly charming as he struggles to describe something he takes for granted at home. It's obvious now that people come here from... all sorts of places Gaku never knew existed. It's a rare moment where his guard is completely down and he smiles warmly.]

Well... you can dance, and you have the look of someone people would be moved by. You're halfway to trying idol on as a new profession.

[He chuckles, not entirely serious. A woman of such skills could probably find much better work as a bodyguard or something, but this is much more his pace. He's looking for rainbows in a still rain cloaked sky.]

[Camilla thinks Gaku looks adorable trying to describe what a movie is to her, and she smiles more.]

So... a play that people can watch from home. Sounds fun, but how can you do that? And it’s called video?

[She giggles, and covers her mouth with the back of her hand.]

You could teach me how to be an idol, if you want.

Video, movies, if it's on television--things can be broadcast from a remote location to people's homes--there are variety shows, dramas, music shows, news programs, documentaries... quite a lot of things.

[Lord, she's kind of charming, and Gaku isn't so dense that he doesn't pick up on it at last. She's not overbearing, but capable enough of carrying a conversation along with probably being able to break him in half.]

Sure, I could teach you. But I have a reputation to uphold, so I won't go easy on you. Can you handle being next to such a handsome guy?

Oh! That’s very convenient. Maybe they have a place where they do all this in here, I really want to see a video being done.

[She smirks, her hands folding on the table.]

Well that depends, I can do rigorous training of any kind, and you being handsome won’t stop me from doing my best. The question is if you can handle me.

If I hear of anything, I'll let you know.

[There is absolutely no doubt in Gaku's mind that he cannot handle her, but she's somehow interesting and he won't take a risk on missing out on a networking opportunity in a place like this. He chuckles, leaning forward to rest his chin on one hand.]

What happens if I can't? You might blow right past me, who knows?

That would be great!

[She’s excited at the prospect of a video. It sounds like it’d be interesting and fun.

She laughs, at his words, and leans in closer.]

I guess we just have to try then. Or are you scared?

TDM #4 ( revised )

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