51.14-Bro code

   

Previously on the Smole, four of the final six were assigned celebrities, while the other two had to try and guess them with clues. All four were guessed in time, so 100/100 points were earned and 350/700 points are in the pot. Unfortunately, it means nobody got the exemption. Who will show that they need it the most? Who will never need it?

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Wendy: "And he even made a wrong guess. Since when did Curie meet Einstein?"

Myrtle: "Why are you telling me this?"

Wendy: "Because from one woman to another, I want to see us succeed. You're my roommate. It will be so lonely if I'm the only one left in this room."

Myrtle: "You're so sure of yourself?"

Wendy: "I gained clarity. George helped me and now I want to pay it forward."

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Wendy: "Again, I had a pact with Larry to make us both look bad because we did too well in the mission. It's good for the pot but it's really bad for our games. The only solace I have right now is that we managed to stop anyone from getting an unfair advantage."

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Myrtle: "Hi Larry."

Larry: "Oh hi Myrtle. Didn't hear you enter. You're just like a silent killer."

Myrtle: "Ha."

Larry: "Are you mad at me? Is it because Wendy and I stopped you from getting the exemption?"

Myrtle: "No, it's not that. You were only doing what you were supposed to do."

Myrtle: "And you brought in the full amount too. Good job."

Larry: "It was just to make up for what we did in the previous mission. That was a huge waste of food. But Wendy was so unhelpful."

Myrtle: "Oh. That's not what I heard."

Larry: "What did you hear?"

Myrtle: "That you were the unhelpful one, even going so far as to make wrong guesses."

Myrtle: "Both of you are very good actors."

Larry: "I could say the same about you. Don't think I don't know what you did."

Myrtle: "My conscience is clear."

Larry: "You know, the more I think about it, the more I think Eric is right. Sometimes you can be so eerily calm and sometimes you let loose. It's like you're being deliberate about which side you show. I don't understand how you can be so relaxed about being on probation, for instance."

Myrtle: "Like I said. My conscience is clear. Even if I don't get reinstated and lose my license, I have no regrets."

Larry: "What exactly did you do? Why would you lose your license?"

Myrtle: "I did what I was supposed to when I took the hippocratic oath: To reduce pain and suffering."

Larry: "Then why would you be on probation? Surely you must have done something wrong for them to do it."

Myrtle: "My job isn't like yours, Larry. You work within clearly delineated lines. Numbers are either right or wrong. But when you start dealing with Sims, things start to get grey."

Larry: "I don't know. If you don't want to tell me that's fine, but it sounds suspicious to me."

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Larry: "I ate dinner with Myrtle. I decided to test her to see if she was the Mole. I think she knew that Wendy and I planned to mudsling each other, but we ended up talking about her probation and she felt evasive. The Smole is just like auditing; you can't let your guard down and trust everything you hear."

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Eric: "You were looking for me?"

Eddy: "Lock the door behind you."

Eddy: "Let me check if there's anyone in the bathroom first."

Eric: "Why so secretive?"

Eddy: "Good. We're alone."
Eric: "Are you going to rape me?"
Eddy: "Don't be ridiculous."

Eddy: "I wanted to meet with you to find out why we survived and not Molly or George."

Eric: "How am I supposed to know?"

Eric: "I'm closer to the door this time. If you think I'm going to give you any more info, you're wrong. I still haven't settled scores with you for forcing me to say who I suspected."

Eddy: "I'm sure it benefitted you."

Eric: "That is not the point."

Eddy: "That is all that matters."

Eric: "Anyway you found the wrong guy. I know nothing about why they were executed."

Eddy: "But we can find out why we survived."

Eric: "What are you, a spy? I'm not interested in working woth someone slimy."

Eddy: "You think I'm slimy?"

Eric: "Yeah, what you gonna do about it? Threaten me again?"

Eddy: "What's your goal?"

Eric: "To win of course. And get famous for winning. But don't change the topic."

Eddy: "Good. You have a goal and so do I. I'm just doing what it takes to achieve that goal."

Eric: "I think you watch too many Bond movies."

Eddy: "On the contrary I hardly watch them. Bond is so unrealistic. I don't intend to use violence or bloodshed unless it's necessary."

Eric: "Then why are you acting like you're in a Bond movie?"

Eddy: "I'm not. I'm just deeply concerned about how society is run and want to take steps to build a better world."

Eric: "Why? It's not like you can do anything."

Eddy: "Maybe not alone, but there is strength in numbers. And if we all hold your mindset, then society can never improve."

Eddy: "I studied in Hong Kong. I was inspired by the youths there and how they were willing to stand up for what's right. That's something that I thought we need."

Eddy: "How about you? Why did you become a model?"

Eric: "Because it would be a shame if I didn't."

Eddy: "I'm serious."

Eric: "I am too. Look, we're not here to discuss my life. I know you want me for yourself but I have better things to do."

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Larry: "Bro, there you are. I was looking all over for you. Admiring yourself again?"

Eric: "How did it go?"

Larry: "I tested Myrtle. You were right. There's more to her than meets the eye. I can sense she's hiding something."

Eric: "Of course I'm right. That settles it. She's the Mole."

Larry: "What about Jim?"

Eric: "Him too, but we need a backup. As you always say."

Larry: "I'm not too sure about Myrtle yet."

Eric: "Then go find out more. Don't disturb me."

Larry: "...Do you even see me as a friend?"

Eric: "Of course I do. Why would you even say something like that?"

Larry: "Because it sure doesn't feel like it. You're more interested in yourself than anything else."

Eric: "That's you, not me. You're the one who got buff to attract girls."

Larry: "And you don't?"

Eric: "Of course not."

Larry: "Then why did you decide to get buff?"

Eric: "I was always like that."

Larry: "That's bull, Eric. If you can't tell me then that just proves you're narcissistic."

Eric: "...I can't tell you. You'll laugh."

Larry: "If you see me as a bro you'll tell me. I won't laugh. Promise."

Eric: "Promise?"

Larry: "Bro code."

Eric: "I actually used to be skinny. Really skinny. I was bullied in school for being skinny. So I decided I wanted to become like Superman...go on, laugh at me."

Larry: "Why should I laugh at you? I get you, bro. Superman is cool. I like him too. I still have those really old comics lying around at home somewhere."

Eric: "...Thanks bro."

Larry: "When we're outta here we could go rewatch some old Superman classics."

Eric: "Oh my god, you're such a nerd. I like action movies now."

Larry: "Don't lie to yourself, bro. There's a lotta action in Superman too."

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Wendy: "Are you looking for something?"

Jim: "Yeah. I just noticed there isn't a damn clock around here."

Wendy: "You're not wearing a watch, right? You really should have worn one."

Jim: "How was I supposed to know? Besides, my watches are too valuable to be used."

Wendy: "But watches are supposed to be used...wait, did you just say watches?"

Jim: "A man can have his hobby. Mine is collecting watches."

Wendy: "You have the money?"

Jim: "An electrician can't collect expensive watches?"

Wendy: "That's not what I meant...although it is, actually."

Jim: "Well, yeah. No hard feelings. I hate my job too."

Jim: "I used to work a more high-end job. But I had to change jobs when I moved town."

Wendy: "Then why not stick to the same industry?"

Jim: "I offended too many people in my old town, including my former boss. My reputation stank to high heavens. So we moved. We thought it would be a good idea to start afresh, and far away from nosey in-laws."

Wendy: "Why don't you get a different job then?"

Jim: "I tried. Believe me, I tried. But nobody wants to hire me. The best I could get was this shitty job serving Sims who don't even know the difference between a lightbulb and a toaster."

Jim: "Anyway, do you know how much time we have before the quiz?"

Wendy: "I think we have about...a few minutes, give or take."

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It is time for the quiz. 10 questions about the Mole's identity. The lowest scorer will be executed.

Q1: Is the Mole male or female?

A: Male

B: Female

Q2: Is the Mole bespectacled?

A: Yes

B: No

Q3: Who was with the Mole in the car in Mission 7?

A: Eric Zetsweller

B: Myrtle Noon

C: Jim Quince

D: Eddy Xenish

E: Larry Uggs

F: Wendy Ortiz

Q4: Where did the Mole go in Mission 7?

A: Boardwalk

B: Roaring Heights Visitor Centre

Q5: In Mission 7, who was the Mole's celebrity?

A: Josephine Baker

B: Charlie Chaplin

C: Babe Ruth

D: Coco Chanel

E: The Mole did not have a celebrity

Q6: How many tasks did the Mole take part in in Mission 7?

A: 0

B: 5

C: 6

D: 8

Q7: In Mission 7, how many clues did the Mole give?

A: 3

B: 4

C: 5

D: 0

Q8: In Mission 7, what was the Mole's success rate?

A: 50%

B: 60%

C: 62.5%

D: 80%

E: 100%

Q9: Which of the following clues pertained to the Mole's celebrity?

A: Born in Warlworth
B: Is no longer alive

C: Died in Ritz Paris

D: Yankee

E: The Mole did not have a celebrity

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Eric Zetsweller

B: Myrtle Noon

C: Jim Quince

D: Eddy Xenish

E: Larry Uggs

F: Wendy Ortiz

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"We started with 12 and now we're down to 6. There are only that many more missions to fill the pot and that many more executions to survive. Tonight is a special night: we have a three-way tie. And the slowest contestant only lost out by 2 seconds. Who will be executed tonight?"

"Myrtle Noon."

"You are safe."

"Eddy Xenish."

"Safe."

"Larry Uggs."

"Unfortunately, you have been executed. Please pack your bags and leave."

Eric: "Larry!"

Eric: "Damn. We shared a close bond and were roommates since Day 1. I'll miss my partner-in-crime."

Larry: "Welps. I wasn't expecting this. I thought I was beginning to wisen up and see things I didn't notice before, but maybe I grew too sceptical and doubtful. I'm glad to have met all of you, especially Eric. It was a wild ride and I really, really enjoyed every moment of it."

The sceptical auditor-bro has been executed! Did he get too smart for his own good, or was he just too slow to catch the right train?