The Shy Guy May Be Our Last Hope

This is the 10th episode of Survivor: Eyre Peninsula!

Previously On Survivor...
At Van Diemen, the alliances were deadlocked 3-3. However, both Anastacia and Audrey had plans to break the deadlock. Anastacia went to Angela and promised her a final four deal, while- unknown to Anastacia- Audrey went behind her back and talked to the rival alliance about taking Anastacia out of the game. The rivals had different plans- Anastacia saving her idol and tricking Raphael into giving his to Horatio, and Audrey tricking Anastacia into thinking she was going home, while holding onto the idol for the merge and voting Anastacia out with the 4-2 majority they would form. It seemed to be a hectic day in store.

Over at Thijssen, Elijah pretended to be a fortune teller and predicted that "the strong one will fall", which visibly shook up Holly, despite her alliance assuring her it was just jibberish. Itsuki then proposed an alliance with Elijah, which he accepted. Knowing they were on the outs- and that Kris was targeting his old rival Ituski- they attempted to work on Holly, but she was not responding, due to feeling ill. Holly's illness led to her collapsing at camp, which almost resulted in her evacuation, but the medic deemed her able to continue on the condition that she didn't compete in the upcoming reward challenge.

Challenges
Immunity Challenge: Keep On Your Toes

Challenge Mechanics: The castaways will each stand on a small wooden perch in a frame. They will brace a wooden block on their head and keep it in place using the wooden board above them. The structure would force the contestants to stand on their toes slightly, increasing the difficulty. The last person left with their wooden block intact wins Immunity.

Winner: TBD

Van Diemen Tribe
(Horatio, Angela and Raphael are collecting water.)

Angela: So... we've pretty much made the merge. What's the plan from here?

Raphael: We've got a 5-5 even advantage, and we need to do anything we can to keep it that way.

Horatio: You talkin' bout...? (he motions back to camp)

Raphael: Yeah. There's every chance that those two aren't gonna want to work with us, but we have to play everything right. They know they won't get a final 3 finish with us, so we just have to make sure siding with us is worth it for them.

Angela: But for all we know they might not want to work with us at all... I mean, we were kinda enemies for the last few days.

Raphael: Yes, but that was during the Tribal phase. This is the merge now, and they'll soon realise we're the best move for them.

Horatio: Well, what are ya gonna do? They don't seem like the type to forgive and forget. Timothy, maybe, but Audrey? She'll turn on us in a heartbeat unless you can promise gold. And by gold, I mean a final 3 deal.

Angela: Like she'll believe that!

Raphael: We just have to spin webs. Make our stories intricate. Horatio, you go and make peace with Audrey, and I'll follow you up and the three of us can have a little chat.

Angela: What do you want me to do?

Horatio: How about you go make friends with Timothy? You saw how he was with Anastacia: she was friendly with him and he stuck to her like glue. You're the mother, this should be perfect for you. We'll be back soon, okay?

Angela:  (a little angered) Okay, I'll do that. You guys have fun with your talk. I hope it works.

Horatio: Woah, woah, you okay?

Angela: Yeah. Why?

Horatio: You sounded angry.

Angela: I'm not angry.

Raphael: Who's angry?

Angela: No one. You guys go. I'll report to you in a bit.

Raphael: Okay, later!

(Raphael and Horatio leave. The camera zooms in on a frowning Angela.)

"vandiemen"

- Who does Horatio think he is, talking to me in such a condescending manner? (mimicking voice) "Why don't you go and make friends with Timothy? You're the mother, this should be perfect for you. We'll be back soon, okay?" I know that being the friend is my best role, but he didn't have to say it like that! He could have acknowledged how this would have helped, and actually complimented me, instead of just assigning a role and expecting me to be okay with it. And who says I have to do what they say, anyway? I'm clearly on the bottom of that alliance. I mean, they're bosom buddies, so who's splitting them up? With a 5-5 split they talk so much about, that means a rock draw, and I am NOT risking my game on that! If Audrey and Timothy both go, Thijssen has the majority. Even with Raphael's idol, that means the rest of us get picked off one by one. I don't want that to happen, so what's to stop me from jumping ship with them?

"vandiemen"

- This is pretty much the turning point in the game for not only me, but the three of my alliance as a whole. If Audrey goes, Timothy goes with her. That puts us 7-3 down. Then there'd have to be two flippers on the other tribe, and I ain't banking on that. I like my chances in those individual challenges, but I ain't gonna win all of them. So unless we can get Audrey and Timothy to stay on our side, we can pretty much kiss our chances at the million goodbye.

(In a different spot, Timothy and Audrey are together, talking.)

Audrey: Today's the big day, Timothy!

Timothy: Um, wait, what's happening again?

Audrey: We're flipping!

Timothy: (panicked) What? I-I ne-never agreed to that! When did we decide that?

Audrey: Timothy, think about it, for the love of God. Those three are together! There's no breaking that!

Timothy: B-but, we can t-try and convince Angela to j-join us, right?

Audrey: Oh, come off it! If we stay with them and get power over Thijssen, she's guaranteed a final 3 deal, no matter which side she picks! And even she, the queen of flipping, will know it'd be Survivor suicide to flip that late in the game! Pull your head in... this is our only option!

Timothy: B-but is this right? I don't- uh- isn't sticking to our tribe the right thing to do? We're not gonna get jury votes if we do!

Audrey: Timothy... we're not even going to make the final Tribal if we don't flip! How is this not clear to you? The three will never break up! Come with me, and we'll find cracks in their alliance, and exploit them! Then we'll get to the end, you and me, and we'll take the goat. Then they'll have to vote for us!

Timothy: But, is this what Anastacia would want?

Audrey: To hell with Anastacia! She's not in the game anymore!

Timothy: H-how could you say that? If she hadn't taken you, you wouldn't even be here!

Audrey: I know, but the point I'm trying to make is, Anastacia isn't here anymore! You can't make your decisions based on what she would want!

Timothy: Well, she-she told me to play m-my own game, but... Audrey, I don't know how! I need someone to guide me! I'm not a leader, I'm a follower!

Audrey: Then come with me! Play your own game! I'll help you out, they'll help you out... it's all waiting for you! You just have to take the step.

Timothy: I-I don't know! This isn't something I can just think about right now! C-Can I go for a walk? To clear my head?

Audrey: If you must. But it's really not that difficult a decision as far I'm concerned.

Timothy: I-I'll be back soon, I promise.

(Timothy leaves for his walk.)

Audrey: (under her breath.) Good riddance.

"vandiemen"

- How is Timothy even THINKING about staying with them!? Honestly, this decision is like choosing between a pot of gold and a pot of horse crap! It's THAT simple! I don't see why he can't get it through his head that this is what's best for him! He seems to have this stupid idea that Anastacia wouldn't flip. He's talking about playing his own game, but he can't step out of Anastacia's shadow... and the woman's not even here! God, this is SO frustrating!

"vandiemen"

- Audrey's proposal... it shook me, you know? I mean, is this really the right thing to do? This... I'm not used to pressure like this! I chose my job specifically so I wouldn't be exposed to this kind of pressure! Audrey makes it seem like this is a game changing decision, and it might be, but... I'm really bad at those! Wh-what would Anastacia have done? Why can't she be here to help me?

(After Timothy leaves, Horatio apporaches Audrey.)

Horatio: Hey, you got a sec?

Audrey: (scoffs) What do you want?

Horatio: Just a talk. Y'know, you and I didn't exactly get off on the right foot.

Audrey: (laughs) You got that right.

Horatio: But, look, you're not that bad of a person. I'm  not used to meeting brash, opinionated people in my everyday life. I mean, I'm used to working with angry overweight people who don't wanna change, but in my out-of-work life, I've never encountered someone like you, and it was just a shock, y'know?

Audrey: I see.

Horatio: Look, point is, I just wanna apologise. I've been acting a bit immature about this whole situation. I think you and I could have potential to be friends. How about we smooth things over, start again?

Audrey: All this is so I don't flip, isn't it?

Horatio: No, this is a genuine apology and a genuine attempt to make friendship.

Audrey: For Christ's sake. I don't doubt the genuity of it, but you came here intent on getting my vote,

Horatio: I'm trying to apologise here.

Audrey: Yes, and thank you for it. But admit it, you just came here for my vote!

(Raphael comes over.)

Raphael: What's going on, guys?

Audrey: (rolls her eyes) And this proves it.

Raphael: (confused) Proves what?

Audrey: That you guys came here for my vote.

Raphael: Well, let's talk about this.

Audrey: There's nothing to talk about. You want my vote, and my answer is no.

Raphael: Actually, we came to talk to you about something. You know, the three of us could go a long way if-

Audrey: (laughs) Oh, for sake! Don't humour me.

Raphael: If you take our side, the three of us will go to the final three. I promise.

Audrey:  off! Don't get me started! You two and Angela are after my vote so you can get in the majority! You can stop your silly charade of wanting to be best buddies, because I know you will turn on me the second you guys are out of danger!

Raphael: Audrey, just think about this,

Audrey: I have thought about it! And you know what my answer is? YOU! If I side with you, there's no chance of me winning! If I go with them, I can fight my way through!

Horatio: (sigh) Whatever. You know what, I'm done. And you know what else? You can shove my apology up your ass, along with all the other junk that's up there!

Audrey: Where's Angela, by the way? Wait.. wait, wait. Don't tell me you sent her after Timothy? Oh please.

Raphael: Audrey...

Horatio: Raphie, just forget it. She ain't budging.

(Raphael and Horatio leave.)

"vandiemen"

- What jerks. Honestly! They had the AUDACITY to try and trick me into a Final 3 deal? I see right through their bull >. They only wanted to make sure I didn't flip. They were dumping me. But now, I'm going to Thijssen, and I'm dumping them. (she begins to laugh)

"vandiemen"

- Audrey's going over to their side and she thinks she's got a chance of winning, but guess what? Joke's on her. She ain't getting my vote at the end. Even if she played the most perfect strategic and physical game, she would never get my vote. Survivor is 1/3 social, and Audrey's completely missing that. (laughs) Man, what's up her butt?

"vandiemen"

- Plan A failed. Let's just hope Angela comes through with Plan B. And if THAT fails, then... well, we gotta hope there are people on the other tribe who hate their tribe as much as Audrey hates us. Or else... no, I can't think like that. Everything will be okay. My game's not over yet. Not until my torch gets snuffed.

(Meanwhile, somewhere different, Timothy is sitting on his own, staring into the distance.)

Timothy: (grabbing at his hands anxiously) Oh my God, oh my God...

"vandiemen"

- What am I supposed to do? Audrey just dumps the flipping thing on me, a-and I'm expected to make a decision right now? I-I can't! Each decision is going to have consequences, and each is going to have benefits. But which one has the most benefits? I don't know that yet, and I-I don't know if I'll ever know.

(Angela, looking for Timothy, spots him and goes over.)

Angela: Hi Timothy. Are you okay?

(Timothy jumps, as he didn't think anyone else was there.)

Timothy: What? Oh, um, hi Angela! I didn't see you there!

(Angela sits down beside him.)

Angela: Are you okay?

Timothy: Um, well, no... not really.

Angela: What's wrong?

Timtohy: (looks away) I can't tell you...

Angela: Is something eating you up?

Timtohy: Well... A-are you going to tell Raphael and Horatio?

Angela: What we say is strictly private.

Timothy: Well, um, today-uh- Audrey came up to me and talked to me about flipping...

Angela: Okay.

Timothy: (panicks as he realises what he's just said) B-b-but I-I haven't d-decided yet! Please don't think I'm a flipper! I-I swear I haven't given Audrey an answer! Please believe me!

Angela: (places a hand on his back.) It's okay, I believe you. Calm down. Take some breaths.

(Timothy breathes a bit, trying to calm himself down.)

Timothy: Sorry... I'm really nervous right now.

Angela: It's okay;. Just tell me what she told you.

Timothy: (nervous and apprehensive) You aren't going to repeat this, are you?

Angela: Of course not. You have my word.

Timothy: Well... um, if you're sure...

Angela: I'm sure.

Timothy: Audrey, um, Audrey said that it would be in our best interests to flip, because... well, you guys are an alliance of three, and there's no breaking that. So, if we were to side with you, w-we'd be picked off when you guys get into power. And... I think she's right, but this just feels so wrong! We don't know what the other tribe is thinking! There could be flippers on there, too... I just don't know what to do!

Angela: (gives him a hug) No one's expecting you to make a decision just yet.

Timothy: But, siding with you guys feels wrong too. I mean, Audrey has been my ally for a long time now, and I know she'll at least be loyal to me... And you guys... well, you tried to vote me out on Day 14, but... all of this feels so wrong! How did I get myself into this!?

Angela: It's okay. Look, I felt the same when I flipped on Richie. It just tore my heart out, and I was in a spot where I had to pick between two alliances. What you need to do is calm down- there's no way you can make that decision in your state now- and think over everything. Run through all the scenarios in your head, and eventially, you'll know what's best. If you ever need to talk to me, just come find me, okay?

Timothy: Okay... thank you.

Angela: I'm going to go now, but I promise you, I'm here for you.

(Angela leaves)

"vandiemen"

- So that's what Audrey's planning... I feel bad going back on Tim, because hes a genuinely sweet, lovely guy, but my alliance has to know this. Besides, Timothy won't get wind of this, and what he doesn't know won't hurt him.

"vandiemen"

- (deep sigh) It felt really good to get that off my chest. But now I don't know what's happening. Angela gave me her word. The same person who backflipped on her alliance twice... Oh my god, what have I done? What have I done? I hope she doesn't tell anyone!

Thijssen Tribe
(The sun rises; everyone steps out of the shack.)

Elijah: It's our last few hours of Thijssen, guys!

Itsuki: But we don't know if we're merging yet!

Elijah: Of course we're merging! Since when do they merge with nine people?! That's, like, the craziest thing ever! Crazier than me!

Kris: Elijah's right. We have to be merging today. There's no other option.

Holly: So it's all for ourselves now...

"thijssen"

- Today's the day! We're about to merge! I'm about to escape Kris's clutches! Yaaaay! (dances happily)

"thijssen"

- I find myself in a less than desirable situation right now. The tribes are even, yes, but we have one person who is a definite flipper, and one who could join her. In such a case, losing yesterday would have been a more desirable outcome, even though Van Diemen lost a physical threat. I would have loved to get rid of that little Geisha, but alas, the game doesn't always play out the way we want it. Fortunately, however, we can counter her. We just need to swing Elijah to our side. Our game rests potentially rests on his shoulders.

(The camera cuts to Itsuki and Elijah, who are discussing their future in the game.)

Itsuki: Elijah, we made it! We can finally flip!

Elijah: Yay! If we had party supplies here, we could totally party right now!

Itsuki: Well... doesn't the merge have a feast? That's kind of like a party, right?

Elijah: Oh my god, dude, I totally forgot about that! Free food! Flipping! Kicking Kris's butt! Yes!

Itsuki: But will the other guys let us in to their alliance?

Elijah: Of course they will! They're gonna need, like, all the leverage they can get! They'd be stupid not to!

Itsuki: But then the Van Diemen people will just kick us out when they don't need us anymore!

Elijah: No they won't. We're the perfect team! They'll keep you for being bad at challenges, and then I'll kick their butt in challenges, so they won't be able to vote either of us off. And then we'll destroy them!

Itsuki: (laughs) Thanks. Well I guess we're not completely doomed. We've got good social games, right?

Elijah: We're the King and Queen of the social games, bro! We'll kick ass! TO FLIPPING! (offers out hand for fist bump.)

Itsuki: To flipping! Um... what do I do?

Elijah: (gasp) You've never fist bumped!? The atrocity!

Itsuki: Um... no? Should I have?

Elijah: Itsuki! Fist bumping is, like, the universal symbol of friendship!

Itsuki: Ok... what do I do?

Elijah: Stick your fist out.

Itsuki: (sticks out fist) Okay...?

(Elijah fist bumps her)

Elijah: Boom! You've just been fist bumped!

Itsuki: (laughs) I guess that makes us friends, right?

Elijah: It totally does!

Itsuki: Then let's flip together and kick butt!

"thijssen"

- I can't wait to flip! And I'm so glad that I've got Elijah on my side, because that makes things so much better. If it was just me, then I wouldn't stand a chance, but now that Elijah's with me, he can help me beat Kris, Hazel, Holly and all the Van Diemens! I can't wait to see the look on Kris's face when I get announced as the winner! Imagine how cool that would be?

"thijssen"

- I'm not really that big on alliances, and I haven't really been in one all game, but aligning with Itsuki is probably the best decision I've made. We do make the perfect team, and we're gonna own this thing!

(The camera cuts to Hazel, Holly, and Kris, who are on the beach.)

Kris: Alright, listen up. We're in crisis mode right now. We've lost one to Van Diemen, and we absolutely cannot afford to lose another one.

Hazel: Well, what do you want me to do? I tried the flirting thing, and it crashed and burned. He hissed at me, Kris!

Kris: It's vital that we use our skills to our advantage, and resist any move the two of them make on us. Holly, no doubt they'll try and recruit you, like they have been doing for the past few days, the scoundrels they are. You need to put up a wall. Don't let them get to you.

Holly: Wall up. They won't get past me, Kris. But what are we going to do about Elijah?

Kris: I don't think he's fully committed to Itsuki just yet. We need to somehow convince him that aligning with us is the best decision for him. If we can level out the playing field, we might have a chance at majority. There could be someone from Van Diemen willing to jump ship, and we'll welcome them with open arms.

Holly: Should I go? He's got prior... issues with you two, so I might be the best person.

Kris: Holly, how are your negotiation skills?

Holly: Not too crash-hot, sorry. I mean, I work in an elementary school, so I'm not used to having to bargain for things. Now that I think about it, you'd be the best. Aren't you a police officer?

Kris: That I am.

Holly: Then you're used to having to break down walls. You go to him and make him listen.

Hazel: Yes, Kris, you go. He won't listen to me, and if Holly's negotiation skills aren't that good, you're our only hope.

Kris: It's going to be brutal, I'm afraid.

Hazel: Be brutal. Whatever it takes.

Holly: But not too brutal. ''No threats. ''I know you're good at those, but if you're harsh, you'll just push him over to the other side.

Kris: Oh, don't you worry. I'm very good at counterbalancing. It's all about mind manipulation. You'll see.

(Kris leaves for his task.)

"thijssen"

- Kris is a good strong person. He's very determined to be the leader and he almost always gets what he wants. Manipulating Elijah will be difficult for him, but I know he can do it. He could honestly make you believe pink was purple if he tried hard enough.

"thijssen"

- Sending Kris over to Elijah worries me, especially since Kris is such a headstrong person. That has good qualities, but it also has very bad ones, and if those bad ones come to light... we've lost what could be our only chance at stability come the merge.

"thijssen"

- Although he's crazy as they come, Elijah has proven several times that he's an incredibly smart individual behind the goofball he wants everyone to see. He's not just going to blindly follow me; I need to lay out a convincing case. I'm going to have to treat this like negotiating with a criminal. No doubt it will soon reap its rewards.

(The camera cuts to Elijah, who is playing amongst the trees, when Kris walks up to him.)

Kris: Elijah! Stop your shenanigans! We need to talk.

(Elijah jumps down from the trees and lands in front of Kris)

Elijah: 'Sup?

Kris: I'm sure Itsuki has approached her about her plan to jump ship, no?

Elijah: She may have. Why?

Kris: And you've agreed, no?

Elijah: What's it to you, dude? I feel like a criminal here! Wait... am I a criminal? No... no, I don't think so. Continue.

Kris: Well, I think it's time you considered your other options. Is aligning with Itsuki really your best option?

Elijah: (laughs) Right, so this is the part where you convince me to join your side, right?

Kris: Elijah, if you look at all options-

Elijah: You're gonna try and convince me that joining you guys- the same alliance that tried to vote me out, like, four days ago and no doubt would have done it again yesterday had you been given the chance- is the best move, just because you need my vote to stop the sides from being uneven? Props for trying, bro!

Kris: Look, Elijah. I'm going to talk, and you're going to listen. I know I'm the last person you'd want to align with. I did try to get you out; I did push you out of the alliance. I admit that. I know you hate me and I know you want to align with Itsuki, but think about it. It's an individual game now, and you have to align with people you don't like to stay strong.

Elijah: Dude, dude, you're just going to vote me out when you get majority!

Kris: Elijah, this game changes in many ways. Stick with me, and you could end up going to the Final Tribal Council. You'd like that very much, wouldn't you?

Elijah: Mmm-hm! Which is why I'm aligning with Itsuki, because she's taking me to the Final Tribal Council! BOOM!

Kris: Elijah, take a look at the situation for a minute, will you? There's no way the Van Diemen guys are going to let you to the Final Tribal Council. You are good at challenges, you've proven yourself to be strategic, and you're quite the social player. Itsuki, on the other hand? Terrible physically, but works on the sympathy vote. When the Van Diemen people get their majority, who's going to be the first one they pick off?

Elijah: Uh...

Kris: Exactly. Itsuki, on the other hand,  will not be seen as a threat by the other players. So they'll take her to the end, and she'll be sitting along some Van Diemen trash in what was rightfully your spot! Itsuki won't do anything to save you post-merge, because she'll realise that it will be pointless, so your torch is getting snuffed while she goes on to sit there on Day 39, completely forgetting the promise she made you fifteen days ago. Elijah, if you side with Itsuki, the best you'll finish is 6th. If you side with me... Elijah, like I told you on day one, the two of us will go far in this game. Hazel and Holly? A little side alliance, They'll be the ones disposed of when majoirty comes; not you. Elijah, side with me. Together, we'll do great things, you and I.

Elijah: Woah... Mind officially blown. I never thought about it that way.

Kris: I'll give you the rest of the day to think about it, and I'll come back tomorrow. Okay?

Elijah: Wow... okay.

(Kris leaves.)

"thijssen"

- Piece of cake. Told you I'd do it.

"thijssen"

- Woah... I never thought he'd get to me, but he got me good. I suppose I never took the time to actually assess the situation properly, 'cause I was too caught up in having fun. Maybe being Itsuki's ally isn't as spectacular a move as I thought it was. (short pause) Damn, Kris got me good!

Reward Challenge
(the camera zooms in on what appears to be an obstacle course.)

Jeff: Come on in, guys!

(The castaways enter and look at the structure in utter confusion.)

Timothy: ...What?

"vandiemen"

- Why are we doing a reward challenge? I thought we were merging!

Jeff: Everywhere I look, I see confusion on your faces. Raphael, why is that?

Raphael: Jeff, I think a lot of us thought we were merging today. So to see a reward challenge set up is kind of confusing and disappointing.

Jeff: Why disappointing?

Raphael: It's Day 25, and I think a lot of us were looking forward to breaking off the shackles of our tribe.

Jeff: Well, as you know, the game of Survivor can surprise you in many ways. Are you guys ready to get to today's reward challenge?

(an unenthusiastic yes comes from the disappointed castaways.)

Jeff: For today's challenge, you will.... drop your buffs. You have officially merged.

(the castaways begin cheering. The camera zooms in on Elijah, who is standing there, stunned.)

"shrike"

- ...We just got trolled by Jeff Probst.

(Jeff takes out an urn and stops in front of each castaway.)

Jeff: Take out a buff. This is your new merged tribe.

(Everyone takes out their buffs happily, except for Kris, who looks angry.)

Kris: ...It's pink.

"shrike"

- How dare they force me to wear pink? I am a 42 year old man. I do NOT wear pink!

Jeff: As you guys have merged, you are now living as one tribe, in one camp. You can decide amongst yourselves where you'll stay and what you'll be called. Grab your stuff and head back to your new camp.

(the tribe heads out. The camera zooms in on a smiling Audrey.)

"shrike"

- We've merged! This means goodbye Van Diemen, hello Final Tribal Council!

Merged Tribe
After a short discussion, the tribes decide that Van Diemen's better shelter and multiple rewards is more important than Thijssen's fishing gear, and they elect to spend the remainder of the game at the Van Diemen camp. Although Kris protests bitterly at first- as he does not want to leave his fishing gear behind-  he is coerced by being reminded that he will be able to build his own fishing pole. The camera then shows a time lapse, with the new tribe walking to Van Diemen's camp. When they arrive, everyone sets down their stuff.

Raphael: Here it is, guys! Welcome to your new home!

Kris: Hm. Nowhere near as impressive as they talked it up to be.

"shrike"

- So we left my fishing gear behind for this? What is simply a slightly jazzier version of our shelter? Please. Now I'm annoyed.

Horatio: Come and set your stuff down, guys. We'll make room for you in the sleeping shack.

(The camera then shows a little montage of the former Van Diemen tribemates setting up the sleeping shack, with the former Thijssen members settling their stuff down and marvelling at the inside of the shelter.)

Timothy: Um, you make yourselves right at home.

(The camera zooms in on Hazel, who is smiling gatefully.)

"shrike"

- It's really nice of the Van Diemen people to treat me this way, make me feel right at home, but one thing's for sure: I'm going to be the world's most unruly house guest!

(The group are all sitting down and talking when fast and hard footsteps sound from outside the sleepinmg shack, and Audrey pokes her head inside.)

Audrey: Guys! You have to come out here!

(Confusion sets in on the new tribe as they slowly make their way out of the sleeping shack.)

Horatio: You know it's gotta be somethin' good when Audrey comes running to tell you.

(The tribe comes out to a table laid out with a major feast.)

Holly: Oh my God!

Angela: Food! Actual food!

Itsuki: I can't believe it! (excited squeal.)

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- I wish I knew who the chef was so I could go up and give them a big thank you! They must have slaved in the kitchen for this!

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- This is amazing! I missed out on Thijssen's feast reward and now I'm getting a feast of my own!

A montage is then shown of the castaways eating things such as steak, lamb, pork ribs, cheese and bread.

Horatio: Oh my god... Oh my god, this is amazing.

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- This feast is the first bit of real food I've had since that hotel trip on Day 8, and wow... it tasted like the gates of heaven had opened and I'd been invited in by God himself.

Holly: I've been waiting for a feast like this, and I just... It was worth the wait. Especially after hearing about that damn seafood feast I missed out on!

Elijah: You would have loved that! It was, like, the best thing ever! This comes a close second though, 'cause pork ribs are just... I would sell my soul for pork ribs!

Kris: If you had a soul to sell.

Elijah: (laughs) BOOM! Man, give prior warning when you give a wicked burn like that! Anybody know where I can find some cold water?

Hazel: Elijah, you crack me up.

Elijah: Uh-oh! This isn't going to end in another round of flirting, is it?

Angela: (jerks upright) Flirting!?

Timothy: What happened? Who's flirting?

Hazel: No one! Elijah, shush, you!

Angela: Oh, I have to know more! Do tell!

(Raphael laughs.)

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- You can clearly tell Angela's a housewife just from how she reacted. (laughs) Man, did you hear how excited she sounded? I can just picture her now, on the phone to the next door neighbour, gossiping about Kim's new secret boy toy who left his Ferrari parked out the front!

Elijah: Oh my god, Hazel, can I tell 'em?

Hazel: (rolls eyes) If you must.

Elijah: Okay, so, like, Hazel was trying to get me into her alliance, and she thought she could just come up and flirt with me! She was getting right into it, though! She was serenading me, and- get this- she rubbed my stomach! I guess she heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but she just took it a little too seriously!

(Elijah collapses into a fit of laughter, causing everyone else to do the same. Hazel's cheeks have gone a little red.)

Angela: Oh, my, how juicy! I can just see it on the front cover of a magazine!

(The tribe continues laughing, save for Audrey, who has stopped and is thinking about the situation.)

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- Elijah is such a goofball. His laugh is infectious. He really is a joy to have around. He's the kind of person I'd like to go far in the game with.

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- He may be funny from time to time, but the danger of having someone like Elijah around is that all he shows is the comedy, so you have no idea how well he's playing the game, or what's going on in that mind of his. He acts like he's stupid, but deep down, he could be really smart, and because he's showing nothing but the goofy side, I'm really in the dark. He's the kind of person who would be first on my hit list.

Holly: Okay, guys! Now the feast is done with, we've got to get down to business. Any suggestions for a tribe name?

Author's Notes

 * The episode was originally titled It's a Whole New World Out There!