duplicitymemes | TDM #4 OVERFLOW

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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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[Camilla giggles, swaying along with Gaku to the music.]

It feels amazing.

[She's as close as she can be to the man, her chest completely pressed against his, and when she feels the kiss she blushes, pressing herself closer to him.]

[Maybe this is what being past the point of no return feels like. Maybe this is what letting go feels like. He stays with his lips near her ear, their bodies pressed almost flush, adrenaline slowly getting to Gaku.]

Camilla... I don't want to be too forward, but I'd like to kiss you. It's fine to say no, of course.

[Camilla smiles against his ear.]

What are you waiting for, then?

[A little huff of amusement, and Gaku pulls back enough to look at Camilla, even and gentle. There's undeniable heat, though, and he tips her chin up with two fingers before leaning in and pressing his lips to hers. Boldly, his fingers trail down her throat, then back to the back of her neck, and up slightly into her hair as he kisses her rather soundly.]

[Camilla hums into the kiss, her hands curling on Gaku's hair.

She opens her mouth slightly, asking for more from the man.]

[He'll take that cue and move forward, and isn't it fortunate that despite a lack of recent practice, Gaku can still deliver a kiss worthy of the #1 Sexiest Man? Because he had doubts for a moment. But he parts his own lips and slides his tongue against her lips lightly, offering more. He'll take her cues for the most part; if she reacts favorably, he'll do more of whatever it is she seems to like. Gaku happens to be a bit of a giver.]

[Camilla giggles, separating from him for a moment, before going in for another kiss, licking Gaku's lips as she sighs. She has kissed people before, but this... This is different. It's exciting, and oh so weird, because they've just met! But she's loving it.]

[He can't honestly help thinking that she's utterly adorable, and maybe his heart beats just a little harder with all of this going on. It's nice to feel alive, when all he's felt since he arrived was some weird creeping distaste. Maybe tomorrow he'll think this was foolish, but for now he'll live it up. Gaku holds Camilla close, dancing mostly forgotten, until finally he feels heady enough to break away a few inches to look back at her.]

I hope it's not boring to tell you you're incredible, but...

[Maybe there's a touch of shyness there.]

...Thank you.

[Camilla is looking at him with a smile on her face when they separate slightly.]

You're the one who's incredible, so thank you.

I hope this isn't the only time we see each other. I'd like to actually get to know you better.

[Does that sound vaguely sexual? He's sorry if it does.]

We will see each other again, I'm sure of it.

[She thinks for a second, then gasps and puts her hand in between her breasts.]

This thing! It might help keep us in touch!

[She takes out the weird thing that makes noise.]

This!

[Ah, right! Gaku grins, and pulls his own from his pocket.]

Somebody showed me how to add people on this earlier... Let's see...

[He fusses with it for a second, then pulls up the contacts.]

Here.

[Camilla stares at his, and then presses the screen on her device, but it doesn't do much.]

I don't know how to use it.

[Thank goodness Asra showed him how to do it. Gently, he guides Camilla back off the dance floor with a hand low on her back, then shows her how to pull up the contacts on his own device.]

Like this.

[Camilla nods, following Gaku's instructions.]

What is this thing called, by the way? Do you know?

Ah, no... I didn't catch that part. It's kind of like a smartphone, or a mini computer.

[He shows her his info and how to add it... It's easy enough, he thinks.]

I think there's a... message board kind of network, too.

[Camilla nods along with the explanation, touching on her device's screen once in a while.]

Oh! That's what all these messages are? That's interesting.

You'll have to try to send me some, too.

[Wink. Lord, he's being a flirt and he hates himself for it, but she's so cute he just... can't help it.]

[Camilla giggles, and gets closer to him, giving him a small peck on the lips.]

Thank you for tonight Gaku, I'll make sure to see you again, but for now, I'm a bit... Overwhelmed so I would like to go back to my room.

[She smirks.]

You're welcome to join me, of course.

[He feels his mouth go dry. Back to her room? That's loaded, especially after they've been dancing like that. He can't possibly... Gently, he shakes his head, and takes one of her hands to give it a light squeeze.]

I'll... have to be getting back myself. Do you want me to walk you to your room, though?

[Camilla nods, squeezing Gaku's hand back.]

Yes, if you want to. If your room is on a lower level than mine then maybe I could walk you to your room.

Alright. I can't say no. I'm enjoying your company too much.

[He beams at her softly, looking her over as though he's not sure if this is a dream or reality.]

Shall we?

And I am enjoying yours, my dear.

[Wow that's adorable. Camilla can't think of any other word to describe Gaku at that moment other than 'cute'.

She pulls Gaku's hand towards her side, using her other to put the smart device between her breasts again.]

We shall.

Edited 2019-02-01 05:44 (UTC)

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