[Round #2]

[Gabriel]

Already onto week two. First round seemed to fly by. I was just getting to know everyone and then suddenly we got crushed in the challenge and were sent to Judgement. It all happened so fast.

Naomi was booted. She won't be missed. I wasn't a huge fan so I was glad the vote switched from Mark to her. Glad Mark wasn't Adam'd, seems like a cool guy

Switches like that make me nervous sometimes. I wasn't around for it due to all the Boston shit, but Dion left me a message telling me about the switch. Mark showed up and did work socially, but not being around for that group decision to push the vote a different way hurts a bit. For all I know a group was formed with Mark in it or some shit. Gotta keep my eye out

Things are going okay for now. Not being around much the last two days may have hurt me, it's hard to tell. This time in the game is so crucial. I have no solid agreements with anyone yet. I let Thiago know that I feel closest with him. He's a real social guy though I think. He likely has a lot of friends right now, and I'm not so sure I'm his top. It's hard to tell so early on

Pilar approached me and awkwardly asked if I wanted to work with her or not. She said if I say no that she'll understand and all. I just bullshitted her and said yes of course. Whatever. It's just Klein!

Finally got a chance to speak with Zac too. He's aight. A bit bland, but a nice enough guy

A lot of people who were no shows last week are stepping it up for this challenge. Knox, Julian, Mark, Zac. All trying hard to prove their worth. They're doing a good job

I did a lot of the bitch work when I had time today to make it look like I got a lot done. I haven't shined at all in either challenge, but on paper it looks like I did a lot in each one. I'm good with that for now. Appearances are everything in a game like this

Not much else going on for me right now. It's still so early in the game. Still trying to be as social as I can right now. Hopefully I'll get a group formed soon enough. I'm a bit suspicious that there already are some formed. I feel like the guys who worked together in this challenge could have something going. Only makes sense seeing as they all felt on the bottom last week. Plus all of them working close on a challenge like this would've made them closer. They probably bonded and exchanged some words and promises and shit. I'll have to do some digging

[Gabriel]

Aaand we lost. Not surprised! I didn't expect to win that one. We all started getting on the same page and getting layers done way too late in the day. A lot of time was wasted early on. Mark was supposed to make a big post with more layers but didn't get it in within the deadline. I Wonder if that would've made up the difference.

Ah well. Can't dwell on that. We're not working together too well yet but we'll get there I think. These just haven't been our challenges and we still have a lot of weaklings who aren't stepping up to do anything

[Gabriel]

1. Who do you consider to be your core allies?

I don't have anything official with anyone yet really. Except Pilar but...meh. I like Thiago. I like Mark and Dion. And Julian and Starr. I'd like to get something going with them. I talk to them more than most at this point

2. What official alliances are you in, if any?

Haaa...none. Yet. It still feels early to me. I've been a bit worried that there's alliances forming that I'm not privy to...but I'm not sure that's the case. Everyone I talk to seems like they're in kind of the same boat. Looking over their shoulders worried that they're on the outs of something big. There definitely could still be loose alliances forming, I wouldn't be surprised at all. Right now I haven't seen much evidence suggesting there are.

3. Who do you want to go this round (Reliquum) or next (Admonitio)?

I'd like Pilar to leave because I promised her I'd vote with her, so a backstab would be kind of fun! I'm down to get my hands dirty if I have to. Other than Pilar..probably Reese or Bree. I like them both enough, but I haven't connected with them enough yet

[Gabriel]

After we got beat, I was talking to Zac and Mark separately about the vote. I decided that was a waste of time and thought it'd be much easier to invite both brothas to a group chat, since we were the only three around. Then Thiago and Dion were on AIM too, and I didn't know whether to invite them to the chat or not. It became kinda awkward. Hope Zac and/or Mark didn't find the chat shit too aggressive. Or I hope they didn't tell anyone else that the chat was going on or shit like that. People don't like that stuff when they hear they weren't in on it. I just didn't want to have the same bullshit convo with each of them while they had the same convo with each other. All that beating around the bush 'SO WHAT ARE YOU THINKING FOR THE VOTE??' bullshit. I just wanted to get right to business. Oh well!

Pilar and Bree's names were quickly brought up. Everyone was thinking Pilar right away, including me. Then Pilar came to me. She said she heard her name was mentioned by some people. I went along with it and said that I had heard it too, but that I was trying to convince people to vote Bree. I've been doing the opposite and have been pushing it to Pilar. She also said she had Thiago and Reese's vote, which is interesting. That might just mean Thiago and Reese gave her the same empty promise that I did, but who knows, they could have something more official. Something to keep in mind

Another thing to note. FOUR people now have come to me with concerns about Dion. Pilar and Starr both said they can tell she likes to be in charge of the vote discussion. They both dropped hints about it, but I was surprised they were that open with their feelings about her. Mark and Thiago also mentioned how strange the switch from Mark to Naomi was during last round's vote. They said Dion was at the center of it. As if she had some ulterior motive or some shit. I dunno. Another thing to make note of.

Right now is an awkward stage of the game. Everyone is trying to feel each other out. No one knows who feels close to who or anything like that. No one wants to say the wrong thing about the wrong person to the wrong person. It's awkward.

At this point, it's between Pilar and Bree still. Most of us can go either way on the vote. Most people don't feel strongly either way, myself included. It's a lot like the last vote. If Bree shows up and is social enough, she'll stay and Pilar will leave. If not, Bree may be out the door.

I'd prefer Pilar leave over Bree at the moment. Bree's kind of fun. Plus I gave my word to Pilar that I wouldn't vote for her. I told Naomi last round that I would never vote for the crew who showed up to the challenge, and yet I voted her out. Voting out Pilar this round will continue by naughty streak. I'm more than okay with that

[Gabriel]

Reese coming to save himself despite not really being in danger was funny. He showed up all paranoid over his Judgement question and started begging.

"I ONLY HAVE ONE CLASS THIS FRIDAY SO I'LL BE REFRESHING THE BOARD ALL DAY FRIDAY FOR THE CHALLENGE I PROMISE!"

Made me laugh. The brotha's on edge!

[Gabriel]

Nothin' can ever be easy, can it? We got a little cat fight on our hands! And it's only a few days in. Shits goin' down right now. Sistah Dion and Pilar are going at it. I'm right in the middle, fueling the flames. Sitting pretty at the end of the world. Fun shit!

[Gabriel]

Dion...god damn. All beauty and no brains it seems. She's going wild right now. Pilar's feeding her loads of shit and she's eating it right up. Dion just had a whole shit sandwich for lunch

[Gabriel]

Lemme break this bullshit down for a minute

I came on today and started talking to some peeps. Dion and Pilar were both talkin to me. I reassured Pilar that everyone was voting Bree to make her feel safe and all that jazz. Suddenly Pilar sends me this:

Pilar 2:32 pm
from Dion: honestly i've been talking to a few people and i can't find anyone other than Reese who wants to vote for Bree, everyone seems set on voting you :-(
fuck
my
life

The fuck Dion?? Why bother telling Pilar everyone's voting for her. She went as far as to say that everyone is lying to her (Pilar's) face about voting Bree, and that we're all actually voting her. Why? There ain't no point. So then the cat fight started:

Dion 2:35 pm omg she's a fucking bitch
kleinnotcalvin 2:35 pm
who are all these people wanting to do me?
cuz i know at least 4 people who aren't

dion.extinction 2:35 pm
unless they're lying to you
because even reese and i said we'd vote you if that's the way majority is going

kleinnotcalvin 2:36 pm
or you just really aren't in control like you think =/

dion.extinction 2:36 pm
lol you said it not me, i never thought i was in control

Meanwhile, Pilar's talking to me and I'm still reassuring her. Dion's telling her (truthfully) that we're all lyin' to her face about voting Bree.

So I told Dion that this ain't too smart. Now that Pilar knows she's leaving, she'll go for an apple or whip out a sword or some shit. I don't expect it to happen, but it's Dion's ass on the line if it does, so I reminded her of that to get her to trust me a bit more.

Then the ZAC shit starts happening. Pilar tells me that she's gonna turn Dion on Zac. She's gonna tell Dion that Zac has been talkin' shit about her, saying she's a control freak and stuff. I didn't expect Dion to believe it, since obviously Pilar will say anything to her to turn this vote

DION FUCKIN' EATS IT UP:

Dion 2:50 pm
it was zac
kleinnotcalvin 2:50 pm
Zac is the one who told me u were in control
hes the one who brought up my name

dion.extinction 2:50 pm
hahaha wow
WOW

Dion 2:53 pm
she might even be tryign to change the vote

dion.extinction 2:48 pm
ok
if there's enough to save you i'll vote for bree

kleinnotcalvin 2:49 pm
thats not what im saying lol
i say we need to take down this snake spreading lies about you
and probably spreading lies about me as well

dion.extinction 2:50 pm
yea but who, we don't know who to trust it's really hard with online games because you can't see the actual people and read them

kleinnotcalvin 2:50 pm
Zac is the one who told me u were in control
hes the one who brought up my name

You kiddin' me??

Meanwhile, I've got Pilar telling me all about how she's trickin' Dion with this. Pilar really trusts me apparently. Bad idea!

I debated letting it go. To let Dion keep believing this shit, and to have her at odds with Zac. That would be a huge shit storm. It's something I'd usually just do. But I gotta play it smart. We can't have all that so early, not until we start winning. I don't wanna go into a swap completely fractured. That's bad news. Plus if I want drama later, I've got plenty of ammo. It was STARR that started talking shit about Dion, about her being a control freak. I can drop a bomb later with that one if I really feel like it.

So I told Dion that she was gettin' played:

Gabriel 2:56 pm
shiiit
i gotta tell you shit
but you gotta promise not to go to pilar with it
cause i'm just tryina look out for you

Dion 2:56 pm
ok i promise i won't
i understand hun

Gabriel 2:56 pm
we gotta make pilar feel safe right now
know what i'm sayin?

Dion 2:57 pm
i totally agree

Gabriel 2:57 pm
gotta let this feud simmer down

Dion 2:57 pm
was just going to say we should tell her we'll vote bree
although i think she wants to change to zac

Gabriel 2:57 pm
she's lying about the zac stuff

Dion 2:57 pm
oh
fucking mother fucker
i wno't say anything

Gabriel 2:57 pm
Pilar 2:43 pm
well if we can convince Dion that Zac was the one who spread these 'lies' about her
Pilar 2:50 pm
i think im convincing Dion that Zac is some sort of snake lol

Dion 2:58 pm
wow

Gabriel 2:58 pm
Pilar 2:52 pm
so if she asks you anything about Zac say that he said something about her calling the shots or something just to convince her even more


Dion 2:58 pm
she's fucking amazing lmfao

Gabriel 2:58 pm
haha

Gabriel 2:58 pm
i know it sucks but you gotta swallow your pride on this one

Dion 2:58 pm
my mouth just dropped even more
i am

Gabriel 2:58 pm
pretend that you fell for it

Dion 2:58 pm
totally am

Gabriel 2:58 pm
aiight
not tryina tell you what to do of course

Dion 2:58 pm
no no hun i trust you you now what you're talking about

Gabriel 2:58 pm
just don't wanna see my pretty bird get caught up in this shit!


So Pilar and Dion 'made up' after that, which is just Dion pretending to go along with her like I told her too.

These girls are fuckin' crazy. I was in such a great and fun spot for this. I coulda turned it however I wanted really. I don't know how I got myself into this position suddenly. I look like a savior to both girls right now, and I'll let Zac know I saved his ass too, same with Bree even though I didn't really

After this is is all over, my hands will seem totally clean I hope. Oh, except to Pilar. Sorry sistah!

[Gabriel]

After I told Dion to pretend to play nice with Pilar and agree to go with the Zac vote:

Dion 3:03 pm
dion.extinction 3:04 pm
heheh ok
i just talked to Gabriel he said he's good

kleinnotcalvin 3:04 pm
on the Zac thing?

dion.extinction 3:04 pm
yea

kleinnotcalvin 3:04 pm
glad I could trust him all along

dion.extinction 3:04 pm
yea he's cool

kleinnotcalvin 3:05 pm
my 'dawg'

dion.extinction 3:05 pm
:-D



Imma refer to this week as 'A Dawg Among Cats'

[Gabriel]

Now I'm Thiago's advisor as well it seems


Thiago 3:20 pm
if i can be totally honest with you, i wouldn't mind voting reese over pilar, just to keep whatever is going on between dion/pilar up

Thiago 3:20 pm
but i feel like everyone likes reese so i dont know if it can happen
but it's just somethng i'm thinking about right now

Then later:


Thiago 3:39 pm
i think that i might vote reese
maybe as a statement, i don't think i'm going to tell many people

Gabriel 3:40 pm
haha

Thiago 3:40 pm
i don't talk to him at all, he contributed very little, and to be honest i think it was sneaky of him to tell pilar

Gabriel 3:40 pm
that'll be real interestin'

Thiago 3:40 pm
maybe you can talk me out of it

Gabriel 3:40 pm
well

Thiago 3:40 pm
i trust your judgment

Gabriel 3:40 pm
do you WANT me to talk you out of it?
haha
i feel like either way works
if you don't vote for him
his guard won't be up
we can get him next week if we want

Thiago 3:41 pm
i dont want to go to TC next round ":

Gabriel 3:41 pm
yeah and i was gonna say
what if we don't go to TC next round or the round after
and we swap
then we got reese receiving a vote from one of us

Thiago 3:41 pm
it's a good point

Gabriel 3:41 pm
he'll figure it was you eventually
most likely
he'll narrow it down anyway i'm sure
could be askin' for trouble

Thiago 3:42 pm
i'm fine with him knowing to be honest
but i guess it could hurt the team and that's the exact opposite
of my intention

Gabriel 3:42 pm
i get what you're saying
i definitely want him gone next
i'd prefer he left over bree next round
he doesn't help out much
and i just don't really enjoy talkin' to him if i'm being honest
what if he goes to eden because of getting a vote though?

Thiago 3:43 pm
yeah i understand

Gabriel 3:43 pm
i mean it's up to you

Gabriel 3:43 pm
of course he may not find out it was you
and he may not go to edn
eden*
i'm just tryina look at all sides of it

Thiago 3:44 pm
of course
and i appreciate that man
if you didnt care about me you would be
wouldnt*

Gabriel 3:44 pm
exactly brotha

Sheesh! Lots of people starting to really trust me this round and/or feel indebted to me. Just gotta continue to play it cool and be everyone's friend right now. Can't get too comfortable though