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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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[ And that's not even touching upon the fact they are likely in a different universe right now. Though honestly, he doesn't blame Peter for being skeptical. Scientist mind. He knows how that goes. ]
As for that other question, it's really going to depend on whether you're more popular than I was at your age.
Not that I have any idea how old you actually are. Oh God. Please tell me I'm not going to have to give you the birds and bees talk.
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That's actually kind of fair
I guess weirder things could happen?
Have happened??
( And he's definitely experienced some of them, actually. Wow Old Peter, you're pretty good at this whole bigger picture thing! Unfortunately Young Peter isn't quite there yet; he's very much an "in the moment" kind of Peter, so ... who knows, maybe he'll end up benefiting from knowing this other version of himself more than he thought. )
Okay I'm gonna stop you there
I'm 17
I don't need your talk so let's pretend you didn't say that
( He's never gone All The Way though, sooooooo maybe he's fronting a little? Look. He knows how it works. That's all that matters, right?! )
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That's a joke, by the way. In case you've lost your sense of humor with the universe hopping.
[ Not that the thought of embarrassing his younger self isn't terribly tempting, but you know. Last time he talked with a younger version of himself he ended up accidentally making him quit being Spider-man. Let's not traumatize any more Peter Parkers. ]
But okay, okay. Time to actually be serious. This place is embarrassing, there's no avoiding that. It's embarrassing for me and I've got an almost-marriage and twelve more years of experience above you, so I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess it's gonna be wild for you.
Don't leave your fiance at the altar to go save the city, by the way. Send her a text before you do. That's advice that's really going to go a long way.
[ All right, maybe he's really not doing terribly well with this interaction. ]
Back on track. Where were we? Oh yeah. Real embarrassing stuff. Everything's pretty damn unfair. You're going to get angry at how people are being treated a lot.
Did they make you a sub, or a dom?
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I just think
Maybe you're not as funny as you think you are
( Just saying, dude. Get better jokes. )
And wow that escalated a little
Do you wanna talk about your almost marriage?
I mean not that I'm gonna be all that helpful, I've not even had a proper girlfriend yet or anything, but
I dunno
I hope I wouldn't need someone to tell me not to leave my fiancee at the altar
That's like, the ultimate douchebag move
( Sorry buddy, just thinking aloud here. With his fingers. Via text message. )
A dom?
It seems way better than the other one, which is really uncomfortable
But also
I dunno how I'm supposed to like
Look after someone?
Like I've never had a job before
( Oh God ... Oh God he's not ready for this responsibility! His next text comes a good five minutes layer, because he's staring into the abyss and the abyss is definitely staring back. )
Sorry
Oh man I think I'm freaking out
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[ But then Peter is confirming he's "never had a girlfriend yet or anything", and whatever other witty come back or terrible joke he would have wanted to make die right there. This is not how kids should be having their first experiences, but it's either find someone within a month or get sent to the center.
Now he thinks he really understands how fussy Leo had been with his younger brother. Note to self, check back on tiny Peter before a month has passed, and with any luck, he'll have found a cute someone he likes to have a somewhat decent experience with.
But he doesn't get time to address any of that, however vaguely, because Peter's last messages sound like he's freaking out and there, five minutes after, comes the confirmation that he really is.
Time to try and adult this out. ]
Hey, it's okay, calm down. First of all, you're not alone in this. And I don't mean just in the "you can ask for my help anytime sense — though obviously, you can.
Most people here really have no idea what to do with all of this, and the way I see it, however you go about it is going to be strictly your sub's business. So when you end up in a contract, work it out with them. It's a partnership between two people. Don't try to tackle it on your own.
Better?
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Okay, yes, it's a little bit better
It still sucks and it makes me feel kind of dizzy when I think about it
But I guess you're not wrong
We're all in it together, right?
( Peter doesn't suffer from actual, diagnosable anxiety, but lord if he was beginning to feel a little like his chest was being crushed and his vision was going wobbly. )
You're being really nice to me you know
I appreciate it
And I know you're gonna say it's because of the whole "spider totems" thing, but
You don't have to be nice to me
You're still choosing to
So thanks
( Look, he's a good boy. May raised him right. )
Are you a dom too?
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It doesn't matter, anyway, he stil appreciates the words. ]
We're all in it together, so whatever happens, we can figure it out together and maybe cut on a couple of headaches like that.
[ Nevermind that he's a lot better at giving advice than he actually is at following his own advice, tiny Peter doesn't need to know and hey, he totally doesn't need help. He can do things on his own. It's all good. ]
You're welcome, by the way. I mean it too — If you need anything, anything at all, I'm right here, anytime. And that does still include taking advantage of my equipment to make your own webfluid, though you'll have to get the components yourself. That stuff ain't cheap.
That said, you got that right. I'm also a Dom.
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Could I meet you sometime?
Not at your apartment
I still wanna make sure you're cool before I come use your stuff
But maybe a cafe, that could work
And since we're both doms
You can buy me a hot chocolate
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How does that sound?
Ah, by the way ... I think it's the same for you, but just so we're on the same page. I'm keeping my spider identity a secret, and I'd prefer to keep it that way. Things are different here, but you never know who might show up over the Network. The less people know, the better.
Be careful with yours, too.
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Do you wanna pick the place?
It makes the most sense since you know the city better than me
For now
( Because Peter's the kind of Spider who makes it his business to know side-streets and shortcuts inside out, as well as popular meeting places. Crime won't get fought if he's constantly asking his GPS for directions! )
Also, I can't believe you're telling me to be careful
Do you think I'm just gonna blurt it out?
It's weird and unbelievable and it'd probably make people wanna kill me
This is like the one secret I've ever been able to keep
I won't tell anyone about you, either
So don't worry, okay?
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[ Duplicity isn't New York, it's not his neighborhood. But what else is he supposed to do with a eager, younger Peter Parker if not throw challenges at him? That seems like the reasonable thing to do.
The second part, though. Well. You can never be too careful about your secret identity, and a warning or two can go a long way. ]
Some Spiders are a bit more relaxed about their secret identity. And some totally unrelated Spiders that I absolutely know nothing of may have thought at one point that going on live TV and expose their secret identity was a really great idea at the time, only to regret it later.
Some Spiders. Not me. Totally not me.
You got any pressing questions so far? all good?
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Hope you like losing
( Don't give him all this ammo, Peter, no good can come of it. )
Are you sure it wasn't you?
Just because you're making a really big point of it not being you
So I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say it was proooobably you
And that this old, "other universe" me is kind of a dummy
It's okay though Mr. Parker, I've got enough brains for the both of us
( airhorns.mp3 )
I have like 9000 questions but I don't really know where to start
It'll probably be better to talk about them anyway, so
Let's just save them for later?
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[ He's going to play it all dramatic, but honestly? He already likes this Peter. And if he actually got more sense than he does, well, that's only a plus. ]
Just "Pete"'s gonna be fine, for the record. I feel like you calling me by my last name is gonna be way more confusing than just that. You can think of me as your older, incredibly handsome and real funny cousin, or big brother, or whatever else fits the bill.
Just as long as you remember the incredibly handsome and funny part. That's important.
I'll catch up with you later and give you the café location. If anything comes up before then — anything at all, you can call or shoot me a message. I've got your back, okay?
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I'm not ready to be a brother
Especially not a little brother, that's way too backwards
Also, I'm gonna reserve judgement on the handsome and funny part because so far your jokes are bad
And you look kind of tired in your picture
( Never Stop Trolling. )
Okay awesome, I'll see you later then
Don't forget my hot chocolate
If you get there first I like whipped cream and marshmallows