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TDM #10
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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. ... and you’re here! Finally! Welcome to Duplicity. After choosing a door and stepping through to the other side, the first thing that greets you are the enthusiastic faces of people in medical scrubs and pristine lab coats. Their enthusiasm translates to eagerness as they strip you of your clothes to perform a thorough examination—you will be healed, bathed, and given a paper gown to wear until your items can be processed and delivered to your residence later in the evening. You are also given a device that accesses the network as well as the time and location of orientation. If you enter Duplicity into the Up, congratulations! You’re a Dominant, which means you are immediately picked up by a limo after processing and taken to your highrise. Here, it is two Dominants per floor with separate apartments. If you enter Duplicity into the Down, congratulations! You’re a Submissive, which means you are directed towards public transportation with the address of the motel you’ll be living in. Here, it is two Submissives per room with a shared common space for all rooms. Enjoy your free time until orientation! Participation is mandatory by all new and old arrivals. The weather is a brisk negative seven during the warmest parts of the day. |
 It's time for the monthly Duplicity train tour. 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. |
 Along with the usual Dom and Sub seminars and demonstrations, the powers that be have decided to try something a little more friendly. After attending the mandatory classes, all characters are invited to a (mandatory) social mixer! There are beverages and light snacks, and mingling is highly encouraged. Also, all participants have had their clothes removed and replaced with long shirts ( they are allowed to keep their undergarments, but nothing else is allowed ). Said shirts have the phrase “Ask me about _____!” plastered loudly and proudly on the front. It could be a character’s deepest, darkest secret, their most negative trait, or something embarrassing they had happen to them. Each participant is given a clipboard, pen and a piece of paper and are tasked with “asking” three others about what’s written on their chests. Once they’ve completed the task and handed in the assignment they’ll receive their clothes back. Of course, the long shirts can be removed, but that means you’ll be stuck in the nude or in your undergarments until you cooperate. |
 Not into your long shirts? Want to complain or refuse to participate? There’s another option! Unruly Dominants and Submissives will find themselves locked in a private room with a bed, stuffed together into a get-along-shirt. There’s no escaping the garment either, until certain conditions have been met. Written on a flip chart in the corner of the room are the tasks that need to be accomplished to “get along.” Are the two supposed to share a kiss? Sing a romantic duet together? Say the alphabet backwards in sync? The whole point of the exercise is to find that synergy a Dom and Sub pair are supposed to have. Maybe this isn’t the best way to find it, though… When the conditions are met the shirt is removable or rippable. Otherwise no matter how hard the characters struggle they’ll find themselves unable to get the pesky thing off. |
 Many local businesses have adapted to the timing of newcomers, and take advantage of the incoming crowds to do a little marketing. Stationed throughout Duplicity in LIEr-adjacent places such as the train station, the Up Apartments, the Down Motel, and the orientation center are representatives for local businesses and companies handing out free samples and hoping to attract business later. This month, there’s a particular presence by Harbroken Industries, a cosmetic and beauty company. They’re pushing free samples of their new pheromone perfume sprays, delicately scented and guaranteed to work. Sample bottles are freely available, but some overeager volunteers are taking the department store approach and spritzing unwitting passersby. The citrus scent is energizing and bright, inducing a talkative state where users cannot get enough conversation, and lose any internal filter for their words. The strawberry-vanilla scent is sweet and comforting, like a warm hug, which users will get a lot of with their new obsession with physical affection. Cedar-sandalwood makes those who use it tough as nails, angry and ready to pick a fight over the smallest slights. The cinnamon-pear scent makes its users feel adventurous and curious, and maybe a little TOO bold about trying new things. And predictably, the patchouli spray inspires “free love,” with an aphrodisiac effect that gets worse over time, unless taken care of quickly. The scents will wane and the effects will fade after six hours, or after the urges they cause are fulfilled. These volunteers are so eager to make a sale that it’s entirely possible to be hit with more than one spray at a time, so maybe take the long way around these areas if you’re looking to avoid them. |
Please read carefully. On each Test Drive Meme, there will be a section noting character roles; these will vary each TDM. On an IC level, characters 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 chooses "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: Count the letters in your character's full name ( first, last, middle or whatever combo that they have ). If it totals twelve letters and below they are a Dominant. If it's thirteen and higher they are Submissive. Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have fun!! |
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[Lan Zhan holds his hand firmly. There's no scolding or glaring. They've been through a lot. He made a lot of sacrifices for him, but it was definitely worth it. They're both alive for one thing. His name is cleared which Lan Zhan works hard to clear him of his crimes because Lan Zhan believes in him.
Being aware he's submissive, it entails his ill-fated designation. In this world, they have to work together.]
I haven't go to orientation yet, but they told me I must go. I was given an address to go to an inn to the Down. Until then, I was told not to worry. But there is a stress on a contract.
[For now. He wasn't given specifics.]
Yes. Somehow they tattooed it on me when I was sleeping and when I wake up, I was marked.
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[ He holds up a finger, as if to further indicate he has an idea. ]
We'll have a contract together. I don't have the mark.
[ Wei Wuxian isn't someone who particularly cares about rules and regulations but based on what he's heard, it's more dangerous for Lan Zhan than him as he's missing the mark.
He smiles. ]
This time, I'll return the favor.
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Easy..?
[Oh! He doesn't have a mark. Lan Zhan takes a deep inhale. Perhaps a little pink at the tip of his ears. Thais certainly takes the burden off his shoulders to go looking for a contract. Whatever that means. But he's positive that being marked a uncontracted submissive means he's the lowest bottom of society's ladder. Which is quite an upheaval. He was famously known Hanguang-Jun and also one of the sect leaders.
He has seen some submissives were kneeling by their dominants on the train for example.
Without hesitation, his gaze intense.]
Yes. A contract with you. It's much better.
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A problem for another time.
The hand feels nice. It reduces the strain of the perfume, though it still lingers, like an itch that itches just a little less than before but that's still very present. ]
They're called apartment buildings here. [ For all of his jokes and misbehaviours, Wei Wuxian is intelligent, and he spent time gathering information. ] My apartment is up there.
[ He points in a general up direction. ]
Come on! You ride in a magic box called an elevator. I don't know what it is, but there's something really fun about pressing the thing that makes it close.
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Lan Zhan only gleans a few details from here and there. The quota is a concerning problem for him, among the many other things that Lan Zhan kept in check. However, to raise the issue to his lips, he kept it sealed. He didn't think Wei Ying would have any ideas in that sort of thing.
A topic to discuss later.
With Wei Ying leading the way, he holds his hand, following him dutifully.]
You have an apartment in the Up?
[Lan Zhan can't envy him. Those marked dominants certainly got the better things in life in this society. With a solemn nod, as there's a change in course of plans, he won't be going to the Down. With Wei Ying taking the lead to the elevator.]
Mm. I'll go with you.
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[ He's already decided on his open door policy. Wei Wuxian will likely be unpopular in the city from day one. He remembers being on the streets without the resources to live, and he isn't going to ignore others that are in that condition. ]
It looks really weird. The bed is different, and it has a lot of weird stuff in it.
[ 'Weird' is the best way to describe it considering he recognizes so few things. ]
There are a lot of things here that we can't do back home. I'm still learning a lot of it.
[ But he seems absolutely excited to learn. ]
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It seems there is much to do here. You have to tell me more about it.
[Inside the elevator, the mechanism goes up. If there is any passengers joining inside, Lan Zhan will shuffle closer to Wei Ying by instinct with a slight annoyed look. He doesn't like being touched or crowded in by other people.]
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Once the familiar noise resounds inside, the doors open to reveal the Up. It's considerably nicer here.
Their hands are still linked, but it feels so natural that Wei Wuxian doesn't think on it too much anymore. ]
I'll show you what I learned.
[ Which is honestly lacking right now. ]
Ah... Lan Zhan...
[ He pauses mid step and turns. The spell had him distracted, but he suddenly realizes he didn't check on Lan Zhan's condition. ]
How are you doing?
[ Wei Wuxian is a master of adapting, but Lan Zhan is accustomed to more structure. ]
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The door opens and Lan Zhan peers outside to see the city of the Up. It is quite revealing that there's a huge difference between the Up and Down. It seems the Dominants in this part of the city is more well-to-do.
Looking at Wei Wuxian. Perhaps holding hands, they can keep up the appearance as a contracted pair.]
I'm all right. I'll take your lead.
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[ Wei Wuxian makes it sound like the fact makes him an expert when it's likely less reason to be assured of his competency. A few days isn't very long at all.
He walks ahead a little, pulling Lan Zhan alone as he points out the buildings and their names. That one is a bar, that one is called a restaurant now, that one is a store and the clothes they sell are... fit for the city.
Finally, he stops in front of the apartment complex. ]
Here it is!
[ Looking over his shoulder, he smiles. ]
A little better than the last place I invite you to, hm?
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Following dutifully after him. One hand holding his hand, another tucked behind his back. He simply nods, listening to everything that Wei Ying learns.
Huh. The apartment complex is fancy as Lan Zhan observes. His expression is curious.]
I think so. It looks better. Is this where we'll be staying for lodgings?
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[ He looks a little insulted by the lack of appreciation for the home he created in a nearly-demonic cave that had nothing resembling normal dwellings. ]
But this one is a lot bigger.
[ Lan Zhan is being dragged into the building. ]
It's where we're staying. [ While ignoring the rules, but when hasn't he? ] Lan Zhan... I don't know how we got here, but it has inventions I never imagined! [ And he can imagine a lot of things. ]
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[There's a long-drawn-out sigh. Being in a foreign world does make him tired. Making a pass by the security guard as he follows him along inside the building.]
Do you mean how do we got here in this world? I tried to ask the doctors about that. The answers I was given, they told me they're looking for results and something about everyone being a part of a program.
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[ Inside the building, Wei Wuxian hits the button for another elevator. In truth, he knows they can't avoid the topic of what's expected of them, but he wants to wait until they're inside his apartment. It will probably be easier for Lan Zhan that way. ]
But how did they do it? Nobody would tell me how I went from there to here.
[ A ding, and then the door opens. Wei Wuxian steps in, waits for Lan Zhan to follow, and hits the button to go up a few floors. ]
Don't you think it's weird they can do something like that?