During breakfast the next day, the Grizzlies were talking strategy. Which they desperately need, "Girls, we're only down to three people. If we lose this next challenge were toast, so how are we gonna get through this next challenge?" Grace asked. Uma raised a hand, but Grace added, "Without using adult rated seduction." Uma lowered it down with a humph.

"Chances are we shouldn't worry." Linka said, "Depending on what the next challenge is, our small numbers could actually be of use to us."

"How so?" Uma questioned.

"If a challenge is a race, and the team that gets all their members from point A to B first win. Like if 4 members of the Panthers were to cross before us 3, then comes the other 2 Panthers arrive last. Who would win?" Linka quizzed.

Uma guessed, "If I had to guess... us?"

Linka nodded, "Exactly, because we got ALL our members there first. Though we have less players than the Panthers, it doesn't really have to be a bad thing. A good portion of challenges that involved uneven teams have been won by the team with the least amount of players."

"I think I got that." Grace raised an eyebrow.

"Same here." Uma agreed.

"Lets just see what the challenge is gonna be first, who knows we might even win." Linka told them as she takes a bite out of DJ cooked flapjacks.

(BZZT)

Linka: While most people would be disheartened that their numbers equal half of the opposition's, sometimes you can make a little more with less.

Grace: Only 9 people left, we should be close to the merge pretty soon. Just hope me and the girls can survive another day, even though Uma is a total whore she's still my teammate and has gotten us to our two victories.

Uma: Shame there are no more boys on my team, the only one I got frisky with was Johnny. But at least I got some fresh meat on the Panthers, diddling interns gets boring after 3 rounds. We have to win this next challenge, they switched the intern that collects the votes and Orion's immunity idol is the only one I got my hands on. This late in the game, as much as I hate to admit it, sex won't be enough.

(BZZT)

Over on the Panthers' side, the team was enjoying breakfast. Though in their usual spot, Krystal and Orion seem a little more... awkward than usual. They weren't even looking at each other as they just slowly at their food, the only one to notice was Ryo.

The detective moved over to the Panther couple, "Is everything alright here? You two look stiff and awkward."

His friend replied, "Its fine, Ryo."

"Your words say one thing, but your tone says another. What's bothering you guys?"

Orion sighed, realizing he can't hide anything from N of all people "Fine. But lets not talk here." Orion said before taking his plate and walking out of the mess hall, Ryo followed suit. Krystal softly looked up to see Orion leaving, sadly laying her head on the table as they exchanged soft 'byes'.

The male twin and detective were now in the boy's cabin, sitting across from each other. "So, you tried to... finish what you started in the steam bathhouse?"

"Yeah." Orion puffed out embarrassed, "And it was a total disaster. I mean it started off good, but when it got serious I totally choked. This is my first relationship and I'm worried I might have ruined it by going too fast too soon."

"Why did you even attempt it when you knew you weren't ready for it?" Ryo questioned.

"Because... because I was worried, I mean a guy like me and a girl like Krystal?" Orion explained to him what Uma told him in the cooking challenge, "So I figured I'd just get it out of the way, but it just fell apart."

Ryo sighed, "I remember you saying to Krystal that you shouldn't let what others say get to you."

"I know, but this is my first girlfriend. I don't know anything about dating or women or-"

"Stop." Ryo held up a hand, silencing him "I may not have experience on romantic relationships, but the first time between any couple should be something special. You want your first time with her because you want to do it, not because you have to. That feeling of obligation can hinder the connection between partners, and cause long term harm on the couple."

"I hear what you're saying." Orion looked down at the floor.

"Plus, don't take 'love' advice from the girl that wants to fuck every hour on the hour." Ryo added as he climbed off his bed and went to the door of the cabin.

Orion then asked, "How will I know when I want it?"

Ryo stopped, "That I cannot answer."

"Alright." Orion sighed.

Meanwhile Krystal was sitting on the bleachers next to the Activity Field, watching over Rose was in a sparring session with Brian, Maybelle watched over as ref. The party dude was in a heel hook from Rose.

Krystal sighed, "Hey Krystal." she looked up to see Katie sitting down next to her. "Ryo told me you were feeling down, said you'd be more open if you talked to a fellow lady."

The rich girl weighed her options, and figured it be best to try. "Katie, you've been in relationships before right?"

"A few, why?" Katie then gained an idea on what's wrong. "Oh gosh, what's wrong with Orystal?"

"Is that what you're calling us?" Krystal questioned.

"Its the best ship name we could come up with." Katie replied, "But seriously, what happened?"

Krystal sighed, feeling it be best to talk to someone who's been where she's at. "Well, last night. Me and Orion went out for a late night picnic. It started off great, talking about the game and my terrible father." she fondly reminisced

"Did you two kiss?" Katie asked.

"Yeah." she then gained a look of despondency. "But then we tried to... well I'm not sure if you heard what happened while you guys were out in the city. But while me and Orion were alone, we kind of got a little heated in this steam bathhouse we found near Greg's cabin."

"What were you doing at Greg's quarters?" Katie asked.

"Nothing!" she quickly let out, "But anyway, back then it just felt so good. Having him in my arms, all these years of ups and downs on the road to love. We were gonna finally be one... but then the moment was ruined."

"Oh dear, what happened?" Katie questioned.

"I... don't really know how to explain." Krystal admitted, not knowing how to explain they were cockblocked by a disembodied head. "Anyway, I had a sense that we would pick back up last night. I think he knew too because he totally froze, and I think I did too when I realized what would happen. I don't know who left first in a sweaty stuttering mess first... I just don't know what to do."

Katie listened to the girl, before speaking "Krystal, what you're feeling is natural for anyone in their first relationship. I mean I was totally terrified when I tried to take it to that level with DJ, I think he also blacked out. It took years for either of us to get comfortable enough to take that step."

"How long do you think it will take me?" she worriedly asked.

"That's not something for me to decide, when you're ready you'll know." Katie told her, "I hope this helped." she said before getting up to check on the Rose-Brian beatdown. Leaving Krystal to think.

(BZZT)

Krystal: Why didn't anyone tell me dating would be so hard? I want my relationship with Orion to work, cause if not I'll be stuck with whatever dumb rich suitor my dad probably has waiting for me. How does Grace and Brian make this look so easy?

(BZZT)

Brian held his leg as he looked up to Rose, "Dude, how are you so good at this?"

"Seriously, you didn't get hit once despite not being able to see." Maybelle commented.

"Cage fighting classes, mostly from my grandpa." Rose answered as she dusted her hands off. "Like me he's also blind, I sometimes go to him when my parents get so overbearing. He helped me learn to fight despite my handicap, he taught me everything he knew."

"Nice, bra." Brian said, "All my grandpa does is collect antique birdhouses and watch daytime talk shows."

"My grandpa doesn't do much, but my gruncle runs a tourist stop when he's not committing tax fraud or alpacaside, the least of which in a long list of crimes he's committed over the last 50 years." Maybelle said.

"Gruncle?" Rose questioned.

"Duh, Great Uncle." Brian said.

"Thanks Brian." Maybelle told him.

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE

"Attention campers, report to the front of the camp where you'll be transported to your next challenge."