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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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It was raining when I arrived. You can imagine what we went through then. ( He sighs, heavily. ) However, I don't envy you and this cold.

The only reason I'm not shivering is twelve years of practice.

[Long story.]

...if I summoned a fire, could you make sure it doesn't spark and catch this thing on fire?

( Ja'far blinks. ) Certainly. We'll be inside soon, however. Do you think you could hold out until then?

How soon is soon?

[Because it's really cold out here in this paper gown.]

A couple minutes at most.

( There's another crosswalk, already beeping cheerfully to let them pass. )

[On the one hand, he could wait that long. It's honestly not as cold as some of the winters in Bryn Shander or the village, even if he is in paper.

On the other hand, he's antsy and needs a reminder that he's still himself, that he isn't as helpless as he's starting to feel, and a quick flame spell will help with that.

So he shakes his head and summons a small blue flame in his free hand. It's no hotter than a normal red flame might be, despite the color.]

I was wandering around a bit before Tsuya found you. I'm amazed I haven't lost a finger to cold, honestly.

( Ja'far's surprised, but keeps an eye on it, making sure he doesn't stray too close to the paper gown. )

I'm amazed, too. You must be quite used to the cold.

I am, though I'm usually in wool or something not paper.

[He is not over this paper nonsense, sorry.]

Snowbanks make for excellent hiding places when you're playing hide and seek.

Paper is not exactly my first choice for clothing, either.

( He snorts, leading them across the street just in time for the timer to end. )

And truly? I can see the appeal. Where I live back home is a tropical island, I'll admit I've grown used to the weather there.

A tropical island? Really?

[Interesting.]

I've never gone that far south before, is it true that the tropical regions have no seasons?

[Never mind that they're from different worlds, he has to know.]

There are, but there's not much of them as comparison to the north. There isn't any snow, but we get terrible rainstorms at times.

Flooding too, then? If it's anything like when the snow melts and rivers start flooding...

Very similar, just without the cold. ( He gently turns them, leading them towards the building. ) I've been to the far north, however, and I know how the cold can be.

We're almost there.

[Jun twists his hand, dismissing the fire as they get to the door. Tsuya hisses as people push past them on their way into the building, but Jun just clicks his tongue to calm him.]

Thank you again, Ja'far. Can I get you to describe what this building looks like?

It's... worn down. They call it a motel, but it's like an inn. Two beds are in each room, and there are small living areas inside of them. There are common areas inside as well, and we need to share bathrooms.

( He holds the door open, letting Jun and Tsuya in first before rejoining them, leading them towards the front desk, and then towards the stairs. )

How run down? Should I worry about leaks and locks not working?

[How quickly is he going to have to find someone to get him out of this place?]

Both, definitely. Usually the locks will hold, but there's no guarantee, honestly.

Also the food is... something. We can't buy our own, and the only offering is through the cafeteria here.

They really want us to find someone, don't they? Is the food at least edible, or is that hit or miss as well?

Hit or miss, but it's usually edible at least. ( He snorts, leading him towards the stairs. )

Careful, we'll be going upstairs now. Looks like you're on the third floor.

I will be so glad when I have my staff back...

[Stairs are the bane of his existence. He always miscounts, or there's that one step that's just a fraction of a centimeter off and it's impossible to navigate narrow stairways when there's more than one person who might be using them.]

I haven't been here but a minute and I already hate it.

I don't blame you. Ah, watch your step.

( He leads them carefully up the stairs, watching for other people as well as they go up. )

If you happen to know someone who wouldn't mind an old fox like myself, please send them my way?

[Tsuya presses against Jun's ankle to show him how to step up this stair.]

I'm sure most people like them younger, but, well...

I would offer my Dominant, but I'm trying to dissuade him from constantly taking people in until we pay off that building he bought. ( He snorts in laughter, but it sounds impossibly fond, clearly he cares about him even if he's frustrated. )

[Jun snorts.]

Oh dear. Impulse purchase of the year?

Sadly, not an impulse purchase. He actually did research and plotted it out rather meticulously, he just neglected to tell us until he had everything lined up to be bought. ( Smfh. )

We're nearly to your floor.

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