"Episode 4 - Switch!"
Pearl Islands Friday, June 22nd, 2018
~Previously, on OCW Survivor: The Cantadora Tribe regrouped after voting off Anthony Wentz, with Detective Jack Puffer returning from Exile Island. However, after Matt Meyhu won a Hero's Reward Challenge, he shocked the tribe by sending Puffer back to Exile, keeping him from competing in the next tribal immunity challenge. It also won fishing gear and a boat for Verde VIP's. The Cantadora Tribe persevered, though, and came back to win the "shouldering the load" challenge, sending Verde VIP's to Tribal Council. Sammy 3.0 was unanimously voted off, making the android the third wrestler to leave the Pearl Islands.~
VERDE VIP'S TRIBE
After Tribal Council
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~We watch as the Verde VIP's tribe makes their way back quietly to their tribal area. The fire is stoked, and everyone sits around, not saying much. After hours of silence, Matt Meyhu finally speaks.~
Matt Meyhu: I feel like somebody should say something... Was really hoping it wasn't going to be me... To Sammy! The teammate we didn't know we wanted or needed... Let's take that again. To Sammy! The teammate we didn't want or need.
~Matt gets up and grabs the fishing equipment.~
Matt Meyhu: We should eat before the next one!
~Meyhu heads off to start another epic fishing expedition, always his strength when it comes to Survivor. The rest of the tribe still isn't saying much, as they might be contemplating how it could have been their names appearing as votes. Behind them, the jungle suddenly makes a lot of noise. After a few seconds, The Uber Man steps out, returning to the tribe. He's covered in debris, but still has a large smile on his face.~
The Uber Man: I'm back!
~The Uber Man walks forward, expecting accolades, but everyone is still down after tribal council. He then trips and falls back into the sand, staying there for a while as he rests up.~
CANTADORA TRIBE
Quiet Success
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~We see the Cantadora Tribe back at home, having won the previous challenge. Nobody is saying much, as they quietly eat some dinner. The boat pulls up, and Detective Jack Puffer jumps out and walks over.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Hey, everyone. Did we win?
Annie Alvarez: Yep.
The Incredible One: Yep.
Chad Vargas: Uh huh.
Detective Jack Puffer: Great.
~Puffer takes a plate and sits down to eat with his tribe. Clearly, nobody here is interested in doing anything worthy enough to really be shown on camera. Let's switch to another tribe.~
BLUE DRAGONS TRIBE
Preparations
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~We change over to the Blue Dragons tribe, where the group is still working to build up unity between them. It's been enough to keep them out of Tribal Council as of late. It was nearing night, so Julliet walked around and collected more wood for the fire, dumping it onto the ground then sat near Kalinda and braiding her jet, black hair as she eyed her with curiosity. Kalinda nods to her.~
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: You need something?
Julliet Brooks: Not really, Kalinda. You are just much different than what I'm used to, but that's okay. I like that.
Zybala: Ok guys. We have another challenge coming up, and I'll be damned if I let Meyhu win another one. We gotta keep it together and kick ass!
Julliet Brooks: I agree with Zybala. We got this.
~Zybala notices Brookes and runs over to her. He picks her up in a big hug and puts her back down. (Why Zybala is just now noticing Brooks, well, who knows?)~
Zybala: Jules! I haven't seen you since our match last year! How are you?! How have things been?! When are you gonna get your sleeping bag out of my closet?!?
~She chuckles at him then gives him a friendly punch on the shoulder.~
Julliet Brooks: Maybe never. It may come in handy when we get out of here and decide to go on our unusual adventures together.
~Zybala smiles and playfully grabs his shoulder.~
Zybala: Well, since I am commissioner now, those adventures can now be written off as a "business expense."
~The two laugh, as Kalinda just looks away, not caring for the 'witty banter'. Nearby, Canon, Checkers, and Jones are talking away, with Jones apparently telling more jokes, to the amazing enjoyment of Checkers.~
SURPRISE CHALLENGE
Running The Gauntlet
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~After a few shots of the native life jumping around, we come to where the sun has risen for the challenge area. A series of ramps, netting, and structures have been set up in lines. The tribes move to their designated spots, as Pryde walks out in front of them.~
Pryde: Hello again, all. I hope you're ready for another challenge, and trust me, this is an important one. As you can see, we've got a series of challenges created for you. What we're going to do is run this one group by group, three at a time. The first section, we'll run four groups, with the first two making it out moving on. The next section has four channels, but only two from each group will get through. The last two sections will decide who the ultimate winner is. These will test you both physically and mentally, and you've only got 5 minutes to complete it. Sound good?
~The wrestlers all shrug. They just want to compete.~
Pryde: First off, we have an uneven number, so Blue Dragons, you need to choose someone to sit out.
~The Blue Dragons get together to discuss it, with nobody wanting to sit out. But finally, with a threat of a curse from Kalinda, Curt Canon sighs and walks off to the side.~
Pryde: Okay then. Choose your tribe's order, and we'll get started.
~We cut away from the 'boring' decision making, and skip to where the first men are lined up. It's Matt Meyhu for Verde VIP's, Chad Vargas for Cantadora, and Zybala for Blue Dragons. Pryde signals, and all three men start running up the first ramp. The first group appears to be a multi-level net maze, where you have to work your way upwards and crawl through to reach the other side. Both Meyhu and Vargas push through, neck and neck, as Zybala is falling behind. The two front-runners both stumble out of the netting at about the same time and hurry to where a simple ring puzzle is set up. Vargas snaps the rings into place as quickly as he can, then turns to Pryde, but Pryde shakes his head no. Vargas, surprised, looks back at his ring, and then realizes that the top piece wasn't there. He searched around his table and finds it behind it, even as Meyhu finishes his puzzle. Vargas angrily slams the last ring on, as Zybala hurries up, too late.~
Pryde: Moving on, Matt Meyhu and Chad Vargas! Zybala has been eliminated!
Chad Vargas: That's bullshit, Pryde! I didn't drop that ring, it was already on the ground...
Pryde: Blame the staff, I had nothing to do with it.
Chad Vargas: Dammit!! WEAK ASS CHALLENGES!!!
~We move to the next group, which has The Incredible One from Cantadora, Zane Zamota from Verde VIP's, and Harold Jones from Blue Dragons. The race begins just like before, with the wrestlers working their way through the nets. However, things take a turn for the worse when both Jones and TIO seem to get tangled up, trying to free themselves from the netting. TIO is basically hanging from his wrist on the climb up, which looks painful. Zamota is the only one to manage to get through, and he hurries to the ring puzzle, putting it together. He finishes and waits, as Jones and TIO fight the netting. Eventually, both manage to free themselves, making their way out of the netting. Jones and TIO rush to the ring puzzles, frantically trying to assemble them quickly, but time runs out.~
Pryde: Time! Wow, that rope net is being ruthless tonight. Okay, only one person moving on, Zane Zamota! The Incredible One and Harold Jones have been eliminated!
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: You know, technically, that net wasn't properly constructed, and doesn't give the support people our size would need to be able to climb. Also, the ring puzzle has some deficiencies...
Pryde: Hush up, Kalinda. Moving on!
~Neither Jones nor TIO looks very happy with that ending. But Zamota is grinning back at them, particularly pleased with eliminating two challengers instead of one. The next group is Julliet Brooks for Blue Dragons, Ed Houston for Verde VIP's, and Detective Jack Puffer for Cantadora. All three do better in the netting, working their way through it, although Houston is soon falling behind. Puffer makes it out first and runs to the puzzle. For a detective, the puzzle is no trouble at all, as he gets it organized. Brooks is right behind him, arranging the pieces. Puffer finishes first, but Brooks isn't far behind. Houston walks out from the netting, annoyed with himself.~
Pryde: Detective Jack Puffer and Julliet Brooks moving on! Ed Houston has been eliminated!
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: You know, Pryde, if you had actually thought this challenge through, you could have made it better by making...
Pryde: I swear to God, Kalinda, I will disqualify you...
~ The rest of the Blue Dragons tribe talk quickly with Kalinda, getting her to back off to give the tribe a better chance. Annoyed, Kalinda takes her place at the starting line with Annie Alvarez from Cantadora and The Uber Man from Verde VIP's. They all begin, with Curt Canon cheering his tribemate on from the sideline. Everyone has figured out the netting maze by now, and all three are neck-and-neck as they pull their way out. They head to the ring puzzle, with Kalinda quickly assembling hers with no problems. Alvarez and The Uber Man are right behind her. All three slam down their completed puzzles and look over at Pryde, who was keeping a close eye on them.~
Pryde: Kalinda Kriegsdottir and Annie Alvarez moving on in a very close one! The Uber Man is eliminated!
~The Uber Man gives a mighty scream at having lost, loud enough that even Pryde looks startled. He walks away, rejoining his tribe, who are giving him some space. We move to the second set of tests. This one has a long, narrow balance beam that has to be crossed. On the other side, there is a peg puzzle to be completed.~
Pryde: First group in the quarter-finals: Matt Meyhu and Zane Zamota from Verde VIP's, and Chad Vargas from Cantadora!
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: How come they get to run with only three, while Annie and I have to run a four-person bracket?
Pryde: ... Because only Zamota made it through her group's run.
Detective Jack Puffer: And because you're both from another planet.
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: And you, sir, are going to be sent TO THE MOON!
~Kalinda and Puffer glare at each other for a moment, before stepping away, as they'll face off shortly. First, though, we've got Meyhu, Zamota, and Vargas. All three start across on the balance beam, with all three having trouble. It's not easy, as the beam is shifting slightly with their weight, tilting. All three fall off at least once, even despite their excellent balancing skills. Eventually, Meyhu makes it across first, making the final hop to start the peg puzzle. Zamota and Vargas soon follow, and all three are working on the puzzle. Meyhu finishes his, getting the correct sequence. He then subtly shifts it to his left, showing Zamota, who hurries through.~
Pryde: Meyhu and Zamota moving on to the semi-finals! Chad Vargas eliminated!
Chad Vargas: Fuck fuck you both!
~Vargas breaks his peg puzzle, sending pieces flying everywhere. This causes a short delay, as a back-up puzzle has to be brought up (the producers were ready in case a puzzle went down. These ARE wrestlers, after all). Eventually, everything's set up again.~
Pryde: Second group! Julliet Brooks & Kalinda Kriegsdottir from Blue Dragons, Annie Alvarez & Detective Jack Puffer from Cantadora!
~The four wrestlers prepare themselves and start over the beams, having the same problems as the group before. But watching someone else do it can make it easier to get the strategy, which allows Kalinda to make it across quicker. Puffer, seeing this, hurries, but stumbles at the end, grabbing at the edge of the platform. Brooks fell, but hung on, and is now crawling along the beam, while Alvarez lost her balance and had to start over. Puffer heaves himself up with a mighty push, saving himself from falling, and reaches the puzzle. Brooks manages to get off as well. Alvarez is seen taking a deep breath, focusing herself, and she takes off, almost running the beam on her second attempt to make it across and give herself a chance. Kalinda is first to finish the puzzle, completing the sequence. She celebrates, even as Brooks tries to look at how she did it. But Puffer has figured it out, and gets his in place just in time. Kalinda, seeing this, turns and stares down her new adversary.~
Pryde: Kalinda Kriegsdottir and Detective Jack Puffer moving on! Annie Alvarez and Julliet Brooks eliminated!
Julliet Brooks: Ah, crap.
~Brooks shakes her head and walks off. Alvarez decides to finish the puzzle, just for the challenge, before departing. We move to the third series of tests. There are a number of ropes hanging vertically, which will require climbing across one by one like Tarzan. On the other side, we see a sliding puzzle set up, where you'll have to shift the hole around until you put the puzzle in place.~
Pryde: Welcome to the semi-finals! Only two move on. We've got Matt Meyhu & Zane Zamota from Verde VIP's, Kalinda Kriegsdottir as the sole representative from Blue Dragons, and Detective Jack Puffer for Cantadora.
~The start is signaled, so all four wrestlers start their way across the ropes. It's not an easy task, although Kalinda appears well-built for it, moving across easily. Puffer struggles at first, trying to get the rhythm going. Meyhu is moving strongly, but is also trying to encourage Zamota to move with him as a unit. A strong strategy in a unified tribe challenge, but one that's a little harder to pull off in an individual challenge. Kalinda, on the other side, works on the sliding puzzle, quickly moving pieces around. Puffer manages to reach the platform next, shaking out the rope burns he just got. He hurries over to start his own puzzle, with Kalinda stopping for a second to smirk at him. Meyhu and Zamota land at the same time and hustle to their spots. For a moment, it's all about the puzzle, as everyone is quiet. Kalinda, with the lead, finishes first, showing the picture of Exile Island. Puffer finishes right behind her. Having been to Exile Island twice was probably an advantage.~
Pryde: Kalinda Kriegsdottir and Detective Jack Puffer moving on to the finals! Matt Meyhu and Zane Zamota eliminated!
~Meyhu and Zamota both look disappointed, but Meyhu shrugs it off and pats Zamota on the back as they head to their tribe. Kalinda gives Puffer a crotch chop.~
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: Puff on this, Puffer! And also the rest of you.
Detective Jack Puffer: C'mon, Kalinda... crack a joke!
~Neither final competitor seems to be getting to the other, as they line up to the final challenge. This one's a series of challenges, as there's a crawling pit (underneath barbed wire), followed by a bunch of round handles hanging from the structure that will have to be crossed. Finally, there's a large tower, with a rope hanging down that the two will have to scale, followed by a puzzle bag up top that will have to be sorted to reveal a phrase.~
Pryde: On your marks, get set, go!
~Both wrestlers dive, crawling rapidly under the barbed wire. Each receives a scratch or two as part of the game. Kalinda's out first, just barely, as they start across the handles. But Puffer moves quicker on these, catching up to Kalinda as they both start scaling the tower. The Cantadora and Blue Dragon tribes are cheering fiercely for their respective sides. The Verde VIP's are just enjoying the competition. Both manage to get to the top pretty quickly, showing their athletic sides, and untie their puzzles.~
Pryde: Dead even at this point, it's all up to the puzzle!
~Neither wrestler is wasting any time, moving at warp speed through the letter puzzle. Kalinda looks to have it figured out, but Puffer suddenly starts moving even faster, throwing letters into position. At the same time, both look to have the phrase figured out, slamming the pieces in. Almost as one, they step back.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Time For A Switch!!
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: Time For A Switch!!
~Pryde looks absolutely stunned, as it looked almost simultaneous. He turns to the producers, who have a quick meeting, calling back to those who can see a replay. They then talk to Pryde, who nods and comes back forward to the two anxious wrestlers.~
Pryde: It came down to seconds... but in the end, it's been ruled that today's winner is... DETECTIVE JACK PUFFER!!
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: Dammit.
~After the challenge, Detective Jack Puffer is celebrating his exciting victory. Kalinda Kriegsdottir is scowling at him nearby, possibly contemplating how to murder him so that, as the runner-up, she can move into his position. Seeing Kalinda's eyes, Pryde hastily moved in, grabbing Puffer and taking him off to the side. The two have a long dialogue, where Puffer's face changes from happiness to thoughtfulness. Everyone else is watching, realizing something is up. Eventually, Puffer appears to make a decision, and Pryde brings him back over.~
Pryde: Alright, guys. Hope you enjoyed the challenge. It got pretty crazy at the end, didn't it? But Detective Puffer of the Cantadora tribe came out on top. However, there's one little item I failed to mention before we began this challenge: I never said this was a tribal immunity challenge.
~Holy shit! comes from several members.~
Pryde: No, this wasn't about immunity. This was about... reorganization. Everyone, hand in your buffs. The Blue Dragon Tribe, the Cantadora tribe, and the Verde VIP's tribe are all no more.
~Some wrestlers are cursing this change, knowing it's a major shift in the game, while others who might have felt like they were on the bubble have a smile building. All the buffs and the flags (if any were made) come forward and are piled up.~
Pryde: You see, we were keeping track during the challenge, and your order of elimination was the key factor in how the tribes will be set up. Zybala, as the first person eliminated, will go to the first tribe. The Incredible One, as the second eliminated, will go to the second tribe. And so on. So let's read it out:
~Pryde reaches over and gets a note from an assistant, because of course he wasn't keeping track of things. That's for the help to do. He looks over the list.~
Pryde: Can I have Zybala, Harold Jones, Curt Canon, Chad Vargas, Julliet Brooks, and Matt Meyhu over here? You are now the Bueno Vista Tribe.
~The group comes over and takes their new buffs. Meyhu and Vargas both look pretty aggravated.~
Pryde: Over here, I need The Incredible One, Ed Houston, The Uber Man, Annie Alvarez, Zane Zamota, and Kalinda Kriegsdottir. You are now the Vivienda Tribe.
~The wrestlers come together, looking around and trying to figure out their next move. Some are happy, others are definitely not.~
Pryde: So that gives us six on each tribe. Nice and even. Except for the fact that the winner, Detective Jack Puffer, is still standing over here. You see, Puffer was given a choice as the winner, a choice none of you received. Puffer could choose to send one of you to Exile Island and take your place on the tribe, thus choosing where he ends up. He could also choose to send himself to Exile Island along with a bonus, which will place him on whatever tribe goes to Tribal Council next. Detective?
Detective Jack Puffer: I will take Exile and the bonus, Mr. Pryde.
Pryde: So be it. Detective Puffer is heading to Exile Island. Bueno Vista, Vivienda, you both have new tribal places set up for you. All gear will be divided up among your tribes and delivered to you. You've got new tribemates now. Try to be friendly with them. Because on Thursday, you WILL be facing a Tribal Immunity Challenge, and at least one of you will be going home. Good night.
~Pryde heads off with Puffer towards the ships, while the two tribes begin gathering themselves. Many are warily eyeing the others, wondering what's going to happen next.~
VIVIENDA TRIBE
Re-introductions
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~The new Vivienda tribe makes their way into their new campground. Many of the items from their old tribe sites have been moved over for their convenience, although everything will need to be set up again. Everyone looks a little shell-shocked.~
The Incredible One: Damn, I did not see that coming.. a tribal swap. Pryde has tons of moves, that's for sure. At least I didn't get totally separated from my tribe.
~TIO eyes Annie, nodding, who came with him from Contadora. He looks around camp to his new tribemates, when Kalinda catches his eye.~ The Incredible One: So... is this supposed to be some elaborate cosplay? Are you an Avatar? ~The dragoness blows a raspberry at TIO.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: Like I haven't fucking heard that one before. Do be aware that I am capable of setting you on fucking fire at any moment. ~Ed Houston walks over to join them, a complete meeting of the three former tribes.~ Ed Houston: Hey what's up guys. Vivienda's pretty close to Verde so that's cool. Glad to be here. ~He continues to look around and loudly gasps when he sees Kalinda.~
Ed Houston: You...you can't be real!? The amount of science I've studied..it doesn't make any sense. Can you fly? ~Kalinda rolls her eyes and takes a seat, plopping down into it before dealing with the welcoming committee.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: Technically I can fly, but doing so requires artificially aging myself to the point where I grow one possible set of wings present in my ancestry. Doing so, however, will end up stunting my growth overall, so for the moment my only flight takes place aboard my zeppelin. Ed Houston: I feel that I aged myself 6 months when I tried to fly as a kid. Doctors say it was the craziest coma they ever saw! ~The Uber Man eyes Kalinda, adjusting his mask and nodding in agreement.~ The Uber Man: I completely understand... About like, the wings thing... I've been wanting to get a driver's license for my new job, but my aunt says I can't get one until I'm aged to 25. Psh... Family, am I right? ~The Uber Man and Kalinda continue in a conversation about the living quarters and Kalinda's servants, which lead Uber Man to uncomfortably leave the scene, only to return later. Meanwhile, Annie Alvarez has been watching quietly from the side. She looks around, not even surprised by the predicament she has found herself in again. It’s almost as if when she thinks “can shit get any more crazy?” The OCW gods say “hold my beer”. Figuring that she has to make the best of her current situation she looks over her new team mates. It could be worse, right?~ Annie Alvarez: That challenge was pretty intense. How was life on your first tribe? ~Annie looks over at TIO.~ Annie Alvarez: Hey, at least I still have you around. ~Meanwhile, the conversation between Kalinda and The Uber Man continued.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: My group's been pretty useless. Then again, I've been having my minions and animated tools doing most of everything and thus living in comparative luxury. I had my cabin up before the end of the first day, can basically pull anything sea-dwelling out of any available concentration of moisture, be it frost from my coldfire breathe or a puddle of water. And being able to connect pretty much any liquid with any other liquid and move it around means that having cool, clean, pure water is as simple as carrying some seawater back in in a cup, which I can then tie to basically any given spring that gets bottled for water or something. ~The dragoness shrugs.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: And not a single one of them so much as even hinted at wanting to become my official evil minions. I mean, it'd bind them into a dire contract where they would risk certain mental or physical trauma if they betrayed me and thus attempted to win the contest for themselves, but I can grant spellcasting powers, dammit! ~Kalinda blows a raspberry with eighteen inches of forked tongue. The Necromancer Queen sighs and shakes her head.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: Curt spent the entire time trying to convince us to name the tribe after a team from Legends of the Hidden Temple, and in his folly picked a team that was not the Silver Snakes. The Lost Soul did nothing except wander around in a daze, object to all the team names, and constantly sniff his finger. Harold told jokes, Juliette was okay, and Zybala seemed to be actively considering becoming an Evil Minion. ~The Uber Man flops down and sits Indian style next to Kalinda, with a wide grin across his face.~ The Uber Man: I love Minions! Do you have any?!?! Where ARE THEY?!?! Kalinda Kriegsdottir: The little yellow fuckers? If I found any they'd be in a goddess-damned mass grave. They give actual minions a bad name. If making horrible media abominations were considered a deadly sin, the goddamned minions would be down in the ninth circle crammed into one of Satan's three mouths along with whoever the fuck made Baby Geniuses 2 and the mom from Honey Boo Boo. ~The Uber Man carefully slides his yellow Minion keychain back into his pocket...~ The Uber Man: Yeah, I don't like those minions either... They're awful... Awful, cute little things... ~The Uber Man produces a cross from his other pocket, holding it to his chest and eyeing Kalinda suspiciously. In the meantime, the last member of Vivienda, Zane Zamota, walks over to the group.~ Zane Zamota: Hello new tribe mates! I can't wait to get started on our first challenge together. ~Zane is glad to see some familiar faces, then sees Kalinda sitting nearby.~ Zane Zamota: And Kalinda! I'm such a fan, you were my favorite character in the Lord of the Rings! ~This sends Kalinda into a rage, taking Zane down and apparently trying to put him in a pit.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: It wasn't fucking funny the first time I heard it when I started fucking wrestling, and the ensuing four years of having that reference come off the tongue of every mouth-breathing bag of bad banter have long since worn away anything that remotely resembled charm. ~Kalinda turns to her remaining teammates.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: No Lord of the Rings, no Hobbit, no Smaug, no Puff the Magic Dragon, no Game of Thrones, no Khaleesi. ~She points a gauntleted finger towards TIO.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: And you already used up your fucking Avatar card. That only skates by because it's not a dead horse that has been dragged out into the public square and repeatedly sodomized by a legion of idiots who cannot fucking trash talk properly. The Avatar dead horse is still in the stable, rotting and not yet covered in idiot spores. Because I'm not sure people like that even have the mental faculties to qualify as a member of the animal kingdom. Zane's got hair, and thus keratin, so by process of elimination he has to be a fungus ~Zane is back up by now, looking at Kalinda. Zane raises one eyebrow, with a look portraying a mixture of confusion and concern.~ Zane Zamota: Well it looks like you didn't roll high enough. Zane saves himself and jumps out of the way of the forming pit just in the nick of time! ~Zane shifts his attention to the others. Zane Zamota: That was a close one, right guys? ~TIO, meanwhile, begins to shake from Kalinda getting angry at him. He calms himself down, knowing he's not in any real danger. He looks around at his tribemates, they are unsure of what to take at Kalinda's speech. TIO goes up to Kalinda.~ The Incredible One: Listen, I am sorry if I offended you. I'm not used to, you know, you. This is all new to me. So I understand, from now on, you are not an Avatar. 100% got it. I just want to be on a winning tribe. Again, I'm sorry if I offended you in anyway ~With a nod TIO turns away from Kalinda, hoping to have settled the issue, and goes to tend the fire. TIO cocks his eyebrow and turns his head back to Kalinda.~ The Incredible One: Wait, I know where I've seen you before... were in you in the Eiffel 65 video "I'm Blue"? Or was it Blues Clues? I'm confused. ~Kalinda smirks.~ Kalinda Kriegsdottir: Obviously I'm the illegitimate lovechild of a member of the Blue Man Group. ~There definitely seems to be some tension in the new Vivienda tribe. Can the same be said of Bueno Vista? Let's find out.~
BUENO VISTA TRIBE
Re-introductions
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~The Bueno Vista tribe appear to be in the same predicament as the other tribe, working to piece together some gear to allow for a comfortable stay. We first focus on Zybala, looking around at his new tribe members.~
Zybala: Could be worse. Could be stuck with a bunch of WEAK ASS punks, right Chad?
Matt Meyhu: You're welcome!
~Zybala looks at Meyhu.~
Zybala: I'll be blunt. You don't like me, and you're exactly not my favorite person either. however, we are on the same team. So I won't superkick you if you can refrain from superkicking me. Deal?
~Meyhu spits in his hand and offers it to Zybala with a smirk on his face. Zybala stares at the extended hand and ponders a moment before spitting in his own hand and grabs Meyhu's hand.~
Jullet Brooks: Yuck. Boys...
~Curt sees the exchange between Zybala and Meyhu, he looks down at Checkers who looks up at him they shrug. Checkers runs up onto Curts shoulders and Curt holds his hand out palm face up, Checkers spits in it. Satisfied with the amount of simian spit in his hand Curt walks over to the two and places his hand on top of theirs....~
Curt Canon: What? I thought this was a team building exercise.
~Zybala looks at Curt's hand and shrugs before shaking it.~
Zybala: Fuck it. Anyone else want a saliva coated, pact sealing truce handshake?
Harold Jones: Ummm… can a pinky promise work? I could do without the kicking in the face or the saliva on the palm. Are there any other options?
~Zybala turns to glare at Harold.~
Zybala: NO! this is the only way to seal the pact! One of us! One of us!
~Checkers still on Canons shoulders extends his arm and hold his hand palm up. Curt spits in it, and Checkers places his hand on top of the others. He joins in Zybalas chant....~
Checkers: OH OH AHH! OH OH AHH!
~Harold Jones relents, coming forward.~
Harold Jones: Alright... but don’t take offense when I wash my hands afterwards. I’m not some dirty baseball player.
~Zybala stares at Harold, dumb founded.~
Zybala: Of course you can wash your hand. We're all gonna wash our hands. We may be on an island but that doesn't mean we have to behave like savages. There is a thing called std's after all.
~As Harold contemplates the offered hand, we cut to Chad Vargas. The God of professional wrestling stands on his own under the shade of an oak tree... An oak tree? In the fucking jungle!? He looks around at his new tribe mates. No TIO, No good detective, no Annie Alvarez. He ponders that for a few seconds and then shrugs.~
Chad Vargas: A lot of potential in this tribe. Lets honor this new team by pulling a victory at the next challenge!
~Vargas turns to watch the continued handshakes going on, as at least there seems to be a little more unity in Bueno Vista. But will that transfer to the immunity challenge?~
EXILE ISLAND
Alone Again
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~We go to Exile Island, where Detective Jack Puffer is resuming his stay. He looks around.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Hope everybody appreciates the sacrifice I made...
~He sees a poorly built fire, which has gone out. He spots little-to-no food gathered. It's pretty much a shit hole. The wind blows, giving him some temporary relief.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Those two tribes looked crazy. Anxious to see where I wind up when I get back. Anyway...guess I've got some snooping to do.
~Puffer begins sneaking around the island looking for things. ~Puffer reaches a bush that looks suspicious.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Hmm...could this be?
~suspiciousLY delicious that is! Puffer grabs a few berries from the bush.~
Detective Jack Puffer: I hope these are organic.
~Everyone is sure that they are...aside from the good detective.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Alright...now...back to the search!
~Puffer heads toward the north side of the island. About to enter into some shrine Puffer pauses.~
Detctive Jack Puffer: I sense some draaaaama taking place over yonder. Fireworks are about to go off...blue fireworks, perhaps.
~Puffer rushes toward the beach to see if he can get a front coast seat for the action.~
Tribal Immunity Challenge
Taste of Victory
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~Pryde is waiting patiently as the two tribes filter in. Surprisingly, the challenge area has been confined to a series of benches for them to sit on, and a table in front of Pryde. Everyone takes a seat, watching carefully for the twist.~
Pryde: So, guys, how's it been going, getting to know your new tribe? Bueno Vista?
~Curt Canon and Checkers both hold up their hands.~
Curt Canon: I got to mix some saliva with Zybala, Checkers, Harold, and Meyhu!
Pryde: O... k... and Vivienda Tribe?
~The Incredible One, Kalinda, and Zane all exchange a few negative glances.~
Pryde: Hmm. Well, that'll be interesting, to see if that affects our challenge here today. Because today, we're having ourselves a little food-eating contest!
~Groans are heard from many in the group, knowing that this isn't going pleasant. A few, like Zybala and Canon, look excited.~
Pryde: Now, as you know on Survivor, we don't usually eat the most... normal of foods. But I'm going to be helping you guys out. You see, we're doing a throwback episode today, going back to one of the challenges from another version of Survivor: Pearl Islands. Because today, we're having... smoothies.
~A couple of blenders are brought out, as well as some other supplies.~
Pryde: As you can see, we've got all the ingredients you could possibly want. We've got coconut water, some fruit, sardines, shellfish, octopus, razor clams, squid, sea water, and a few fun ones like giant squid and orangutan droppings.
The Incredible One: Please tell me you're joking about the last one.
Pryde: Yep, I am. But the rest will be randomly chosen for your smoothies. We'll compete in pairs. First person to down the drink gets a point. Most points win. Sound good? No? Too bad. Let's get to it.
~The first two up are Curt Canon and Kalinda Kriegsdottir. The mixture is coconut water, peaches, and some shellfish. Relatively tame to start out with. The two face off, with Pryde signaling to begin. Immediately, Canon starts downing like there's no tomorrow. It's an incredible sight, as Canon inhales the smoothie, easily beating Kriegsdottir, who looks annoyed at even having to compete in this challenge.~
Pryde: Point for Bueno Vista!
~Next up are Chad Vargas and The Incredible One. This time, it's got some sea water, squid, and sardines mixed together. It probably smells awful. The Incredible One doesn't look very pleased. But Vargas had drunk far worse in his time. At the signal, Vargas easily starts downing the smoothie. TIO tries to keep up, but can't manage it, as it's too rough. Vargas finishes it with a final gulp and throws the glass over his shoulder mockingly.~
Pryde: Another point for Bueno Vista! It's 2-0!
~The trend continues as we move along. Zybala easily dominates Zane Zamota with a grape/octopus/seaweed combination, and Julliet Brooks shows her strength by taking down a razor clams/sea water mixture over Annie Alvarez.~
Pryde: Damn, I didn't see this coming. Houston, Uber Man, I'm sorry, I'm sure you would have given it your all against Jones and Meyhu, but at 4-0, this one's already over! Bueno Vista wins immunity!!
~Bueno Vista lets out a large cheer, while Vivenda Tribe looks dishearted. The Uber Man isn't satisfied, though, stepping forward.~
The Uber Man: I want my turn! They will see how tough I am!
Pryde: Ok, Uber, if you really want it. Here, try a mixture of squid, razor clams, and octopus. I'll throw in some sea water for color. Work for you?
The Uber Man: Bring it on!! ... Ed, you ready to try it?
~Ed Houston looks at The Uber Man like he's crazy. The Uber Man, seeing his face, shakes his head.~
The Uber Man: Fine. Matt? Harold?
~The other two men step back, not seeing any point.~
The Uber Man: Oh well, if they don't want it...
~The Uber Man walks away from the noxious concoction. Pryde looks at it, shrugs, and then throws it aside, pulling out a beer instead from under the table. Vargas immediately is at full attention.~
Pryde: Congrats, Bueno Vista, you're free and clear. Oh, and there's a cooler full of beer, minus one, that you can take back to your camp. Vivienda Tribe, I'll be seeing you at Tribal Council, where one of you will be going home. Talk it up and make sure you're as confident as possible, because nobody's really safe in this game. See you later.
~Vargas has already gotten the cooler and is carrying it like a triumphant trophy. We fade out.~
VIVIENDA TRIBE
Dejection and Decisions
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~We go back to the Vivienda camp, where the wrestlers are looking depressed after having taken such a tough defeat.~
The Incredible One: I’m sorry about my performance in the challenge. I can be touchy with food so I knew it was going to be tough with that kind of challenge.
~TIO walks over to the rest of the tribe, huddled around shelter. Slowly, they start to pair off, heading off in different directions: the beach, the jungle, or staying in the shelter. They all know that they have to shake off what just happened and start figuring out their next moves.~
EXILE ISLAND
Curses
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~We return to Exile Island. Detective Jack Puffer looks weary. He's drenched in what we assume to be human sweat...could be many different things...we won't judge. He leans up against a totem pole. He looks up, reading names and carvings.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Josh Allen...Andy Murray...and...some Scott Syren fellow...what the!?
~Puffer's hand is resting against the Syren carving and, more accurately, a tiny, wood hard penis (CLASSIC SYREN). He yanks his hand away and rushes toward the nearest puddle of water, washing whatever perceived filth might remain.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Somewhat unbecoming...you'd think there'd be a bit more decorum out here on exile island. But, nope...
~Puffer looks out over the coast, through the trees...he sighs.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Exile...idol...you seek to destroy me...of all the missions I've yet to complete...this feels the most hollow. DAMN YOU PRYDE AND YOUR HOPELESSLY OPAQUE CLUES! DAMN YOU TO HELL!
~Puffer lays down for some rest...he realizes a big night is on the horizon...his time at Exile is drawing short...a quick nap before one final search would do him good. We cut to a shot of the sun setting. It's getting late...Puffer's time on Exile draws near its end. He realizes this is probably the last chance he has at finding the idol.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Where could it be?!
~He walks along the south shore line. He kicks angrily at the sand...he's looked EVERYWHERE! He kicks the sand a second time.~
Detective Jack Puffer: OUCH!!
~Puffer hops into the air, holding an injured foot. He looks down at some rocks.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Stupid rocks!!!
~Puffer grabs a few of the rocks and tosses them into the ocean...unfortunately they are either heavier than they look or Puffer is weaker than he looks because they do not reach the waves. Angry...Puffer sprints forward and picks them up again, making damn sure he gets them into the water this time. He leans over, breathing heavily...the sound of an approaching motor snares his attention.~
Detective Jack Puffer: Well...I guess that's it for me out here.
~Pryde is inside the boat. He motions for Puffer to hop aboard...Puffer looks back at Exile and bids it adieu. He hops onto the boat and heads back to the mainland with Pryde and whoever the hell is driving the boat...I mean, seriously, we're not going to let a guy in a MASK drive a boat. The camera pulls out giving us an expanded view of the beach...we see the remaining rocks spell out the word 'HELF'.~
TRIBAL COUNCIL
Vivienda Tribe
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~The Vivienda tribe slowly makes their way in, with their torches now lit. They move into the wooden seats, choosing their spots. Annie Alvarez and The Incredible One sit on one side, Kalinda Kriegsdottir sits on the other, while The Uber Man, Zane Zamota, and Ed Houston sit in the middle. Pryde watches them all for a second before speaking.~
Pryde: Let's bring in Detective Jack Puffer from Exile Island.
~Puffer walks in from the side and sits in the 'jury' area. Alvarez and TIO both give him a nod.~
Pryde: The detective will get to watch tonight's vote, but not participate. He will take the place of whoever leaves us here tonight.
~Puffer is still dirty and looks exhausted. His head stays down, due to the multiple tripes now to Exile Island with little food and supplies.~
Pryde: So let's talk about how you got here. I have to admit, the complete struggle of anyone on this team to get a point in the tribal immunity challenge has to be concerning. But I'm hoping you competitors take it the way you would in the squared circle, and find a way to bounce back. Sound good?
~Some determined gazes stare back at Pryde, with most of the wrestlers nodding in response.~
Pryde: Good. But before that, we have some business to get to tonight. Let's start with some questions.
~Pryde looks around at the tribe, deciding who to talk to first.~
Pryde: Annie, as one of our Survivor veterans, you've been in this type of atmosphere before. You're still learning about your new tribemates. How confident do you feel about your position tonight?
Annie Alvarez: You can never be too confident in this game, no matter who is on your tribe. I was hoping this year would be just as smooth as last bit I see you’ve had other plans. I’m just hoping to make it through another merge.
Pryde: Fair enough. So, Uber Man, there are three former Verde VIPs members on this new tribe. Do you feel like that makes you safer coming into tonight, or do you think other, possibly newer alliances will begin to come into play?
The Uber Man: A hero such as myself is never concerned with being safe or in danger. Every day is a new journey and a new adventure!
Pryde: Ok then. Ed, same question to you. Do you have trust in your previous grouping with Zane and Uber?
Ed Houston: The Verde VIPs have been a strong unit. I'm hoping that they're still strong.
Pryde: Could be, I guess we'll find out. Kalinda, you have easily been the most unique character in OCW Survivor history. Do you think your talents make you a valuable member of this team?
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: That goes without saying.
Pryde: So, TIO. As someone who's been through this game once before, were you prepared for the twist of switching tribes? And do you think you've found common ground with your new tribemates, or is there still some uncertainty?
The Incredible One: As a fan of the game Survivor you have to be prepared for anything. Last game was very conservative so I’m glad you’re keeping us on our toes. I do think I have found common ground with most of the tribemates, yes. I respect most of the people sitting next to me so voting after tonight would prove to be difficult.
Pryde: After tonight? Are you saying tonight will be easy?
The Incredible One: I am fairly confident the vote is going to go the way I think it will tonight.
~Pryde turns his attention to Zane Zamota, who has been sitting patiently.~
Pryde: Zane, from what I hear, there have already been some problems at the Vivienda camp between tribe members. Do you think unifying your tribe is going to be a problem, or is it something that can be solved tonight?
Zane Zamota: I think with the right decision tonight, we can be unified no problem.
Pryde: Then let's make the right decision, group, whatever that is. It's time to vote. Remember, you can write down any name in your tribe except for your own. Let's get to it.
~We watch the group move, one by one, towards the voting station. Each seems to know exactly who they want to write down. We focus on The Uber Man, who scrawls in big letters Kalinda's name. He shows it to the camera.~
The Uber Man: Kalinda... Because WHO DOESN'T LIKE THE LITTLE YELLOW MINIONS?!?!
~Everyone else finishes voting and sits down, with Houston finishing things up.~
Pryde: I'll go tally the votes.
~Pryde gets the voting urn and brings it back, giving it a shake on the way. He brings it in front of the tribe.~
Pryde: once the votes are read, the decision is final. Whoever is eliminated will be brought forward to have their torch extinguished. Let's read the votes...
~Zane looks around and sees Kalinda smiling at him.~
~Zane smiles back, as Kalinda glares at Pryde.~
Fourth Vote - And The Fourth Person Eliminated - Kalinda Kriegsdottir
Pryde: That's enough vote. Kalinda, please bring me your torch.
~Kalinda glares at all of her tribemates, some of whom are grinning openly, while others are respectfully looking away. She looks ready to beam some of them with the torch, but takes a deep breath and goes up to Pryde. The torch is put out.~
Pryde: Kalinda... the tribe has spoken.
~Kalinda starts to walk off, then turns back to everyone there.~
Kalinda Kriegsdottir: You're all cursed.
~Kalinda then departs, her head held high.~
Pryde: So, you guys wanted to make the right decision. Here's hoping you made the correct one. Head on out. Good night.
~The Vivienda tribe collects their belongings and heads out, looking a little more relaxed after the vote. We fade out.~
- With Kalinda gone, will the Vivienda tribe find a way to be self-sustaining on their beach? And can they now work as a union, with Detective Jack Puffer now in the mix?
- Can the Bueno Vista tribe turn their one win into a streak at the next Immunity Challenge, fresh off their dominating victory this week?
- Who will be the next person to find themselves on Exile Island, with more clues than ever to search for the immunity idol?
- And what other twists and turns does Pryde have planned for the future?