duplicitymemes | TDM #34

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TDM #34

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« « « ALL ON DISPLAY

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 LIEs 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 LIEs 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 high-rise. 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.

Submissives are provided with a plain black pleather collar to wear and Dominants are given bracelets made of the same black pleather. The simple design is an immediate visual indicator that they have not yet signed a contract and they will be informed that more elaborate or personalized styles are a privilege reserved for those who do.

Enjoy your free time until Orientation! Participation is mandatory for all new and past arrivals.

Winter is here and snow flurries are common in the Up while the slush collects in the Down.

» » » ALL ABOARD

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.

« « « LOVE IS BLIND

(cw: sensory deprivation, coercion, dub-con/non-con)

One of the workshops at this month's Orientation pairs Dominants with Submissives for an exercise in blind chemistry. Literally — they'll all be blindfolded before meeting their partner and the blindfolds must stay on! They will be encouraged to explore with their other senses, such as touch and taste. Kissing is the bare minimum of what's expected, though no one will stop them should they want to take things further…

Each pair will get around 10-15 minutes together (unless they really hit things off) before switching to a new partner.

Some participants may also be tapped for a secondary exercise in which Submissives remain blindfolded, while Dominants are not. Dominants may do as they wish with them and may choose whether to keep their partner or swap blindfolded Subs back and forth with other Dominants.

» » » DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW

(cw: aphrodisiacs, public sex)

With fresh snowfall blanketing the city in white, a festive winter feeling still hangs in the crisp air. Throughout the Up there are horse-drawn sleigh rides being offered on discount to Dominants and their Submissives to enjoy. Newcomers are also given tickets at Orientation in their goodie bags to use for a ride, so long as they do it with someone else, whether it be a person of the opposite designation or even as a Submissive pair. Just no pairs of Dominants! Sit back, relax, and cuddle up close to your companion as you listen to the sleigh bells and the muffled clip clop of horse hooves through the snow.

The weather is finally cold enough for Duplicity's outdoor skating rink to open for the season and it does so with free skate rentals, so long as skaters attend as a Dom/Sub pair. It's common to see pairs skating together, holding hands, or Submissives dutifully on their knees to help lace the skates of their Dominants. Those who don't have a partner to skate with are not so subtly encouraged to find one by the staff. There is a small coffee stand inside adjacent to the skate rental counter that sells snacks and warm drinks, most of them laced with mild aphrodisiacs. Pay no mind to those who decide to warm themselves up in other ways in the stalls of the locker rooms — there's plenty of room for everyone.

The New Year seems to leave people in high spirits and it isn't uncommon to see citizens of all ages playing in the snow together, whether it be making snowmen (some rather well-endowed), snow angels, or whipping snowballs at one another. The fun seems to be infectious and, even if you're not the type to indulge in such frivolity, you may find yourself compelled to. The more one plays in the snow, the stronger the urge to warm up with someone else may become.

« « « MERRY AND BRIGHT

(cw: aphrodisiacs, dub-con, sadomasochism, altered mental states, sexual compulsions, excessive fluids, spontaneous orgasms, bondage, cockwarming)

Snowflakes are falling on the tents and stalls of the annual winter market that lines the streets around Fiddler's Square. Strings of light criss-cross the square, providing a cheerful glow against gray winter skies and the cold nights, and there are tables set up in the street itself for people to sit and chat while having a snack — if they can stand the cold. Booths selling everything from soaps, scented lotions, candles, jewelry and other crafts to colorful bondage gear and winter themed sex toys are arranged in neat, easy to navigate rows.

The most popular food and beverage stalls are giving away free half-size samples — in limited quantities, get them while you can!

Candy Cane - Licking these sweet candy rods will quickly make characters want to lick all kinds of other things — depending on the amount consumed, this may be silly or sexual.

Hot Chocolate - Comes in three flavors: milk chocolate increases masochism, dark chocolate increases sadism, and cinnamon spice increases either dominance or submission in accordance with one's designation.

Eggnog - May cause heavy production of sexual fluids, a desire to be filled or covered with someone else's cream, or all of the above.

Mulled Wine - Leaves one feeling warm and aroused and compelled to engage in dirty talk.

Toffee - Sticks to your teeth, doesn't it? Characters will become incredibly clingy, both physically and emotionally.

White Chocolate Cranberry Tart - This is an odd one. Those who consume it will find themselves suddenly orgasming from unexpected stimuli. Maybe it happens when they laugh, when they get into an argument, or even when the breeze hits them just right. The only consistent factor is that it wouldn't normally be considered something sexual.

These effects tend to last an hour or two and may, in some cases, linger for up to a full day.

Meanwhile, if you're looking for something a little more lasting in terms of warmth, why not try one of the booths hawking some winter accessories? Ranging from thick, plush scarves to soft mittens, there's nothing out of the ordinary about these offerings, at least at first. Those who do make a purchase might find their new knitwear comes with some unexpected urges, ones that only become more pressing the longer these items are worn and will persist even after their removal.

Scarves, for instance, will make the individual suddenly compelled to participate in some bondage (either giving or receiving), while anyone wearing mittens will experience a sudden and insatiable desire to engage in some type of fingering — even if it's not exactly specified where. Meanwhile, if you happen to be donning a winter hat, you could very well find yourself facing the urge to pursue some… warming, either with one particular body part or a more general exchange of sharing heat with someone else. It's cold out there!

The best thing anyone can do right now is bundle up and snuggle up. Effects from the winter wear will last until the specific desire is sated, and after that, there'll be nothing out of the ordinary about these knitted purchases at all.

» » » MOD & OOC NOTES

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 the assignments are OOCly 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:

If your character is more inclined to fight, they are a Dominant. If your character is more inclined toward flight, they are a Submissive.

To Note: Characters can only swap their designation for one of the following reasons: an event occurs that allows it or there are OOC reasons that make it a necessity. Any swap always requires mod approval and each character can only ever switch once. Characters that are being reapped will keep their previous designation but players can choose to tag on new TDMs with different designations for fun!

Test Drive threads can be used as activity proofs for characters currently in-game.

Please remember to mark any necessary content, and have fun!!

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[ dolph's brow softens in sympathy. ]

It always feels like that.

[ his metal fingers brush against cloud's neck, at the back. he's not one for soothing but. he tries. ]

Not like this.

( it's intense. far too intense. he can't even describe it properly, panting softly as the cool touch of those fingers to the back of his neck cause him to shiver. the sensation sinks to his belly and then to his cock, hard and needing relief. ) Please.

( he'll be embarrassed about it later and just completely ignore what's happened after it's over. he hopes. )

[ dolph nods. he won't draw it out. his strokes are more insistent, quicker and firmer, working cloud up so that he can reach his threshold and find some peace. ]

Breathe. I've got you.

( breathing is difficult. thinking is even harder.

cloud is distantly aware of several things, mostly the way dolph jerks him off as he leans into him and the buzz of the city around them. there's something about this place that doesn't feel right, but all he can focus on is that ever-closing edge, his hips doing little work while his fingers squeeze tighter and tighter at dolph's wrist. maybe even hard enough to bruise.

he comes about half a minute later without warning, choking down the noise that seems to vibrate through him. it's muffled into dolph's shoulder, doing his best to keep himself standing even as he practically clings to him for the sake of remaining upright. )

[ bruises he can handle. he doesn't even wince as if pain is a long forgotten thing for him. dolph just holds onto cloud calmly, not a single break in his expression. he doesn't cajole or judge and his expression is free of censure. ]

How do you feel?

( usually, he's worn out enough that it helps him relax, but there's something different about this heat. something deep and consuming. cloud doesn't move, aware of dolph's hand still around him and the mess between them. he has so many questions, but he can't bring himself to look at dolph to ask. )

Fine. ( which is a small lie because it's slowly followed by, ) But I'm still too hot.

[ dolph raises his palm to his lips, licking it clean for now before wiping it off his slacks. his gaze is tempered, but not without softness. ]

You have to ask.

( asking is a lot more than cloud is able to do on a good day. that someone's waiting on an answer from him is almost too much pressure, releasing dolph's wrist to hold on to his clothes instead. )

I – ( can't, is what he means to say. ) You mentioned sex before. Can we...?

( that's about as much of an ask he's able to manage right now. )

[ it's a bit mean to keep expecting answers, but dolph is a soldier whose consent was ripped away from him time and time again. he has to be demanding about it because he'd fling himself in the ocean if he walked the same path eden did. nothing would make him more furious and sick with himself. he cards his fingers through cloud's hair for a moment. what would zack want him to do? is this right?

he doesn't know and it's unnerving to feel this doubt. it's not as though zack loves him.

dolph sighs. ]

We can. Sure.

( good. great. cloud isn't thrilled about it in the way some people might be; mostly, it's just something to get done with the hope that it'll stop his body from internally combusting. that he's never actually done this before doesn't register as a thought, eyes closing unconsciously at the touch of fingers to his hair. )

Not here. ( it's private, sure, but cloud wants a little more than the alley can offer. ) Take me somewhere else.

( he might be able to walk there on his own this time. )

[ he nods. ]

I have a place nearby.

[ not super private, but spock is unlikely to be around. he hesitates, looking cloud over. ]

I can carry you.

( somewhere is better than an alley, but... )

I can walk.

( he's stubborn enough to try, readjusting himself before he takes a few steps and finds that every moment is agony. oversensitive skin rubbing against his clothes. cloud doesn't look at dolph as he says, ) ...I guess I can't.

( please carry him? )

[ not a problem. dolph has a metal arm and he's far stronger than how he looks. deftly, he loops his arms from under cloud, carrying him with ease. strong and sturdy. ]

We'll be there soon.

( it's embarrassing, but cloud thinks of other things the moment he's picked up. he's a lot denser than his frame would suggest though, and he keeps his eyes closed to avoid any unnecessary eye contact. all he does is nod to acknowledge what he's being told. )

What's your name? ( he'd like to know that much now that this is happening. )

Laserhawk.

[ . . . he just gave this person a handjob, maybe he could move past last names. ]

Dolph Laserhawk.

( he would have been grateful for any sort of name. at least he's not a nameless (and mysterious) figure now. cloud takes a moment to look at him. )

You didn't have to help me, you know.

I know.

[ he's very much aware of that. and being helpful is not something dolph is good at or predisposed to. he's not a deeply empathetic person and he is more likely to hurt than he is to heal. ]

But you might be a person Zack cares about.

( the tension that abruptly thrums through his body must be significantly noticeable. zack? how could that be... )

...Fair? ( he's not only hot now but dizzy. ) Zack Fair?

[ so this is the same cloud. dolph hesitates again. ]

Yeah. My boyfriend.

( ah. that's... )

Is this really a good idea then?

( he can just suffer through it and not have to deal with the fallout of zack learning that his boyfriend(?) had been involved any further than he already had been. and his personal feelings about hearing that zack is somehow here and alive are tucked away too deep to touch. )

[ hm. ]

He'd be sad if I let anything happen to you. And I don't like that.

( cloud remains silent, understanding the sentiment. he'd been the very same years ago, but after he'd watched zack die... )

How much longer? ( he asks instead, wondering if he could somehow manage to face this problem on his own now that he knows certain stakes are involved. )

Soon.

[ his voice is clipped, but that's just how he is. dolph is a sparse person by nature, rarely mincing words. he speaks through his actions. but he rarely, if ever, lies and true to his word, they're at the submissive dormitory rooms. dolph easily unlocks his door and shuts it with his foot once they're inside. he then lays cloud upon the bed, pausing for a moment. ]

Still up for sex?

( he doesn't mind the straightforward approach, even if the answers are vague. at least they get wherever they're going, quietly taking stock of the building and the room he finds himself in. blind trust isn't exactly like him, but dolph had helped him before. and besides, his skin still aches, and that seems to take precedence.

in the bed, cloud sits up and begins to unlace his boots with an unsteady hand. )

Yes. ( there's no other solution to how hot he is. whatever guilt surfaces he does his best to ignore. ) But it isn't something I've done before.

[ dolph doesn't feel guilty. sex, carnality, physical acts . . . that's all they are. it's not a betrayal of feelings and emotions. oddly enough, it's one of the few aspects of himself he's been the most comfortable with. he had those opportunities with alex.

he tosses his shirt away before reaching for his belt and pants. ]

I'll be slow. Whatever you need.

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