Welcome back to the second half of the swap-Isode! Last episode we saw where tribe members stood with each other, as well as new interactions between some cast members. In this episode, we have a challenge, more new talks, and the pendulum swinging! Plus, Tribal Council where someone will be the first to leave the swapped tribes. What will happen? Find out right now!
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Vulsa Tribe: Day 10
The sun rises, and two members of the new tribe are sitting on a bamboo seat. Dante takes the lead.
"Look, we didn't start on the same team, but here we are now." he says. "You already know what I'm about to say, so I'll just get it over with: let's work together." T'Challa raises a brow at this,but Dante notes that and keeps going. "You have people, I have people, we can run the show over here."
T'Challa: The "let's combine" pitch only works on me if the person is likeable. Dante to me is, and this is why I'm open to the idea. If he gets a couple Vulsa, I can share the power with him, but only for a while.
After taking that in, T'Challa speaks. "I will not turn it down, I do think we can make something happen. We don't really know each other which is why I'm not jumping for joy about it, but I see a future."
"I get it."
"Glad we could do business."
The two shake hands, as Dante gets a confession.
Dante: What makes T'Challa so easy to deal with is that he's not a D|£kbag, and he's up for anything. I'm not all in on him yet but I'm leaning that way.
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Meanwhile, the Trainer pulls Zelda aside in the forest.
"You had your problems on Vulsa, but I have a plan to put them to the side." she says. "We have a majority and we should keep it. You, me, Dante, and Wario. We just have to stick it out, and we can all make it to the end."
Wii Fit Trainer: If I can get Zelda to join us, then i can use her to create a permanent Vulsa alliance. If Slade and Skarlet survive on the other side, then the six of us can go to the end without a problem!
Zelda speaks up afterwards. "Here's my problem. I was leaving after Wade. Is there anything in it for me?" she asks. The pressure is on now, as a sweat drop slides near the Trainer's ear. "Your feelings are valid, Zelda. I understand. I will promise you this: You will not go home first. It would be dumb for me to betray your trust in these times." she explains.
"I get what you are saying, but if one of us aren't going first on this tribe, who is?" asks Zelda. "We can keep the tribe strong and take out a Mara. Dylan is the weakest, and it should be easy enough to get votes on him." answers the Trainer. "How do you feel about that?" Zelda takes a few seconds to answer the question. "If we can vote out Dylan, we'll do it. As long as I'm not on the line." The Trainer smiles at that answer. "I'm going to do a big stretch and let the others know about this."
Zelda: I'm on the bottom of my tribe, so there is not a chance I actually stick with an alliance FULL of them. She thinks she's a therapist, "I understand," "your feelings, Zelda," and I'm just not buying it.
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Mara Tribe: Day 10
While wounds are addressed on Vulsa, the same is going on at Mara. Ripley and Snake have time to themselves, and acknowledge old Mara.
"What happened, happened. We have majority, and we should get on the same page." says Ripley. "I'm not bitter about what happened. We got played, that's it." she goes on. "Just because we were enemies then doesn't mean we have to be now." Snake turns to her, a neutral expression on his face. "With this swap, we aren't anymore. New targets have hit the board." Knowing who they were, Ripley speaks up again. "So our plan is to take out the Vulsa."
"For now. If one of us gets out of line, we may have to kick one out. Wade might be loyal so we would still have the numbers anyway."
Ripley: We have an unspoken agreement. We'll work together now and go at it later, I'm not his Price, and he's not my Peach. Even if it's temporary, it's great for the both of us. We don't want to go home, and we'll go as long as we can.
Ripley sets her hands in her pockets. "If nothing goes wrong, it's Slade and Skarlet." she states, and the mercenary sets his hands on his hips. "Those two will be an issue together. Wade told us everything. They ran their tribe, so now we'll run them out on ours."
Snake: Leaving her out would harm my game. The power couple doesn't need a third to go with them. If she did, we couldn't stop an idol from ruining us, but now we can take out who we want.
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Speaking of the odd ones out, they are getting water with Price by the well.
"We'll assume Wade slandered us already." says Slade, keeping one eye on Price. "Don't believe what he says. Wade is not a reliable narrator."
"What makes him unreliable?"
That's when Skarlet chimes in. "He is emotional. His ally was affected by how he acted after Penelope left. Those two were idol hunting, which didn't help how we thought of them." she elaborates. "If you want stability, Wade isn't it. Slade and I aren't chaotic like he is. Besides, having two numbers is better than one." she finishes. Price scratches his beard, before speaking up. "He is on the table. Thanks for coming to us with that information. Your loyalty is appreciated."
"He's a desperate man. When you make your choice, think about who will cross you first." (Slade)
"I will."
Price: The other tribe is a toxic group.
He mimics a puppet using his hand, moving its "mouth" up and down.
Price: This is all I'm going to hear until one of them leaves.
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Immunity and Reward Challenge
Jeff stands alone at the challenge area for the third time in only a few days. However he won't be alone for long as fourteen others are slated to join him. Behind him is a round platform, with mud below.
"Come on in!"
Both tribes enter at the same time, looking at one another as they get closer to Jeff. They come to a stop later, and turn their attention to Jeff. "Are you ready for todays challenge?" he asks. It's of course a "yes" and Jeff gets on with the explanation. "Alright, here's what you'll be doing in todays challenge: One person from each tribe will carry a heavy bag. They will duel each other until one person is knocked into the mud. There will be a point given for each win. The first tribe to score four points wins immunity and reward."
A few people lean over to see the challenge.
Wade: I'm going to have a serious talk with my designer after this.
After that leaning their attention is snatched again. "Wanna know what you're playin' for?" he asks. Obviously Jeff. "The winning tribe will have Peanut Butter and Chocolate waiting for them back at camp. The losing tribe will come see me at Tribal Council, where someone else will leave this game. I'll give you a minute to strategize and we'll get started..,
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Matchups:
Match 1: Wesker vs. Wario
Match 2: Snake vs. Dylan
Match 3: Ripley vs. Peach
Match 4: Wade vs. Dante
Match 5: Slade vs. Wii Fit Trainer
Match 6: Skarlet vs. Zelda
Match 7: Price vs. T'Challa
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After the prep period wraps up, Wesker and Wario lift their bags, and stand on that platform.
"Wesker and Wario kick us off! Survivors ready? GO!"
The two go at it immediately! Wesker gets clocked with that bag and sent on his back! He gets to his feet, but Wario is all over him with that bag, smacking him left and right! When Wesker falls again, he looks to target the feet, but instead gets shoved on his back! He tries to stop himself from sliding because of the impact, but can't and he falls in the mud!
"Wario scores for Vulsa! Snake and Dylan, you're up!"
Wario flexes his abs at the Mara tribe, who glare and boo at him.
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MATCH #2: SNAKE VS DYLAN
Snake and Dylan step up for their tribes, a bag in their hand.
"Second match of the challenge! Survivors ready? GO!"
Dylan charges without fear, but Snake steps out of the way! Dylan is on his knees and his opponent takes advantage, smacking him with the bag and covering all areas of escape! Dylan gets a shot in on his face, but it's not good enough as after a few more moments of struggle, he is shoved off the platform and into the mud!
"Snake scores for Mara, and it's tied 1-1! Ripley or Peach will break the tie!"
As those two women leave their tribes to step up, a muddy Dylan returns to his. "Sorry guys. That sucked." T'Challa pats him on the back. "We aren't done yet."
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MATCH #3: RIPLEY VS PEACH
Ripley and Peach have bags in hand, ready to clash.
"A win could be on the line. Survivors ready? GO!"
The two clash in the middle! They both push forward, but Ripley slips up first! Peach pushes Ripley to the edge, desperately trying to nudge her in. Ripley slides out of the way, and hits peach's legs with the bag! That makes her slip, as Ripley practically dives at her with the bag! That sends Peach on her back!
Ripley smells blood, and smacks Peach rapidly with with the bag! She's close to the edge, and after a few more shoves she falls in the mud!
"Ripley gives Mara the lead! 2-1, Wade and Dante are up next!"
Ripley returns to her tribe, and gets applause. A few on Vulsa frown. Wade and Dante step down and head straight for the platform.
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MATCH #4: WADE VS DANTE
Wade and Dante have their bags in hand. Their eyes do not leave each other. "What's up, Silver Fox!" says Wade. Dante just moves his left foot back, and smirks.
"Survivors ready? GO!"
Wade comes for Dante but gets a hard bag smack to the face! He stumbles back, and Dante takes advantage by tackling Wade with the bag! With Wade stuck on his back, Dante moves him off the edge more and more! Two of Wade's legs are hanging off, and Wade gets a few shots in on Dante's gut!
It's no use though, as right when Wade gets up Dante shoves him into the mud!
"Dante ties it up for Vulsa! 2-2, Slade and the Trainer are next!"
The two head back to their groups. Wade is silent the whole time, while Slade sideyes him.
Slade: We may have lost a point but that was very satisfying to watch. I hope to see it again.
Slade gets to his feet and heads to the platform, and the Trainer does for Vulsa.
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MATCH #5: SLADE VS WII FIT TRAINER
Slade and the Trainer have their bags in hand, feet back and ready to roll.
"Another tiebreaker about to happen! Survivors ready? GO!
The two collide in the center of the platform! Slade gets a few shots in first, but then the Trainer starts ducking and dodging! She flies at Slade and hits him with the bag, making him stumble! He gets closer to the dead end of the platform. That's when the Trainer, seeing what Dante did, goes to tackle him with the bag, but Slade sidesteps and gets a good shot at her side!
She's on a knee, and Slade basically dives at her with his bag, knocking her off and into the mud!
"Slade scores a third point for Mara! 3-2, a potential game-point up next! Price, Zelda, step up!
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MATCH #6: SKARLET VS ZELDA
Skarlet and Zelda take their bags, this challenge possibly on the line right here.
"Survivors ready?…GO!"
The two dash for each other and start smacking them up! Skarlet blocks some bag shots and uppercuts Zelda with hers! That gets a some "ooohs" from the castaways, as Zelda stumbles back. Skarlet leaps up and goes for Zelda's head, until Zelda ducks and hits Skarlet's gut! She is vulnerable and Zelda takes rapid shots at her side, the end getting closer to Skarlet.
Skarlet uppercuts Zelda again with the bag and worms out of the problem! She climbs on her back and wails on her with the bag! A few Vulsa legitimately look concerned, while Ripley has a few words herself.
Ripley: That Skarlet doesn't mess around. If they didn't have bags, Zelda would go from "mediocre at best" to "paralyzed at worst."
As the wailing continues, Zelda slides out from underneath her! She knocks Skarlet on her side and mounts her! Meanwhile on the side, Wario starts jumping up and down. "Come OOOOON!" he shouts. Back to the battle, Zelda whacks her left and right with the bag, while Wade claps from the stands. "SLAAAY!" he shouts, and Price can't help but smile at the sight.
Price: More of these challenges please.
Zelda continues wailing on her, but as she goes to rise and knock Skarlet off the platform, the bloodthirsty Outworlder knocks her kneecap! That stuns Zelda, and Skarlet swiftly drops Zelda on her side! She continues to fight, on the edge…
…but Skarlet overpowers her and sends her to the mud! Wario immediately throws his hat down!
"MARA WINS IMMUNITY AND REWARD!"
Mara cheers, and Skarlet just scoffs at Zelda. She drops her bag, and heads to her group. She gets congratulated. Meanwhile, a muddy Zelda returns to her tribe. She still receives encouraging words. Meanwhile Dante forces Wario to put his hat back on. After that ruckus dies down, everyone turns their attention to Jeff.
"Congratulations Mara, your reward is waiting for you back at camp. Head on over, have a good night." The seven New Mara leave, while New Vulsa remains. With the winners gone, Jeff speaks to the losers. "Vulsa, I've got nothin' for ya. Head back to camp, I'll see you tonight." After those stinging words, the seven new Vulsa head back to camp, with a sore loser getting a confession.
Wario: Wario wanted that peanut butter! Wario wanted the chocolate! Now all Wario has is an empty stomach….
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Vulsa Tribe
The losers arrive to camp. Dante immediately heads to start the fire. We do hear from T'Challa though, who takes a seat.
T'Challa: We cannot get rid of Dante or Zelda after that. There are only two people on the line: The Trainer and Wario. After Wario's childish outburst, he may be next to go.
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Talks about the vote kick off early, with Zelda meeting with the three original Mara, who all hear her out. "Dante is the easiest Vulsa to work with. Getting rid of him is bad for us." she says. "Ok, how about Wario and the Trainer?" asks T'Challa. "You did just say they aren't the best people to keep." finishes T'Challa. "After today, it's harder. Wario is a, how do I put this, crybaby. Sure he's good in challenges but his attitude is just…" she groans, as the three Mara get the point.
Zelda: This swap is a welcome change. The people on this tribe will actually listen instead of waiting to kick me out.
"We understand Zelda, he's just like Toad. Arrogant, grating, and very little reason to keep him around." states Peach. "Exactly!" exclaims Zelda. That's when Dylan chimes in. "Wario's a villain, he sucks and smells like $#|t, yeah we can get rid of him. Now what about that Trainer though?" he asks. Zelda turns to him. "She does not want to work with any of you." Dylan sighs. "I know, she just wants to stick with the Vulsa majority: her, Slade, Skarlet, and Wario. It seems like Wario would be easy at first, but she told me that if we get majority, she will just pick you guys off one by one."
"Boring…" (Dylan)
"I know."
"No wonder Dante got sick of it." assumes T'Challa. "He said he is open to help us as well, so if we want to vote one of them out, we will have no problems. We must give Dante this information..that way he can hear out their campaigns and the five of us can make this call." There are no objections to that, and the five split off.
T'Challa: This vote will show everyone which Vulsa we can trust and which Vulsa we can't. Dante and Zelda just need to come through for us.
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Immediate cut to Zelda and Dylan giving Dante information from the talk right before.
"I knew it was coming sooner or later." says Dante. "Honestly, I don't mind cutting either of them. Wario's a wannabe bad $$ and the Trainer doesn't see eye to eye." Dylan and Zelda look at each other, and back at him. "T'Challa wants to work with you. Think of it like a first mission: Listen to them campaign, get back to us, and we'll make a choice." replies Dylan.
"No problem with me."
Dante: I'm not a fan of either so it's a win-win for me. The big obstacle is agreeing with Mara. Maybe they hate Wario too much. Maybe they don't like the Trainer's strategy. But the only thing I know for sure is that the big bad Vulsa alliance is breaking.
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The Devil May Cry protagonist first meets with the Trainer on the shore.
"Why would i get rid of Wario?" asks the Trainer. "It doesn't make any sense. We shouldn't take out one of our own. Dylan is the safest option." Dante sighs. "Dante, we just need Zelda and we can lead the tribe." Dante wipes a hair from his eye. "Zelda might have jumped ship already. If you want to vote Dylan, vote for him, but we gotta make sure we have cover."
"Just talk to Zelda."
"I did, and she SEEMS good with it but we will never be sure. That's life."
"Is Wario good?"
"He's not an idiot, he's with us."
Wii Fit Trainer: We have four, they have three, just get rid of them! They are sneaky enough for trying to join us, why are we even trusting these people? It better be Dylan or Wario going tonight, because if it's me they'll be lucky I'm not a juror!
The Trainer holds some hair back. "He better be. They said we were safe!" Dante grits his teeth. "You want Dylan? We'll do Dylan. But if something goes wrong, it's on us."
Dante: To win, people have to like you. So why would I exclude anybody? Also, they like me, their top dogs want me, and yeah I can be careless, but it's a money shot I'm not missing. Vulsa Strong sucks, it's all about playing dirty.
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After the talk with the Trainer, Dante gets with Wario by the well.
"Taking out a Vulsa, eh? Let's play dirty." says Wario, rubbing his hands together. "Would have voted her anyway." Dante nods, stepping to the side of Wario. "Yeah, her strategy's lame too. She wants everyone to stay together." Wario groans. "Boring." "Also not helpful" replies Dante. "Do you think we'll get anywhere if we stick to one team the whole time?" Wario chuckles, his white teeth on full display.
"This is amusing."
"Very cool. I'd love to sit here and talk all day, but I have to go back and choose who goes."
"Do that."
Dante departs, both but get confessionals.
Wario: Prayer circle for safety! They may not like me, but that rotten Trainer won't help them. If she knows she's in danger god help us all.
Dante: I would love to help myself but there's no way a Mara goes. It's Trainer versus Wario, and I think the Trainer got tipped off. It doesn't matter what we do, I hope we get fireworks. Bring on the popcorn!
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Tribal Council: Night 10
The seven new Vulsa members arrive to the Tribal Council area with their torches. The fire pit is there, and so is Jeff sitting in front of his podium across from the stumps.
"Dip your torches into that fire. Fire represents your life, and when it's gone, so are you."
With that noted, they set their torches in the slots located next to the stumps, and take a seat on those stumps. This new tribe variation is about to have their first go.
"New people, but the same elimination. Wii Fit Trainer, what do you think about your new tribe?" he asks her. "I think it's a tribe full of snakes." she says. All eyes immediately fall on her. "You saw how this tribe turned out. Four Vulsa, three Mara. I thought I was fine but before we even came here I had a bad feeling." Jeff puts a finger on his chin. "Care to explain why?"
"Nobody has really talked strategy with me except for Zelda and Dante. I don't even think they are on my side anymore, and I may have to fight tonight." she says. Wario scoffs, and Jeff sets his sights on him. "Wario, why the scoff?"
"SHE has to fight? I lost my cool at the challenge, they'll vote me out quicker than her." Wii Fit looks offended after that. "You act like a little brat, I hope they do." Wario throws his hands up. "See!" Wii Fit gives him the hand. "This is who you want to work with? I'm super loyal to my allies, I care about the team. What do you have to offer?" after that question, Wario actually gets up from his stump and puts a hand up. "Let Wario count: Strength."
"Strength? You are the weakest little man I've ever known."
"YOU are weak! Every time you talk about the elimination you hate Mara."
"You want the safety and you know it!"
"Oh please you want Wario gone! Slade kept me there and guess what? He's not here!"
Everyone else are just onlookers at the argument. Dylan looks at Dante with a smile and points at the two, and Dante just shrugs. Meanwhile the Trainer hits back at Wario, getting up from her stump.
"Just because Slade isn't here doesn't mean you have to ditch us! OH OH, see Wario will ditch you just like that! He's a snake, and you know what they say: never trust a snake."
"They trust Wario because I'm not against them! You want to pick off the Mara, that's why you get voted out!"
"You JOINED the alliance, but whatever. You're either leaving now or next. They would be dumb to keep you."
The Trainer takes a seat and crosses her arms. Dante smirks, Dylan lightly claps, Zelda looks annoyed, and T'Challa and Peach turn to Jeff.
"Ok, a lot was spilled." begins Jeff. "This is what I got from it: Wario and the Trainer used to team up, and now they are throwing eachother under the bus. T'Challa, does this create an interesting scenario for you?" he asks. "It's interesting because of how badly both want to stay. They'll bring up Vulsa politics with no problem, which can make it tougher to decide who to vote on. Some of us already have, but it shows that one argument can change a vote."
"We'll see if their argument did that because it is time to vote. Zelda, you're up first."
Zelda gets to her feet and heads to the voting booth.
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Wii Fit Trainer: You never worked hard a day in your life. Maybe your mother upstairs carried you through it. It doesn't matter if you leave or not because you will always be an unhealthy, Cheeto-eating loser. Do us all a favor: go get some cardio and run away from the tribe tonight. (Wario)
Wario: Good riddance. (Trainer)
T'Challa: We've come to our conclusion. Thank you for playing. (?)
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After all of that voting is done and over with, the seven Vulsa tribe members get to their stumps, taking a seat during their wait.
"I'll go tally the votes.." With those words, he leaves his podium and goes straight to the booth. He takes the voting urn, and heads back to his podium. Setting it down, vote reads are about to begin.
"If anyone has a hidden immunity idol, and they would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.." Everyone looks at the Trainer and Wario, but neither budge. Wario makes a funny face at the Trainer, who rolls her eyes. Still the show goes on. Nobody stepped up with an idol, Jeff gets on with Tribal.
"I'll read the votes…" he says, removing the lid. The Trainer prays under her breath, while Wario pulls on his moustache. "First vote…"
Wario.
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Wii Fit Trainer.
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Wii Fit Trainer.
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Wii Fit Trainer. That's three votes Wii Fit Trainer, one vote Wario, three votes left…
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"Fifth person voted out of Survivor: Maldives Madness, Wii Fit Trainer. Bring me your torch."
The Trainer snatches her bag, and grabs her torch. Wario smirks, but stops when the Trainer smacks his hat off! She doesn't look at the scene behind her, and makes it to Jeff. She sets her torch down, Jeff looking at her sternly.
"Don't do that again."
He raises his snuffer.
"Wii Fit Trainer, the tribe has spoken."
Her torch is snuffed. She just walks out, as the Vulsa members watch her leave. Wario brushes his hat off, and puts it back on again. A confused Dylan looks at T'Challa, who mouths "Bitter." Peach and Zelda don't feel super bad, and Dante already has a hand on his torch.
"She said you are dumb if you keep Wario. Let's see if her prediction comes true. Head back to camp, have a good night."
The now six new Vulsa up and leave Tribal Council with their lit torches leading the way.
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Wii Fit Trainer's Final Words
Wii Fit Trainer: ..It's so dumb. We had a winning path right there and they threw it away. The guy who refers to himself in the third person made it further then me. I'm embarrassed and he should be too after watching this back.
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Votes:
Wario— Wii Fit Trainer
Wii Fit Trainer— Dylan, T'Challa, Peach, Dante, Zelda, and Wario
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Episode 5(A and B) Confessional Count:
6– Dante
5– T'Challa, Wii Fit Trainer
4– Wade, Price, Wesker, Wario
3– Peach, Snake, Skarlet
2– Slade, Dylan, Zelda, Ripley
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Total Confessionals:
22– Dante
21– Wade
19– Price
16– Slade
14– Dylan, Snake, Peach, Wesker, Skarlet
13– Wario, T'Challa
11– Zelda
10– Ripley
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Eliminated Count:
14– Wii Fit Trainer
11– Ms Pac-Man
17– Penelope
12– Toad
5– Jigglypuff
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Alright, so the "Tribal Lines" strategy was demolished. Dante made inroads with the Mara and had no interest to clinging on to one person, like he mentioned in earlier episodes. Wario lives another day, and gets to annoy the other tribe in challenges again as well as his tribe mates.
Note on the confessional count: Wesker, T'Challa, Skarlet, and Peach saw boosts, getting more content this episode. Dante passes Wade in the confessional count, leading for I think a third time. By the way an extra note, everyone now has double digits for confessionals. The most invisible person so far is the first boot, which to me is satisfying. Here's hoping Zelda, Ripley, Wario, and T'Challa get more content as they are on the bottom of the count. I'll improve that.
With those out of the way, college is coming in only a couple of days! I'll work hard to pump out Episode 6, but may not get to Episode 7 in a minute. After 7 is likely a merge so I hope I at least complete the pre-merge before I get busier.
Have a nice day, and I'll see you in Episode 6!