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TDM #1
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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. |
 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. For characters with a birthday falling in the months of January to June, their designation will be Dominant. For characters with a birthday falling in the months of July to December, their designation will be Submissive. For characters with an unknown birthday, their designation will be Dominant. Arrival into Duplicity has not been used as a prompt as it is a rather large part of introducing the game and will be saved for the first in-game log. But feel free to thread it on the TDM. Also, any locations throughout Duplicity are available for TDM prompts as well! Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have fun!! |
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but let's not make enemies just yet. we haven't even properly arrived. ]
Would you care to share the joke?
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her small hand waves as though to brush aside the question, but then she gets a good look at her new company. her eyes go wide, and a smile turns the corners of her mouth upward.
of course, that puts her fangs on full display. ]
Ah, a pretty boy has found me at last~!
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is this woman cold like his mother and the rest of society? or is she a free spirit like reign, only exuding a dangerous aura because it's in her nature? ]
I'm flattered, but that doesn't answer my question. My name is Shell. You are...?
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Charmed~! Charmed to see your face. [ shuten breezes by shell, her kimono falling open at her waist to expose what little clothing she has. she doesn't care, instead climbing into a seat and patting the one next to her. ] Sit, sit!
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Aren't you cold?
[ but he dutifully takes a seat next to her. looking out the window, it's foreign territory as far as the eye can see. at least he knows what a train is, so it's no source of worry. he unconsciously edges closer to her as a group of submissives board; he can't allow himself to be mistaken for one at any cost. ]
I'd like to know your name.
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[ she doesn't actually get cold, which is why she can wear clothing like this, but eh ... no need to go into that detail right now. ]
I should wear less, truthfully.
[ shuten pays no mind to the submissives as they climb aboard the train, her attention fixed on shell. it makes no difference to her if he's interested in women or not, all she wants to do is just look at him, take in his exotic looks. ]
You may call me Assassin.
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Any less and-- [ well, there's an image that flusters him for sheer unexpectedness ] It's for the best. There may be laws about what's decent in public, regardless of what's comfortable.
Assassin? [ and we're right back to square one, being unable to pinpoint the true nature of this woman. ] Is it safe to advertise yourself as such, or does the title have some other meaning where you're from?
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[ she shifts onto her knees, watching shell with hands propped under her chin. but then, she nods toward the submissives at the feet of their masters, some less clothed than others. ]
Do you think they mind what's decent?
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You're right. [ the admission is accompanied by a sigh. ] And now that we're here, I imagine just about anything goes in public.
[ he wishes he could relax like the submissives on the train, but he's got to keep up his strong facade. he looks away from them, presumably in disgust, secretly in envy. ]
It's a pleasure to meet you, Assassin. I'm Shell.
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[ hands rest on the chair's back behind shell as she inspects him closer. ]
Tell me, how would you feel about being a part of my harem of hotties?
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I'll have to decline. We're both Dominants, aren't we? Besides, I have a lover waiting for me back home.
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As such a little thing means anything here. [ does she mean the dominant thing? or the lover thing? it's difficult to say. ] In my harem you would want for nothing, you see? Sex is fine, should you desire it... However, I do bite so I would understand if you would rather pass.
But you see, you are a piece of art, Shell-kun, and I am an art collector.
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On his world, an Art is a human that's been elevated to personhood, insofar as they serve vampires on a more personal level. They have high-quality blood, unique features, receive educations, and can even own property.
They're not anything to be compared to, unless one likes being compared to things.
And so the poker face gives way to a frown. ]
I should be flattered. [ to be thought of as a plaything for a harem. it's not like he'd have objected to such treatment if he wasn't already committed. the objectification is exhilarating, honestly, so he speaks as angrily as he can. ] But as I said, I'll decline. I belong to no one.
[ that's the lie that almost undoes him, though. he belongs to his master. his lover, the human he's searching for back home. shell won't be maintaining composure for long. ]
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As you wish... [ but let her give him one last thing: ] Should you change your mind and find yourself with a desire to belong somewhere, come find me.