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TDM #1 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. |
 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!! |
Keith | Voltron | submissive (Oct 23)
new tag ins welcome! ]
Shiro
[ The anger is rising, unbidden. Keith's shoulders stiffen up and his fingers curl up tight, and before either of them know it he's slamming one fist down against the nearest surface with a growl of frustration. ]
Damn it! This is ridiculous! The universe is still in danger, and we're stuck here!
Vrenille
[ Keith has grown into a mature, capable leader, no longer losing his cool as easily during battle. This isn't battle, though. This isn't anything he's used to--it's completely, utterly new and so outside his comfort zone he can't even begin to access any part of himself that he can use to cope with it. His composure is rapidly breaking down as a result. ]
All right, fine. Practice with me. I'll show you I can do it.
no subject
You're askin'. [He cocks his head with a little shrug, gets to his feet, and extends a hand to the other man to lead him to an open spot in the room. He could lead himself there, of course, but this is almost like an invitation to dance.]
no subject
Okay. What--should I do? You're supposed to order me, aren't you?
[ Please don't make him figure this out by himself. ]
no subject
What you're supposed to do is trust me. You don't know me and that makes it hard, but for as long as we're out here, I've got one job, and that's to take care of you, read you, keep you safe. All you have to do is to let me do my job.
[His expression is open, calm, very confident, like Keith could free fall without warning and he'd be right there to catch him. He drops his finger, a signal that Keith can speak--privately, just between the two of them.] Will you believe I can do it?
no subject
Yeah. I can let you do your job. For now. [ His jaw sets. ] But I can't trust you.
no subject
Vrenille isn't offended by this though. It doesn't make him cross or frustrated, doesn't make him frown. It just means he's got to find the right "in," a starting point that can help to shift things, even if only by small degrees.]
Uncross your arms. [He says it patiently, like it's a request, not an order.] Put your hand on my chest.
no subject
He lets out a sigh that is probably meant to sound irritated, but it lacks bite. He slowly unfolds his arms and places one hand on Vrenille's chest, as was requested. ]
no subject
I'm gonna tell you something about myself so you'll know--something about where I've come from. I dunno if it'll scare you or disgust you, make you think low of me. Maybe it will, but I lived most of my life having sex with men for money.
I haven't needed to do it in a few years, and I'm guessing I won't have to here. And I'm not saying it's anything like what you'll need to do here either. It just means I know a thing or two about getting by in...let's call 'em complicated contexts.
[It's an admission that makes him vulnerable, that he knows might make the younger man recoil, but he's offering it to him anyway, for whatever he might want to do with it.]
no subject
Now, Keith isn't that naive. He knows what prostitution is, what some people need to do to survive, and he can't knock anyone for it. He considers himself fortunate enough to have had enough resources to survive in the desert on his own for as long as he did, but he could have easily wound up in the same position at any point. There's no judgment here.
He's staring at his own hand on Vrenille's chest as if something is going to spring out and rip it off. ]
Yeah? Any advice, then?
no subject
[Vrenille leaves a pause long enough for Keith to look at him, like he's suspending the moment before the other shoe drops.]
Breathe.
[And then he smiles, all caramel warmth and a little bit of lightness--this doesn't all need to be so deathly serious, y'know.
He can feel the heat of Keith's hand through his shirt, the simple connection of this one point of contact between their bodies. It is intimate, and to him that's the point: it's got nothing to do with either of them needing to prove anything.] Say it's all advice. Everything I'm showing you. I got no agenda here beyond wanting to try and help you. But it's up to you if wanna let me.
Pidge
I know, Pidge. But we have to stay focused. There's gotta be a way out of here, and I'm gonna find it. In the meantime, keep that mind of yours sharp, all right?
[ He looks around them periodically, kind of like a guard dog, sniffing out danger. ]
Has anyone tried messing with you?
no subject
Got it. If there's a way out, we'll find it.
[Because she's not cocky enough to think she'll be able to do it alone. Not yet, anyway. There are too many unknowns.]
Hmm? Oh, no. I've just been uh... trying to keep out for one of you guys.
[It's almost the complete truth, but she's not going to come straight out and admit that she's been snooping around, and trying to hack the device they gave her.]
Speaking of... you haven't seen anyone else, have you?
no subject
[ The usual fondness is there when he says Shiro's name, but there's an undercurrent of nerves in his voice and his cheeks get rather pink. He's going to need to get over his anxiety about this place, but that doesn't seem likely to happen anytime soon. ]
He, uh... He was assigned differently than we were. He doesn't have this. [ Keith gestures to his throat, at the ugly mark that's stuck there. ]
Discord
They told us that they're monitoring us. The program managers. If we don't meet certain expectations, they're... well.
[ He'd been very attentive to what had been said about the reconditioning. It had reminded him, with a guilty stab, of how often he'd had to wipe memories away from someone dear to him. He doubted the casually cruel leaders of the program would feel any compunctions about doing the same, endlessly, to a group of strangers. ]
I'm afraid that if we don't perform to minimum expectations, they'll do something to us. Something worse than just... putting on a smile and having an awkward time with a stranger who wants to fondle you and hear you say that you think they hung the moon and stars.
discord.
Only to nearly crash into Keith while trying to avoid them. The question seems to startle him; for a moment Waver looks around, as if expecting someone else is being addressed, before he realizes it is in fact directed at him. ]
Of course not!