Ticket here, and we are in for a short chapter! That's because the Final Tribal Council / Reveal Part will be lengthier, and I wanted to get this out of the way!

Enjoy!

P.S: Expect a 15C part featuring the Final TC / Reveal!

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Finalists: Snake and Peach

Jury: Skarlet, Wade, Price, Slade, Dante, Dylan, T'Challa, Zelda, and Ripley

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Vara: Night 30

The two finalists return to camp, leaning only two torches on that tree. Peach heads straight to bed, while Snake gets to work on the fire.

Snake: Weaponizing Peach is more impressive than winning a challenge. Add a bitter Ripley onto that, and this is swinging to me.

The wood collides, smoke starting to form. Peach lays in the shelter, another rough night.

Peach: Ripley wasn't happy, but that's what happens when you go against me. I-um…don't feel GREAT about it, but I had to do it…right?

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Vara: Day 31

Clouds fill the sky, as the two finalists sit on a wooden bench, eating what portion of rice they have left. Last night comes into the conversation, as Peach speaks on it.

"I was too harsh on her. She wanted my trust and I just shut her out." realizes the princess. "She was very upset with me too, I can just feel it." she continues, until Snake jumps in. "Upset or not, you outplayed her. If she felt threatened enough by you, she'd cut you too. She's ruthless and got what was coming to her." he says, trying to make her feel better about the choice.

That does heal her a bit, but there's still a part that feels guilty. "But what about our friendship?" she asks, as Snake lets out the slightest exhale known to man. "These shows are a toxic environment, when you both are out, I'm sure she'll make up with you." The princess let's put a deep breathe. "Stay positive. That will help." He scoots closer to her. "She won't hold a grudge forever. I've talked with her for weeks, she doesn't seem like that type. You two can come back from this."

Peach isn't quite convinced yet, so Snake pushes the topic forward. "You can still get her vote too. I've seen burnt bridges and one vote-out isn't going to wreck it forever. Take it from someone who has years of life experience." he says, looking to close the door on this topic for now.

The princess' eyes lighten up even if the doubt isn't all gone. "You're right. Thank you for being my therapist." she jokes, chuckling to raise the mood. "You aren't the first." comments Snake.

Not much would happen for the rest of that day. Just a free relaxation period. Although, Day 32 was in the back of their heads, which would be the opposite of their uneventful day.

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Vara: Day 32

A long, rectangular table filled with a variety of food is in the middle of their camp. Pork, steak, beef, sausage, bacon, all those meat types. Junk food slips in as we have a pile of cookies, brownies, marshmallows, and even a few cakes! To add to the cherry on top, there is a chocolate fountain at the center.

The very first person to see this is Peach, who rushes back and shakes Snake awake. "You won't believe this!" she shouts, as Snake rolls out of the shelter. "What did y—" he cuts himself off when he sees the table in the distance. "How did they sneak that past us?"

"Who cares?!"

She bolts for the table, and takes a seat, ready to chow down. Snake makes his way there, slower but scanning what's for breakfast. He takes a seat, and it seems that they'll have a nice meal with just the two of them. They didn't consider that Jeff likes to show up for these things.

"Am I interrupting?"

That question comes from the host who walks up. "Of course not!" exclaims Peach, who starts cutting off a piece of cake. She puts it on a plate and hands it to him, and he accepts. Snake doesn't smile watching it, but his faith in humanity is. After swallowing a piece of the cake, he starts asking around.

"It's been a long time since either of you have been treated like royalty. So I have to ask, how is this?"

"Delightful!"

"Tastes better than anything I've eaten in weeks."

Jeff can't help but smile. "Both very different reactions. Peach is all happy, optimistic, ready to go. You Snake, you're super serious all the time. Lighten up." he teases, pointing directly towards the camera. "You can be a great TV." Snake just brushes that off, and digs back into his food. Peach taps Jeff's shoulder and gestures towards the chocolate fountain. "Is there anything other than marshmallows we can dip in there?" she asks. That's when the host approaches the table. "There's some candy bars behind it actually…

We get a confession from JEFF this time.

Jeff: The game has been kicking them around this island for about five weeks. We decided that a break was in order.

We get footage of the two finalists munching down, as Jeff talks to a member of production on the side.

Peach: After everything I've been through? A nice cake would do the trick!

Snake: This feast is satisfying. It's a reward for my manipulation.

Cut to Snake and Peach infront of their table, with Jeff departing from them. "Remember, tonight will be the most important. If you don't have any notes, get them as a quickly as you can. That's all, have a good one." he says, walking out into the distance. He's going god knows where, maybe taking a magic carpet back to CBS.

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Stomaches are full for now, as the two finalists are on seperate parts of the island, reflecting on their experience.

To start, Snake is swinging on the hammock.

Snake: As someone who was used to being the boss, I can say stepping down and collaborating leads to great partnerships. The Mara men helped, Slade did too even if he was off, and it's been beneficial. You people know all I talk about is strategy, and that's because I've been in game mode since before we hit the beach: it's a mission to me, and that may have cost me the adventure part.

He raises a finger.

Snake: But it'll pay off if I can beat Peach. She stands out as someone to sit next to, and unless I drop the ball, I can take this.

As for Peach, she floats on her back in the water. This was her time to chill after all.

Peach: My experience has been fresh. Usually I have a hero to save me, but I've had to save myself quite a few times! That, and fighting by myself too. I will cherish that moment in the brawl with Skarlet forever! Not only has that happened, but I've also learned about the..sting of betrayal. On both ends. There's been some villainy, like when I betrayed Dante. Then there was..the Ripley and Zelda situation. That was tough to go through.

She stops herself from frowning, and a determined look grows on her face.

Peach: But the sting won't stop me from giving this my all! I have a shot at winning and I'm going to put on the best performance I can!

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FINAL Confessional Count:

75– Snake ( + 3, 8 conf. total)

69– Peach ( + 3, 9 conf. total)

70– Ripley

56– Zelda

65– T'Challa

55– Dylan

64– Dante

52– Slade

50– Price

46– Wade

32– Skarlet

24– Wario

20– Wesker

14– Wii Fit Trainer

11– Ms Pac-Man

17– Penelope

12– Toad

5– Jigglypuff

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The LAST part of Maldives Madness is coming soon, and man I am excited! With some bad blood still there between the finalists and the jurors, maybe Final Tribal will pop off? Who knows!

I'm Ticket, signing out, have a good one!