Move It, Tubby!

This is the sixth episode of Survivor: Kenya

Challenges
Reward Challenge: Keep On Your Toes The Survivors would each stand on a small wooden perch in an a-frame. They would 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. Prize: A spot back in the game

Luhya
Returning to camp after tribal council, the castaway's spirits were all surprisingly high. Everyone was awake, and in a fairly good mood. Therefor instead of the usual heading to bed, everyone gathered around the camp fire. Stories from lives back home are told, jokes and laughs are shared, and everyone has a genuinely good time.

However Corinne on the other hand, is a bit more phony than the rest. She knows due to the recent events that have transpired, her mouth has gotten her in to a bit of trouble. Acting chummy with her tribe mates isn't anything less than strategy on her part. She throws on a fake smile, forces a laugh, and even touches the legs of those around her as they crack jokes.

However not everyone is necessarily fooled by her actions.

Stephen struggles as the game and his morals seem to contradict.

After a while, the energy of the camp drops significantly. Growing extremely tired, everyone heads into the shelter to earn a good night's rest for the upcoming challenge tomorrow.

Elgon
The sun rises, and there's barely a cloud in the sky. It's a hot morning, by the time the sun is high in the sky, it's surely to be the hottest day in the game yet. The four remaining Elgon contestants are all up early, and get their chores done. Fire wood is collected, rice is cooked, and water is boiled.

Nessa: Tree Mail!

Everyone gathers around.

Nessa reads the tree mail, and it informs them to gather their belongings as the reward challenge is about to switch things up a little. Immediately Nessa lets out a shriek as she believe's this message indicates a merge, but Dan quickly shuts down the idea. Dan tells them that they shouldn't get too far ahead of themselves, as he thinks the emphasis is on the word "switch".

Dan jokes about how upset he'll be if after all the work the team did this morning goes to waste due to a switch up.

Reward Challenge
Jeff calls the tribes in.

Elgon enters and takes their place on their red colored mat. Luhya follows in directly behind.

Jeff Probst: Elgon getting your first look at the new Luhya tribe, Esther was voted out at last nights tribal council.

The news of Esther's departure is met by some surprised faces.

Jeff tells the castaways that he's happy to see that they've brought all their belongings with them.

Jeff Probst: After 16 long days in this game, seven people have left. The nine of you who remain, are the fortunate few who get to enter the next phase of this game. Drop your buffs, we're merging tribes.

The news of the merge is met with excitement and smiles.

Jeff informs everyone that the reward challenge will take place in exactly one hour, and motions toward a long picnic table in the distance. Until the challenge, everyone gets to take part in a merge feast in celebration of making it as far as they have, and to get to know their new tribe mates as some of them will be living together for the first time.

There is no hesitation as everyone bolts toward the picnic table. The table itself is completely full, and there are even a few baskets on the ground beside the table filled with bread and rolls. Shaun exclaims how great this is, as they'll have plenty left over to bring back to camp, and suggests they mainly eat the things that will go bad quickly.

In the middle of all the food layed out, is a giant wooden crate. Brock quickly pries it open. Beneath all the straw, is a dark green buff. The excitement of everyone continues to grow as they each grab one and put it on. Lynsie and Rachael both hold the buff to their noses, enjoying the fresh clean smell.

Corinne asks who hasn't gotten their new buff yet, but everyone already has. Puzzled, Corinne reaches into the crate and pulls out a tenth buff.

Confused by the buff, everyone knows they have no way of knowing what it's there for, so they waste no time questioning it and dig into the food. However while everyone enjoys filling their stomachs, Nessa's mind is elsewhere.

Frustrated, Nessa notices that Brock, Dan, and Shaun all seem to be eating, not thinking about what they've been told. Nessa notices that Lynsie's eyes are almost glazed over, she's deep in thought and it reads all over her face. Nessa's heart jumps into her throat as she immediately knows that Lynsie's on the same page as her. The two lock eyes and they both know that it's on.

Brock opens a jar of coffee beans, and takes a strong, deep whiff. If it's one thing Brock loves back home, it's coffee. The smell makes him salivate, as the first few days he has a strong headache from going cold turkey on caffeine. As he goes to screw the top back on, he notices a note written on the inside of the lid. He discreetly holds the jar under the table and peels it off, before stuffing it into his pocket. He then places the jar back onto the table.

The newly merged tribe gathers in front of Jeff Probst. He asks them if they've decided on a tribe name, and Johnathan tells him that they've merged Luhya and Elgon together, and came up with Lugon.

Jeff then tells them that it's time for the reward challenge, but drops the bomb that none of them will be taking part. Almost everyone is confused, except for Corinne who under her breath says, "the extra buff".

Jeff Probst: Come on in!

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Jedediah and Libby both enter into view.

Jeff Probst: I'm sure you both remember Jedediah and Libby, who both left the game on Day 2. Neither were selected for a team, but they're both back for the chance to join the merged tribe. They will duel against each other for a chance to re-enter the game, whoever wins reward will become the tenth member of Lugon.

The faces on everyone tell all, everyone's pissed that either Jedediah and Libby will have received a free ride until merge.

Jeff Probst: Jedediah and Libby, you will each stand on a small wooden perch in an a-frame. You will brace a wooden block on your head and keep it in place using the wooden board above them. The structure will force you to stand on your toes slightly, increasing the difficulty. The last person left with their wooden block intact wins immunity.

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After approximately 25 minutes Jedediah drops, and Libby officially re-enters the game.

Libby gives Jedediah a hug, and whispers into his ear how sorry she is that he is forced to leave the game once again. He waves everyone goodbye and walks back out the way he came in.

Jeff tosses Libby her green buff.

Jeff Probst: Congratulations Libby, you are back in this game.

Libby walks over to Lugon who are lined up together. As she joins the end of the line, she is greeted with a hug from Johnathan.

Jeff Probst: Well Lugon, you may now head back to the former Luhya camp as that's where you will stay for the duration of this game. It should no doubt be an interesting night. Have fun, head on out.