61.04-A girl can dream

 In the previous episode of the Smole...

Bridget: "That's a lot of mail."

Harper: "We don't have a lot of time. We each take some letters and sort them."

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Bridget: "I'm so clumsy."

Harper: "What did she do?"

Danny: "She dropped the letters! Now we have to fish them out."

Harper: "Bridget!"

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"Of the 50 items to sort, only 29 were sorted correctly."

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Landon: "Detective Orange here. I'm taking the metro to Node 180."

Yvon: "Why are you using the metro tickets already? They are our rarest commodity."

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Eris: "Choo choo motherfuckers! I'm driving this bitch now!"

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Laron: It feels like everyone is going to play for themselves. I'm glad I'm close to a post box so that I can claim any advantages before others can.

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Landon: "Update: there is a package at City Hall. We can get him to take the tallest building visible from his current location but then we lose 5 taxi tickets. I think it's worth it."

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Ambrose: "I have an idea. I'll send them on a wild goose chase."

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Yvon: "Oh my gosh, is that the Panthere de Cartier?"

Eris: "Where?"

Yvon: "I don't know what this street is called but it's at Node 88. They have a Cartier shop here!"

Landon: "Are there any watches for sale?"

Yvon: "You like Cartier too? Good taste."

Laron: "Guys and gals, we're on a mission to catch a wanted criminal."

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Eris: "He took the metro! He's either at Westminster or Admiralty House."

Yvon: "Laron! Use the freeze!"

Laron: "On it."

Landon: "Everyone go there now!"

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Landon: "Agents, I am about to board the metro."

Yvon: "That's the last ticket."

Landon: "Oh. I'll be trapped."

Yvon: "That is the dumbest move ever."

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Yvon: "Sorry y'all. Used up our last ticket."

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Yvon: "I nearly crashed the bus at least 4 times yesterday but at least nobody was injured. Some of the streets are just too narrow."

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Danny: "I think the Mole would be on the hunt for Mr. X. That's where the big points are, and there's a virus at play too. He...or she...can sabotage the contestants beyond the missions."

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Harper: "Good morning Hyden."

Hyden: "Good morning."

Harper: "Are you making coffee?"

Hyden: "Yup. Do you want one?"

Harper: "Yes please!"

Hyden: "One latte with oat milk coming right up."

Harper: "You remember my coffee order."

Hyden: "Fuck."

Hyden: "It was just what was available."

Harper: "Don't lie. You remembered that I was lactose intolerant. That's why you went for oat milk instead of usual cream milk."

Harper: "Don't run away Hyden."

Hyden: "I'm not running away. I'm just...I'm just sitting down to have my coffee. Yours is on the counter. Help yourself."

Harper: "You clearly remember me. Why did you lie that you didn't?"

Harper: "Do you hate me? Do you want me out of your life so bad? I thought the fun times we had as kids were genuine."

Hyden: "No it's not that. I did have fun with you."

Harper: "Then why? We were best friends in high school."

Hyden: "It's been so long. So many things have changed."

Harper: "That's why we need to catch up on everything!"

Hyden: "Sims naturally drift apart, Harper."

Harper: "I see now. You're feeling awkward because of how long it's been. Don't worry. I'm sure we'll back to becoming best friends and sharing secrets in no time. We just need to get to know each other again. Take if as we're getting to know each other all over again. I'm currently working at a comic book store. How about you?"

Hyden: "I'm unemployed."

Harper: "The whole time? I would have sworn a valedictorian like you would get a nice cushy job in a big company in no time."

Hyden: "I did work at a bank for a few years."

Harper: "Why did you quit the job? Was it the pay or was it too stressful?"

Hyden: "I realised finance wasn't the right fit for me."

Harper: "I get it. Now you're just taking a break before looking for your calling."

Hyden: "Yeah, I guess you can say that."

Harper: "Well there's no rush to get into the rat race again."

Harper: "I missed you so much, Hyden. I'm so glad we reconnected."

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Eris: "I love a man who takes pride in his appearance."

Ambrose: "Oh! Heh, thank you. I didn't realise you were awake already. Sorry about that."

Eris: "Oh, I'm not complaining."

Ambrose: "Do you want to get dressed?"

Eris: "It's just me and you and Yvon in this unit and you're gay, so I have nothing to worry about."

Eris: "It's such a shame you're gay. Would you give this booty a chance if you were straight?"

Ambrose: "You're a lovely lady, Eris."

Eris: "Oh well. A girl can dream."

Ambrose: "Someone's at the door."

Ambrose: "You should definitely put something on."

Eris: "As you wish, handsome."

Ambrose: "Bridget, what brings you up here this morning?"

Bridget: "I wanted to show you pictures of Cici and Momo. We were talking about them yesterday."

Ambrose: "Oh they are so cute!"

Bridget: "Cici's an adult now but she's such a big baby."

Ambrose: "This one's a little blurry though."

Bridget: "I took it with my phone."

Ambrose: "If you want to capture motion you're gonna need a real camera. Like an M43."

Ambrose: "They'll always be our little babies. Our babies should meet up one day."

Eris: "How could you be a dad, Ambrose? Did you adopt them?"

Ambrose: "Err, yeah? That's the only possibility isn't it?"

Eris: "I have children too. My daughter Kyleleigh is 11 this year, and Jaxten is a wee little toddler. Let me show you pics of them as babies."

Ambrose: "Err...those are Sim babies."

Eris: "Duh? Aren't yours?"

Bridget: "Ours are fur babies."

Eris: "Fur babies? Furries?"

Bridget: "Momo's really furry, yeah."

Ambrose: "Not that kind of furry."

Ambrose: "We're dog parents. We were talking about our dogs."

Eris: "Oh. I like dogs too. They're cuter than babies anyway."

Bridget: "I'd love to see your Sim baby pictures. Frankie and I never had children of our own, let alone grandchildren."

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Eris: "That was awkward. Who the hell calls their pets their babies? A bunch of weirdos."

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Micah: "I didn't even get to finish all my deliveries."

Danny: "Why not?"

Micah: "London traffic. My route wasn't the most optimal but I expected the game to last longer than that."

Danny: "You probably needed an efficient route optimisation algorithm."

Micah: "Ha, too bad there wasn't time to compute it."

Danny: "Hey, I have an idea. We both want to increase our outreach right? Why not we do a collab?"

Micah: "Collaboration?"

Danny: "Yup. I can feature you on one of my shorts."

Micah: "Are our target audience the same?"

Danny: "They both need to learn. And I have hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers. I can help you get the recognition you need."

Micah: "I'm not really here for recognition."

Danny: "Without recognition you're nothing. You can't spread your message if no one hears you. You need a platform."

Micah: "I already have one. I get invited to seminars and talks."

Danny: "Invited? Not even hosted? That's really really pathetic. No offence. How many Sims can you change the lives of? Hundreds at most. And what about those in say, Africa? They need to hear advice most. You need a bigger platform. A cross-border platform."

Micah: "You have a point, but that feels like chasing results all over again."

Danny: "It's a results-driven economy. We need to work to achieve our dreams, even if that means doing things we're not all that interested in. Don't tell me you're all about the journey and principle."

Micah: "I suppose there's nothing wrong with gaining a wider outreach."

Danny: "Excellent. I wonder if we can film one right now."

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Laron: "Hey Yvon."

Yvon: "What is it?"

Laron: "I was thinking that we work well together, and we were even paired up in the first mission."

Yvon: "I still think that's inaccurate."

Laron: "I do too, but maybe the algorithm knows better than us."

Yvon: "Ew no. Aren't you married with kids?"

Laron: "Yeah, but I'm not talking about that...wait, did you think I wanted to cheat on my wife with you? Hahaha!"

Yvon: "What's so funny? I'm very eligible."

Laron: "You're not my type. And I'll never cheat on my wife."

Laron: "Anyway, what I want to say is that we should form a coalition. Two heads are better than one. We clearly have some form of chemistry even if not in the romantic sense. And because I trust you."

Yvon: "But I don't know if I can trust you yet."

Laron: "That's fair."

Laron: "Give me some time to prove that I'm trustworthy."

Landon: "I hope I'm not interrupting anything. I'm just here to collect the laundry."

Yvon: "You weren't. I was just about to leave. It's so claustrophobic here."

Laron: "I'm sorry I'm fat."

Yvon: "That wasn't what I meant. It's just very cramped and narrow in here."

Landon: "I feel you. It must be wide and open in the ranch. It feels so oppressive and gloomy in here."

Yvon: "Right? I'm not a fan of the big city life."

Landon: "And we have to share the laundry room too, not only among ourselves but the other residents in this block."

Laron: "What a bunch of snobs."

Yvon: "He's just saying that we could do better. This is a show with a big budget."

Landon: "He has a point though that we should appreciate what we have. After all, we came to the Smole for a different and unique experience."

Yvon: "Pick a lane, bud."

Landon: "So what were the two of you discussing earlier if I may ask?"

Yvon: "He wanted a coalition with me but I have standards. If I wanted a coalition, it would be with you."

Laron: "You're basing it purely off looks, ain't you?"

Yvon: "At least he puts in effort for good health."

Laron: "I'll have you know that I used to be on the national team."

Yvon: "No offence, but for what?"

Laron: "I was a pro basketballer."

Landon: "What happened to you?"

Laron: "Yeah I know I let myself go, but not everyone wants to look malnourished. I'm not a fat slob like you think I am. "

Landon: "That's what your dating profile was exactly trying to achieve."

Laron: "I guess you're right. It's my fault for perpetuating that stereotype."

Landon: "How about this: we form a trio. A coalition of three. That way we're both happy."

Yvon: "And both dissatisfied. I'm not sure I want to work with him."

Laron: "I'm not sure I want to work with either of you now too."

Landon: "Woah dude, what did I do?"

Laron: "I just don't trust you. No offence bro."

Landon: "Bro, give me some time to prove myself to you."

Yvon: "Sounds familiar. Like someone said it to me a few minutes ago."

Landon: "How about we revisit this a few days later when we had time to prove our trustworthiness to one another?"

Yvon: "Yeah whatever."

Laron: "Fine by me."

Landon: "Great. Now excuse me. My laundry has been sitting in there for too long."

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

Q1: Is the Mole male or female?

A: Male

B: Female

Q2: Does the Mole currently share a room with another contestant?

A: Yes

B: No

Q3: Which floor does the Mole currently stay in on the Smole?

A: Second floor

B: Third floor

Q4: How many times has the Mole needed to wear a special outfit for a mission?

A: 0

B: 1

C: 2

Q5: In Mission 2, what did the Mole do?

A: Sort mail

B: Help Scotland Yard

Q6: In Mission 2, where was the Mole's starting point?

A: Node 25

B: Node 32

C: Node 65

D: Node 165

E: Node 179

F: Post Office

Q7: In Mission 2, how many times did the Mole take a taxi?

A: 0

B: 4

C: 5

D: 15

E: 16

F: 17

Q8: Which of the following addresses was on a letter the Mole sorted in Mission 2?

A: Flat 28, 1 Bramshaw Road, London

B: Flat 6, Deluci House, Knee Hill, London

C: DBS Ventures Limited

D: Harringay Green Lanes

E: Buckingham Palace

F: The Mole did not sort letters

Q9: What special role did the Mole take on in Mission 3?

A: Mr. X

B: Postman Pat

C: No special role

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Ambrose de Silva

B: Bridget Cabalt

C: Danny Namal

D: Eris Field

E: Harper Umbra

F: Hyden Jekol

G: Landon Harding

H: Laron Jamisson

I: Micah Myrrick

J: Yvon von Vony

(My game kept crashing before I could save the quiz setup so I had to use placeholders for some images.)

Danny: "Micah was very eager to be a postman. That way he could influence both sides of the mission."

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Micah: "We get to drive a van? That sounds fun."

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Laron: "I don't know what was in their minds to squander the metro tickets like that so early in the game. They were the rarest resource. And then Landon, with all his gung-ho and confidence, boarded the metro into an underground station he couldn't leave, effectively locking him out of the game."

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Landon: "Agents, I am about to board the metro."

Yvon: "That's the last ticket."

Landon: "Oh. I'll be trapped."

Yvon: "That is the dumbest move ever."

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Landon: "I told Agent Pink that Mr. X was in Exeter Lane but she went to Elliot Road. That gave him ample opportunity for him to escape and leave that zone. They started out so close too."

Yvon: "Eris was the one who was always the closest to Ambrose. She had the most opportunities to catch him."

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Landon: "Update: Mr. X just took a bus. He could be in Exeter Lane."

Eris: "Or that tiny residential community northwest in the map. I'm at Elliot Road. I'll explore that area."

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Eris: "Micah was at delivering the parcels, but I know he didn't know where any of our locations were. We also didn't know where he was but somehow Laron kept picking them up, as if he knew where to expect Micah."

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Laron: "Oh, a package. Lucky me. I can get Mr. X to reveal his current location but give him a double-move, allowing him to move two nodes in one turn. I'm not letting anyone know about this yet."

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Landon: "Agent Red and Agent Blue used a lot of taxi tickets. They ended up being the most important tickets because we couldn't travel by taxi to reach Mr. X."

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Yvon: "I'm going to take a taxi to Node 71."

Laron: "You can take a bus."

Yvon: "But buses are so cramped and smelly. Taxis are more comfortable. Besides, we have loads of taxi tickets."

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Hyden: "I noticed that Harper and Micah sorted the least mail."

Harper: "Bridget kept pulling me aside to help her so I had no time to look at my own mail."

Micah: "Bridget dropped her mail directly into the bins. She's such a sweet old lady and it's all instantly forgiven, but she could also be using that as an excuse to get away with messing up."

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Bridget: "I'm so clumsy."

Harper: "What did she do?"

Danny: "She dropped the letters! Now we have to fish them out."

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Eris: "I don't blame Ambrose for trying to evade us so hard. I would've done the same."

Ambrose: "Laron is one of my suspects but not the top suspect. I think he's a formidable competitor and it would be good to get rid of a competitor and potential suspect. Sorry Laron."

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"Welcome to the St. Simian-in-the-Brothel. Not much is known about St. Simian, except that he preferred his women the same way he preferred his wine: nicely aged. One of you has not known much about the Mole yet either; and so you shall be executed tonight."

 "Yvon has been bugged, while Laron has received a virus. We shall see if that is enough to cost them the game."

Yvon: "Me again? What did I do?"

"Laron, you hadn't had the chance to pull a name out yet. Tonight you can start us off."

Laron: "Hyden Jekol."

"Hyden, please pull a name out."

Hyden: "Laron Jamisson."

"Ambrose, please help us pull a name."

Ambrose: "Micah Myrrick."

Micah: "Danny Namal."

Danny: "Yvon von Vony."

Yvon: "Saved again."

"Yvon, please pull a name out."

Yvon: "Eris Field."

Eris: "Harper Umbra."

"Landon Harding, Bridget Cabalt, one of you will be leaving us tonight."

Bridget: "I hope you survive, Landon. You'll have a much brighter future in this game than I would."

Landon: "Don't say that love! I hope we both pull through! Maybe there's a twist that will save us both!"

Bridget: "Oh there's no need to comfort me dear."

"Harper, please do the honours."

Harper: "Landon Harding."

"Unfortunately, Bridget Cabalt, it means you are executed tonight."

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Bridget: "Could you help an old woman out and help me decipher this?"

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Bridget: "Second time's the charm."

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Ambrose: "I think we really hit it off. What do you say about forming a coalition?"

Bridget: "With me?"

Ambrose: "Of course! I think you're a lovely and genuine woman."

Bridget: "I could fool you."

Ambrose: "And I'd be honoured."

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Bridget: "I felt it in my bones. My time on the season was up. But I have zero regrets. I really loved getting to meet all these lovely Sims inside and I got to check London off my bucket list. I wonder where Frankie and I should go next?"

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

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Pot: 95/233