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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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[There was a relief there, seeing Noctis, healthy and safe. He examined every bit of his charge, surprised at the mark on his neck. However, composed as always, Ignis did not let his surprise show.]
How long have you been here, Noct?
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[And the way he says it, softer than the defiance from earlier, says a lot about how worried he really is. He gestures vaguely in the direction of the elevator.]
Prom's upstairs. He might be content living on cup noodle and potato chips but I was kinda hoping... [A shrug, he trails off, Ignis knows exactly what he was hoping. A solid meal without working for it. Ah well. And then his gaze drops to Iggy's throat again and he goes back to the first question.]
You don't have one. [He taps his own throat to indicate the mark. The fact that Prompto is in a room upstairs is indication enough that they're both marked.]
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[He looked at the elevator and then frowned.]
Prompto is a foolish man sometimes. That is not a sustainable diet. I'll feed you two.
[No ridiculous rules were going to stop Ignis from caring for his Prince. Not now, not ever.
At the mention of his lack of a mark, Ignis gave a curt nod.]
Indeed. It is rather curious, to be honest.
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Of course he would, it's Iggy. But that suddenly has an entirely different context and Noct isn't entirely sure how he feels about that. An awkward, uncertain glance at the demonstration at the front of the room.
Furniture.]
Yeah... I know. Most of what I've got in the Armiger is snacks, though. And Gladio's stupid case of cup noodle. And-
[A flash of blue light, the tinkling of crystal and Noct is holding a can of Ebony out for him.]
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At the flash of blue light, Ignis raised an eyebrow...but soon he was presented with an Ebony. He couldn't help but smile.]
My most sincere thanks. The coffee here is dreadful.
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Everything here is dreadful. [He puts on a little of Ignis' accent when he says "dreadful", teasing a little. Everything's totally normal, right?]
So... [The big question, the terrifying one that he doesn't want to know if the answer isn't "yes".] Any plans on how we're getting out of here?
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[Ignis shook his head, a smirk forming on his lips at the playful quip. It was best to try to remain calm, of course. Still, there was worry, after all, that there was no way out.]
My strategy was to regroup. If the three of us are here, Gladio must not be far behind. From there, the best we can do is learn more about our surroundings. I know this might be hard for you to hear, especially considering....that...
[Ignis gestured to the mark on Noct's neck]
...But we must bide our time.
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He huffs out a breath, frowns. The gesture to his mark only makes him want to zip up his jacket, all the way up the high collar to hide that tattooed line. Which would be just as telling, he's pretty sure.]
Bide our time?
[Yeah, he does not sound happy about that at all.]
And what about everything back in Lucis? How are we supposed to just wait here when the Empire is terrorizing our home? My People.
[Like Cor said. The Protected no longer. He must be the Protector of the people now but he can't do that here.]
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[Ignis was the first to admit he was being heartless in that statement. But as far as he was concerned, the people of Lucis were the last thing on his mind.]
I know it's not ideal, but if we proceed without caution, we will regret it. You're no good to your people dead.
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What the hell, Ignis? [He doesn't even realize he does it but his hand drops to his side in a gesture that usually precedes the Engine Blade coming to his call. But this is Ignis. How-]
What did they do to you? [Last he saw Insomnia was burning and here Ignis is, someone that's supposed to be his friend, is throwing that in his face. It doesn't make sense. The only thing that does is if the people in this city did something, messed with his head or something.]
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Calm down. I apologize, I shouldn't have said it like that.
[He runs a hand over his face. Last he remembered, he was trying desperately to get to his prince, trying to navigate the maze that was Altissia, only to be given an image of Noct's future... Now he was in this strange place, and just seeing Noct safe was all that was on his mind.]
I hope you can forgive me.
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[Which implies there was anything okay about the idea of just dismissing the well being of the people of Lucis. The apology eases a little of the tension out of him but he's still on edge, scared and worried. He hates the fact that Ignis should have soothed all of his worries and now he's second guessing even that.
But then... He has to wonder if he is the one being unreasonable. Cassandra had been quick to correct him. Maybe he's jumping to conclusions. Maybe he's just too on edge from the news of his father.
How can he stay mad at Ignis. ]
Sorry... I'm just worried.
They can't afford for us to bide our time.
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Noct...
His voice is gentle, soft.
What is the last thing you remember?
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Cor just called... guess we didn't have a signal down in that old shelter. Monica's supposed to have details about an Imperial base for us...
[He stops abruptly, frowning, frustrated. He looks down at his hand where he'd drawn the power of the Axe of the Conqueror such a short time ago. What good did collecting the power of the Old Kings do if he wasn't there to use it.]
I told you that, that's why we were heading back to the outpost.
[Well, the Regalia was there too but they had business there, they weren't just hopping in the car and moving on.]
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[It is not a word he uses much, but it slipped as dread filled his stomach. This is not his Noct... At least... Not his Noct as he currently knows him. It does affirm that there is something going on in regards to time.
Still, there is no need to confuse Noct... Not when the fall of Insomnia and the loss of his father is still so fresh.]
Apologies, I remember now.