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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!! |
lissa.
Are there any genres you prefer?
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Adventure. Something thrilling!
im tagging this bc i want shuten to tell the story if you're still up for it
adventure's easy, but again, she shouldn't go too violent with it. most of shuten's adventures ended with a human dead at her feet, marrow in her teeth and bone splinters covering the ground. she'll allow lissa the opportunity to sit as she feigns thinking about a story to tell. ]
Hmm... Have you ever heard the story of the rowdy child Kintarou?
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Woo, storytime!]
I can't say that I have.
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But as a young man, he met a demon in the woods who had appeared to him as a beautiful woman. They met; they talked; they fought. It was poetry, the way they moved together. Every time they met, she would give him a banquet of the highest order, expensive meats and fresh fruits, and wine from dishes that would never run dry.
[ speaking of, she pours herself a drink into a red lacquer dish and takes a sip, letting the story pause there for a second. ]
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[Granted, she knew at least one man that might as well have been raised by wolves.
The rest of the story sounds exciting. Dangerous, but in a way that wasn't nearly as painful as war. She had heard of demons, but it was mostly just a turn of phase, so Lissa only misses a beat when the woman pulls out a red dish.
That was really... huh, she must have known this story for a while.
But she wants to hear more, so she gently motions for her train companion to go on.]
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The banquets were without compare. They were rich, and exciting, but he always seemed rather nervous around her. He was human and she was evil, you know how it goes, right? [ her head cants to the side as she glances at lissa, eyes half-lidded for a split second. ] His new mother disapproved, punished him well into his adult life for it.
And you see, since his friend was evil, soon... princesses from the captial went missing. The demon had kidnapped them, as was her nature, to feast in order to survive. And so, young Kintarou — who had now changed his name to Sakata Kintoki as he ran with the Four Heavenly Kings — and his leader went into the mountains, high onto the peak of Mt. Ooe to hunt the demon down.
[ from her perspective, it's a tragic story. from kintoki's, it's a story of heroism, a savior of kyoto who prevented an evil curse from continuing to kill the people of that city. ]
They fed her poisoned wine, and when she fell into a stupor, young Kintoki chopped off her head with his blessed axe, and slayed the demon that haunted the capital city. He had won! He and his fellow warriors were hailed as heroes upon their return, and thus his star rose from local hero to beloved legend.
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[She'd wanted a story and gotten one in spades. If nothing else, this lady knew how to tell a tale, but something in it rings much too true to be mere fiction. This struck her more like the chats they'd had by campfires, sharing each other's lives before it was too late to do so.
Being alive was a gift, and one not everyone got to receive.]
I guess princesses would be noticed before others would. [A shame not because she was one, but because other people were just as important.] But even though the hero saved the day, I'm sure he wasn't happy to kill someone that was a friend.
[Or have them die for the greater good. Was being bound to evil because of your birth really fair?]
Even if it was something he had to do.
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that's fine, she thinks. it's only natural that a demon wouldn't get any sort of closure. ]
Do you think so? [ her head tips and she hums into her sleeve. ] I suppose you may be right. Ah, [ that hand waves, and she gives lissa a small grin. ] But the legends never went into that detail, so I'm afraid we will never know.
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Especially since, well... you're a beautiful woman.
[She doesn't have any trouble in saying so, nor in admitting she this this could be a personal story. She should be more wary, considering it had partially admitted the lady ate princesses like so much food. Maybe she should even be angry about it.
Evil. Monsters. These things take on a different meaning when you've been front line in a war.
Lissa doesn't quite know how to feel about it, so for now she does what she feels is best.]
So the banquets were that nice?
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she makes a note to bully lissa later on into telling her what she knows about the hero king marth, but for now, she'll let lissa lead the conversation. ]
They were! You see, the beast in this story held no quarter when it came to extravagance. Well, [ and again she lets off a little shrug ] that's what the legends say.
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The story of the Hero King was yet another involving dragons, so it would come full circle.]
The legends sure knew how to throw a good party. I'll have to pay you back for telling me that someday.
[She hardly thinks a story involving herself would be remarkable.]