{SOLANA CAMP, POST-TRIBAL}
*The tribe sleeps soundly in the shelter. Courtney, as per usual, is snuggled up to Nathan*
Nathan confessional: I've got the Triad on one side, and i've got Courtney in the back as a secret ace in the hole. Plus, i've got this idol in my pocket. I could NOT be in a better position right now. I think i'll be sliding on right to finals.
Courtney con: I've managed to send Amber and Emeri home so far. I've got Nathan around my finger, but there's still Josh and Aaron. I think I could get ONE of them to turn on the other. If not, at least it'll be 2v2!
{SOLANA CAMP, MORNING}
*The tribe is sitting around the fire, eating rice. Nick wakes up and walks up to them from the shelter*
Nick: Morning, friends. It's one nice morning in the Philippines today. Anyone check treemail yet?
Francesca: I don't think so. I'll join you.
*The two walk off to treemail together. When they arrive, Nick opens it up first. He reads a note and his eyes widen a bit*
Nick: Ches, I think we may be having a tribe swap.
Francesca: What? Let me see! *Reads note* Ugh, we had such control on this tribe.
Nick: Well, I guess i'll get it out of the way- Who gets to hold onto the idol?
Francesca: I don't know. I mean, we could all 3 be put on the same tribe and it wouldn't matter. If you swap onto a tribe with Natalie and Zach, there's a good chance they might flip on you. But I also think you might be better at getting in good with other tribe members. Plus, there's Emily to think about.
Nick con: I want that idol. Too many good players have been screwed over by tribe swaps, and that thing will keep me safe. But, i'm not going to be THAT guy- the guy that says "Hey alliance! Give me the idol or else!". Being that guy will turn into being the next boot rather quick.
Nick: Well, I guess it's fairest to draw straws for it.
Francesca: Right.
*They go back to camp, get Emily, and talk in the forest. They explain the situation and Emily agrees to draw straws*
Nick: Alright, i've got 3 pieces of grass in my hand. Everyone choose one, and whoever's is longest gets to hold onto the idol.
1!
2!
3!
*They all draw, and reveal their hands*
Emily: Looks like I get the idol. It fits; the best person gets the prize
Nick: Eat a dick, Em.
*They go back to camp and explain treemail to Zach and Natalie*
Zach con: This is just the break I need! A swap can be an ideal opportunity to get some power back in the game.
*The three tribes all meet on a large beach. Jeff Probst is awaiting them*
Jeff: Aparri, Luzon, Solana, come on in guys. I trust you all read your treemail. Michelle, what's happening right now?
Michelle: Well, from the sounds of things, we figured this must be a tribe swap.
Jeff: Addison- a tribe swap sit well with you?
Addison: Jeff, we at Aparri have forged some close bonds. This game's crazy and I love it, but, well, if this swap manages to massively screw us over, well I probably won't be too pleased with it then.
Jeff: Well, I think you all probably know the drill. Drop your buffs. Now, this isn't just a tribe swap- we're cutting it down to 2 tribes. Luzon, by random draw, your camp will no longer be used. I hope you said your goodbyes this morning.
*A few Luzon members groan and laugh*
Emily sarcastically: I had a really nice coconut lined up to eat after this. I won't forget, or forgive.
Jeff: Everyone reach into this bag- no looking. On the count of three, you'll unravel the cloth and see if you're on the new Aparri or new Solana tribe
1!
2!
3!
*The castaways reveal their new buffs*
New Aparri: Hannah, Addison, Fed, Nick, Emily, Aaron, Josh
New Solana: Michelle, Jared, Zach, Natalie, Francesca, Nathan, Courtney
Jeff: I hope your new tribes are satisfactory. No reward challenge today. Head on over to your camps and get to know your new tribemates.
{APARRI CAMP}
*The tribe walks into camp very amicably, everyone talking and introducing themselves*
Nick: Hey guys, i'm Nick. I will accept tributes in the form of food and/or the underwear of your women.
*Emily trips Nick*
Nick con: I was really fortunate to get swapped along with Em. Not only is she my #1 ally, but she also has the idol. I want to take advantage of having no fellow Luzon here, though, and kinda downplay my relationship with Emily. We don't need a big target on our backs.
*Aaron and Josh are a bit quieter, but everyone has a nice time*
Addison con: I gotta say, I think this is a good tribe. We seem to click well, and we've got some competition monsters here too. But, the game is still on, and i've got to secure numbers.
*Addison and Hannah corner Fed in the jungle*
Hannah: Alright, listen Fed- we've got to stick together, alright? You showed your loyalty to us earlier, and I trust you, ok?
Fed: Um, Alright. Yeah. Let's do it.
Fed con: Once again, i'm kinda insecure as to what I should do here. I guess at least for now, I should stay in familiar territory and stick with my Aparri's.
*Emily and Nick talk in forest*
Nick: Well, what's the gameplan? You seem to get along well with Hannah and Addison.
Emily: Right. Let me work on them and get a feel for the situation.
Nick: Cool cool. I'll start bonding with the Solana guys and we'll see if we can't get a firm grasp on this camp.
Emily con: At a glance, we Brains are in the minority in New Aparri. BUT, I think there's a lot of room for Nick and I to get our feet in the door. We can be a minority and control the majority as lowkey as possible.
{NEW SOLANA}
*The tribe walks to their camp also very cheerily, although much more splintered. Michelle talks to the past Luzons, but Jared is completely caught up in talking to Nathan and Courtney*
Nathan: Haha yeah totally, good one man!
Jared: I can't wait to see your guys' camp. I hope you don't mind if maybe I take a quick nap when we get there haha
Courtney: I think a big strong guy like you deserves a good rest *smile*
*Jared walks a bit closer to Courtney* Jared: Haha, you think so?
Michelle: so yeah, that's pretty much my background. Francesca, I really like what you're doing with your hair!
Francesca: Thanks Michelle!
Michelle con: Jared, can you get any more obvious? You're practically slobbering over Courtney. I don't think he even knows what Natalie's name is.
Jared con: Yeah i'm pretty happy overall with this new tribe. Nathan and I get along really well, and Courtney's really great to look at. Zach and Francesca and Nadiya or whatever are alright. I think Michelle and I should probably stick together, and i'd love to work with Nathan.
*Nathan and Jared, later in forest*
Nathan: So listen bro, Courtney and I are solid. How are you and Michelle? I want to work with you guys
Jared: Michelle is basically in my pocket.
*Michelle and Francesca are hauling water together*
Michelle con: I may have been socializing well with the Brains, but that's not an indication of where my loyalties lie.
Francesca: Listen Michelle, I think you go along very nicely with myself and the other Brains. I really think you should consider joining us. I'd say it's your best interest.
Michelle con continued: Frankly, I don't know where they lie. Jared and I were on differing sides on old Aparri. Do I take this swap and use it to splinter the old Aparri majority? Or maybe I could use this to work WITH Jared, and when us Brawns reunite, i'll be in tight with them? I don't really know yet.
*The 2 tribes go to the immunity challenge. It's the water sumo challenge, where contestants must face off in 1v1 matches, trying to push the other person into the water using a large pad.
Addison vs Nathan- Addison plays super aggresively and beats Nathan (Aparri: 1)
Hannah vs Michelle- Hannah quickly makes short work of Michelle (Aparri: 2)
Emily vs Courtney- They clash pretty evenly. Courtney (on accident or on purpose is unknown) jabs Emily in the face, giving her a blood nose. Courtney doesn't let up, shoving Emily to the edge, but Emily turns around and pushes Courtney in (Aparri: 3)
Francesca vs Aaron- They clash evenly. Francesca manages to lead him over to the side and strike him in the face, sending him into the water (Aparri: 3, Solana: 1)
Jared vs Nick- They clash, but Jared is slightly stronger. Jared slowly shoves Nick to the edge, and they grapple. They both teeter on the edge, a matter of who loses their balance first. Nick gives Jared a shove, and Jared falls in the water, followed by Nick soonafter (Aparri: 4, Solana: 1)
Josh vs Zach- Zach catches Josh off-guard from the very start and manages to run into him with force, sending Josh into the water (Aparri: 4, Solana: 2)
Fed vs Natalie- They clash numerous times, and each time Natalie takes a few steps back. Eventually Natalie stumbles and falls onto the ground, and Fed manages to slide her off into the water. Natalie angerly splashes around in the water and groans (Aparri: 5, Solana: 2)
Aparri wins immunity*
{SOLANA CAMP, POST-CHALLENGE}
*People go off to do their tribal duties or talk strategy. Courtney gives Jared a back massage in the shelter*
Courtney con: By my flirting, i've managed to get control over Nathan. What's to say I can't try the same on another guy? Jared's into me, and I think i can keep Nathan thinking it's platonic.
*Zach and Francesca talk in the forest*
Zach: So, Francesca- what do we do?
Francesca: Well I think it's clear we Luzons need to stick together *Zach nods* I've already talked to Michelle, but she seems on the fence.
Zach: Well, let's go lay into her some more.
*The two go off and find Michelle*
Zach: Hey, Michelle. So, Francesca has already talked to you, right? Well, I really wanna kinda reiterate how I think we can really do some good together. I mean, that's me, you, Francesca, and Natalie, and that's a solid, easy majority right there. We don't have to do any work and can just relax in our foursome. i really think it's best for all of us, and hope you give it some though.
Francesca: Yeah, totally. Michelle, we've got your back. Trust us. We're targeting Jared, and i hope you will too.
Michelle: I definitely hear what you guys are saying. I'm going to think it over. You guys raise great points, and you know what? Go ahead and count me in!
Michelle con: Am I really in? I don't know! I'm still going back and forth. For once, i'm totally in power in the game, and I don't know what to do with it!
*Jared and Michelle in forest*
Jared: Alright Michelle, I really need you here. We brawns gotta stick together. We've got Nathan and Courtney in the bag. Just stick with the vote and Francesca will be out of here.
*Solana walks over to Tribal Council*
Jeff: Michelle, over on Aparri you guys kicked butt in challenges. Now this tribe swap comes along- do you believe you lost because they have more Brawns?
Michelle: Absolutely not, Jeff. This is a strong tribe, and we can do well together. You just can't win them all. I think we did good today.
*Natalie scoffs*
Jeff: Natalie, you look like you don't really agree.
Natalie: Well we DIDN'T do well today. We need to be real with ourselves. We got out butts kicked, and that's that. Pretending we're a strong force won't make us stronger.
Michelle: I think it's important to keep a positive attitude around camp.
Natalie: Yeah, well, you think what you want Michelle, but it won't help us win challenges.
Jeff: Zach, where do you stand in this?
Zach: I see both sides here, and I think they're both capable of doing so also. I think it's important to keep up a positive vibe, but at the same time, actions speak louder than words.
Jeff: Jared, at this point- after a swap- you kinda have to sit and ask yourself- who do you go with? Do you work with your old tribe or make new allies?
Jared: I absolutely think it's important to remain together with allies you've already made. If you can't stick with your original allies, who CAN you stick with?
Jeff: Nathan, any talk of immunity idols?
Nathan: Ah, well, of course there's been talk, but personally I couldn't tell you who has one if I tried.
Jeff: Well, it's always a possibility it'll come up tonight. Let's get to the votes. Zach, you're up first.
*The survivors vote, one by one. Nathan's vote for Francesca is shown, and he says "Francesca, it was nice meeting you and all, but someone's gotta go. See you outside the game, girl". Francesca's vote, for Jared, is shown, and she says "Michelle, this is where you come through for us. Please don;t leave me hanging". Michelle is shown voting, but her vote is hidden. She thinks for a bit, scribbles out the name on her parchment, re-writes a name, and puts it in the jar*
Jeff: I'll go get the votes.
*Comes back with a decorative pot*
Jeff: If anyone has an idol and wants to play it, now would be the time to do so.
*The tribe sits silently*
Jeff: I'll read the votes.
*Francesca lets out a big sigh and buries her face in her hands. Zach runs his hands through his fair. Francesca picks up her bag, hugs the tribe, and walks out of tribal council*
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