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duplicitymemes2018-09-12 11:51 am
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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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[ If anyone tried to kidnap him, they'd sure be met with a surprise that probably ended in a knife to the jugular. He doesn't make it a big thing to tell people he's a mercenary, sure a lot of people know Wade Wilson is a mercenary, or find out pretty quick when he's holding a gun to their skull, but he has no intention of sharing unless it comes up. Wade scoffs, and instead of derisive it still sounds amused. ] Right into human trafficking. Though I have this strange feeling they wouldn't want me to be a table.
[ He's assuming that, is he? ] You sure you don't want to be the Patrick Swayze to my Demi Moore and make sure I could hit the broad side of a barn? [ Okay, he's just being an asshole, ignore him. ] Promise not to get caught. Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye. [ The grin is obvious in his voice. ] Murder me? Has anyone told you you have such a way with words? [ Threats of death don't even bother him anymore. At least the ones from people. ]
Address, gimme, gimme. [ Because Jack telling this maniac where he lives is a great idea. ]
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true, jack knows nothing about what wade's actually capable of, and honestly, he, for once, doesn't feel the urgency to learn it. still getting used to this life living outside of the bubble of royalty, and away from silas's psychotic teachings. no criminal background check for anyone he so much as sits down for coffee with. he's buying wade a gun because he doesn't want him to die. he's inviting him to sleep on his couch because he wants to do something nice for someone without expecting payment for it. maybe he's still being used for his privilege - the access to the Up - but the reason he offers it to Wade rather than anyone else is that the man hardly seems like he'd have that motivation, with his plaid wool jacket and his sass basket mouth. ] I don't know. It might be just that they want a table they can also fuck. Multi-functional.
[ he's drunk and his brain to mouth filter is... still there, he just cares much less about what makes it through. ] A lot of people, actually, yeah. Though, you know, if it were dear old dad, he'd probably have you shuffled off just for public disagreement, let alone using a resource his name's attached to in a way that'd look bad on him.
[ so, maybe he did mean that, yeah. jack's still adjusting to being a normal human, sorry homie. and yes, the address is sent along, despite how jack knows it's a fucking stupid idea to give a dude you just meant your actual home address. a few days ago he was about to die, and he was about to be okay with it, so who gives a crap anymore? ]
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Wade doesn't care where he sleeps tonight, he isn't super upset whether or not he gets another gun; sure, he's used to having as many weapons as he possibly can, and in this place it certainly helps. So Jack's right in the fact that Wade's not really interested in even trying to manipulate the guy for what he has. He was funny, and interesting to be around and that was enough for Wade to decide if the guy wanted to hang out then he was certainly going to make himself available for it. Wade let out a noise akin to another quiet laugh. ] Any table's a table you can fuck if you're not a coward. [ There's an odd satisfaction in landing jokes Jack likes which of course means Wade's going to make as many wisecracks as he can. He's a simple guy. Killing people and making people laugh are his pastimes. ]
Wow, he sounds like a hoot. [ It's dry, a sudden serious tone washing over his words, because it makes him think to his own dad and that's something he doesn't really want to do. His family hasn't been a part of his life for a long time. The dreaded F word. ] Besides, I totally promised, I won't get caught committing any crimes. Especially not ones that could come back to you.
[ He pauses, looking over the address a couple times in an attempt to commit it to memory. ] On my way. Get the blanket fort going, I'll be there in two shakes. [ It won't be too long until he shows up at Jack's door with a pizza, and a bottle of the same stuff they'd had when they first met. How he'd managed to afford it is probably a mystery Jack should let go. He knocks the bottle against the door lightly to knock. ] We really need to talk about how I totally think you could have fit on that door too. [ Wade said in a volume just below shouting, so he could hear it through his door. ]
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[ He spends the time waiting for Wade to get there using whatever the Duplicity equivalent to Google is to look over nearby gun shops and their reviews, deciding where they want to head out to. by the time the knock comes, he's picked something out and discovered a new, unforeseen problem. what wade shouts through the door, though, has him squinting up at his ceiling for a second. da fuq? ]
Innuendo, or Titanic? [ Jack asks when the door swings open, a brow raised, before his eyes go directly to that bottle. wade wilson, you are a gift, please come into his home and bless it now. ]
I forgot neither of us can drive right now. [ because Wade isn't allowed to own property, and Jack 1, doesn't own a care and 2, is drunk as absolute fuck. But! He's managing it well enough. The kind of high-functioning alcoholic that can come off as completely sober if he tries hard enough while well past the legal limit. ] Calling a cab.
[ give him a second to figure out how to do that on his phone, and meanwhile, go put your life somewhere, wade, idk, find a couch you like best. ]
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Double entendre, have some couth. [ Wade says as he steps past Jack, pushing the bottle into his chest, just as he had done to Wade before - here hold this, sugarbear. He looks a little overwhelmed by what he's seeing in the house and it's not just because he's used to the Down. He's generally used to shitty living conditions. ] Whose balls did you fondle to get a place like this? [ Because seriously, instead of behaving like he's afraid he's going to break something and not touch anything, he's found himself already poking at some decorative balls in a weird bowl thing. ] You know you're living your fullest life when you've got decorative balls in a bowl. [ So much talk of balls... ]
They have to make money somehow, I guess. [ He has nothing against cabs, even if he usually walks everywhere. Sometimes it's just impossible to walk some places. And Jack wasn't blessed with a 6'2" stride.
He settles on one of the couches that looks comfy but also not too far from where he thinks Jack will settle down when they get back. ] Are couches even legally allowed to be this comfortable? [ He's talking to himself more than Jack as he relaxes into the cushions. ] My current couch is out of a dumpster, it's comfortable enough though. This is just a perverse abuse of comfort on a couch's part. [ He opens the pizza box on his lap, because he's rude as shit, and tucks into a piece of pineapple olive pizza. It's probably the worst dumpster pizza he's eaten, but at least the crust is burnt. ]
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