I'm A Little Trickster Devil

I'm A Little Trickster Devil is the premiere episode of Survivor: Mozambique - Island of Advantages.

Day 1
The episode begins with Jeff hanging out of a helicopter that is hovering over the ocean. Two boats packed with ten people each are making their way across the water to the beach.

Jeff: This season on Survivor, 20 brand new castaways are excited and ready to begin the adventure of a lifetime!

"qamea"

- Being on Survivor has always been a lifelong dream for me! To finally get to come out here and show the world what I can do is what years of being such a superfan has been building up to and I couldn’t be more excited!

Jeff: We’ve amassed a wide variety of players, from those looking to play aggressively...

"waya"

- I’m ready to come into this game running. As soon as I hit that beach, I’m going to start by being aggressive. I’m going to form alliances, I’m going to lie and do all kinds of stuff. There is nothing I won’t do to win this game. I would strip naked and rake myself over hot coals if I had to. [laughs] Although let’s hope it won’t come to that.

"waya"

- I’m not afraid to cut people’s throats out here. I may seem like just a sweet, little old lady, but, you know...I mean, it’s a competition and we all want to win. Letting feelings and emotions get in the way of that is just...y’know, it’s just stupid. So yeah. I’m not gonna let anything like that bother me. I’m here for one thing and one thing only. [laughing]

Jeff: ...and those hoping to be stealthy and strike from the shadows...

"qamea"

- People see me and they think I’m just a ditzy, hip young woman but they don’t know the struggles I went through raising two boys on my own. I’m a lot tougher and a lot smarter than I look and I didn’t leave my boys behind to go on vacation. I’m here to win [laughs] and they better watch out.

Jeff: But what they don’t know is the twist this season comes in the form of Advantage Island. Much like Exile Island, one player will visit the island at a time, and have the chance to win an advantage in the game. How they use these advantages is up to them.

"waya"

- The game of Survivor has evolved so much over the years! Advantages and idols are a huge part of the game and so it is extremely important to have that kind of power.

Jeff: This is Survivor: Mozambique - Island of Advantages! 39 days, 16 people, 1 SURVIVOR!

The two boats of people are unloaded onto the beach. Everyone has already been divided onto their mats and cheer as Jeff approaches.

Jeff: Welcome...to Survivor.

The players applaud and whoop with excitement.

Jeff: Before we let you guys see your tribe camps, we’re about to get into the first twist of the game - the very first reward challenge. Let’s get started. You’ve only just gotten into your tribes, you don’t know each other’s names - but now you must each nominate one member of your tribe to be the tribe leader. Blue tribe - you are Qamea. Who will your tribe leader be?

The Qamea tribe gather to discuss.

Becky: Does anyone feel up for it?

Markus: I could do it. I don’t mind.

Summer: You sure?

Markus: Yeah, I’m sure. I’m fine with it.

Jeff: So who’s it gonna be?

Markus: Me.

Jeff: Step on out here. What’s your name?

Markus: Markus.

Jeff: What do you do, Markus?

Markus: I’m a school principal.

Jeff: So you’re used to being the one in charge.

Markus: Well, Survivor’s quite different from being in charge of a bunch of teenagers, but yeah, I suppose I am. [laughs]

"qamea"

- I volunteered to be the leader because I knew, given my profession, that if there came a time in the game where a leader was needed to step up to the challenge, I would be the one to do it. I just hope I can use this to make a good impression on the tribe.

Jeff: Red tribe - you are Waya. Who’s your tribe leader?

Christine: Who here wants to do it?

Nicholas: I’ll do it. Gladly.

Jeff: What’s your name?

Nicholas: Nicholas. I’m a football coach.

Jeff: Alright. Markus and Nicholas - each of you must now elect one member of your tribe to compete in the first reward challenge of the season. Choose wisely.

The two tribe leaders turn to look at their tribe members.

Jeff: Markus - make your choice.

Markus: The blonde in the tank top.

Summer: Me? [laughing]

Markus: Yeah. You feeling up to it?

Summer: I mean...I’ll try! [giggling nervously]

Jeff: What’s your name?

Summer: I’m Summer. I’m a lifeguard.

Jeff smiles wryly before turning to the Waya tribe.

Jeff: What about you guys?

Nicholas: [points at Annabeth] You look intelligent. You think you’re up for the task?

Annabeth: [surprised] Me? [laughing] Uh...okay. I can try.

Jeff: And you are?

Annabeth: Annabeth.

"waya"

- I’m definitely nervous to be called upon for the very first challenge, especially since whether I win or lose will be a huge first impression to make on my tribe. I want to win this for them so that I can get a good standing in with them. If I win this reward for us all, that’d be huge for my game.

Jeff: Alright. Summer, Annabeth - here is your first challenge. On my mark, the two of you will race out and dig up three bags of puzzle pieces. Using those puzzle pieces, you will solve a 15-piece slide puzzle. First person to solve it wins reward for their tribe - fire in the form of flint.

The castaways cheer.

Jeff: To be the first tribe to get fire would be a huge boost to morale, so this reward is important and will definitely help make a good first impression. Worth playing for?

Annabeth: Yes!

Summer: Absolutely!

Jeff: We’ll get started.

Summer and Annabeth get ready to face off.

Jeff: Survivors ready? Go!

Both Summer and Annabeth charge forward into the sand and rush to start digging. Their tribes begin cheering them on frantically.

Becky: You got this!

Marisa: Go Summer!

Albert: Take your time, you’re doing good!

Christine: Let’s do this, Annabeth!

Zoe: Whooo!

Charlie: We believe in you!

Summer is first to dig up her first bag, and her tribe whoops.

Jeff: Summer with her first bag!

Annabeth digs hers up next, and Summer gets her second.

Jeff: It is Summer in the lead with two bags, and Annabeth with only one.

Both girls are hard at work, sweating in the hot sun and the hot sand. Summer brushes some sweat off her forehead, and delightedly digs up her third bag.

Jeff: Summer with all three bags! Summer heading back to solve her puzzle!

The Qamea tribe cheers.

Becky: Whoo! Yes, girl!

Markus: You’re doing great, keep at it…

Jeff: Annabeth with her second bag!

Annabeth glances over her shoulder to where Summer is busy unpacking her bags, getting ready to start on her puzzle.

Jeff: Summer, going to start working on her puzzle!

Markus is close by, watching her, and giving Summer directions every now and then.

Markus: Get the corner pieces first!

Summer: Yeah! Got it!

Ethan: Don’t worry, you can do this!

Markus: That piece goes there, and then…

Jeff: Annabeth with her third and final bag! Get to work on your puzzle!

Annabeth races back and begins to unload her bags, as the Waya tribe watches with trepidation.

Jeff: Both Summer and Annabeth now working on their puzzles!

The Waya tribe also starts shouting out encouragement and directions for Annabeth.

Nicholas: You’re gonna want to pair up the pieces over there…

Jeff: Summer had a big lead but Annabeth is definitely catching up! We are neck-and-neck right now…

Summer looks worried now, glancing over to Annabeth. Both of them are pretty close.

Markus: You got this, don’t worry about her…

Wanda: Take your time, Annabeth. Focus.

Jeff: Annabeth with another piece! ...And another! Annabeth very quickly catching up with Summer!

Summer glances over frantically as she realizes she is falling behind.

Annabeth is rapidly piecing her puzzle together, and is down to five pieces left. Summer still has about eight.

Markus looks concerned too, looking over at the Waya puzzle.

Jeff: Annabeth with three pieces left! ...Two! Does she have it?

Annabeth slots the final piece in as her entire tribe watches from behind her in anticipation.

Jeff: Annabeth wins reward for her tribe!

The Waya tribe erupts into celebration as Annabeth jumps into the air, celebrating. Nicholas applauds loudly and gives her a hug as the rest of the tribe gather around the pair, whooping and cheering.

Charlie: That was awesome!

Zoe: Nice job!

Over on the Qamea mat, the others look disappointed. Axel is scowling fiercely. Percy’s shoulders drop.

Percy: [disappointed] Damn...

Summer looks dejected, kicking at the sand absentmindedly.

Summer: Damn. Sorry, I tried…

Markus: It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.

The Waya tribe returns to their mat after calming down.

Jeff: Waya, congratulations. You’ve won fire in the form of flint - a good start to the season.

He tosses flint over, and Annabeth catches it gleefully.

Jeff: Now, Qamea - for losing the challenge, you suffer a penalty.

Albert cocks his head curiously to the side.

Jeff: Markus - as tribe leader, you must now make a decision. You must now send someone on your tribe - and that includes yourself - to the Island of Advantages.

Markus: Island of Advantages…?

Everyone is casting each other confused looks.

Zoe: [whispering] Wha…?

Jeff: The Island of Advantages is the main twist this season. While it sounds like a good place to visit, whoever you pick to send, Markus, will be exiled there...until the first immunity challenge.

Summer’s jaw drops. Ethan shakes his head, mouthing “Wow”. Enid looks concerned.

Jeff: That means that whoever you elect to send to the Island will miss out on the first three days of this game with their tribe - a MASSIVE disadvantage. Your decision could have serious repercussions. You must choose one member of your tribe to send, and that can also be you yourself. Whoever goes to the Island of Advantages will, as the name suggests, have a chance at earning an advantage, but it comes with the cost of not making relationships with the rest of the tribe in these first three days, which is crucial for starting the game of Survivor. Make your choice wisely.

Markus sighs, bending over and leaning against his knees.

Markus: [conflicted] This is tough, Jeff.

Jeff: That’s Survivor for ya.

Markus turns to look at the rest of his tribe, and Summer.

Markus: Well, I can’t send anyone on that mat there. None of them did anything during the challenge, it’s not fair to send them. I-

He splutters, and stops to think, glancing at Summer, who is looking at him reproachfully.

Summer: Please don’t send me there…[laughs uncertainly]

Markus: I...It has to be either me or Summer. I can’t possibly single out anyone else.

Jeff: Well then, who will it be?

Summer bites her lip, looking scared.

Markus: ...Summer, I’m sorry, but I’m choosing to send you to the Island.

Summer flinches, but nods.

Jeff: Is that your final decision?

Markus: Yes. I’m going to send Summer.

Jeff: Summer, what do you make of that decision? He chose you to perform in this challenge, and you lost, and now you’re going to be exiled on an island, for three days! You’re going to miss out on three very important days in the game!

Summer: I mean, yeah, Jeff, it sucks, but...I know Markus is really on the spot about this and I don’t blame him for it. I did lose the challenge, so it is only fair that I go, and as much as it hurts, I...totally understand and respect his decision. It wasn’t an easy decision to make and not the kind of responsibility I’d wish upon myself or anyone else so if anything, I can appreciate how tough making this decision must’ve been on him.

Markus nods empathetically.

Markus: Thank you, Summer. I’m sorry, really.

Summer: No, no, it’s okay…[smiles reassuringly] I’ll, you know...I’ll be alright.

Jeff: Summer, there’s a boat waiting for you. Grab your bags and head on out. You will rejoin your tribe in three days.

Summer: [waves to her tribe] Good luck, guys! I’ll see you in three days!

The rest of the tribe calls out to her as she goes.

Enid: Stay strong, Summer!

Becky: We love ya, girl.

Albert: You got this.

Ethan: We’ll be waiting for you!

Summer waves sadly goodbye as she leaves.

Jeff: Well, you’ve had to make your first tough decision in this game, and it may not be the last. Qamea - here is your map to your new home. You may all go back to your tribe beaches.

"qamea"

- Having to choose who to exile on the Island of Advantages...it was a tough call. The look on Summer’s face...it was hard to see that. And I do feel really bad, truly. But I couldn’t jeopardize my own game by sending myself there, or anyone else. This may come back to bite me in the butt because I’ve definitely upset Summer, and...she might get a really good advantage on that island which could come back to haunt me. I just hope that when she comes back in three days, maybe we’ll win immunity so she’ll have more time to spend with us and I can patch things up with her.

The Qamea tribe walks up to their beach, where they gather to introduce themselves.

Markus: So you guys already know my name. [laughs] I’m Markus, it’s nice to meet you all.

People go around in a circle, introducing each other.

Becky: I’m Becky, 34 this year, and a stay-at-home mom!

Albert: Albert. I’m a psychiatrist. [laughs]

Enid: Enid. Social media consultant - heyo!

Markus: We should get started on the shelter, first of all. We can talk more tonight.

Albert: Yeah, that’s a good idea.

Percy: You guys think it’ll get dark soon? Man, it’s weird not knowing exactly what time it is...

"qamea"

- As soon as we got to camp, tribe leader Markus steps up to the plate and he takes charge of the whole shelter-building scenario. Which is fine by me, since we needed someone to guide us on this. If we don’t get a shelter going, we’ll be screwed once night falls, so it is...important.

Everyone divides up into separate groups to work and talk.

Markus and Albert are working on chopping up wood.

"qamea"

- Right off the bat, I get a good vibe from Markus. He stepped up to the plate as the tribe leader, and had to make some tough calls early on regarding the very first challenge and with Summer. It’s not an easy decision to make and not an easy position to be in at the start of the game, so I respect him for the way he handled it. So I knew he was someone whose good side I wanted to be on.

Albert: That first decision you had to make? That was rough. You got my respect, man. It was not an easy position to be in.

Markus: Yeah, it definitely sucked. But, you know...I had to make a call.

"qamea"

- In my day-to-day job, I’m a principal. I’m used to being the one in charge but I try not to do it in a domineering way. I want to be that leader who people respect and want to follow and not one they feel is just ordering them around. I have experience handling a large group of people and these leadership and organizational skills are really going to come through for me here on Survivor.

Albert: I feel a little bad for poor Summer.

Markus: So do I. I wish I hadn’t had to do that, but...it was a tough decision either way.

Meanwhile, at Advantage Island…

Summer has arrived, and is walking up the beach.

"qamea"

- Being the first one to visit the Island of Advantages...on one hand, it’s super cool and nerve-wracking because it’s the main twist of the season and I’m the first one here. But it’s also really sucky that...I miss out on playing the game of Survivor and meeting my tribe for the first three days. If I get back to my tribe and we lose immunity that very same day...I could be an easy goner. So it definitely sucks, but...here’s hoping I get a good advantage from this place! [laughs and crosses fingers] I mean, it’s in the name!

Summer arrives at a wall of thirty urns, and reads a note left out for her on a nearby table.

Summer: Welcome to the Island of Advantages. Before you are thirty urns. In some of these urns are powerful advantages - hidden immunity idols, extra votes, Legacy Advantages and other crazy things that could help you in this game. But some of these urns are also empty. You don’t know which is which. To win an advantage, you need to smash open an urn with one inside it. You are only allowed to smash open a maximum of three urns each time you visit the Island. However, to earn a chance to smash open an urn, you must solve a puzzle.

Before Summer are three puzzles on a table.

Summer: There are three puzzles in front of you. For each puzzle you solve, you earn one chance to smash open one urn. Solve all three within the time limit and you can smash open three urns. Solve none, and you lose your shot at winning any advantage. When you are ready to begin, flip the sand hourglass over and start working on the puzzles. Good luck.

"qamea"

- So there are thirty urns - some have advantages, and some don’t. If I want to try my luck at getting an advantage, I have to solve a puzzle within the time limit, for a maximum of three tries at getting an advantage.

Summer: Oh boy...we all know how well I did at puzzles [laughing]. Welp. Here goes nothing.

Summer flips the hourglass over and rushes to the puzzles.

"qamea"

- I’ve never been particularly amazing at puzzles before, but here, I was even more of a total mess than before. [laughs] There’s just something about the stakes of this game that makes me so much more nervous.

Summer: C’mon, come on…

Summer finishes one puzzle and moves onto the second but the timer runs out.

Summer: Dang…

"qamea"

- So I get one urn to smash open, and that’s it. Crossing my fingers, that it’s a good one…

Summer picks one urn and smashes it open, revealing a small parchment, which she unfolds with shaky hands.

Summer: Congratulations, you have found the Legacy Advantage.

Summer covers her mouth, stunned.

"qamea"

- Omigosh! I found the Legacy Advantage, I found it, I found it, I-

Summer: -However, this Legacy Advantage is not yours to keep. It must be willed to a member of the opposite tribe.

"qamea"

- [stares at camera] Boo! Boo, you hear me? Boo! [laughing] Lame.

Summer: What…? Come on! Man…

"qamea"

- So, I won the Legacy Advantage, but it can only be willed to a member on the opposite tribe. Welp...I barely know any of them, so that kinda sucks. Um…[laughing] I guess I’ll will it to Annabeth, because she showed moxie winning that challenge and she’s the reason I’m even here to begin with, so...she can have it. And besides, maybe that’ll give me a connection on the other tribe who I can work with in the event of a swap or a merge. See? I’m thinking ahead!

Summer: I’m willing my Legacy Advantage to Annabeth, and I hope this sets up a connection between us that will benefit me down the road.

Meanwhile, at Waya…

The Waya tribe is also busy creating their shelter. Nicholas is barking out instructions.

Nicholas: These branches should go here...and the fronds need to be up there for the most shade…

The camera cuts to the others moving around, following his orders.

"waya"

- We obviously picked the right person to be the tribe leader, because it’s clear that Nicholas was built for this sort of task. He told us he was a football coach, but...who knows? Yes, it’s an authoritative job, and he definitely fits the bill as an authoritative guy, but I can’t help but think he might be hiding the true nature of his job because it’s a little more impressive than a football coach, which, nine times out of ten on Survivor, is a lie. [laughs]

Nicholas: As long as we keep at it, we can get the shelter done in a couple more hours. Let’s go!

"waya"

- I’m a policeman and I am very accustomed to a hectic lifestyle. So taking charge of the tribe on the first day - it’s what I expected. I told myself before I got on the island that I knew people would look to me to fill a leadership role and I was totally prepared for that. I’m a big guy and a big personality, and people are drawn to me because of it.

Nicholas: Jacobiah, can you give me a hand with this?

Jacobiah: Yeah, sure.

Jacobiah helps Nicholas shift a heavy tree trunk, his muscles rippling as he does so.

"waya"

- Right now, the tribe is still getting to know one another but eventually, once people start getting comfortable, that’s when alliances will start forming. So I’m getting one up above all of them by picking a solid alliance before anyone else can. I look around at my tribe and I know I need a majority of six. An equal number of guys and girls would also help balance things out. One of the first people I’m thinking of is Annabeth, because she pulled through for us, she won that first challenge, and she helped me avoid making a difficult choice at the very beginning, so she’s definitely in my good book.

Nicholas is talking to Annabeth privately as the two walk along the grass, collecting wood.

Nicholas: Good job on that challenge today. You killed it.

He holds out a hand and she high-fives it.

Annabeth: Oh, no problem! You trusted me with it. [laughs] It was stressful but fun!

Nicholas: Listen, that first challenge...right off the bat, I feel like you and me connected. You pulled through for me, I trusted you - we’re good.

Annabeth: Oh yeah, totally. One-hundred percent.

Nicholas: This game is already kicking off and we need an alliance, stat. Day-1 alliances stay strong for a long time, so...I’m thinking we could rule this game together.

Annabeth: That’s crazy, I’m thinking the same thing. Who else are you thinking?

Nicholas: We would need two more girls and two more guys, I would say.

Annabeth: What about Charlie and Carter? They’re both pretty nice and easygoing.

The camera cuts to Carter laughing with Charlie over something the latter said.

Nicholas: I’m fine with him. Any other good vibes?

Annabeth: Let’s go talk to others first before we make up our minds.

Nicholas: Yeah, okay, good call.

"waya"

- When it comes down to forming a strong alliance, you need people you can trust. Now, I trust Annabeth, and I trust Carter too. Carter is already making friends with Charlie and Christine. He’s always hanging out and laughing with Charlie, and the next moment, he’s over there flirting with Christine, so that’s already three people - a done deal. And if I need one more girl, I can pull in Zoe. She’s sweet, a little airheaded, and that works for me. The other four - I don’t get great vibes on just yet, so I’ll put them aside for now.

The camera cuts to Carter and Christine talking on a log down by the beach.

Carter: So you’re a gospel singer?

Christine: [giggling] Yes! Why, you don’t think a cute religious girl like me has what it takes to win Survivor?

Carter: Hey, I never said that. [laughs]

"waya"

- Carter is mad cute. [giggling] I know I’m blushing but he’s the sweetest, most sensitive guy I’ve ever met in my life, and he’s on my tribe with me! I think I’m in heaven. [laughs] I knew my heart was lost on him from the moment I laid eyes on him.

Carter: I think I’m really lucky right now.

Christine: Aw, and why is that?

Carter: Cos I’m on a tribe with such a beautiful girl.

Christine: [giggling] Stop it!

"waya"

- I love being on a tribe with Christine. [laughs] She’s really pretty, she’s funny, she’s cute and sweet - I didn’t come here for love, but I can’t help myself. I really like her and I know instantly that she’s someone I want to keep working with in the game.

Charlie nudges Carter as he returns to camp from talking with Christine.

Charlie: Where’d you two lovebirds run off to? Making out already, on Day 1?

Carter: Shut up.

Charlie laughs.

"waya"

- Carter...that boy is already blinded by love. He and Christine hit it off right from the get-go and now the two have been inseparable. On one hand, it’s bad to be seen as a pair but on the other...eh. I like them both. I think the three of us could work well together.

Meanwhile, on Qamea…

The tribe is almost done with their shelter.

Enid, Marisa and Becky are talking as they work on their palm fronds.

Enid: So you’re a mom?

Becky: I am a mom, yes.

Marisa: How old are your kids? I’m a nurse and I love children.

Becky: They’re 13 and 7 - a girl and a boy.

"qamea"

- Being away from my children is definitely the hardest part about being out here for now. It’s not so much the game or the environment - it’s just not being with my family. I love them and I’ve been with them for years without leaving them for more than, like, three days. So, you know, separation is hard for me, but...I feel alive, knowing that I’m here, playing this game for them. And I’m here to win, but also to have fun, and make new friends and form new relationships!

The camera cuts to Becky talking with Markus in the woods.

Becky: So, how is it like being the only other parent on the tribe?

Markus: [laughs] It definitely makes me feel older.

Becky: Well, fellow parent, we both know the struggles of raising kids, so that endears me to you, like, right away.

Markus: Right.

Becky: Who else do you think you get good feelings from?

"qamea"

- In this era of Survivor, I know the game is being played from the moment you hit the beach. You need an alliance, and fast. Becky, I have a really good vibe from because we’re both parents, and we both know the struggles of parenthood. As for the others, Albert, I connected with well at the start. He’s smart, and strong and capable. Axel is a strong competitor. That’s four of us. And if we need two more numbers, I’m thinking it’s either Marisa, or Ethan.

The camera cuts to Ethan tending to the fire, while Marisa continues weaving palm fronds behind her.

"qamea"

- Ethan, I’m more on the fence about because he hasn’t talked to everyone as much, but he’s harmless. Marisa is a little more grounded but she seems reliable. The three I don’t have a good read on are Percy, Enid and Trixie. Percy’s a good kid, but he has this really nervous energy to him. Enid, she comes off as cagey and fake whenever we talk, and Trixie just doesn’t make small talk with anyone. So if we’re talking early numbers, I know who I’ve got a good relationship with on this tribe.

The camera cuts to Markus talking to Albert and Axel.

Markus: [counting on his fingers] It would be you two, me, Becky, Ethan and Marisa. How does that sound?

Axel: I’m fine with that.

Albert: Absolutely.

The camera then cuts to Markus and Becky talking to Ethan and Marisa.

Markus: It’s us four, Albert and Axel. That’s six.

Ethan: I am so down for that.

Marisa: Me too.

"qamea"

- If this works out, us six could be a powerful alliance, and we could control the next four people out on our tribe, so...here’s hoping things stay this way. [laughs]

Night 1
Everyone is settling down for their first night and first dinner on the Qamea tribe, and Percy fumbles with the pot, nervous, which the others notice.

Percy: [nervous] Oops. S-Sorry…

Becky: Here. Let me help.

Becky kindly helps Percy with the cooking.

Percy: Sorry…

"qamea"

- I knew coming out here that I was going to struggle around camp life. I’m a hermit in real life, I stay in my room and on my computer more than I spend outdoors. Cooking, starting a fire, all these survival skills...not my forte. But Survivor’s been a lifelong dream of mine and if it meant having to face and conquer my fears, I’m willing to do it. But...it’s been hard.

Percy: I think I scalded myself a little…

Albert: Here, you should go run some water on that. Come, I’ll follow you.

Albert kindly leads Percy away as the others watch. Axel looks disapproving, and Marisa is looking at her fingernails.

The camera cuts to Becky with a worried expression on her face.

"qamea"

- Percy is a sweet boy but he’s too nervous out here. I feel like he’s not built for this game. He nearly spilled all our water and rice trying to help cook. I give him credit for trying to help and the kid is working to leave his comfort zone. And as a mom myself, I can’t help but feel a motherly instinct to want to protect him. But still...being klutzy around camp is a way of putting a target on your back.

Day 2
The Waya tribe is waking up.

Christine waves to the sun.

Christine: Day Two, everybody. Yay…

Nicholas is watching the others wake up as he tends to the fire.

"waya"

- So, I’ve been doing some thinking, running the numbers in my head. I know the ideal alliance will need at least six people, and I think, after spending a day with my tribe, I’ve worked out who I want it to be. I wanted Annabeth, and she and I are good.

The camera cuts to Nicholas talking with Annabeth by the beach as she washes her shoes.

Nicholas: So you’re good with Carter and the others?

Annabeth: Yeah, totally. I’m perfectly fine with that.

"waya"

- I also wanted Carter, Charlie and Christine, and I’ve already seen the three very tight, so I know they’re good. All that’s left is to see if Zoe is on board, then get all six to agree to this and we’re golden.

The camera cuts to a montage of Nicholas talking to his various allies, cornering Charlie at the well...

Nicholas: I’m thinking of Zoe.

Charlie: I’m fine with that, bro.

...talking to Carter and Christine by the tribe flag…

Nicholas: I was thinking Zoe and Annabeth as well…

Carter: I’m okay with that.

Christine: Yeah, I think it’s a strong group.

..., and meeting Zoe in private in the woods.

Nicholas: It would be you, me, the three Cs, and Annabeth. You cool?

Zoe: Sure!

"waya"

- I think I’m golden right now. Nothing can go wrong, and I have got my army in order. That only leaves four other people on the outs, but I don’t think they suspect anything, so...hopefully things’ll turn out okay? [laughing] But I mean, I’m pretty confident right now. I have faith in this, this’ll work out.

The camera cuts to Wanda sitting with Reyna in the camp. She is watching as Nicholas and Carter leave, talking in low voices. Wanda turns to Reyna.

Wanda: See that?

Reyna: Nic and Carter? Why?

Wanda: Nicholas has been running around the whole place, talking to everybody. Everybody - except you and me, Leroy and Jacobiah.

The camera cuts to Leroy picking his teeth with a toothpick, looking bored, and Jacobiah breaking open a log as Christine watches, clapping giddily.

"waya"

- I’m not stupid! It’s easy to see the young people pairing up and getting into groups and so on and so forth. Carter and Christine are making eyes at each other like a couple of lovebirds, and he and Charlie have become inseparable. Nicholas is always talking with Annabeth and the two have been tight ever since the first challenge, and Zoe’s always hanging around them as well. Nicholas is a very loud, assertive person, and yet he’s not talked any game at all with me. Why is that, I wonder? It’s because he’s definitely making some sort of mega-alliance, and I’m not part of that. That...is a concern that I cannot ignore.

Reyna: I’ll go talk to Nicholas for you, if you want.

Wanda: Yes, but be subtle about it.

Reyna leaves, and Wanda is left by herself, looking concerned, still.

"waya"

- One of my biggest concerns about being on this game is that my age would be a big factor. The younger people don’t necessarily want to align with an older, independent woman. I’m a pretty smart cookie, if I do say so myself, and I think that, plus my age, makes me intimidating to the younger crowd. The kids like Charlie and Carter and Christine and Zoe, they’re all kids to me because they’re young and they don’t have as much life experience as I have. It’s hard to talk and get to know them because our age difference definitely makes it harder for us to find some sort of common ground. That’s going to be hard for me to overcome in these early days, because so far, I only feel good vibes from Reyna and Jacobiah.

Jacobiah is sitting with Wanda, and looks at her with concern.

Jacobiah: Are you okay? I notice you’ve been sitting by yourself mostly these two days...not fitting in?

Wanda: [thoughtful] It’s just...hard being in a group with so many young people, you know? As the oldest person out here...it’s definitely a step out of my comfort zone.

Jacobiah: I hear you. But I got your back. You know that, right?

Wanda: Yeah, I do.

"waya"

- Wanda was feeling a bit overwhelmed and left out of the loop because everyone else on the tribe is so much younger than she is and she feels that she’s the oldest and so she doesn’t fit in as much. But I tend to get along better with mature and responsible people like her than with the young, fun crowd with guys like Charlie and Carter, so I like Wanda! I think she’s a maternal figure and she’s a rational voice on the tribe and...yeah. I want to work with her in this game.

Wanda: Thank you for asking though, sweetie. That’s very kind of you.

"waya"

- Jacobiah is a very nice gentleman, which is not what I expected from someone of his size. I was worried he’d be one of the boisterous, noisy sort, but he’s not at all like that. And Reyna too is a very sweet, and understanding girl. She’s a fine young lady, and very intelligent too in all our conversations so far. She’s had a hard upbringing but it’s only moulded her into a very independent young woman. She and Jacobiah are two people I really admire and feel close to on the tribe.

Reyna is busy heading into the forest, where she spots Nicholas and Charlie up ahead.

Nicholas: You look over there and I’ll check over here.

Charlie: Yeah, man. I got you.

"waya"

- So one of the first things I wanted to do when I signed up for Survivor was to find an idol. I’ve always wanted to have one, I think it would be so cool to use one at Tribal, and I know that people are definitely going to be looking early on on the show. If I want to be the one to find it on my tribe, I need to get out there and start looking as quickly as possible.

Nicholas begins digging near the base of the trees, while Charlie checks near the rocks.

Charlie suddenly looks up, stunned, as Reyna approaches him.

Reyna: Hey there. What are you doing?

Charlie: Hm? Oh, uh, nothing. Just gathering firewood.

"waya"

- I was out looking for the idol with Nicholas and Reyna comes along out of nowhere and busts us. It almost makes me think she was following us. I was surprised, I did not see her coming at all. And so I had to just make up some stupid lie about firewood, which I am about 86% sure she did not buy. [laughing]

Nicholas joins them.

Nicholas: We were just taking a walk.

Reyna: Oh yeah?

Nicholas: Yeah.

"waya"

- Nicholas and Charlie were obviously out idol hunting, and their attempts at covering it up were really, just...bad. [laughing] It definitely makes me feel even more sketchy about Nicholas than I already was. He’s definitely a strategic threat in my eyes because he stepped up as the tribe leader, he put himself in the spotlight, he’s been running around the camp talking in these big groups with people that don’t include me, and now I catch him blatantly searching for an idol or advantage, and he goes and lies about it. I respect him playing hard but not if he’s going to make himself a target. I think he’s trying to be sneaky but he’s not being discrete about it. I don’t trust him and he clearly doesn’t want to work with me either.

Meanwhile, on Qamea…

Percy is sitting alone on the beach. Around him, the camera cuts to a montage of everyone else having side conversations.

Marisa, Becky and Albert are chatting. Trixie is talking with Axel. Markus is taking a walk with Ethan. Percy looks lonelier than ever.

"qamea"

- It’s Day 2 and I feel like I still haven’t really formed any close connections with anyone! And I know that some of the closest alliances can be formed right off the bat, like, as soon as you hit the beach, so the fact that I don’t have anyone approaching me like that scares me! I feel like everyone else is excluding me and playing the game without me and it really worries me.

Percy goes up to Markus.

Percy: Can I talk with you for a second?

Markus: Sure. You wanna take a walk?

Percy: Yeah, please.

The two go off to get water together.

Markus: So what’s up? Are you feeling alright?

Percy: No, honestly. I’m just...really nervous.

Markus: About what? What’s wrong?

Percy: It’s just...I don’t really feel like I fit in with the tribe. I’m paranoid and I don’t really have anyone I could call a close ally right now. It’s just...I just feel really...I don’t know. Lonely, I guess.

Markus: Hey, don’t feel bad about it. I’m here to listen if you want to talk.

Percy begins talking and venting about how he feels, as the camera zooms in on Markus’s concerned expression.

"qamea"

- Percy...ah...y’know, he’s a good kid. He’s a nice guy with a soft heart but he’s...letting these first few days overwhelm him a bit. He came up to me and he was shaking and talking about how paranoid he is, how he feels no one is really his friend on the tribe, how he thinks everyone is bonding without him and he’s going to be the first one out...and the part of me that’s a principal, it’s like, that part of me wants to help him and nurture him, the human part of me wants to get him through this, but at the same time, he’s definitely not making himself look good with all this nervous talk. It kinda makes me look at him as a liability and an easy odd one out on the tribe.

Markus finds Becky, Albert and Axel later to talk to them.

Markus: I was talking to Percy earlier. He was getting paranoid because he thinks no one likes him and he hasn’t got a single ally.

Becky: That poor kid…

Albert: He’s probably a bit overwhelmed from being out here. Hopefully he’ll feel a little more settled in as the days go by.

"qamea"

- Percy is a good kid and I don’t think anyone here dislikes him. I just think that being out here is a big step out of his comfort zone so of course he’s nervous and he’s feeling a bit overwhelmed from it all. I don’t blame him for it. If anything, it makes me want to look out more for him since he seems like the type that might want a bit of guidance from someone else.

The camera cuts to Axel, who has a calculating look on his face as the other three talk about Percy.

"qamea"

- I know guys like Percy. He’s obviously a fan of this show, and he’s so nervous about being on it and worrying that he’s not playing as good of a game as he thought he would whenever he dreamed about being on the show or in the weeks leading up to it...these types of players, they let themselves get into their own heads. They need someone to lead them. He’s a lost sheep without his shepherd...and I think I want to be that shepherd. [laughs] I think Percy’s the type of person who, without anyone in his corner, is going to be so paranoid and overplay and he’s going to stick to anyone who offers him an olive branch, and will stick to them for good. I want to be that person, because I think I can control him. And to be able to control another person and their vote would be very, very useful for my game. Because Percy’s a follower. He’s not the type who’ll make things happen in this game - he’s going to help ME make things happen in this game.

On the beach, Enid and Ethan are sitting by the shoreline and talking. Enid is playing with seashells as Ethan watches her.

Enid: So are you more of a first-person shooter kind of guy or a casual gamer?

Ethan: I just like to play casually.

Enid: Yeah, me too. I can’t take too much stress, no matter how much I want to.

"qamea"

- So far, the person I feel closest to on this tribe is probably Ethan. I like the nerdier guys and he and Percy are two of the nerdiest guys on Qamea. We’re, like, the weak, nerdy trio. We like video games, we like geeking out over our interests and hobbies like Survivor - I just feel more comfortable talking game with them. It’s like I can chill out with them but also talk about strategy at the same time.

Enid: What do you think of your standing in the tribe so far?

Ethan: I mean...I guess I feel okay. I don’t really know who would be the first to go yet, honestly...I like everyone here, I’d feel bad voting anyone off.

Enid: Well is there anyone who gives you any concern? What about from a strategic standpoint?

Ethan looks nervous and shrugs.

Ethan: I don’t know. I guess I’ll just go with the flow for our first vote, maybe.

Enid looks around to make sure no one else is listening, before whispering.

Enid: If you ask me, I think the biggest target on this tribe is Markus.

The camera cuts to Markus, still busy talking with Albert and Becky.

Enid: Haven’t you noticed he’s always been hanging around with Albert and Becky? Like, always? The two of them are, like, his minions. And he’s got his own little posse going on.

"qamea"

- I knew what archetype of player Markus was from the moment he first opened his mouth and volunteered to be the tribe leader. He’s the typical paternal, responsible leader-type who’s always going to have a strong leadership presence on the tribe, and people like him are very strong and very threatening players because of it. Already, I can see a lot of people wanting to work with him and wanting to follow him. Albert and Becky are already attached to him by the hip. So I definitely think he’s the biggest target on this tribe. If we’re looking at this game from the outside and who’s the biggest threat...you gotta give it to him. In these three days alone, I’m already worried about him and what he can pull later on.

Ethan looks even more nervous than before.

Ethan: I don’t know...sure, yeah, he’s playing up the leader role but why not just let him take the heat? He’d be a hard person to target first because of all his connections already.

Enid: Exactly why I think no one would see it coming. It’d be a strong start to the season for our tribe. Plus, I just don’t think he really trusts me all that much…

"qamea"

- I like Enid so far. She’s a really sweet, nice girl. But I’ve already been offered an alliance with Markus and I’m scared of turning my back on it. I’m already quite secure in his alliance and so to suddenly target him would mean I’m potentially giving up safety for the next three or four votes, if we end up losing the next few challenges. Markus is already making himself an outspoken player but that’s not really a concern of mine for my game. And I don’t want to cause waves this early in the game.

Meanwhile, on Waya…

Annabeth gets up and goes to take a short walk.

"waya"

- So today, I went to take a walk, and I took my bag with me and when I looked inside it, I was greeted with a pleasant and unexpected surprise!

Annabeth digs inside her bag and takes out the Legacy Adantage, gifted to her by Summer.

Annabeth: Congratulations, you have been willed the Legacy Advantage. The Legacy Advantage can be used at either the final 13 or the final 6. If you are voted out, you must will this Advantage to someone else still left in the game. Omigosh…

Annabeth claps her hand over her mouth, shaking with joy.

"waya"

- I’m just…[stifles grin] I can’t believe...this happened. I’m so taken aback. I mean, to get this Advantage, like...I didn’t even do anything! It was willed to me, I’m assuming, by Summer, who is on the Island of Advantages right now. And...this Legacy Advantage could prove to be really good for my game! I am so unbelievable stoked to have this, I never thought I would get an advantage like this in the game, especially not so early on! This is so exciting! I just need to play it correctly when the time is right, and it could be HUGE.

While Annabeth is off on her own celebrating her secret advantage, back at camp, Jacobiah is chopping a log of bamboo, and cleaves through one with ease. The people watching cheer and whoop for him, and Christine is laughing.

Christine: [giggles] Wow! You’re really strong.

Jacobiah: Ah, it’s nothing.

Christine: Seriously, I don’t know what we’d do without you. You’re like our own personal Goliath.

Zoe is sitting in the shelter, watching them interact.

"waya"

- It’s only been a couple days on the Waya tribe and I’m pretty suspicious about Christine’s flirting. She’s very close with Carter, but I’ve also seen her playing the sweet girl with Charlie and Jacobiah. It makes me think she’s out here trying to play all the guys as her strategy, which is…[makes a face]...pretty fishy, if you ask me.

Christine gets up, leaving Jacobiah alone, and goes to find Charlie and Carter on the beach.

"waya"

- Do I think I flirt a little too much? I wouldn’t say I do it on purpose...it’s just a thing that comes naturally to me. But while I may flirt a little here and there [laughs] I think I want to stay most loyal to my two guys, Carter and Charlie. The three of us - we’re just a match. We’re the three Cs, and we’re in the middle of Nicholas’ majority alliance. As far as I’m concerned, nothing can break us up.

Christine: I was thinking we could be, like, the three Cs alliance. Like, make it official with a name, and everything.

Carter: That’s hilarious. [laughs]

Charlie: We could write a little signature on all our votes, that’s like, three Cs together or something.

Christine: Naw, that’d be too obvious.

Charlie is already scribbling their new, made-up signature in the sand by their feet and Christine giggles.

Christine: The tide’s totally going to wash that away.

"waya"

- I am loving my new alliance with Christine and Charlie. I feel really close with both of them, and not only are us three tight but to already be in the middle of an even larger alliance...it feels like we’re being set up really well on this tribe. I just hope that it lasts and this isn’t going to crumble apart as soon as we get to Tribal. [laughing] Because that would suck, really hard for us.

Night 2
The day is winding down, and most people are finishing up dinner.

Enid has gathered Percy, Marisa and Ethan down by the beach for a nighttime chat.

Percy: S-So what is it? You wanted to talk?

Enid: I’m thinking about what’s going to happen if we lose the challenge tomorrow.

Marisa: I don’t want to think about that.

Enid: I think it’s good to be prepared early, and decide on a target.

Percy: I think the easy vote would be Summer when she comes back, right?

Ethan: I’d feel bad voting her out after we sent her to the Island...

Enid: ...Let me float an idea by you and you tell me if you think it’s a good one.

Her eyes light up with excitement.

Enid: What would you think about voting out Markus?

Marisa looks stunned.

Marisa: Wow. For our first vote?

Enid: If we voted out our supposed tribe leader...it would send a huge message to the other tribe to not [censored] with us.

"qamea"

- I didn’t come here to play a sissy game, I wanted to come out and play Survivor! And Markus has not had any good talks with me, he doesn’t want to work with me, and I can already see he’s got a good number of people being his sheep so I don’t want that to carry on any longer. I think rallying people to overthrow him would be a big opening move for us, as a tribe.

Ethan: I don’t, like, I d-don’t really see, um...I don’t see the benefit of that, like…

Percy: I’m scared that we won’t have the numbers to do something like that…

Enid: I’m telling you guys this because I think we’re the outsiders here. I don’t think we have a place in Markus’ alliance and I guarantee you a guy like him has already started one.

"qamea"

- Enid comes up with this crazy idea that she really wants Markus gone because she thinks he’s creating a big alliance without her. It’s true that I’m part of his alliance and she isn’t, but it’s so worrying to try to make such a big move so early. Survivor is all about timing and I don’t know if this is the right time. It makes me nervous, it makes Percy nervous, and I don’t know where Marisa’s head is at with this because she’s part of his alliance too. I don’t want to betray an alliance that trusts me this fast, because what is that going to say about me and how I’m playing this game?

Enid: If you don’t want Markus, then maybe taking out one of his closest allies?

Marisa: Like who?

Enid: Becky or Albert. The three of them have been inseparable, you have to have seen that.

Marisa: ...I suppose you’re not wrong. But, I mean, you’d still need at least one more vote to make anything happen.

Enid: Summer comes back tomorrow. She may have a grudge against Markus, or an advantage that could help us. And if not her, then maybe Trixie, because she seems like she’d be up for making a big move. I think we could really pull this off, guys. It’d be huge. It’d show the other tribe that we’re here to play.

"qamea"

- Hearing Enid talk about all these plans worries me. I want to play the game too, but I’m also scared the move won’t work and I’ll be in an even worse position than before. I don’t know if either Enid or Markus really want to play with me...it just feels like they’re using me. The more time I spend out here, the more I feel like I’m a fish out of water. It’s so much easier to debate strategies and voteoffs when at home, but out here, it feels a lot more real. I have a lot to think about if we lose the challenge tomorrow.

Day 3
Early in the morning on Qamea, Trixie is sitting by the fire, poking it with a stick, glancing over at the rest of the tribe sleeping in the shelter.

"qamea"

- So I woke up early this morning and everyone else was still asleep. And I’m thinking, why not go for a quick little nip around the island to go look for an idol?

Trixie gets up to go.

"qamea"

- See, the thing is, the kind of player that I am is that I don’t like to sit and let the game come to me. I like to go out and do things. And I want to have fun while doing it! I came on Survivor because my friends and family in my regular life know that I’m a party girl, and I’m a little spitfire and that it’s best not to underestimate me, because people think I’m small and cute and petite, but really, I love drama. Like, I love it. I love drama and chaos and I’m a troublemaker at heart! I like to stir the pot. That’s who I am. And I am so looking forward to doing that out here. [giggling]

The camera cuts to a montage of Trixie scurrying around the island, searching for the idol. She returns to camp, and opens up the bag of rice, searching through it too.

Albert is groggily stirring awake in the shelter, and Trixie hurriedly gets up, pretending to not have been doing anything.

"qamea"

- I didn’t find the idol today, but that doesn’t mean there’s not more opportunities to find them in the future. I’ll just have to lay low for now, because Albert almost caught me, but I can strike again later! I have so many ideas for what I want to do, and...these people have no idea what I’m capable of plotting.

Albert narrows his eyes as Trixie walks past him.

"qamea"

- Trixie is an oddball. No one really has much of a connection to her. She’s a bit like Percy in that she doesn’t really have a person she can call her closest ally or confidant. I usually see her on the outs, a bit, or on her own. But in the little that I’ve spoken with her, she’s told some pretty silly stories. She’s a fun girl, really! But at the same time...gah, I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I just don’t trust her. She seems...sneaky. And sneaky...is not good in the game of Survivor. I don’t really know if I can trust her, or if she really wants to play with me or anyone, at all.

The camera cuts to an overhead view of the island, before zooming in to the Immunity Challenge.

Both tribes come in, looking excited to play.

Jeff: We’ll now bring in Summer, returning from the Island of Advantages.

Summer walks in, smiling brightly and waving at everyone.

Summer: Hi guys!

Becky: Hey!

Enid: Hey, girl.

Marisa: Welcome back.

Markus: Hey…

Becky, Markus and a couple others give her a quick hug to welcome Summer back to their tribe.

"qamea"

- Returning to my tribe after not being with them for the first three days is definitely scary because who knows what might’ve taken place and what relationships and alliances were formed while I was gone? I missed an important three days, but, here is where the game starts for me. I just need to integrate myself and work and hustle harder than everyone else to make sure I’m in good. It’s best if we win this challenge because then, I won’t have to worry about Tribal Council!

Jeff: Alright. You guys ready to get to your first Immunity Challenge? For today’s challenge, you will race through an obstacle course, jumping over hurdles, going underneath a rope net, and crossing a balance beam to get to a series of puzzles. The first tribe to get there will get to choose between three puzzles - a 3D puzzle with ten pieces, a slide puzzle with fifteen pieces, and a normal puzzle with thirty pieces. The second tribe chooses their puzzle from the remaining two. First tribe to finish their puzzle wins immunity, safe from Tribal Council, where somebody will be the first person voted out and that is a distinction that no one here wants. Worth playing for? We’ll get started.

Both tribes race out.

Jeff: Everyone attacking the obstacle course! Charlie with a big fall over an early hurdle!

The Waya tribe is just narrowly ahead of the Qamea tribe.

Wanda is the slowest on Waya but her tribe waits for her.

On Qamea, Becky and Marisa are struggling a little but both catch up.

Jeff: You’re good, Waya! You’re good, Qamea! Go!

Waya begins making their way across their balance beam. It is Carter first, racing across, then beckoning Christine to follow.

Qamea reaches their balance beam. Becky wobbles and falls off.

Annabeth is now going across her beam, slow and steady.

Jeff: You do not want to be the first tribe to visit Tribal Council and you do not want to be the first person voted out of this game! Immunity ensures your safety!

The Waya tribe finishes first, with Reyna leaping off the beam.

Jeff: GO!

Christine: What puzzle are we doing?

Nicholas: The biggest one!

Jeff: Waya has chosen the thirty-piece puzzle! It is Annabeth and Wanda working on the puzzle for Waya.

Qamea is still waiting on Marisa, who falls off her beam.

Jeff: Annabeth and Wanda making steady progress, working well and talking things out…

Annabeth: Does this piece go here?

Wanda: Yeah, yeah, here…

Marisa finally makes it across the beam.

Jeff: Qamea doing the slide puzzle! It is Albert and Enid working for Qamea…

Albert and Enid begin frantically sliding pieces around. Albert mainly moves them, while Enid tries to take a step back and look at the thing as a whole, giving him directions.

Jeff: Albert and Enid, trying to catch Annabeth and Wanda, but are they too far ahead?

Annabeth and Wanda have only three pieces left. Even as Albert frantically slides pieces around, they are too far behind, as Waya finishes their puzzle.

Jeff: Waya wins immunity!

The Waya tribe erupts into celebration, everyone jumping up and down. Annabeth hugs Wanda, laughing with delight.

Over on Qamea, Albert looks frustrated. Enid scowls, looking disappointed.

Jeff: Waya, congratulations. Immunity is yours.

He hands Wanda the idol, and she takes it gratefully.

Jeff: Now, before you go - Waya - you have a decision to make. You must now choose one member of Qamea to send to the Island of Advantages.

The camera cuts to the members of Waya looking shocked. The people on Qamea begin casting each other concerned looks. Becky looks stunned, and Trixie is excited.

Jeff: Whoever you choose to send to the Island will be exempt from tonight’s Tribal Council, meaning they will not get to vote but they also cannot be sent home. You got a big decision to make, and have no knowledge of tribe dynamics on Qamea. So what’ll it be?

The Waya tribe gathers to discuss.

Wanda: We should send someone who’s a weaker competitor on their tribe. That way, we can keep weaker players on their team so they’ll be easier to beat on the next challenge.

Reyna: You want to just send Summer again?

Jacobiah: She’d be so upset, wouldn’t she?

Wanda: I mean, we’d be saving her from tribal.

Nicholas: I was just thinking of sending Summer again, since she’ll probably be on the outs on this first vote.

Annabeth: Why don’t we-

Percy: Actually, can I make a request?

Percy suddenly speaks up from the Qamea mat. Everyone on both mats turns to stare at him as he awkwardly raises his hand.

Jeff: Sure, go for it.

Percy: [looks nervously at Waya] If it’s possible, I’d like to request to go to the Island.

Markus looks stunned, whipping around to look at the others. Summer is biting her lower lip with concern. Marisa is shaking her head, mouthing “Wow”.

The Waya tribe members glance at each other in confusion.

Annabeth: Uh…

Percy: Please. I want to visit the Island.

Albert: [whispering] Percy, what are you doing?

Percy swallows and doesn’t answer.

Nicholas turns to look at the rest of the tribe and, when no one protests, he shrugs.

Nicholas: Why not?

Jeff: Let me get this straight. Percy - you’re asking the Waya tribe to send you to the Island of Advantages.

Percy: Correct. I want to go.

Jeff: And Waya, you’re saying you agree to let Percy be the one to go?

Nicholas: Yeah, sure. He can go. No objections here.

The rest of the Waya tribe nods their assent.

Jeff: So Percy, this is a pretty bold move to make, to literally step out and ask to be sent to the island. To me, it seems like you’re sending a pretty clear message to both tribes. You clearly are worried about being the first person voted out.

Percy: Y-Yeah, I mean...isn’t everyone?

Markus looks unhappy with this turn of events. Axel is scowling at the floor.

Jeff: Well, of course people don’t want to be the first out, but you’re the only one stepping out and volunteering to go to the Island. Don’t you think your tribe will think this means you don’t feel safe with them?

Percy: It’s not that, I just don’t want to go to Tribal Council.

Jeff looks flabbergasted.

Jeff: No one wants to go to Tribal Council! But everyone else is still going - you’re the one who asked for them to sit you out. That’s a lot different from being chosen to go to the Island because you’re, in a sense, sending yourself to the Island, which means you had to at least have a pretty big concern that you would be the one going home tonight.

Percy: I...I dunno, Jeff, I just know I don’t want to risk going to Tribal and if I can get out of it, I’m going to take that chance.

Becky shakes her head, disapproving. Albert exhales, looking slightly irritated.

Jeff: Alright. Percy, a boat is waiting to take you to the island. Head on out.

Percy nods and leaves, waving goodbye to his tribe. Only a few people wave back. Markus has his hands on his hips, shaking his head. Albert is stroking his chin, looking displeased.

Jeff: Waya, head on back to camp and enjoy the night off.

The Waya tribe whoops and cheers as they leave.

Jeff: Qamea, got nothing for you. See you tonight at Tribal Council.

The Qamea tribe dejectedly grabs their things and leaves.

"qamea"

- Percy made a massive mistake today. It is very telling to me that Percy immediately jumped up at the opportunity to go to the Island of Advantages. He wasn’t going to be the first one voted out. Yes, he’s not part of my alliance, and he’s not super close to anybody, but he was in no way the first target. But it’s clear that Percy has some issues with paranoia and he must’ve been so scared of going home first that he leaped at the first chance to get away from us and the rest of the tribe. To me, that seems a little selfish, and it sends a message. He’s saying he doesn’t trust us, no matter how much we assure him that he’s doing fine. And to practically beg the other tribe to save him...it’s not a good look for him or for the rest of us. It’ll look to the other tribe like he’s an easy outsider to pull to their side in the event of a tribe swap or a merge. So, if anything, even if Percy wasn’t a target before today...he is one now.

Meanwhile, on the Island of Advantages...

Percy arrives at the Island, and is looking around at the place, in awe, very small and vulnerable on his own.

"qamea"

- I wanted to go to the Island of Advantages mainly because I don’t want to be the first person voted out of my tribe. That’s my biggest fear in this game, is going home first. I know that going to the Island is basically a free pass to escape tribal, so yeah, of course I’m going to take it! And who knows, I might get a cool advantage while I’m here. The only risk of volunteering to go is that, obviously, my tribe won’t be happy with me for it, but...I really feel like they would’ve voted me out first. I’m an outsider on my tribe and I’m not really close with anyone. I feel like everyone’s formed relationships without me and I’m just scared because I feel like I won’t fit in. So going to the Island was the safest bet for me.

Percy: I hope my tribe's not too mad with me for coming here...

He gets to the wall of urns, and reads the instructions.

Percy: So I have to solve three puzzles, huh? Okay...

Percy flips the hourglass over and gets to work. He only manages to get one puzzle done, and studies the urns for which one he wants to smash open.

Percy: Fingers crossed...?

He smashes open an urn, but it is empty.

Percy: Damn it...

"qamea"

- I'm crushed, because I'm risking a lot by coming to the Island, voluntarily. I may have pissed off my tribe and I feel like I wasted a trip to the Island because I didn't get anything out of my stay. I just feel really stupid and unlucky right now...[sighs]

Percy: That's just great...

Meanwhile, back on Qamea…

The Qamea tribe returns. Before anyone can do anything, Markus moves to talk to Summer in front of everyone.

Markus: Hey. Welcome to Qamea, Summer! [laughing]

He gives her a hug and she smiles.

Summer: Thank you, really.

Markus: I’m sorry for having to send you to the Island, truly, I am-

Summer: Oh, no, seriously, don’t worry about it. You had to make a decision, and I get it. It wasn’t easy on you, I totally understand, and I don’t hold a grudge. I just want to get to know everyone and I can’t wait to know you all and play this game with you guys! [laughing]

"qamea"

- The good thing is, I’m finally on a tribe! [laughing] I’m finally with my people on Qamea but the bad news is...we’re going to Tribal Council in a few hours and I barely know anyone! This is like having a Tribal Council on the very first day, and everyone already knows each other and I’m the obvious odd one out! Whether or not I hold a grudge against Markus is irrelevant. I don’t hold it against him too much, even though it was partially his fault, but at the same time...what really matters is playing nice with everyone and figuring out who’s on top of the tribe and who’s on the bottom to stay safe, at least for this first tribal. I need to start talking to people as fast as possible because the clock is ticking down to Tribal and I don’t want to be the easy first boot.

The others also hug and welcome Summer officially to the Qamea beach.

Becky: Sorry...we know this is the worst way to be welcomed to the game…

Summer: Oh, it’s okay. I’m just glad to be here and excited to play! I hope you guys don’t, you know, feel too awkward around me. I know it’s a nerve-wracking time today, with Tribal Council tonight, but I’m here to talk!

"qamea"

- Summer is a really positive force. She has a really optimistic energy to her. I was worried she would be mad at me for sending her to the Island, but she was really cool about it, and I’m impressed. I’m thankful that she, for now, at least, doesn’t appear to hold a grudge, and she’s not just hiding it, or anything. Maybe things will work out well with me and her.

Markus, Becky, Albert, and Axel gather to talk.

Albert: So what’re you guys’ thoughts?

Becky: Well, obviously, it’d have to be someone not in our alliance. Meaning Enid, Trixie, Summer or Percy.

Albert: Well, Percy isn’t here.

Becky: I still can’t believe he did that…

Axel: He probably didn’t feel safe with us. That’s his problem.

Albert: Well, honestly, it’s like, if we want to vote somebody out...Summer is the easiest vote.

Becky and Markus both look to be in deep thought, considering it.

Albert: It’d be the easiest vote, because it wouldn’t ruffle any feathers. No one really knows her yet, so we wouldn’t be burning anyone by voting her off as no one’s all that close to her. Plus, she may have gotten some kind of dangerous advantage on the Island and that’s really scary.

"qamea"

- I don’t like easy votes. To me, playing the game easy, like...that’s not the way to play Survivor. Easy, unanimous votes - they’re just so boring. The game’s much more fun when it’s a clash between two opposing forces. And I think, to get rid of an easy first boot in Summer, it’s just not worth it. It’s not an exciting start to the season and she’s harmless. It’s not like I care that we sent her to the Island for three days and it’s not fair for her adventure to end this early. I don’t care about that. I just think it’d be lame to vote her out first, when there are bigger fish to fry.

Becky: The thing is, I feel like she’s being really genuine here. We barely got a chance to know her, and why would we just vote her out like that without giving her an opportunity to gel with the tribe? It’s not fair to her.

Markus: I agree.

Albert: Then what? Who else on the tribe do you think should be the first to go?

Markus: I think we should vote out someone who doesn’t want to play with us.

Axel: We need to take out a real threat on this first vote. Summer isn’t a threat right now.

Markus: I think she’s being sincere in wanting to work with us. We could always use another ally. And she might’ve got something from the Island that might help her. It wouldn’t bode well if we made an enemy out of her, I don’t think.

"qamea"

- Right now, Summer is the easiest vote, but Markus, Becky and Axel don’t really want her to go just yet. It’s true that she’d be the obvious boot, since no one knows her that well yet. We’ve not even been with her for more than a day, and the rest of the nine of us have been living together for the past three days. But I agree that the easiest option in Survivor is usually not the smartest. Summer’s not a threat right now. She knows she’s in danger so she wants to try to link up with us, and she could have an advantage that might help us rather than go against us. So maybe we do need to take a step back, look at the rest of the tribe, and think about who would be the best person to take out first. Who’s not going to work with us? That’s who we’ve got to think about.

Becky: If you ask me...I think Trixie is the most sketchy.

Albert: Yeah...I woke up this morning, and I think I caught her searching through the rice.

Axel: What? Searching for what, an idol?

Albert: Possibly. She makes me nervous. I don’t feel I can trust her as far as I can throw her, and she’s always evasive in our conversations.

The camera cuts to Trixie giggling at something Summer is telling her.

Becky: I mean...nobody really feels all that close to Trixie, I don’t think. I doubt anyone would stick their neck out for her. She’d be an easy vote to unify the tribe.

Markus: Is that what we’re settling on?

Axel shrugs.

Becky: I mean, no one would really contest it, would they?

Markus: I can tell Ethan and Marisa.

Albert: I’ll get Enid and Summer on board.

"qamea"

- The plan for tonight’s vote is Trixie. No one really has a connection to Trixie. She’s usually off on her own, doing her own thing, and there’s just something about her that I can’t put my finger on, but something about her just screams untrustworthiness. And if Albert’s telling the truth that she was up to something fishy this morning, then, all the more reason to take her out tonight while she thinks the easy vote is Summer.

While the four are discussing, elsewhere, Enid is talking with Ethan and Marisa.

Enid: Are you guys still on board with this?

Marisa: Do we even still have the numbers for it?

Ethan: I don’t think we do…

"qamea"

- Ugh...Percy leaving really screws up my plans. He would’ve been a number for us, for our coalition! But no, he had to volunteer to go for the island because he was scared and paranoid. He’s an idiot, and he was being selfish. What about us, what about our plan? Did he even think about that before he left?

Enid: It’s still possible. We can try and rally Summer and Trixie.

The camera cuts to Trixie eating something, and Summer settling into the shelter, still looking overwhelmed by everything.

Enid: Summer definitely feels vulnerable right now. I bet you she’d do anything and write down anyone’s name to protect herself. She’d be the easiest one to bring over to our side because she just wants to stay safe.

Ethan: I guess…

Marisa: And Trixie?

Enid: I’ll handle Trixie.

Ethan: But I feel like we’ll need Markus for challenge strength.

Enid: Challenge strength isn’t everything in Survivor! He’s a strategic threat. If we’re going to survive future Tribal Councils, then he’s got to go.

Ethan still looks unconvinced.

Marisa: Maybe we should take out someone else instead? We’ve lost every challenge so far, we’re going to need challenge strength.

Ethan: Yeah. Like...I don’t know, Becky, maybe?

Enid doesn’t look happy with the idea.

Marisa: She is weaker in challenges than Markus, there’s no denying that. She did slow us down a little today.

"qamea"

- Between Markus and Becky, they’re both parents and they’re both older, but Markus is obviously stronger than her. If I had to pick one to go, I’d rather see Becky go. She’s a nice woman, maternal figure and all that, but I don’t want to blindside Markus just for the sake of going against his alliance and end up losing the next three of four challenges because we took out someone who’s a big help, both in strength and leadership. Becky and Albert are Markus’s closest allies, so taking her out would weaken him all the same, as Enid wants.

Enid: Do you two really prefer to do that?

Ethan: I mean...there’s no denying Markus is better in challenges. And rallying the votes against him would be hard.

Marisa: You want to weaken Markus, you take out his right-hand woman. It’s the easier move, but it could still work.

"qamea"

- Enid says I’m on the outs of this tribe like she is, but what she doesn’t know is that Ethan and I are both part of Markus’ alliance. She thinks it’s only him, Becky, Albert and Axel, but I like to think I have a say in that alliance too. That being said, tonight, I’m going to go with the vote that best benefits my game. I’m not sticking too solidly to either alliance yet. I’ll just see where the tribe is swinging by the end of the day.

Later on in the day, Markus is approached by Ethan.

Markus: Ethan. What’s up?

Ethan: Marisa and I wanted to know what’s the vote.

Markus: I was going to look for you two to ask you as well. Albert said he caught Trixie doing something sketchy this morning.

Ethan: Trixie?

Markus: We think she was out looking for an idol. Because no one really feels close to her yet, we were thinking she’d be an easy first vote to keep the tribe united.

Ethan: I have to tell you something.

Markus: Oh? ...What is it?

Ethan: Enid...has been throwing your name out there.

Markus looks stunned.

Markus: Enid? Really? ...But why? I haven’t done anything to her.

Ethan: She thinks that you’re a big target because you volunteered as tribe leader, and you’re always with Becky and Albert. She’s been plotting against you for a while now.

"qamea"

- Today, we settled on voting Trixie out because no one is close with her and people think she’s fake and sketchy. But then, I hear that Enid has been throwing my name out there. I didn’t peg Enid for a schemer. I knew she was a superfan of the show, and she’s always come off as very gamebotty in our conversations. But it alarms me to hear that she might be trying to get me out. I suppose I was right. Making myself the tribe leader brought unwanted attention to me. Well...it’s time to play the game.

Markus: Thank you for telling me. I appreciate it.

While Markus and Ethan talk, Enid is whispering with Summer and Trixie in the shelter.

Enid: [whispering] Tonight...the three of us, Ethan and Marisa...we’re voting for Becky.

Summer: Becky?

Trixie: [bored] I’m down for that.

Summer: But why Becky?

Enid: She’s not strong in challenges, and she’s Markus’s right-hand woman. The two of them are the closest pair on the tribe because they’re both parents and they’re both older, and Summer, you wouldn’t know this, but they are tight. Trust me. Markus is leading this tribe right now and he’s got her and Albert following him around all the time. Like, I respect that, but at the same time, like...he’s a threat.

Summer: Well, then, who do Markus and Becky and them all think we’re voting?

Enid: Albert told me the vote tonight was Trixie.

Trixie’s head snaps up.

Trixie: Me?

Enid: Yeah. He said he caught you doing something this morning and was sketched out. That because no one else is really tight with you, like a pair or alliance, that you’re the easy vote to unite the tribe.

"qamea"

- Turns out, Albert and Markus are thinking that I’m being sneaky. [makes a face] Well...that’s interesting news to hear. If they want to throw my name out there...they’d better be ready, because I don’t go down easy. Now, they’ve got my blood boiling. Now I’m angry. Now, I want them and their little alliance to be eviscerated. Albert thinks he can just throw my name out there and not face any consequences? Oh, honey - you’ve got a big storm coming. [giggling] I’ve got plenty of tricks up my sleeve, still, and lots more chaos to cause. If they want to make me their enemy, they’ll get their wish.

Enid: But don’t worry, we’re not going to let that happen.

Summer: Wait, so I’m not the vote?

Enid: I don’t think so. I think they want to give you a chance to play first. I was just told that Trixie is the easy vote.

Trixie: Well, screw them, then! I say we vote out Albert right now. Or Markus!

Enid: No, Ethan and Marisa think we need them for challenge strength. Becky is weaker in challenges. We can still weaken their side of the tribe if we take her out tonight.

"qamea"

- I was really scared coming into the tribe after having missed out on three days with them, but in the span of like, three hours, I think I’ve got a pretty good grasp on the dynamics here. Markus is still in charge, he’s got Becky and Albert, his loyal minions, and it sounds like Enid and Trixie are the two most gung-ho on wanting to break that up. Everyone else is split on who to go with. Me, personally...I just want to swing where the votes are, because right now, my safety is still not guaranteed. I will vote with whoever I need to to stay in this game. I just don’t want it to be me.

Markus gathers Becky, Albert and Axel by the beach.

Markus: Ethan just gave me a piece of news. He said Enid wants me out.

Becky: Enid? Why?

Markus: I don’t know, he says she thinks I’m a threat or something. From what I gather, her and Trixie are definitely voting for one of us tonight.

Becky bites her lip, concerned.

Albert: So are we still doing Trixie or not?

Becky: Well, why don’t we just turn the tables on Enid and take her out? I mean, no one would really fight for her either, now, would they?

"qamea"

- Enid wanted to make a big move, but thankfully, I’ve got eyes and ears in Ethan. I aligned with him first, and so he tipped me off that she’s trying to get something started up against me. I didn’t want to make myself a target by coming off as too much of a threat in the beginning, but I guess I am now. Volunteering as tribe leader really put too much of the spotlight on me than I’d intended, and I’m just going to have to deal with that before it becomes a problem.

The camera cuts to the sun setting, and the sky growing dark and filling up with stars, as the Qamea tribe leaves their beach for Tribal Council.

Jeff: Behind each of you is a torch. Grab one, dip it in and get fire. This is part of the ritual of Tribal Council. When your fire’s gone, so are you.

Everyone lights their torches and sits down.

Jeff: So. First things first, Summer. The rest of the Qamea tribe have spent the past three days getting to know one another. And yet, you, on the other hand, are the only one who hasn’t even spent a full day with them! And if you get voted out tonight, you never will! How do you deal with such a huge disadvantage, in that you missed out on getting to integrate yourself with your tribe?

Summer: Yeah, Jeff, it really sucks because these first three days are probably the most important in settling in, forming relationships, just getting to know everyone and get used to the game. I feel almost handicapped, in a sense, because everyone’s lived and slept and ate together for three days, they’re like a family now. They’ve formed friendships and alliances that I’ve not gotten to know or be a part of yet, so I’m definitely feeling like the outsider right now.

Jeff: Concerned this means you could be the one going home? I mean, if the tribe is looking for an easy first boot, why not send home the girl who no one really knows as of yet?

Summer thinks about it for a while.

Summer: ...Yeah, I suppose you could say that.

Albert’s eyebrow twitches in response to that statement.

Markus is thinking hard, running a finger along his five o’ clock shadow.

Summer: But I’ve been told plenty of things today, and I hope that people aren’t lying to me and they’re willing to give me a chance to get to know them and actually play. I think there are bigger fish to fry here tonight than just the girl with no real friends or allies yet.

Enid turns sharply at her words.

Jeff: There’s another thing in play here, which is the Island of Advantages. Obviously, it’s in the name itself. It’s an island...full of advantages. And Summer was the first person to set foot on that island, alone. Will that come into play tonight, Albert? Any concern that Summer might have some sort of advantage that would make her a liable option to get voted off tonight?

Summer and the others turn to await Albert’s answer.

Albert: I guess it’s a double-edged sword. In a way, maybe we shouldn’t vote Summer off, because her advantage might bite us in the butt if we did. Then again, it could also be something helpful, that might benefit all of us as a tribe. She certainly hasn’t told us but we respect that, and so, no, I don’t think it’ll come into play tonight. Tonight, there are a lot of factors coming into our first vote and Summer having or not having an advantage is not the most important one.

Jeff: You mention a lot of factors. Factors, like what, exactly?

Albert: Ah, well, obviously I can’t say too much, but uh...some people fit in in the tribe better than others. That’s all I’m going to reveal.

Trixie’s eyes narrow at this. Enid is swaying in her seat, biting the inside of her cheek.

Jeff: Markus, you volunteered as tribe leader in the very first challenge. Concerned that that may have made you into a target for this night’s Tribal Council?

Markus: Concerned? [laughing] I’m petrified.

A couple others chuckle and smile.

Markus: I wouldn’t be wholly surprised if my name came up tonight, Jeff.

Jeff: You think people might be targeting you?

Markus: Ah...I think it’s always good to have a healthy sense of paranoia at Tribal. And this is the first one, for all of us, so of course we’re scared. But...you know...it’s also someone’s last.

Axel smirks, nodding.

Jeff: Enid, what are the merits between making a big move at the first Tribal Council versus taking the safe, easy option?

Enid: Well, one could argue that making the safe option is a mistake. You never want to vote out the easiest person, and then look back and regret it later on, when a person who you saw as a bigger threat ends up cutting you loose. Then you just think, “oh, I should’ve taken the shot when I had the chance”. It’s a big regret to have, knowing you lost a million dollars because you were too scared or too reluctant to do what might’ve needed to be done. I don’t want to have that kind of regret.

Becky is listening attentively.

Jeff: So what is tonight’s vote going to centre upon? Tribal unity, challenge strength? Or just...finding the weak link, the odd one out?

Summer swallows a little. Marisa brushes her hair down, listening quietly.

Enid: I think everyone has an individual reason for wanting the vote to go a certain way. It’s just that not everyone will want or expect it to go the way it will. That’s Survivor for you.

Becky nods. Markus looks down, digesting her words.

Jeff: Alright. First Tribal Council, first vote...it’s time to see just how you guys plan on playing. It is time to vote. Marisa, you’re up.

Marisa gets up to vote.

The camera cuts to Summer looking apprehensive, nervously biting her lips and clasping her hands together as if in prayer.

Markus shares a look with Albert, who nods with confirmation. Enid catches the movement and looks suspicious.

The camera cuts to the castaways heading up to vote one by one.

Markus gets to the voting booth, and twirls the pen before writing. The camera cuts to Summer, lost in her own thoughts, and then to Enid, who is sitting quietly.

Albert is the last to vote, and comes back and sits down when he is done.

Jeff: I’ll go tally the votes.

Markus nods at Albert, who fidgets in his seat, sitting up straighter.

Summer is biting her lower lip nervously, eyes following Jeff as he leaves.

Trixie folds her arms, glancing over at Enid, who is drumming her fingers together, hunched over in her seat.

Jeff returns.

Jeff: If anyone has the hidden immunity idol and they want to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Becky glances at Enid out of the corner of her eye. Axel cocks his head, watching her.

Enid looks at the floor and does nothing. Ethan is looking at her as well.

Jeff: Alright. Once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I’ll read the votes.

He opens the urn.

The camera cuts to Markus, nervously licking his lips. Everyone is watching Jeff solemnly.

Jeff: First vote...Becky. (1-0)

Becky smiles sadly, pouting.

Jeff: Enid. (1-1)

Enid nods, looking serious.

Jeff: Becky. (2-1)

Becky takes a deep breath.

Jeff: Enid. We’re tied. Two votes Becky, two votes Enid. (2-2)

Enid’s eyes widen as the camera zooms in on her concerned face. Ethan is watching her with uncertainty.

Jeff: Markus. That’s two votes Becky, two votes Enid, one vote Markus. (2-2-1)

Becky winces, now looking scared. Markus is frowning, and Albert narrows his eyes, still stroking his chin thoughtfully.

The camera cuts to Axel smirking.

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…

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Jeff: Enid. Three votes Enid, two votes Becky, one vote Markus...(3-2-1)

Enid flinches, shaking her head slowly. Trixie is scowling.

Jeff: Enid. That’s four votes Enid, two votes Becky, one vote Markus…(4-2-1)

Enid: [whispering] Damn...

Enid deflates a little, looking downcast. Axel is chuckling quietly. Markus’s eyes are shining.

The camera cuts to Summer softly exhaling, looking relieved.

Jeff: First person voted out of Survivor: Mozambique...Enid. That’s five, that’s enough, you need to bring me your torch. (Final Tally: 6-2-1)

Enid sighs, grabbing her bags as she gets up.

Enid: I knew it.

Markus glances at Albert, who nods reassuringly at him. Becky is exhaling, looking shaky but glad to still be in the game, and Markus rubs her shoulder soothingly.

Trixie is turning to watch as Enid goes, looking cross. Ethan watches her too, looking guilty.

Enid puts her torch down.

Jeff: Enid, your tribe has spoken. [snuffs torch] Time for you to go.

Enid nods, turning back one last time.

Enid: Good luck, guys.

The others wave goodbye. Becky blows her a sincere kiss as Enid leaves. Summer is shaking her head, staring at the floor but smiling to herself, rubbing her arms.

Jeff: Well, we’re three days in and although you have yet to win a challenge, all is not yet lost. You still have time to recover from this. Grab your bags and head on back to camp. Goodnight.

Final Words
"qamea"

- This dream of mine…just turned into a nightmare. The one thing I didn’t want when I first came out here...was to be the first person gone. And here I am...voted out first. It’s devastating in a way I can’t put into words and I’m gonna need a long time to recover from this. But I know it’s because I was playing the game and trying to play hard and I don’t regret that. I’m just so thankful to have even had this opportunity to begin with.

Night 3
The Qamea tribe returns to Tribal Council. People are talking about the vote.

Becky: That was insane.

Summer: Tell me about it. [hugs Becky] I’m glad you’re still here.

Becky: Oh, thank you, Summer. You’re sweet.

"qamea"

- Our first Tribal Council and I’ve already got votes. I was pretty nervous seeing my name come up at first but I survived so it doesn’t matter. But it’s definitely worrying that I got my name written down and I’m pretty sure it’s only because I’m aligned with Markus. [laughing]

Ethan: Wow. Let’s not have to go back there again.

Everyone chuckles nervously.

"qamea"

- Tonight was my first Tribal and I made a decision to vote out Enid with Markus and his alliance. I ultimately chose to side with Markus because I feel safer in his alliance. Enid was playing the game way too hard and she and Trixie were both stirring the pot for no reason, and I didn’t like that. I felt my chances were better with Markus than against him, and besides, I like Markus, and Becky, and Albert. I just feel really guilty that I promised Enid I’d vote with her and Trixie, but in the end, me and Marisa agreed it was best to stick with Markus’ group for now. I’m confident I made the right choice, but it doesn’t stop me from feeling bad about the look on her face when she was leaving. I always knew hurting other people would be hard for me, but I never anticipated it would hurt me this much too.

Markus: So what was that? Who voted for me?

No one comes forth.

Markus: It’s okay, I just wanted to know. Pretty crazy night…

"qamea"

- I expected Enid to go home, so everything went the way it was supposed to. Everything, at least, except for my name coming up. When I first saw the votes for Becky, I anticipated it had been Enid and Trixie trying to take her out, because she’s my closest ally. So where did that third vote come from? Someone within the majority decided to throw a stray vote my way, and for what? I don’t get a good feeling about this. It feels like someone’s trying to cause a little paranoia around camp, and I want to put a lid on it, fast.

Axel is quiet, as the others disperse, still talking about the vote.

"qamea"

- Tonight was fun. I threw a vote at Markus, even though I was pretty certain, from what Ethan told us, that Becky was the minority vote’s plan tonight. I only did it because I wanted Markus to be suspicious that not everyone in his cozy little alliance is his friend. This game is about backstabbing and betrayals and while I’m loyal to the alliance for now, there may come a time when I need to start thinking of my future in the game and when to back out of the alliance. When that time comes, it’ll be helpful to have already started planting little seeds of doubt beforehand. There are other people in the alliance who can go before me, people like Ethan and Marisa who aren’t as tight with the rest of us. I want Markus to think one of them were the ones who voted for him.

People begin getting into the shelter to sleep. Trixie is still sitting by the fire, watching them, chewing on a twig absent-mindedly.

"qamea"

- I wasn’t really all that close with Enid, but she was the closest thing to an ally because we were on the same side. We both recognized Markus as a threat, and we wanted to spice things up by voting against the majority. But the most we did was ruffle their feathers a little bit, and Enid went home. And I’m pissed. I expected more votes on our side, but other than one stray vote for Markus, no one else worked with us. Ethan and Marisa, if they didn’t vote for Markus, sissied out on the plan and decided to stick with the majority. Summer too, I believe, voted with him - the very person who exiled her for three days! It boggles my mind. What is Markus, the godfather? Why is everyone so blindly loyal to him? He’s a good leader, I’ll give him that. And that really irks me. It pisses me off to see him in control, and after coming out on the wrong side of tonight’s vote, I know for a fact that I’m the obvious outsider now, next to Percy when he gets back. So, you know what? It’s time for Tricksy Trixie to come out and play.

Trixie waits for everyone to fall asleep, before getting up and sneaking over to everyone’s bags and possessions.

"qamea"

- See, I’m a little trickster devil, I always love pranking my older brothers and I can be real catty and a total bitch if I want to be. And I think more people should use this kind of tactic in Survivor. Cause a little harmless chaos and watch the fireworks go off. Mess with people’s heads with silly tricks and break them down from within. It’s a little psychological warfare, and it’s fun! It makes me feel like a villain, a real Saboteur of the tribe. [giggling]

Trixie reaches into Marisa’s bag, and withdraws a bracelet. She creeps over to another bag, and slips it inside.

"qamea"

- I’ve always noticed Marisa has this dumb bracelet she’s always playing with around her wrist, that she takes off and keeps in her bag before she goes to bed. Well, I’ve never seen her without the thing otherwise, so I know it must be pretty important to her. So, why not mess around with her? Let her think that someone else stole it. I snuck it into another person’s bag - I didn’t even bother checking who, because it’s more fun not knowing it! And hopefully she’ll freak out about this tomorrow, and I can watch a little bit of drama that takes the heat off of me for being the only one not in on the plan to vote for Enid. I can’t wait to see how this turns out in the morning. This tribe doesn’t know what kind of a spitfire I can be. I was meant to go home at first, and boy...they’re going to regret choosing to vote Enid off instead of me.

Day 4
When the Qamea tribe wakes up, Marisa is shown rummaging around in her bag, looking confused.

Marisa: What the…? Where…?

Becky: You alright, Marisa?

Marisa: I...I think I lost it…

Summer: Huh? Lost what?

Marisa: Where’d it go?

"qamea"

- So I have this bracelet that my grandmother gave me when I was young. I brought it with me on the island because I wanted to have something that would remind me of home and my family while I was out here. And this morning, I discovered that it had gone missing.

Marisa: I know I put it in my bag, I swear I did. I don’t understand…

Becky: You lost your bracelet?

Marisa: Yeah…

Trixie: You might’ve dropped it in the sand somewhere. You need help looking?

"qamea"

- My bracelet is really important to me. It’s not just a dumb accessory, it had sentimental value and I knew it was a risk bringing it to the island with me. Whoever took it is going to pay, because I’m hella pissed, and I want my bracelet back, NOW.

Marisa gets to her knees and begins searching in the sand. Becky, Summer and Trixie help her.

Marisa: C’mon, c’mon...where is it?

Markus is startled as Marisa bumps into his back, ignoring him in her frantic search.

Albert raises an eyebrow, watching Marisa hunting on the floor like an animal.

"qamea"

- Marisa was super upset over something or other. She lost her bracelet, which for some reason, was some huge issue with her. It was the morning after our first Tribal, people were tired, but we all ended up going on a little quest to find it for her.

The camera cuts to a montage of the castaways searching high and low around the shelter for where Marisa might have dropped her bracelet.

Marisa begins rummaging around the shelter where people sleep, and the camera zooms in on Trixie’s face, as she stands off to the side, trying to hold her laughter in. Trixie eventually approaches Marisa, fixing a fake concerned look on her face.

Trixie: Did someone take it by accident and leave it in their bag?

Marisa: I don’t know...maybe…

Marisa grabs everyone’s bags and begins searching through them one by one.

At last, she digs inside Summer’s bag, and withdraws her bracelet with a gasp.

Marisa: My bracelet!

The other girls gather around her.

Summer: You found that in my bag?

Marisa: Yeah, what the heck, Summer?

Summer splutters, exasperated.

Summer: I have ZERO idea how that ended up there.

"qamea"

- Today, Marisa’s bracelet went missing, and...for whatever reason, it ended up in my bag? [laughing] Like, is someone trying to FRAME me? I mean, what is going on?

Marisa: What, so my bracelet just randomly made its way into your bag for no reason?

Summer: What, no! I just...I don’t know how it got in there.

Becky: Marisa, hon, are you sure you didn’t just put it in the wrong bag by mistake last night? That’s most likely what happened…

"qamea"

- Jeez, the drama just doesn’t end with me! First I get exiled on the Island of Advantages for three days, then somehow I get framed for stealing Marisa’s bracelet, and just...the chaos doesn’t end with me! [laughing] I don’t know why but I’m having such a rocky start to this game. I can’t catch a break!

Marisa looks unhappy.

Marisa: But…

Markus: No one here would take your bracelet, Marisa. And even though we’ve only just gotten to know Summer, I trust she wouldn’t do something like that.

Becky nods and Marisa sighs.

Marisa: I...suppose you’re right.

"qamea"

- When I found my bracelet in Summer’s bag, I admit I saw red a little. I hate thieves and pranksters and so I was really pissed to imagine that she may have taken it. Maybe it was an accident, or maybe someone else is playing tricks on me, but whatever the case, I wasn’t happy. I’m pissed, and I’m not sure if I can ever trust Summer fully again after this. I mean, it was in HER bag, hello?

After the excitement has died down a little, Marisa walks with Trixie to the water well, whining about Summer the whole way.

Marisa: It’s like, doesn’t she know not to take things that aren’t hers? Whether it was an accident that she took it or on purpose, like, she should know better! Maybe it’s just cause she’s only just gotten onto this tribe so she doesn’t know how important that bracelet is to me, but jeez.

Trixie: I know. I hear you, girl.

Trixie keeps nodding mutely as Marisa continues on her tirade. When Marisa isn’t looking, Trixie smirks at the camera.

"qamea"

- It is...almost too easy to pit Marisa against Summer like this. She’s so dumb. [laughs] I mean, like, it’s like this opportunity to cause a feud practically fell into my lap. One missing bracelet and suddenly she’s acting like Summer’s her biggest enemy in camp. Marisa is so immature, for a nurse. But she’s easy to manipulate, which makes her easy to control in this game. That’s good to know.

Back at camp, Summer looks perturbed by what just happened and whispers to Markus and Becky.

Summer: Do you think Marisa’s still pissed about her bracelet? I mean, I swear to you guys, I don’t know how it got in my bag.

Markus: Don’t worry about her. She’s probably just a little taken aback, but she’ll get over it.

"qamea"

- It is very suspicious to me that Marisa’s bracelet would randomly appear in Summer’s bag. It almost makes me think there’s some sort of trickery afoot, like someone was trying to drive a wedge between the two of them. And if someone is trying to start unnecessary drama around here, then whoever it is has got to go.

Meanwhile, on Waya…

The Waya tribe is living the life. Early in the morning, everyone is following Zoe as she leads them in yoga. People are smiling serenely, enjoying the sunrise.

"waya"

- Life on the Waya tribe, right now, is really peaceful. Everyone is happy that we’ve won both challenges so far, and even though I sense a little tension among the minority because they’re not sure of their position in the tribe outside of the big alliance Nicholas has formed, no one is causing trouble. We’re living large and enjoying our time here. Life is good.

Zoe: And...relax. Whew! Feeling any better? I do yoga a lot to try and get rid of my daily stress.

The tribe disperses.

Leroy: It feels good to be the winning tribe.

Reyna: Heh. Yeah...

"waya"

- Qamea sucks ass at challenges. Hey, I’m a cocky guy. My friends tell me that all the time, they say my arrogance is going to be my downfall someday, but I don’t care, that’s just me and I don’t change for nobody. This may be a jinx, but I’m sure of it, that we’re absolutely going to cream them in challenges; we’ve already beaten them in two! And right now, it feels good to be a winner eating chicken dinner, baby. Just knowing we’ve kicked their ass twice in a row is a big boost to morale around camp.

Leroy continues to talk trash about Qamea back at camp.

Leroy: I can’t wait to send their ass back to Tribal for the second time.

Wanda: [not looking up] Mhm.

"waya"

- Leroy has no filter. He likes to speak his mind, and he’s very condescending about it. But even though he’s feeling so confident that we’re going to beat Qamea again, there is a lot to consider if he jinxed it and we do end up losing the next challenge. Because we haven’t been to Tribal yet, the lines in the sand haven’t yet been drawn. But it’s safe to say that when tribal comes around, me, Reyna, Jacobiah and Leroy aren’t going to be in the loop because Nicholas clearly has his big alliance together. We haven’t been told of any sort of alliance, but I’ve seen him walking around and talking with everyone else except us four, and they’re always tight and talking together. He doesn’t need to worry about us because who are we to him? But if we can get just one person to flip…[shrugs] it might be enough.

Wanda points out Nicholas’s alliance of six sitting by the beach, laughing and chatting.

Wanda: Look at them. They’re not even trying to hide that they’re all friends.

Reyna: Like one big clique…*sigh*

Leroy: Oh, they’ll get what’s coming to them.

Reyna: Right now I’m just worried about if we go to Tribal, like...who’d they vote out?

Jacobiah: Maybe they’re not in an alliance. They could just be friends.

Wanda: Jacobiah, don’t be naive. It’s clear as day.

"waya"

- It’s obvious that Nicholas and Annabeth are a tight pair, they have been ever since that first challenge. The three kids - Charlie, Carter and Christine - they think they’re running the show because they’re young and dumb. And Zoe’s just tagging along for the ride. Those six have made it clear with their behavior that they’re not even going to bother hiding their alliance. I want to take action against them, and break that up before they take the rest of us out one by one. I did not come to this island to lose to a bunch of childish kids.

Wanda: Let’s say we go to Tribal, who do we take out?

Reyna: Why not cut the head of the snake, Nicholas himself?

Leroy: That’d take balls to pull off.

Wanda: I’d like to but I think one of the three Cs should go first.

The camera cuts to Charlie, Carter and Christine giggling and hanging out in the water.

Wanda: Christine does nothing around camp. She just sits around and watches Jacobiah do all the work.

Jacobiah blushes a little.

Jacobiah: I don’t mind doing the work, really…

Wanda: No, don’t say that, honey. You don’t owe these people anything. Christine needs to buck up and pull her weight. And there’s also Charlie and Carter. They’re Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumber.

Charlie is picking his nose, and Carter pretends to be grossed out, laughing good-naturedly.

Reyna: They’re not so bad. And they’re quite decent in the challenges.

Wanda: Yeah. But the two of them are bros right off the bat and they need to be split up. You don’t see either one of them working with us in the future, do you?

Reyna is quiet.

Wanda: The four of us need to form a coalition to put an end to that before it gets out of control, let me tell you right now.

"waya"

- It may be an uphill battle, but I’m sure I can find some way to shift the target off the four of us and onto one of those three. It’ll just require playing on the cracks in those six, if any, and exploiting people’s paranoia. There’s always a way to make things happen in this game, and the four of us - we’re going to have to find that way if we want to make it past the early stages of the game.

Meanwhile, back on Qamea…

Percy is walking up the beach, returning to camp from the Island of Advantages. Summer is the first to spot him, and calls him out.

Summer: Hey guys! Percy’s back!

Everyone rushes down to greet him.

Summer: Welcome back!

Percy: H-Hey, guys…

Albert: How was the Island?

Percy: Awful. [laughing] Come on, I’ll tell you…

"qamea"

- Returning back to camp from the Island was pretty awkward, especially since I feared my tribe might hold a grudge against me for leaving them. But I was just mostly shocked to see Enid gone. I knew she was plotting against Markus but I guess she got found out. And it’s pretty crazy to see they took her out. Markus’s alliance is definitely in control now.

Percy settles back into the shelter, as the others crowd around to hear his stories.

Axel: Did you get anything from the Island?

Percy: Haha...no. I wish.

Axel snorts, looking suspicious.

Percy: Really, I didn’t! Did you, Summer?

Summer: No!

Albert: So neither of you got anything? [laughing] I find that hard to believe.

Everyone laughs in good spirits, but Percy still looks nervous.

"qamea"

- I really didn’t get anything from the Island of Advantages. I don’t know if Summer did and she’s lying, but I genuinely didn’t. But Albert and Axel were making me feel uncomfortable with their questioning and open distrust and I didn’t like that. It made me feel even more uncomfortable being on this tribe than before. Now, even though I didn’t get an advantage to help me, people are still suspicious that I did anyway, so what’s the point? I want to go back to that Island and get a real advantage to make up for the one I didn’t get.

Day 6
Jeff: Come on in, guys!

The Waya tribe enters first, followed closely by the Qamea tribe.

Jeff: Waya, getting your first look at Qamea. Enid, voted out at the last tribal council.

There are a few nods and “wow”s from the Waya tribe, as Qamea settles in on their mat.

Jeff: Alright, you guys ready to get to today’s Immunity Challenge? First things first, Waya, I will take it back.

He takes the idol back from Christine.

Jeff: Immunity is back up for grabs! For today’s challenge, six of you will lift a giant snake out of a cage in the water, and carry it back to the beach. Once the six of you are there, the remaining three will work to untie bags of rings attached to the snake. You must then throw all three rings onto three separate posts. First tribe to land all three rings wins immunity, safe from the vote. Worth playing for? First things first, Waya, you have one extra member, sitting somebody out. Who’s it gonna be?

Wanda raises her hand.

Wanda: Me.

Jeff: Alright. Wanda, take a spot on the bench. Everyone else, we’ll get started.

Everyone gets into position.

Jeff: Survivors ready? Go!

The tribes race off.

Jeff: It is Albert, Becky, Summer, Axel, Ethan and Marisa heading out to get the snake for Qamea; Nicholas, Christine, Charlie, Jacobiah, Leroy and Reyna heading out for Waya.

Both teams get to their snake at the same time.

Jeff: This snake is very heavy! Everyone struggling to lift it!

Waya is first to get up on their beam with their snake, and Nicholas is barking out orders as he leads them forward, everyone struggling to follow him.

Jeff: Waya in the lead, again...

Qamea is right behind, this time with Albert directing the group.

Albert: We can catch up, come on, guys!

Jeff: Waya, back at the beach first! It is going to be Carter, Zoe and Annabeth untying the bags!

The three of them rush over to pull the bags off the snake.

Jeff: Qamea still not back...

With all three rings untied, Carter grabs them and heads over to the posts, preparing to throw them.

Jeff: Carter, getting ready to throw his three rings for Waya. Qamea, trailing back in...

The Qamea tribe dumps the snake on the beach, clearly exhausted, as Markus, Trixie and Percy rush to get the bags.

Jeff: Carter aiming for one post...

Carter throws his ring in the air...and scores!

Jeff: Carter, with one point for Waya!

Christine: Woo! Go Carter!

Jeff: Markus will be shooting for Qamea! He needs to work fast to catch up with Carter!

Carter throws again, and just narrowly misses his second post.

Markus aims, and throws, and scores his first post.

Jeff: Markus scores! It is tied, with 1-1!

Carter throws again, and nails his second ring.

Jeff: Waya in the lead with two!

Markus throws again...and scores!

Summer: Go, Markus! You got this!

Jeff: We are tied again! Both tribes are just one point away!

Becky is clutching the sides of her face with trepidation. Percy has crouched down, looking scared.

Jeff: Carter is back first with his third ring! For the win...

Carter throws...

...and his ring lands on the third and final post.

Jeff: Waya wins immunity for the second time in a row!

Carter leaps into the air from excitement, as the Waya tribe hugs each other in celebration. Charlie is first to run over and almost knock him to the floor in a hug.

Charlie: Woo!

Zoe: Good job!

Christine: You did so good!

Over on the Qamea tribe, everyone looks devastated. Markus is shaking his head, sadly tossing a lone ring onto the sand. The others are still breathing heavily and panting, looking exhausted.

Trixie: Damn…!

Jeff: Waya, congrats.

He hands the immunity idol to Christine.

Jeff: For the second time in a row, you are safe from Tribal Council. Nobody going home on your tribe. Now, before I dismiss you, it’s time to choose someone from Qamea to send to the Island, again. Who’s it gonna be?

Percy looks nervous, craning his neck to look at the people on Waya.

Nicholas catches the movement.

Nicholas: What, you want to go again?

Percy: I mean...if it’s not too much trouble.

Nicholas chuckles.

Nicholas: Any objections?

The other Waya members mumble and mutter but shake their heads.

Nicholas shrugs.

Nicholas: The kid can go.

Jeff: So, Percy, clearly there’s something going on here, because now you’ve asked to go to the Island twice. Meaning, you’re skipping out on Tribal Council and the vote, twice.

Percy: Yeah. I don’t want to go to Tribal Council.

Axel: [gruffly] I mean, no one does.

There is a smattering of affirmation from the rest of Qamea, who don’t look happy that Percy is getting a free pass again. Percy gulps, looking pale.

Jeff: Now, clearly, this must mean you have a legitimate reason to be afraid to go to Tribal. Are you that certain that you’re at risk of going home, or is this just part of some greater strategy to get an advantage from the Island? Because whether or not you got an advantage, with each consecutive trip to the Island, the suspicion that you may have one is only growing.

Percy: Ah, w-well...I promise I only want to go because I don’t want to go to Tribal and I want to avoid it as long as possible.

Axel is scowling and shaking his head. Trixie looks annoyed, rolling her eyes.

Jeff: Percy, you will head back to the Island of Advantages. There’s the boat waiting for you.

Percy leaves, waving goodbye again. This time, less people wave back.

Jeff: Waya. Grab your stuff, head on back to camp. Congrats.

Christine: Thanks!

The Waya tribe leaves, looking happy.

Jeff: As for you, Qamea, once again, you will be heading back to Tribal Council tonight and voting somebody off. You got the afternoon to figure out who it’s gonna be. Grab your stuff, head back to camp. I’ll see you at tribal.

The camera zooms in on Albert as he leaves with the others.

"qamea"

- Trixie was meant to go home the last Tribal Council but we took out the bigger strategic threat in Enid instead. So she had her extra three days, but that’s all she’s gonna get because with Percy gone, she’s the only outsider left on the tribe and we don’t have a choice. We’re going to vote her out tonight. She’s out of second chances. As long as nothing crazy happens tonight...then I’m sorry, Trixie, but you’ve run out of rope.

Percy returns to the Island.

Percy: Guess who's back?

"qamea"

- So I'm back on the Island of Advantages, again. This time, I'm hoping I actually get something for my troubles. I know how the game works now, I know what puzzles I have to solve, so I think my chances of winning and getting an advantage will increase exponentially with each consecutive trip.

Percy: Here's hoping I'm a little luckier today...maybe...

Percy flips the hourglass and starts working on his puzzles. He manages to solve one again, and is halfway through his second when time runs out.

Percy: Damn...I was close...

He studies the wall of urns again, and this time picks the urn right next to the one he smashed last time.

Percy: Please...please...

He smashes it and to his surprise, a small bundle falls out.

Percy: Nice!

He unrolls the bundle.

Percy: Congratulations, you have found a Hidden Immunity Idol! Oh...my gosh...

Percy can barely contain his excitement, his eyes shining, unable to hold back his smile.

Percy: No way, no way, no way...

"qamea"

- Finally, my efforts on the Island have been rewarded. Now I finally have something to show from my time being on the Island! I can't imagine coming here twice and still leaving with nothing. Now, I have an idol! I don't have to worry so much about Tribal Council with this thing in my pocket. Having an idol is tremendously scary because there's the fear that I won't play it right, but...I'm just so grateful to have it right now, and I'm so, so happy! [laughing] This made it all worth it! I can't stop smiling!

Meanwhile, on Qamea...

The Qamea tribe returns to camp, dejected.

Becky: We tried, everyone. Let’s pick ourselves up and move on from this.

"qamea"

- This sucks! [laughing] Losing two challenges in a row is disheartening. Our tribe is not doing too well right now. We’re about to lose our second member in six days. If this is an indication of how the rest of the season is going to go for us, we’re not in a good spot here.

Markus, Becky, Albert and Axel again meet up in the forest to talk.

Albert: So, is it Trixie? I don’t see the need for any deliberation on this.

Markus: No, I’m fine with Trixie going.

Becky: Me too. I don’t really have much of a relationship with her.

Albert: It’s because she barely talks to any of us. She’s always doing her own thing around camp. The most I get out of her is a cheeky comment or snide remark from time to time.

Axel is stroking his beard, thinking.

"qamea"

- The plan right now is that the tribe is going to vote Trixie out. To me, Trixie’s nothing. She’s harmless. I mean, what can she do? She’s not going to be able to make a big move; she tried to piggyback on Enid last Tribal Council and she was left completely out of the loop on the vote. She’s not a threat. And I don’t want to do the easy vote. That’s boring. I came here to play strategically, and there’s just no sense to taking out the easy target. Trixie could be a number for me in the future, so maybe there’s benefit to keeping her.

Markus: Let’s just make the decision final. It’s Trixie - plain and simple.

Albert: Done.

Axel: And what do we tell Trixie about the vote?

Albert: How about Summer? You know, because of the Summer and Marisa drama.

Becky: And the possible advantage she may or may not have.

Axel: I guess that’s a liable reason to vote her off. She might buy that.

Becky: Alright then, let’s go.

Markus: I can talk to Ethan and Summer.

Becky: I’ll tell Marisa.

Becky approaches Marisa by the fire.

Becky: The vote’s going to be Trixie tonight.

Marisa: Trixie? Why, because of what happened with Enid?

Becky: I mean, she’s the only one left on the tribe not aligned with anybody. She’s a wild card, and there’s no real reason to keep her. No one else wants to go home so she’s the safest option.

Marisa: I don’t know, I...I kinda had other ideas.

Becky: Who?

Marisa: Summer.

The camera cuts to Summer helping chop open a coconut for Ethan, talking amicably.

Becky: Summer? But why...oh. Is this really because of the bracelet drama?

Marisa: It was in her BAG, Becky. Her BAG. Bracelets don’t just appear in people’s bags for no reason!

"qamea"

- Marisa, bless her soul, is still going on and on about this bracelet issue. She really thinks Summer stole it, for whatever reason. Summer has no reason to go around stealing people’s bracelets! But Marisa is obstinate on this. I just have to convince her to go with the group and not get caught up in silly ideas.

As Becky works on Marisa, Markus is talking with Summer and Ethan, sitting in the sand.

Markus: The vote’s Trixie.

Summer: Yeah. I figured it was.

Markus: But she thinks it’s you.

Summer: Me? Really, again?

Markus: Only because of the drama with Marisa’s bracelet. That’s all, I promise.

Summer: Jeez...so I’m going to get her vote tonight?

Markus: Maybe, but I promise you, it’s Trixie going home. I promise.

Summer bites her lip, clearly unhappy.

Markus: You good with that?

Summer: Yeah...sure.

Ethan: I guess...if there’s no other option.

Markus: Okay. I’m glad you guys agree. I’ll talk to you later.

He gets up and leaves. Ethan watches him go, looking troubled.

"qamea"

- Last Tribal Council, there was a plan to blindside Markus and his alliance by taking out Becky. But at the last minute, me and Marisa backed out. And I told Markus everything. That got Enid voted out, and...I don’t regret the move, but I do regret the betrayal. I want to play the game with honor and I don’t like backstabbing people. Seeing other people get hurt...it hurts me. And I know Trixie was pissed off with me for what I did, lying to her like that. So I don’t want to lie to her anymore.

Ethan corners Trixie at camp.

Trixie: So...what’s the vote? I haven’t heard anything, since nobody bothers to tell me anything.

There is no hiding the bitter tone in Trixie’s voice.

Ethan: Listen. I’m...just going to be honest with you. I’m not going to lie. I’ve had enough of lying.

Trixie frowns, looking at him curiously.

Ethan: I think the whole tribe is voting you out tonight.

Trixie: Really?

Trixie’s face is full of scorn.

Ethan: I’m sorry. I don’t want you to go into Tribal tonight not knowing and having to find out only there. I’d rather you know now and make the most of today before Tribal.

Trixie nods slowly, digesting this information.

Ethan: I don’t want to blindside you the same way I did with Enid. That was wrong of me.

Trixie: Okay. Thank you, Ethan.

Ethan: Are you okay? Do you feel okay about this?

Trixie: I mean, obviously, I don’t want to go home, but if it is what it is, then it is what it is.

Trixie gets up and leaves, as Ethan looks at her go, still looking troubled.

"qamea"

- Did I think I was going to be the vote tonight? Yes. I was the only other person who voted for Becky with Enid, so it was obvious we were on the outs of the tribe. Did I expect Markus and Albert and them all to rally the rest of the sheep on the tribe into wanting me out tonight? Yes. I did. What I did not expect was that idiot Ethan to be dumb enough to just tell me about it. Does he really think I won’t do anything with this information? That I’d just lay down and die, give up on my game? No. No, if you tell me up front, that I’m going to get voted out, you can bet your ass I’m doing my damnedest to prevent it! It’s time to find the wolves in sheep’s clothing among this tribe, and start playing with the real players. No more watching the shepherds herd their sheep, it’s time to play the damn game.

Trixie finds and approaches Axel in the woods. Axel is leaning against a tree, chewing on a twig and spitting it out when she comes.

Trixie: Okay. Listen. I probably shouldn’t be speaking with you since others might get suspicious, but, I just want to say I know what the vote is tonight.

Axel: Yeah?

Trixie: Yeah. So don’t lie to me and give me a fake name. I know the vote’s not Summer, it’s going to be me. And guess who told me? Ethan.

Axel’s eyes flare.

Axel: Ethan?

Trixie: He told me all your plans. He just ratted you guys out. So let me ask you. Do you want to keep a guy like him in the game, who goes around talking to everyone about the plans for the night and can’t keep his gob shut, or someone like me, who’s harmless and can’t get anyone to follow her?

Axel narrows his eyes.

Trixie: I can tell you’re a smart guy. You’re not like the others. Think about it.

"qamea"

- [chuckles] I knew Ethan was a bit of a softie at heart, but I didn’t expect him to be this dumb on top of it. You don’t tell the enemy you’re voting for them! Yes, I was having second thoughts about voting for Trixie, but this cemented it. Trixie doesn’t need to go home tonight, not when she’s telling me information, and I can tell she’s a lot smarter at this game than a guy like Ethan is, who’s going around spilling plans left and right. Ethan did it with the last vote too, telling Markus about Enid’s plans, and while that helped our alliance last time, he can’t keep doing this with every single person we vote out. Doesn’t he know how to play this game? The game’s about deceit, betrayals, lying and blindsiding and if you can’t lie and keep a straight face or keep your emotions in check, then why the hell are you even here?

Axel goes to find Markus and Albert, and whispers with them.

Axel: I got some bad news. She knows.

Markus: Who knows?

Axel: Trixie. Ethan told her.

Markus: Ethan? What, why? Why would he do that?

Axel: Beats me. But point is, she knows, and if she’s got an idol, you’re screwed. She’s not voting for Summer. If anything, I bet she’d vote you just to finish off what Enid started.

Markus looks concerned.

"qamea"

- Ethan told Trixie about our plans to vote her off. Tonight should’ve been a simple vote, it really should’ve been. But for some reason, Ethan had to go and ruin it. I don’t know what he’s thinking. I mean, I’m grateful to him for telling me about what Enid was plotting last Tribal Council. He saved my hide and I trusted him a lot after that. But now, he’s telling the people against me our plans, and that’s just...that’s just not right! My trust for him is, like, on a rollercoaster right now. One moment I trust him a lot and the next, it’s all come plummeting down.

Albert: That is so shady. Like, why would he do that?

Axel: Look, I don’t want an idol to [censored] things up. You want to confront Ethan?

Markus: No...no, we’ll do it after the vote. But we should split, just to prevent an idol.

Axel: Split with who?

Markus: ...I would’ve said Percy if he was here, but he isn’t. So...Summer?

Axel: Summer hasn’t done nothing wrong. There’s no reason to split the votes with her and Trixie just because she’s the decoy.

Markus: Then what?

Axel: We should split the votes between Ethan and Trixie. That’d teach him a lesson.

Albert: Ethan’s in our alliance. Summer isn’t.

Axel: Yeah, well, Summer isn’t going around telling Trixie our plans, now, is she?

Albert quietens down.

Axel: Yeah. Exactly.

Markus: He’s not going to be happy about it…

Axel: Well, serves him right.

"qamea"

- Do I still have trust in my alliance with Markus and the others? Yes. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like the idea of going against it at some point, and taking control of my own. See, I don’t have any sort of relationship with Ethan outside of this alliance. I don’t trust him and I think he’s a weasel. But he’s the sort of weasel Markus and Albert clearly trust because he went to Markus like a good little lapdog and squealed all about Enid’s plans to save him. Now, even after he did that, Markus and Albert still rush to his defense when I talk about just splitting the votes with him. I wasn’t even talking about voting Ethan out and they were still trying to protect him. And I don’t like that. Ethan’s clearly found some way to get in with them if they’re sticking up for him even after what he did, telling Trixie.

Axel sits with Marisa to talk.

Axel: You hear they’re splitting the votes?

Marisa: Yeah. Splitting 5 on Trixie, 2 on Ethan, correct?

Axel: Yeah. Bloody idiot couldn’t keep his mouth shut…

Marisa: And he still doesn’t know?

Axel: He has no idea the whole bloody tribe knows he’s a tattletale. You know, we could do something more exciting tonight, if you’re game.

Marisa raises an eyebrow.

Marisa: What?

Axel: They think Trixie’s going home over Ethan, but I don’t want Trixie to go home.

Marisa: I don’t either.

Axel: It doesn’t have to be that way, if you catch my drift.

Marisa meets Axel’s devious eyes, and nods her head slowly, thinking it over.

"qamea"

- See, I don’t like being told what to do. You always have to be making moves in this game to better yourself, not other people. Ethan being in this game is good for Markus and Albert, but is he sticking around better for me, or can I play this game better with Trixie? I don’t need a lapdog that’s blindly loyal to them two, I need someone a little tricky and devilish and willing to play dirty a little. And at this stage of the game, no one’s going to see it coming. Tribal Council is going to be exciting tonight, and it’s all down to me and how I want it to go down.

The camera fades away as the tribe begins heading down the beach, carrying their torches.

The camera cuts back to Tribal Council, where the Qamea tribe begin taking their seats.

Jeff: So, Becky, after the last Tribal Council, how have the dynamics of the tribe been affected?

Becky: I think we’re all mostly united. Although there were a few outliers in the last vote, most people agreed with sending Enid home first and I’m hoping that tonight’s vote will be a unified one as well.

Jeff: You mention there being outliers. Obviously, not everyone voted for Enid, which means certain people were left out of the loop.

The camera cuts to Trixie turning to wait for Becky’s answer.

Jeff: Having to leave people out of a vote is part and parcel of Survivor since not everyone is going to agree with the same target. But do you think that means you can’t recover from being left out of the vote?

Becky: Umm...I don’t think it’s a death sentence. Survivor changes every day, so you never really know who’s going to be a target next.

Trixie: Excuse me, Jeff, I’d just like to cut in here.

Jeff: Sure, by all means.

Trixie: See, I was the other vote for Becky last Tribal.

Becky pouts a little, nodding.

Trixie: I mean, no offense to her. I only voted for her because it was the plan Enid told me. Enid had a lot of strategies in her head but I think the tribe was mostly aligned against her and that’s why me and her were left out of the loop. It sucks but that’s why I wasn’t voting the right way.

Jeff: And do you think because of that, that you are a target now, tonight?

Trixie: I might be. But I’d like to think I have a few tricks up my sleeve. I’ve heard a few things, and I choose to believe in what I believe is going to happen tonight.

Markus raises an eyebrow. Albert has a thoughtful expression on his face.

Jeff: Ethan, that’s a pretty bold statement, coming from someone who’s supposedly on the outside of this tribe.

Ethan: Yeah, I agree. I mean, everyone has an idea for how Tribal Council’s going to go, but obviously, not everyone is right. I just think that we as a tribe should stick with the best plan for us, because right now, we’re still struggling in challenges against Waya and that should be the priority.

Jeff: Trixie, that’s another knock against you. If challenge strength is what comes into play tonight, you are one of the smallest women here.

Trixie: True, true. But I have strengths elsewhere. I hope people can see beyond my physique and look at that. Although, to be honest, I really don’t think that’s what people are basing tonight’s vote off. There are a lot of other things in play.

Jeff: Summer, throughout these two votes, the talk of alliances have always been alluded to, vaguely, but never mentioned concretely or set in stone. But they must exist somehow, right?

Summer: Yeah, I mean, I’m sure there are plenty of overlapping alliances and relationships. Some may come out on top tonight, others may not. But I think at the core of it all, we, as a tribe, just want this vote to help all of us rather than just some of us.

Trixie: I mean, if we’re talking about alliances, I’ll just come right out and say it.

People turn to stare at her.

Jeff: Go on.

Trixie: It’s obvious that Markus, Becky and Albert are a thing.

Markus rolls his eyes. Becky bites her lip, worried.

Trixie: Those three are always together, discussing and talking. They may all be smart people, but they’re not subtle. They’re a strong trio. And I’m sure they’ve done a good job at rallying the others on the tribe. People want to feel safe and be part of a bigger alliance and I think that’s why those three were so successful in getting rid of Enid at our last vote.

Jeff: Markus, afraid about Trixie calling you out?

Markus: I mean, she’s free to think whatever she wants to. Yes, there are alliances and yes, people are close to others. But at the end of the day, alliances, while a part of Survivor, change everyday too. Right now, I just believe in my plan for the tribe, which is to stay strong and take out the weakest link. Votes don’t have to splinter a tribe, they can also unify them. And I hope that that’s the case tonight.

Trixie rolls her eyes too, smirking.

Trixie: That’s what he thinks, Jeff.

Markus frowns at her.

Trixie: But I think they’ll find Trixie can be real tricksy when pushed into a corner.

A couple people laugh at this. Axel is shaking his head, grinning.

Jeff: Well, it is time to see just exactly how things pan out tonight, and who’s coming out on top. It is time to vote. Summer, you’re up.

Summer, still chuckling, shakes her head and gets up to go.

Markus turns to look at Albert, giving him a questioning look. Albert nods and mouths back to him.

Albert: [mouths] It’s fine.

Markus nods back, still looking worried. The camera cuts to Trixie tossing her braids over her shoulder, looking smug, like a kid having just carried out a devious prank.

Summer gets to the voting booth and sighs.

Summer: [sighing] Oh boy…

The camera fades away.

One by one, the castaways head up to vote. The camera cuts to a clip of Marisa walking to the booth, then to Ethan writing down Trixie’s name, marking it with a sad face.

The camera cuts to Trixie looking straight ahead, thinking to herself.

Albert is shown walking to the booth, then Markus slips his vote into the urn.

The camera cuts back and forth as Trixie gets to the booth, looking impish, then to Axel running his hand through his beard.

At last, Axel gets up to vote, and finally returns with a deep sigh.

Jeff: I’ll go tally the votes.

He leaves. Ethan watches him go, his eyes wide and innocent.

Albert is stroking his chin still, sharing a look with Markus, who shrugs. The camera cuts to Trixie, waiting with anticipation for Jeff to return.

Jeff returns with the votes.

Jeff: If anyone has the hidden immunity idol and they want to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Markus cranes his neck to look at Trixie. Summer turns as well, curious. Marisa’s eyes are aimed at Trixie.

Trixie smirks, knowing everyone is watching her, but she does nothing.

Jeff: Alright. Once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I’ll read the votes.

He opens the urn.

Albert nods, looking at the floor. Axel is licking his lips, looking at the others before turning back to Jeff.

Jeff: First vote...Trixie. (1-0)

Trixie grins, nodding, almost proud of herself.

Jeff: Ethan. (1-1)

Ethan raises an eyebrow, looking scared, not expecting his name.

Jeff: Trixie. (2-1)

Trixie nods again, licking her lips. The camera cuts to Summer, glancing at Trixie out of the corner of her eye.

Jeff: Ethan. We’re tied. Two votes Trixie, two votes Ethan. (2-2)

Ethan looks around at the others, worried. Markus meets his eyes and looks away.

Jeff: Trixie. That’s three votes Trixie. (3-2)

Trixie rolls her eyes once again, but she is still smirking.

Becky is watching the votes with bated breath. Marisa is narrowing her eyes.

Jeff: Ethan. We’re tied again. Three votes Trixie, three votes Ethan. (3-3)

Ethan looks surprised to be getting so many votes, and a little hurt.

Trixie is nodding to herself. The camera cuts back to Axel again, watching the votes without reaction.

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Jeff: Ethan. That’s four votes Ethan, three votes Trixie. (4-3)

Ethan’s jaw drops, turning around to stare at everyone else, nonplussed.

Becky is frowning now. Albert shakes his head, confused, turning to look at Markus, who seems just as perplexed.

Ethan continues to look around at the rest of his tribe, as if searching for answers, as the camera cuts to Axel chuckling to himself, picking at his teeth with a toothpick, and then to Marisa watching the others’ reaction while also watching the votes, the fires casting shadows across her face.

The camera zooms in on Trixie’s deviously delighted face as Jeff pulls out the last vote.

Jeff: Second person voted out of Survivor: Mozambique...Ethan. You need to bring me your torch. (Final Tally: 5-3)

Ethan smiles sadly as he gets up.

Ethan: Wow. Good job, guys.

Trixie is laughing to herself, turning to look as Ethan grabs his torch.

Markus is stunned, shrugging at Becky, who is looking at him with a similarly shocked expression on her face.

Albert sighs, looking annoyed, as Axel sits, looking on smugly.

Summer: [whispering] Wow…

Ethan puts his torch down.

Jeff: Ethan, your tribe has spoken. [snuffs torch] Time for you to go.

Ethan leaves, slinging his bag over his shoulder.

Markus looks guilty, watching him leave. Trixie is smiling, swaying playfully in her seat.

Jeff: Well, you guys keep saying the game of Survivor changes everyday, and it looks like tonight, the game has changed yet again. Grab your things, head back to camp. Goodnight.

Final Words
"qamea"

- I’m still in shock. I have no idea what happened. I don’t even know who voted me out but clearly I was completely blindsided. I’m heartbroken that I went out that way, not knowing what was going on, completely out of the loop. I guess I should’ve went with Enid last Tribal Council because I clearly paid for it tonight. It just goes to show that mistakes are made all the time on Survivor. It stings to know I probably could’ve prevented this by not making whatever mistake it was that I made, that got me here. I’m disappointed, but I’m going to do my best to take away a life lesson from this experience and walk away with my head held high.

Next Time on Survivor...

 * The Qamea tribe recovers from a shocking blindside…

"qamea"

- I never knew Axel and Trixie could be this devious. It’s like, are Axel and I still in an alliance? Can I still trust him?


 * And the game is shaken up early on in the season!

Jeff: Everyone, drop your buffs.

Charlie: [laughing] No way…

Zoe: Already?

Albert: [chuckling] Damn…

Summer: That’s insane!

Jeff: We are switching tribes.