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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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Greetings, ser. My- I'm called Drifting Sapphire. I've been drawn from elsewhere as well, yes. I… fear I've heard little of returning, as yet.
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[Anduin was both glad, and rather sorrowful to hear more and more of these peoples' plight. It was even worse than he seemed to be in too little of a position to help them.]
It is as I suspected then, if not worse. As I've come to understand it, there are certain...stipulations about us being here, as well. Have you been here long enough to know much about this world, by any chance?
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[She's been fortunate, but- she's not entirely sure how to go about shaking these foundations. But the scenario sets her on edge- something needs doing.]
Aye- I should hope there would be an end, but I do not know enough to say when it might be. [she makes a soft sound.]. A little- more than enough to see how these roles we have are set. [there's a small amount of displeasure in her voice.]. Is there anything you would particularly like to know? I will do my best to answer.
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[Somehow it reminded him of the names of those from Pandaria...So colorful and yet sweet in the imagery, those names were. He doubted she was Pandaren given she might have said something when he mentioned the Alliance but, it still set him at ease to a degree.]
Well, what compels Submissives to enter a Contract with a Dominant?
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[Admittedly, there is an Alliance- though she'd assumed he must have been from somewhere else, not recognising his name or homeland. But- she'd be glad, if she knew that.
She gives a short hum, and- though he can't see it, she's straightening up.]
From what I've been able to determine, a Submissive entering into a Contract gains… well, more rights. I was told there's plenty of room to determine matters between the two.
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So then, do they...gain freedom to move about or is it conceptual freedom per the will of the dominant?
[He asked, intensely curious.]
I...attended orientation but it wasn't as fulfilling as I might have hoped in terms of answers.
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Some of both. With a Dominant- they are allowed to stay with them in the city's upper section. And a Contract may allow them more or less freedom in their actions.
I think they may overlook some of the parts that newcomers would most like to know. So- I think it's within our interests to look after each other.
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Easy girl...Ah. Sorry. My horse is restless...I suppose she's not used to being stabled in a small place like this. In any case...Well...I do appreciate that you are being this considerate. It is quite helpful to me, rest assured.
[He swallowed, trying to think on the benefits that might present.]
A contract...I am going to have to read more about this, I believe. After all, I accidentally wandered into a workshop and well. They were...doing some rather intimate things so openly, it startled me. Is that expected normally?
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I think that's a good idea. Certainly you- or anyone- should know what they're getting into before anything is agreed…. Ah. Er. [she coughs, a little awkwardly.] I think- in general those workshops are intended for such a purpose. It's a little embarrassing.
I meant he! male horse rip. forgive me
[He admitted, quietly, after a moment as he considered the white stallion. He knew Reverence was a patience sort, but still.]
Indeed, as all agreements should be thoroughly discussed beforehand...But ah. Really? Oh. They...said it was a seminar so naturally I thought it might be useful...I don't think it was. I...well. A lady carried a table on her back.
…that makes sense. all good!
That would make sense. I… [she clears her throat.] Well. Such things aren't to everyone's tastes- I think that sounds like an impressive display of strength, but I couldn't imagine it for myself…
I was falling asleep last night, oops
[Anduin said, quietly, after a time. He certainly didn't want to plead for aid for his horse of all things without giving something in kind.]
Maybe...I'm a little...well. I believed them that it would help me for a moment, since they were convincing. But...Ah. I can't either.
it happens. not to worry!
It's… certainly more open here. I'm sure it's part of how they have to be for it. [she hums, softly.]. I- well. There's no need for you to tell me about them- but I'm sure there is something of the sort you would like.
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[Anduin offered this information with a degree of sincerity.]
Open...and ah. S-something of...the sort?
[He repeated, sounding a little flustered.]
Ah. I...well. I don't know, truthfully.
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[Priests there don't always train in magecraft- it sounds true enough to her.]
Your own… ah, desires, would be the simplest way to put it. [It's probably hard to tell, but she is blushing herself.]
Haven't had the time for it?
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[Anduin was simplifying how it worked, but he hoped well enough. He couldn't hide the embarrassment in his voice when he spoke next.]
Ah. Not...exactly.
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[she thinks she understands. She smiles- even though he can't see it, still a little flustered herself.]
It might… be an opportunity. Though- do you know if there are others you know here?
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[All abducted from different places...They were indeed all in the same boat.]
Forgive me, but an opportunity for what? I find the idea is more embarrassing than anything. I...do not, I'm afraid. Thus far I haven't heard from any of them. What of you?