Episode 2 ~ Reaching a Boiling Point

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How are things already reaching a boiling point? If we are to lose this challenge, all Hell could potentially break loose when it comes to the vote, so things could get extra spicey up in here. I'm not sure if splitting the tribe is in our best interest moving forward against the Fans, but I think when you put a bunch of strong players together, it's bound to happen.

Today I basically trash talked Laela to Carly, hinted about it to Liam, and told Gloria to tell Liam she had the idol to gain his trust. Liam hasn't told me Gloria told him so I guess it's a good sign that he trusts Gloria at least?

It's looking like they will both (hopefully) side with myself, Gloria, and Taylor. Then we'll need 1 more vote to tie it, and if Laela DOES target Beau first, then he'll be an easy vote to lock up against her. However, we SHOULD have Chad/Tina, but I just don't want to have to rely on them for votes. I think Selena could join our group too if she knows we have majority. The main three I don't trust are Laela, Steph, and Zoe. Well, I trust Laela/Zoe to look out for ME, but I don't trust them to look out for the people I want to be looked out for (Carly, Liam, Gloria, and Taylor). I think I'm fine either way, but in order to protect the people I want to stick around (maybe the people I can control a bit more than I can control Laela), I need Laela gone. Simple as that.

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Also, I started frantically searching for an idol, but figured it was to no avail. I gave up after a little bit and I'll just wait for someone to come running to me like they did last time, saying "I found the first clue, help me find the rest!" Then I'll keep info from them until I can get the damn idol myself this damn. Damn my selfless ways. Damn them to Hell. I'm in it for myself and I need it this time.

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As far as the challenge goes, I wanted to basically say, "wat?" But I put it behind me and asked specifically what needs to be done of me. It seems whoever came up with this idea (Liam, I believe?) is genius and I really hope it pays off. If not, we could be paying the price. On that note, Liam is a genius and I love the kid to pieces.

OH. I spoke to Beau today and he basically said his downfall last season was that he didn't have that *one* person to rely on and connect with, aka. a F2 partner, and he really wanted one this time (basically insinuating it should be me.) I was thinking, whoa simmer down there buddy, we just met (literally, our first convo) so I eased into it and I've approached him about "looking out for one another." I was hesitant at making this deal because I was originally going to vote him out first 11-1, but now thinking about it, Gloria and I could use him as a number and he could join us in our fight against Laela. I have transcripts of Laela wanting him out 11-1 from awhile ago (I have transcripts of her trash talking the majority of the cast) so I feel I could get him (or anyone) against Laela. I just need to be careful about it, because Gloria said he would blow up, which isn't good for me, so I'll have to see how I approach that situation later. For now, I'll focus on reeling him in tight.

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Well, we won yet again! ;D I can't complain, since the more we win, the safer I am for another round. I also know I won't be going home the first round we go to TC (Well, I guess I can't know this, but I am pretty confident, since both Gloria and Laela think I am on their side.) Anyway, Laela told me something funny today. She said she thinks she may be the first one to go if we go to TC, and when I asked her why she thought that... she said it's because she hasn't been doing much talking strategy-wise, and she thinks if she can just make a swap, then she will be fine. Ummm, what? Bitch, you are probably the single person who is strategy talking the MOST. SIt back down; thank you and come again.

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Btw, I love that I am the person to "finish it off" for both of our challenges. Like, I posted the final puzzle in IC #1 and I posted the final part of IC #2, so...... =DDDDD

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Steph and I have sort of hinted toward a Blackies alliance, on the premise that we need to stick together to repopulate the world in black people. lol whatever, I'll take it. She's my Black Barbie. <3

Furthermore, Gloria told me about Steph is trying to set up between the season 4 people (Steph, Beau, Gloria, and CARLY because she was Freddie). I told Gloria we should do a season 4 + season 3 joint thing, but simultaneously, Gloria and I said, without Tina lol. Gloria's on top of that though so hopefully she pulls through. But if not, let's be serial: my plate is full anyway.

1. Who do you consider to be your core allies?
I feel like I have two cores: one consisting of Gloria and Taylor, and the other consisting of Carly and Liam. I love them both.

2. What official alliances are you in, if any?
What official alliances am I not in...? jk, let's see:
(The aforementioned s3/s4 alliance is on the horizons, but not official yet)
myself, Taylor, Gloria (wanting to pull in Beau, Carly, Liam, maybe Chad/Tina for majority)
myself, Laela, Zoe (wanting to pull in Carly, Liam, Steph, Selena...maybe Chad/TIna(?) for majority)
myself, Carly (F2)
myself, Taylor (F2)
myself, Gloria (F2?)
myself, Liam (look out for one another)
myself, Beau (look out for one another, F2?)
myself, Steph (implied)
myself, Selena (implied)

3. Who do you want to go this round (Reliquum) or next (Admonitio)?
I want Tina or Zoe out since I'm probably the least connected to them. Chad and I have been flirting/speaking, at least. Nothing from Tina/Zoe. I think Zoe will be the easiest route, though. Also, I would love to take Laela out. If she goes, her people will scatter and hand control my way.

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I feel like a dirty player, but I'm not really seeking out for alliances, people are just coming to me... idk why, but I'm not saying no to anything, I'd be dumb to turn something down lol. Sighhhh I guess I'll have to get my hands dirty. #yolo