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duplicitymemes2019-01-16 07:57 pm
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TDM #4 OVERFLOW
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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!! |
★ KAORU
anyway, he's actually a little relieved at the motion of the groceries, but he has to put up his standard-- ] I got it, I can do it--! [ complaint, even though he definitely does not.
...well, it's actually nice to be able to see, so. nazuna's head pokes out from the top of the precarious grocery pile, a cute, snow bunny print beanie perched on his head to keep out the chill, and those bright pink eyes. ] It's not all for me, it's for someone else...Kaoruchin, I can't believe it's actually you!
[ what is it with this place and kidnapping idols, seriously... ]
SLAMS BACK IN gently
[ Pink meets amber as Kaoru shuffles the weight in his hands. It's a bit of a pain, but nothing a guy his size can't handle. ]
Hmm, hmm. So, who's the 'someone' that's got you down here running all their errands like a good little boy?
[ He's trying not to be pushy. Trying... really!! But the potential for trouble is there, and if the little rabbit found his leg caught in a trap and Kaoru hadn't even so much as lifted a finger, well... ]
gently holds your face
as the elevator dings, nazuna manages to stick a dainty foot out to keep it open, and edges his way inside, awkwardly shifting this way and that with his packages. even with the height brought down a little, he's still only one bunny rabbit, which means it's still a heavy job. with a huff, he puts his chin on top of the box on top and looks up at kaoru, eyes narrowing just briefly at the suggestion that he's little. ] I ran into someone on that train who was telling me in the Down she didn't have anything to eat, so I thought I'd help. Plus, I got some groceries for me, and a few other things... I just want to be prepared.
[ he's a soft hearted nerd, is the story here. ] From what it sounds like, I don't think I'll have an empty house for very long, so...
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You're already ready to close the distance and sign some papers? Kind of bold, don't you think? Actually... given how dodgy some people seem to be about this whole contract thing...
[ He's gonna do it. Cross a line that shouldn't be crossed, because... -- well. It's Kaoru. ]
You're going to be careful, right? Given how totally adorable you are from most angles, I wouldn't be surprised in the least if some meat-eater tried to snatch you up and take advantage. Helping others is a good thing, but...
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Hey!! What're you tryin t'shay, huh?! [ really, nazuna does little to dismiss his reputation as small and adorable, considering his cheeks flush up bright red and he stamps his foot, much like a tiny rabbit. his groceries bobble a little, but they don't move otherwise.
tiny and puffy, and also stuttering: ] I can handle it!! Don't undereshtimate me caushe you're sought I wassa girl once!!
[ HMPH!!!! ]
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Wh -- ... I mean, I'm not the only one who's gonna make that mistake. [ Not helping. ]
Relax a little. Just, with that charming little face and figure... -- I mean, it's only natural for idols to be attractive? And you've got a certain kind of appeal. [ Backpedalling. Also good. Where is he going with this? Everything's just spilling out in a hurry, and if his hands weren't occupied one would be running awkwardly through his hair. ] I'm just saying it's not too unreasonable to think... with the way this place is, that someone would target you with some pretty weird motives, okay?
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Kaoruchin! [ jeez!!!!! he's not whining or anything, but nazuna's definitely annoyed, and his slur is getting worse with it by the second, to the point that it's getting hard to understand. ] Doun treat me like one'f yur fansh--there'sh no merit 'n tryin' t'protect me, I dun need it!!
[ don't dig your grave any deeper here man. eventually, he seems to catch on to the fact that he sounds ridiculous and grumbles, pausing for a second to press his forehead to the box and take in a deep breath. ] ...jeez, you made me mess up my words, again...
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Being this desperate in front of someone isn't like him. Neither is what he's about to do.
He presses the point even further with a drastic, one-time motion that closes the gap, an arm against the wall of the elevator behind Nazuna. The classic kabedon, if you will, and Nazuna's frame is precisely what he's used to and exactly what he isn't. The first thought that leaves Kaoru is uh, how seriously close this really is. The second is less of a thought and more of a fierce flutter inside his chest when he catches a soft scent that doesn't belong to him. He keeps his face low and focused despite all that, the groceries they're both holding onto for dear life a fundamental barrier between them. The whole thing's more awkward than it is sensual, really. ]
This could've been anyone else, you know?
[ He pulls back just after, with an exhale and then... does his best to play it off, as fickle and as flighty as ever. Is joke, Nazuna-kun. ]
... just kidding. Hahah, did I get you? Mmh, but... all right. I get what you're saying. That and it's really none of my business at the end of the day anyhow, right? Even if we're both from Yumenosaki. You're probably a way better judge of character I am when it comes down to it, so. My bad, Nazuna-kun.
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[ well, it has the desired effect. nazuna jumps like a startled rabbit, his eyes going as round as dinner plates, nearly dropping the groceries in his arms at the thought. it's, embarrassingly, like something out of a shoujo manga, and his entire face colors again, bright red from the top of his forehead all the way to his chin. he's really close, close enough to--
and then he's gone. nazuna's left gaping for a moment, taking a second to collect his thoughts, and he...
...well, he feels bad. it's a little like poking at a puppy, isn't it? maybe that wasn't the real effect kaoru was going for, but nazuna feels a little squeeze of empathy in his chest for him, anyway. he shakes his head to try and clear the embarrassment away and sighs, though it's not put upon or angry, even, just deflated. ] ...I know what you're getting at. [ man, he's bad at this, huh... interacting with people has never really been nazuna's strong suit. even with a voice, he's still way too harsh. ] But, I can take care of myself, I promise. I'm not some helpless little doll anymore.
[ and though he doesn't completely close the space back between them (because his heartbeat's still going a mile a minute; that was more effective than kaoru might have realized) he leans over to nudge his shoulder against kaoru's arm, a bump in place of a pat. ] ...thanks, Kaoruchin. [ with a little smile, softer. ]