57.02-You are absolutely glowing

In the first episode of the Smole, the contestants participated in a Renaissance Faire. They earned 60 points for their efforts, which they later had to divide among the two jousters Russell and Lawrence. They decided to split it equally and also take up the offer to add 20 points but risk the winner getting an exemption. Thus, in the end 40/80 points were earned and Russell, as the winner of the joust, snagged the first exemption of the season. He will not be going home today, but what about other days? Who will be the first to be executed?

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Buzz: "Lydia and Anita took extremely long with chess. Without them, we were initially deadlocked as we couldn't do one of the activities. And they were finally done when John and I were busy, effectively preventing us from participating. That's strange."

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Anthony: "I think the five of them were most suspicious. How hard is it to grill hot dogs? I succeeded in one try and they took three."

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Anita: "Why are you still wearing the kilt?"

Finn: "It's so freeing. I finally understand why girls like to wear skirts so much."

Finn: "I still can't believe it. The Aria Feld is on the Smole with us."

Anita: "I used to be a singer too."

Aria: "Why did you stop?"

Anita: "I decided I wanted a new lease of life."

Aria: "I totally relate. Sometimes we just want to try something different. Speaking of different, girl you have to tell me what your skincare routine is because you are absolutely glowing!"

Finn: "Literally."

Anita: "The secret is a special sunscreen."

Aria: "Can I try?"

Anita: "No. Sorry but this is to protect me. I can't stay in the sun for too long. My skin will burn up."

Aria: "Oh. I understand. I have a friend who's allergic to the sun too. He first found out on a trip to the beach when he was a wee toddler."

Finn: "Sorry to interrupt but as a guy I don't really do skincare that much. Can I get your autograph?"

Aria: "Of course."

Finn: "Nice."

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Ximena: "Favourite food?"

Theia: "Licorice. Favourite show?"

Ximena: "Glee. Favourite colour?"

Theia: "Baby blue. Favourite movie?"

Ximena: "Enchanted. Favourite music genre?"

Theia: "Foreign music. Favourite band?"

Theia: "Information feeds the soul. With this newfound knowledge I am now more powerful."

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Tina: "This looks like a servant's quarters."

Anthony: "My thoughts exactly! It's so exciting that the residents choose to sleep in such conditions."

Anthony: "You have an accent. Where are you from?"

Tina: "Dubai. You have an accent too."

Anthony: "I'm from Indonesia. I am the heir to an energy company."

Tina: "Is it renewable energy?"

Anthony: "Coal. My ayah says renewable energy is just a fad."

Anthony: "What are you the heiress of?"

Tina: "Nothing. My family manages real estate. My brother is the heir."

Anthony: "Oh of course. Silly me."

Anthony: "If you are from Dubai, shouldn't you dress more modestly? That is not a hijab."

Tina: "I dress however I want to dress. This is the era of female liberation."

Anthony: "That is...penghujatan! Do you want to get stoned?"

Tina: "We are not in the 18th century. Nobody will stone me."

Anthony: "But this is such a disrespect to your heritage!"

Tina: "I am still quite covered."

Anthony: "I suppose that is true. Let's talk about something else. I hear that the contestants will always create 'coalitions'. It sounds fun and trendy. Do you want to do one with me?"

Tina: "Ok."

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Anthony: "I joined the Smole to explore a new world. It is so exciting. I have never travelled out of Indonesia before so I am very excited to learn all about Dragon Valley and the Smole."

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Lydia: "Buzz, right?"

Aldrin: "It's actually Aldrin."

Lydia: "Oh sorry me. I must have gotten you confused with the astronaut."

Aldrin: "It's cool. Everyone calls me Buzz or Buzzo. You can do the same."

Lydia: "You share a lot of similarities with the astronaut. You're into astronomy."

Aldrin: "I love space."

Lydia: "Have you considered being an astronaut?"

Aldrin: "It's a dream of mine but I'm happy with where I'm at now. How about you? What do you work as?"

Lydia: "I direct porn."

Aldrin: "Oh. You don't strike me as the type of Sim to do porn."

Lydia: "I'm just the director, not an actress."

Aldrin: "Is that your dream job?"

Lydia: "Ever since I was 6."

Aldrin: "Say what?"

Lydia: "Of course it's not. I actually studied to become a solicitor. But I couldn't find a job in this economy. One day I chanced upon an opening for this and the rest as they say, is history. It makes good money too."

Lydia: "I understand if you can't accept it. Not many Sims can."

Aldrin: "You studied to be a lawyer. You're capable of so much more."

Lydia: "Yeah well, I don't get the opportunity to do 'so much more'."

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Lawrence: "Congratulations on your win."

Russell: "Thanks."

Russell: "I heard it's thanks to John."

John: "It was a team decision."

Lawrence: "Where did you learn to ride like that anyway?"

Russell: "I lived in Appaloosa Plains for a while. I'm an outdoorsy guy so I try all kinds of sports and outdoor activities."

Lawrence: "That explains your career."

Russell: "How about you? Where did you learn to ride?"

Lawrence: "Like you I like to stay active. I like to get dirty too. That's why I volunteer weekly at the local stablehouse to clean the stalls."

Russell: "You're an animal lover too? What are your favourite animals? I love dogs. I have a Jack Russell Terrier at home."

John: "Who's taking care of it?"

Russell: "My brother."

Lawrence: "Do you like animals John?"

John: "Who doesn't?"

Russell: "I found my kindred spirits."

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It is time for the quiz. 10 questions about the actions and identity of the Mole. The lowest scorer will be executed.

Q1: Is the Mole male or female?
A: Male

B: Female

Q2: Is the Mole employed?

A: Yes

B: No

Q3: What is the Mole's complexion?

A: Fair

B: Tanned

C: Dark

Q4: Does the Mole have experience riding a horse?

A: Yes

B: No

Q5: In Mission 1, which activity did the Mole do?

A: Archery

B: Firewalking

C: Playing musical instruments

D: Jousting

E: Chess

Q6: In Mission 1, how many of the initial 60 points did the Mole contribute to?

A: 0

B: 6

C: 12

D: 30

E: 36

Q7: In Mission 1, did the Mole grill hot dogs?

A: Yes

B: No

Q8: In Mission 1, did the Mole play an instrument?

A: Yes

B: No

Q9: Did the Mole wear armour in Mission 1?

A: Yes

B: No

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Aldrin Buzzo

B: Aria Feld

C: Lydia Beckett

D: Tina Khaled

E: Anthony Hartono

F: Ximena Xavier

G: Theia Omena

H: Finn Macroni

I: John Ronson

J: Anita Salami

K: Lawrence Lasseter

L: Russell Terrier

Aria: "I earned most of those tips. I don't know what Tina was doing but it clearly wasn't her best."

John: "I have a feeling the Mole was not a jouster. You have far more control that way."

Finn: "I don't have a clue. I'll follow what my gut tells me."

Q11: Did the Mole joust in Mission 1?

A: Yes

B: No

Q12: In Mission 1, did the Mole share a bench at the jousting arena?

A: Yes

B: No

C: The Mole was jousting

Q13: Did the Mole play Gnubb in Mission 1?

A: Yes

B: No

Q14: Did the Mole change hairstyles in Mission 1?

A: Yes

B: No

Q15: Where was the Mole primarily in Mission 1?

A: At the ground level of the fair

B: At the second level of the fair

C: At the jousting arena

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"Contestants, welcome to your first execution ceremony. You have taken your first quiz and some of you may have received 5 extra questions and got to sit at the computer a second time. If that had indeed occurred, was that enough to save you? In front of you is a flame. If the flame turns green, you are safe. If the flame turns red, you are executed."

Anita: "Phew. It's a good start."

Theia: "What a lovely shade of green from the flame."

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"Tina Khaled, Lawrence Lasseter, Lydia Beckett, Aria Feld, Anthony Hartono, you are at risk. One by one, your name will be called and then you will find out your fate."

"Aria Feld."

Aria: "What a relief."

"Anthony Hartono."

Anthony: "This is so exciting. My heart is beating very fast."

Anthony: "Ya! Green."

"Tina Khaled."

Tina: "Oh no!"

"Unfortunately, Tina Khaled, you are the first to be executed. Please pack your bags and leave."

Lydia: "We're safe. Sorry Tina."

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Tina: "I thought I had an advantage because I have a coalition with Anthony and could observe everyone else from where I stood at the fair. I don't know what went wrong but I am glad to have taken part in the festivities."

"Thank you for joining, Tina. We hope to see you again."

The rich Dubai girl has been executed! Was she wrong about who to trust and who the Mole is?