60.15-The game is getting intense

 

Last time, the contestants had to play squash or tennis while answering trivia questions. They scored 129/180 points for their effort, with Luis getting an exemption and Kearney getting a bingo square which he applied to his card. A surprise triple execution took out Nadia, Miriam and Preethi. With 411/680 points thanks to Maru's 100 bonus points, and only seven Sims currently, will the group be able to maintain momentum?

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Trenton: "I finally scored above average! It turns out I just need to rely on myself. Maybe that's the common link as to why Maru, Francisca and Kearney are still surviving. Now if only I could fart without being noticed. It's embarrassing for someone like me to be caught farting."

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Maru: "We're suddenly down to seven Sims. The game is getting intense."

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Mariana: "Ooh, I've never been here before. This is so fun!"

Mariana: "What prizes are left? Personal money if executed, an exemption, two clues, quiz questions, ooh! And a purchasable bingo square!"

Mariana: "The money is tempting but the exemption is even more so! I don't want to be like Nadia."

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Mariana: "I got a bingo thanks to Darleen's hard work at the start. I noticed two prizes had been claimed but not an exemption yet. That Sim must be crazy to leave the exemption behind, but I must thank him or her because that means I claimed it!"

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"Good morning contestants. The house sure has become less cramped. Today I need two fine diners and five biggest losers."

Virginia: "I shall be a fine diner."

Luis: "Me too."

Mariana: "Me three."

Trenton: "That's way too many fine diners."

Mariana: "I love dining, but I can be a loser if everyone wants me to."

Kearney: "I am not a loser."

Trenton: "Don't toss your hat in the ring. Everyone's fighting for it already. I think I'm a better choice."

Virginia: "On what merit?"

Trenton: "It may involve experimental cuisine. I'm very suited for it."

Virginia: "I am doubtful."

Francisca: "Maybe it's easier if we know who wants to be a part of the other group. I'm one."

Mariana: "I'm another."

Maru: "Ooh pick me."

Francisca: "Oh okay..."

Trenton: "Maybe the loser group is about losing weight. It could be about exercise!"

Kearney: "That makes sense for them to juxtapose. Very well. I shall believe you this time and join the larger group."

Virginia: "Only three vie for the first group."

Luis: "I can step out if the two of you are adamant."

Virginia: "I doubt we could stomach a thing if we’re forced to dine together."

Kearney: "I think Luis should dine."

Trenton: "Then it's me and Luis."

Virginia: "I refuse to subject myself to the stench of perspiration and men overcompensating for their egos. Mr. Alto, why don’t you prove yourself a man for once?"

Maru: "I think you should join us!"

Trenton: "...Fine."

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Luis and Virginia have put on their best duds and are headed to the bistro to enjoy a nice afternoon of the finest food Riverview has to offer.

Joy: "Good day, what may I get you?"

Luis: "Why are there calories written here?"

Virginia: "I'll have some rolls."

Joy: "Good choice. Do you want to switch it to shrimp? That would be 225 calories."

Virginia: "Yes please."

Joy: "And you, sir?"

Luis: "I'll start with some veggie rolls first. We can order at any time?"

Joy: "Yes, just call me."

Virginia: "I believe the calories correspond to the number of points we can earn."

Luis: "So this has turned into an all-you-can-eat."

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Luis: "I shouldn't have eaten such a heavy breakfast. The feeling of eating for work sucks, let me tell you that."

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Meanwhile, the other five are headed to the gym.

Luis and Virginia are correct: every 50 calories eaten can add 1 point to the pot, but the others have to burn those calories first.

There is a calorie counter that shows how many calories there are left to burn. They have the whole afternoon. The excess calories unburned at the end will come out from the pot.

Kearney: "Pull your weight."

Trenton: "I am! It's important to stretch first."

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Kearney: "Nobody is putting in effort but me and Francisca. Mariana is on a leisurely cycle, Maru is lifting baby dumbbells and Trenton is just stretching the whole time. I thought that was the reason the counter kept going up. I did not realise Virginia and Luis were influencing it."

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Mariana: "It's important to pace yourself. It's also important that you do cardio if you're trying to burn calories, but I let the boys do what they want."

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Virginia: "Mm, the rolls are not bad. How are the vegetable rolls?"

Luis: "It's okay. I would have added a little more spice but I like the freshness of the vegetables used."

Virginia: "What do you think we shall order?"

Luis: "Let's go with the one with the highest number of calories. Waitress!"

Joy: "How may I help you?"

Virginia: "We would like two servings of fish and chips."

Luis: "I'm vegetarian."

Virginia: "Oh, my apologies."

Luis: "I'll order some onion rings."

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Francisca: "The mission was a good chance for me to work off my fears and worries. Ever since Maru came into my room yesterday, I've been on tenterhooks. I never knew he was so scary."

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Kearney: "You have been stretching for the past 15 minutes."

Trenton: "I'm old."

Kearney: "PUT IN SOME DAMN EFFORT!"

Francisca: "Aah!"

Mariana: "That was just Kearney yelling. There are men who like to yell in the gym. It helps them somehow."

Trenton: "Alright, alright. Teach me how to use this."

Kearney: "Watch where you're walking!"

Trenton: "Ughhhh. This is so heavy."

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Joy: "Here are your onion rings, sir."

Luis: "I want to enquire about your soup of the day. Is it really just onion, garlic, celery and potatoes?"

Joy: "We have vegetarian-safe croutons as well sir."

Luis: "No meat or blood?"

Joy: "Is this a joke?"

Luis: "I'm serious."

Joy: "Well sir, rest assured we observe the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. We will not have blood or meat in the soup of the day."

Luis: "Then I'd like one."

Virginia: "I would like one too."

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Mariana: "Oh my, Maru!"

Francisca: "It's going down."

Trenton: "This is the worst mission of all."

Francisca: "The counter just shot up by 1650! How?"

Mariana: "I bet it's a checkpoint! Like we're playing a video game and we hit the next level."

Trenton: "I think we should just give up. We're never going to make it."

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Virginia: "I'm not sure how much more I can eat."

Luis: "We have to keep stuffing ourselves."

Virginia: "What shall we order?"

Luis: "I'm afraid of trying their fusilli pasta. I don't think it can live up to my standards."

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Francisca: "We're almost at 2000 calories left."

Trenton: "I can't do this any more."

Francisca: "Take a break if you need to."

Maru: "PUSH!"

Kearney: "The bicycle may be easier for Trenton."

Maru: "I'll swap!"

Francisca: "Can we not?"

Kearney: "Why not? We need everyone to contribute."

Francisca: "I...I..."

Kearney: "It's settled. Trenton, swap with Maru."

Maru: "Hey there Francisca. What's up? Feels like we haven't talked in a while."

Francisca: "...Didn't we talk yesterday?"

Maru: "We did? Huh, I don't remember."

Maru: "So many buttons. I wonder what they all do."

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Luis: "What do you think the others are doing?"

Virginia: "Whatever it may be, it must certainly be more enjoyable than this."

Luis: "I never thought eating food would be so miserable."

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Trenton: "KILL ME NOW."

Mariana: "Anyone wants to go swimming? I think we can really lose some calories there."

Francisca: "Take Maru. He's already in swimwear."

Mariana: "Let's make it a race to make it more fun."

Trenton: "I need a break."

Francisca: "So do I honestly."

Kearney: "Weak! Don't stop!"

Trenton: "You're one to talk. You should be doing cardio like running and jumping to really burn calories."

Kearney: "I know what I'm doing. Don't tell me what to do."

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Virginia: "I am unable to finish this. Please take it away."

Joy: "Certainly. Is there anything else you wish to order, ma'am?"

Virginia: "A plate of autumn salad sounds light enough for me while I recover."

Joy: "And for you, sir?"

Luis: "An apple cobbler."

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Virginia: "We ate from nearly the entire menu. The food was quite delicious, but by the third plate or so, we could no longer enjoy it."

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Luis: "I overheard the waitress saying she'll weigh the unfinished portion."

Virginia: "Our points must be prorated, of course."

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Mariana: "Keep up, big guy!"

Francisca: "The number keeps fluctuating and I don't know why."

Trenton: "Maybe Luis and Virginia are doing something. Maybe they're eating the calories that we're burning."

Francisca: "Oh that is possible. But we can't tell them to stop."

Trenton: "Who came up with this idea? At least someone is having fun."

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Joy: "Any last orders?"

Luis: "What is in your bistro burger?"

Joy: "We will not have meat or blood as per your request."

Luis: "Good. Then I'll like one of that."

Virginia: "As for me, I cannot leave without trying your grilled salmon. To finish it off, I would also like a slice of pumpkin pie."

Joy: "Certainly. Shall I clear that apple cobbler for you?"

Virginia: "Yes please."

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Francisca: "If we're all here, who's watching the calorie counter?"

Trenton: "I'll do it."

Kearney: "29...30...31..."

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Virginia: "Help me finish the pie."

Luis: "I'm going to throw up soon. I'm trying to finish this burger down but it's so dry. You'll have to do it yourself."

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Mariana: "This is tiring but fun."

Kearney: "Are you just going to stand there?"

Trenton: "I'm watching the calorie counter."

Kearney: "It won't move if you don't do anything. I thought you were going to prove yourself a man."

Trenton: "A man isn't defined by his physical strength."

Kearney: "A man is defined by his ability to protect those he loves. And if you're not fit, you can't protect them."

Trenton: "Why is it a man's job to protect? Why can't it be a woman's job too? Or a child's job? I don't see them coming to defend me. In fact she's still currying favour with the Crosses knowing that I don't like them."

Kearney: "What?"

Trenton: "Nothing. Sorry, I got carried away in my thoughts."

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Virginia: "Are you alright?"

Luis: "I don't think I can take it any more."

Virginia: "Me neither. I'm surprised by our stomachs."

Luis: "Pay the bill?"

Virginia: "Yes please."

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Maru: "We heard the final whistle. It meant we had 20 minutes left to burn the remaining calories."

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Maru: "Hut hut hut!"

Trenton: "It's going down!"

Kearney: "One final push. Onward!"

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Joy: "Your total eaten is 6,380 calories."

Luis: "Wow."

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Trenton: "That's the final whistle."

Mariana: "Did we end up with 0 calories?"

Trenton: "See for yourself."

After accounting for the unburned calories, the group has earned a net total of 110/178 points, bringing the pot to 521/858 points. Who will not get to contribute further to the pot? Who is the Mole?