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duplicitymemes2018-09-24 09:02 pm
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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!! |
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[He shakes his head.] No thank you. It'll be hard enough to stay hydrated in the middle of a godsforsaken city. [And if he starts drinking, he just might lose himself to it, drown in thoughts of dead family members and secrets and the sight of his own detached hand lying bloody in the sand of a tourist beach. It's been hell the last... few years, actually.]
Doesn't mean I can't buy you a drink, though. Assuming you get anything out of it.
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Too many questions have already arisen as a result of this meeting. Tabling them for later is nearly impossible. But she does it anyway. So much has already happened; the question of alternate universes can wait for later.
She inclines her head in understanding, intrigued that he's apparently worried about staying hydrated. Is he more amphibious than his counterpart? Her Arthur had never seemed to worry about that. So many questions. But later, she reminds herself. They're bonding right now.
A smile flicks over her lips, and she raises her now-empty glass again to let him know he's right. She doesn't get anything out of it. Not as far as inebriation goes, at least.]
Some drinks taste good.
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He returns the smile, leans over to order another of whatever she was drinking from the bartender. He gets his water refilled as well, reminding himself that it's best to keep his wits around him, even if a few drinks won't do much.]
Some. I had a great whiskey in Ireland some years back. [He leans his elbow on the counter, gaze flicking out to the crowds again.] What do you make of this place? It's going to make things more complicated, the fact that they can bring in people from even different timelines to each other.
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Diana takes a sip, humming appreciatively for the way it flows smoothly down her throat.]
The best whiskey I've ever had was from Japan, if you can believe it. [It had been during a business trip, and the antiques dealer had been trying to impress her. Luckily for him, it had worked. More than a few pieces of his collection had made it into the Louvre that season.
Her gaze wanders across the club once more, and she sighs quietly.] I think... it will be difficult for people to remember that they don't belong here. [People other than them, she means. Even if he's a different version of Arthur Curry, she can't imagine that man's determination and stubborn single-mindedness wouldn't transfer across worlds, even to some small degree.] A place like this, where people can forget what role they've been assigned, won't be enough. There has to be a constant reminder that this isn't right. [She pauses, taking another sip of scotch, looking at him over the rim of her glass.] And what do you think, besides it being complicated?
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His expression sobers a little as the conversation turns.] I agree, it isn't enough, but it tells me quite a bit about the current climate. The native people aren't all so complacent as I initially thought. [Which is a positive thing, knowing the seeds of rebellion are already there.] Maybe we can help nudge them along. Delve a little deeper, maybe investigate who's putting these pop-up clubs together.
Maybe they're afraid to do more. But, if they knew they had superhuman support...
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[A small smile crosses her lips as she remembers her time there before said job.] And before that, personal interest.
[She'd visited every continent, and may countries. What else would she do, with so much time on her hands?
She's a little relieved to hear his agreement. She's been trying not to be so pessimistic, but it's become increasingly difficult over the past day or so. Until he mentions "superhuman support;" then her expression becomes slightly wary.]
Do you think... revealing ourselves so soon would be wise?
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He shakes his head briefly, takes a sip of his water.] Not this soon. I wouldn't until I had a better idea of the powers at play, but if the circumstances were right and it would help, I could reveal myself as a source of support for whatever rebellion is brewing.
I won't ask the same of anyone else. Not everyone is so used to being a public figure as I am.
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Diana finishes off her drink and pushes the glass towards the bartender, waving away the offer of another. It would look suspicious to anyone watching if she was able to have four or five drinks and didn't seem to act drunk at all. She nods at his explanation. That's... acceptable. Something he's said redirects her attention, though.]
Public figure? The Arthur I know is only public to tiny fishing villages in Iceland.
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That little tidbit about the other Arthur makes him pause, and shoot her a strange look, a confused knit to his brows.] Does he still reign as king of Atlantis? Or is he currently in exile? [Said as if he's in exile like every other week.]
During my reign, I brought Atlantis into international politics, gained us recognition as a sovereign nation, dealt directly with the United Nations at times. I have no secret identity.
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We haven't found a name yet, but it's good to know that the team is together in another universe.
[Justice League, hm? She'll have to mention that to Bruce when she sees him next. His question makes her smile vanish, though.]
I wouldn't call it exile. I just think he never felt right in Atlantis. As far as I know, he's never ruled anywhere.
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And in December, we'll find out if that changes!!But Arthur's list of accomplishments makes her shock grow and grow, until anyone besides Diana Prince would be staring with their mouth open. As things are, she just stares.]
That is... a very big departure from what the Arthur I know has done.
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He'll get over it eventually. He's never going to feel right in Atlantis, or on the surface. [Personal experience? Yeah, he's been feeling the dissonance pretty hard. Coming back to life hasn't been a fantastic experience, and he still hasn't made any decisions about what he's going to do.]
Or maybe he'll be smarter than I was, and not try to win the acceptance of people who will always see him as Other.