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duplicitymemes2019-01-11 06:40 pm
duplicitymods) wrote in 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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Yeah, you should probably get used to being treated like a second class citizen, your majesty. Unless you find someone to contract with, you're stuck in the Down.
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[Anduin said, softly. In some ways he thought he might have deserved it, given his recent failings as a king.]
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[ a pause and then the feed turns private. ]
You wouldn't happen to be interested in changing the system, would you?
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[Anduin considered this but decided on it firmly, speaking with conviction.]
If there was a way I could make a difference, then I certainly would do what I could to relieve the suffering of those taken from their homes. Perhaps...If there was no other means to get others back to their appropriate worlds, then I would offer refuge to those in need to come back to Azeroth temporarily.
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I'm going to try and get a group of people together to get the ball rolling. Can I count on you to be there? It'll be in the Down so you don't have to worry about getting a dom's permission to head to the Up.
private.
[There was a light jest in there somewhere, at least. He's attempting to be somewhat witty, to his credit.]
Do you mind if I see your face? I'll go first.
[Anduin said gently, as he flipped open the feature for video, offering what he hoped was a better smile than how he sounded earlier.]
private.
[ a pause, and he regards the video feed for a few seconds before turning it on for his end. ]
private.
[He said calmly, as he peered into the man's face, noting he was similar to himself in age. Or at least, that's how it appeared to him.]
Ah, I don't believe I got your name before.
private.
smirking a fraction, he shrugs his shoulders and adjusts the crown beanie on his head. ]
It was that obvious huh? Call me Jughead. My real name is long and annoying.
private.
Still, he offered a gentle smile as he let his gaze linger on the friendly face. Well, seemingly friendly...]
Jughead. That is...an interesting alias. But very well. You may call me just Anduin if you prefer. I do not think being a King will matter much in any case, while I'm here.
private.
Yeah, well, it's better than Foresythe Pendleton Jones the Third. And you're right. Given that you've got the same mark that I do, it's clear that any power you might've had has been stripped away. Sorry, dude.
private.
[He looked a little exasperated at that, but he still saw the good of heart in this person enough to say that he wouldn't mind considering him an ally himself. Perhaps he was willing to put his trust into others too easily at times. But he usually had a feeling...it had yet to steer him wrong.]
You mean in terms of title? Or...all of it? I have yet to notice if...it's affected my abilities to mend, in truth.
private.
[ in fact, as the serpent king, he's the head of a motorcycle gang. still, anduin's intuition is right with this one. jughead is entirely worth trusting. ]
Titles, mostly. I'm sure whatever you can do can still work, but you'd have to ask someone else for sure. Like I said, normal human here. No magic or superhero powers whatsoever.
private.
Well...Would you like to be? I mean, certainly...I can appoint your family as nobles in Stormwind, in exchange for your help. Of course, it may not translate well to another world, but. If you came to Azeroth...
[He said, after a moment, then brushing a hand self-consciously down the marking on his throat.]
I see. Well, that is comforting. I am a priest versed in the Light, where I come from. So...If you are hurt, or sick, I can help you.
private.
Oh, man, nobles of... I'm sorry, what's it called again? Stormwind? I mean, I guess that's just about as normal as Riverdale. If we could visit, I totally would though. Being posh sounds like a pretty good deal.
[ he grins, even as he watches anduin trail his fingers down his throat. he's intimately aware of his own, but doesn't draw attention to it. ]
Not sure what that means, man. But if you can heal people, there's a clinic in the Down that could use your help.
private.
Yes. Stormwind. It's the Kingdom I am from, on Azeroth. I'm certain it would be nice to have visitors. We have...people from other worlds, after all. The Draenei are a people who came from a world called Argus for instance, and they live on Azeroth now as part of the Alliance.
Was that too silly to consider? I'm sorry. It's just all I can offer, for the moment...Aside from a trip home if I ever manage to find a means through a mage, that is.
Well, it's...
[He looked up as he considered how to explain the depth of the Force that was the Light, in a way that would be understandable.]
I studied with the Church of the Holy Light...
[He channeled a warm, golden-glowing light in his palm, allowing Jughead to see it.]
It is a Force that one can draw healing abilities from, given enough discipline and training. It can heal grievous wounds. And, certainly I could lend my assistance there, should people have need of me.
private.
[ his grin turns wry. ]
But it's cool that you can do that. I'll add the directions to the place for you to hit up when you have a chance.
Oh, and find yourself a dominant, if you can. The sooner the better.
private.
[His smile was softer now as he let the Light dim, glad at least he seemed to have explained well enough to his counterpart.]
Certainly, I would appreciate that. Thank you, Jughead. And ah...I will keep that in mind.