The Smole: August 2025

In the previous episode of the Smole....

Danny: "Not a phone booth in sight. How is that possible?"

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Yvon: "I hope I don't get recognised."

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Laron: "It's so hard to walk in these stupid flippers. I stick out."

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Harper: "Now where's the next phone booth?"

Yvon: "That must be a contestant!"

Yvon: "Ow!"

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Yvon: "Shit! Isn't that Laron?"

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Harper: "Isn't that Danny with an apron?"

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Yvon: "I'm an ice cream girl now."

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Laron: "Is it that hard to find a damn red booth? It's red for crying out loud."

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Danny: "I hope she doesn't notice me."

Yvon: "Danny?"

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Yvon: "My last outfit. Now I just need to not be noticed until the end of the mission."

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Danny: "Each one just gets worse."

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In total, 50/160 points have been earned.

The elusive Superman and Supergirl outfit could be found in the blue phone booth at Embankment Alley. Nobody wore that outfit so nobody has a final exemption.

Laron: "I think I did pretty well considering how easily identifiable I am. It's weirder that Harper, the girl who loves costume, only changed costumes twice. But damn it. If I had just sucked up my pride and wore the stupid Superman costume I would be in the finale right now."

Laron: "Yvon? What are you doing out here?"

Yvon: "Shh."

Laron: "Mind if I join you?"

Yvon: "Go right ahead."

Yvon: "..."

Laron: "..."

Yvon: "This feels great, doesn't it? To listen to the birds chirping and the smell of flowers and wet grass."

Laron: "I'm not sure I like wet grass but yeah, it's nice."

Yvon: "I went to the Vendon countryside in the last mission. It was gorgeous. I feel so rejuvenated now."

Laron: "Isn't it a little boring?"

Yvon: "How dare you. It's the most peaceful thing in the world. The hubbub of the city was getting to me. I can't imagine how you city-slickers deal with all the noise and pollution on a daily basis."

Laron: "It's what we're used to. But I suppose it would be nice to slow down once in a while. Maybe one day I'll bring my family out for a short getaway to Appaloosa Plains."

Yvon: "Good. It's better for everyone this way. It's the way we were meant to live."

Laron: "Do you think you'll come back to England? Or any other city?"

Yvon: "Me?"

Laron: "Yeah."

Yvon: "Not a chance. In fact, if I had known we would be going to London from the start I would have dropped out."

Laron: "That would be a huge shame. After all, you're here now."

Yvon: "True."

Laron: "So...friends?"

Yvon: "I suppose we could be friends."

Laron: "That's high praise from a girl like you."

Yvon: "Maybe the compatibility machine was right all along. Not in the romantic sense, but in the 'all kinds of chemistry even if just friends' sense. I misjudged Laron so badly but I'm glad we had the chance to patch things up. He's a cool guy."

Harper: "Danny...do you think you could do me a favour?"
Danny: "Oh how the tables have turned. Now you're looking for me for a favour."

Danny: "Why should I help you?"

Harper: "Because it's the right thing to do."

Harper: "You can hack, can't you?"

Danny: "Suddenly everyone thinks I'm cool because I can hack."

Harper: "Can you hack into the Internet?"

Danny: "Hack into the Internet? You have no idea how hacking works."

Harper: "There's some information I'm dying to know about. It's not about the Smole. It's about Hyden."

Danny: "You're still thinking about him?"

Harper: "Not in that way. I just like to have all the questions answered. I think he's hiding something from me. And I want to know what."

Danny: "Only if you say I'm the coolest Sim you've ever met, and do a dance with me to post on my Simstagram."

Harper: "What?"

Danny: "You're hurting my online presence and popularity. The least you can do is fix it."

Harper: "...Fine. I'll do it. You're the coolest Sim I have met."

Harper: "What do I need to say?"

Danny: "Nothing. I'll ask the cameramen for the clip and then later edit it in post."

Danny: "Just keep dancing and look like you love being around me."

Harper: "Social media is so hypocritical."

Harper: "How long is this dance?"

Danny: "Okay we can wrap it up now."

Harper: "Great. Now let's get hacking."

Harper: "So, what can you find?"

Danny: "Wait. I need to connect to a VPN first."

Danny: "Let's see. Hyden Jekol...wow, he has won quite a lot of awards in high school and university."

Harper: "He's very smart."

Danny: "Hmm..."

Harper: "What is it?"

Danny: "There's an anonymous Simblr post that was deleted. But I can access it via the Wayback Machine."

Harper: "What does it say?"

Danny: "He talks about volunteering and making amends for his crimes."

Harper: "Metaphorical, right?"

Harper: "Right?"

Danny: "He mentioned a Kendall...and a Mr. and Mrs. Valquiz. I'm guessing those are the parents. Let's see what I can find about them...oh."

Danny: "He was convicted of murdering Kendall Valquiz."

Harper: "No he wasn't."

Danny: "See for yourself. It doesn't mention Hyden explicitly, but it just says a 25-year-old man. And given that post..."

Harper: "I don't want to see it."

Danny: "Zzz."

Harper: "Does it say why?"

Danny: "They were in a bar brawl and Kendall died. It doesn't say why they were in a brawl. Maybe they were drunk."

Harper: "That doesn't sound like Hyden."

Danny: "Oh wake up. If you didn't want to hear the truth why did you ask me about it?"

Harper: "Is that what it really says?"

Danny: "Ugh, yes. It was published on the Twinbrook news about 5 years ago."

Harper: "How could that be? Did they make a mistake? Is it the same Hyden?"

Danny: "They didn't mention the name. It's inferred from his guilt post that he deleted."

Harper: "Why didn't he feel like he could tell me this?"

Danny: "Why would he?"

Harper: "We were best friends in high school. I'm sure there's a reason behind it that we're not aware of."

Danny: "Stop finding excuses for a murderer."

Harper: "He's not a murderer!"

Danny: "He is!"

Harper: "I feel horrible for probing into his past now. I should have been supportive of him instead of forcing him to talk about his past."

Danny: "I think you should cut ties with him and stay far away from him from now on. He's not a good influence."

Harper: "No. He needs me more than ever. He doesn't have any one else to turn to."

Harper: "Behind every felon is a Sim with a story. With friends and family and a life built...we need to have more empathy and sympathy towards others instead of just taking the facts at face value. No matter what he's done, he's still Hyden. I'll help him get through it, no matter what it is."

Laron: "Ow. I'm not flexible. Old age is creeping up to me."

Laron: "Earth to Harper."

Harper: "Hm? Oh. You're not that old."

Laron: "What are you thinking about?"

Harper: "I finally have answers to the questions I had since the start of this season."

Laron: "That's great. But it's pretty clear who it is now. There's only one other possibility."

Harper: "I'm not sure if the answer is what I was hoping for."

Laron: "I know you like to be friends with everyone but this is a game."

Harper: "I'm not talking about the game, Laron."

Laron: "Huh?"

Harper: "I was talking about Hyden. I learned that he really did kill someone in a bar fight. By accident, I'm sure. But I thought he was joking when he told me. Right in this room. He was doing yoga too."

Harper: "I feel like I let him down. That's not what a friend should be doing. It's been eating him up inside. He's been volunteering and doing all sorts of good deeds to make up for it."

Laron: "It's not too late. Now that you've reunited with him, you can make amends and be there for him."

Harper: "I feel so helpless. He's out there alone again and I'm here unable to help him."

Laron: "You know how you can help him? By making it to the finale and doing your best."

Laron: "We're this close to the end. Don't lose focus now."

Laron: "I haven't been fully honest in the coalition. Harper shares more about her findings and suspicions than I do about mine. I managed to tell her enough to persuade her that it was Eris and that's not true at all clearly. If she made it here regardless, it means she deserves to be in the finale and no matter how much I want to win, I can't snatch that away from her by messing with her head. Either that or she's the Mole, then I'll be seriously screwed."

Danny: "I think you did a good job in the mission."

Yvon: "Okay?"

Danny: "It means the problem lies with the other two."

Yvon: "Or it could be you."

Danny: "Don't be silly. I know it's not my fault. I didn't ask to be spotted."

Danny: "I swear it's not me. And I know it's not you."

Yvon: "You thought it was Eris."

Danny: "I may have...but I know who it is for sure now, and it's not you. But I'm not telling you who I think it is."

Danny: "Do you think you'll win?"

Yvon: "Yes, definitely. And I'm not going home tonight. I still have a correction."

Danny: "What?"

Danny: "Do you trust either of them? I mean, there must be a reason they chose to work together instead of with you."

Yvon: "Laron did approach me back in London but I turned him down."

Danny: "I see. Well I hope you have it all right. I can't wait to go back to teaching. Professor Howard is destroying the quality of my course and my high standard of excellence."

Yvon: "I can't wait to see my horses again."

Danny: "I think Yvon is my strongest competition. She's been underestimated this whole time and somehow made it here without using a single virus or bug or even a correction. And she's been the recipient of countless bugs. I don't think it's her but it's best for my game if she's out. Then my chances of winning increases greatly."

Laron: "What do y'all plan on doing with the money if you win the season?"

Laron: "I'm going to build my wife a nice patio. She's been saying she's wanted one for so long."

Danny: "You're so whipped."

Laron: "You're just jealous I have a healthy and functional marriage. I'm also gonna put some of it to my daughter's education fund. And a few enrichment classes too. I hope she can be exposed to various activities and find her interest."

Harper: "Aww, that's so sweet. As for me, I'll probably buy a nice car. I wouldn't have to work at the comic book store too."

Yvon: "You don't love it?"

Harper: "It's alright. I don't hate it but I don't love it."

Yvon: "I don't think the money is enough to retire."

Yvon: "I'm going to invest in my horses of course. Buy a bigger plot of land for them to roam free too."

Harper: "It's all about you and your horses, haha."

Laron: "What about you Danny?"

Danny: "I don't have much need for the money, but I would probably donate back to the school. Maybe spend a few on advertising to boost my engagement rate online. Buy myself some fancy clothes and new watches too."

Harper: "I love that."

Harper: "Whatever it is, I'm a winner. I made so many memories and got to know all of you."

Yvon: "Aww."

Laron: "Bring it in guys."

Yvon: "There's no point in keeping this cheap correction any more. Now's the only time I can play it."

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: How old is the Mole?

A: 25

B: 27

C: 34

D: 37

Q3: Is the Mole in a coalition currently?

A: Yes

B: No

Q4: Which station did the Mole take the previous quiz?

A: Bankside Station (41 Blackhall Road)

B: Bankside Station (4 Elizabeth Enbankment)

C: Christlehurst Town Square

D: Coalworth Plaza

Q5: In Mission 9, in which order did the Mole find a phone booth?

A: 1st

B: 2nd

C: 3rd

D: 4th

Q6: Which phone booth did the Mole visit first in Mission 9?

A: Simbridge Corner

B: Embankment Alley

C: Palace of Eastminster

Q7: In Mission 9, which of the following outfits did the Mole wear?

A: Nurse

B: Pirate

C: Hot dog

D: Scuba diver

Q8: In Mission 9, how many times was the Mole recognised?

A: 0 times

B: 1 time

C: 2 times

Q9: Who recognised the Mole in Mission 9?

A: Danny Namal

B: Yvon von Vony

C: Harper Umbra and Yvon von Vony

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Danny Namal

B: Harper Umbra

C: Laron Jamisson

D: Yvon von Vony

Yvon: "Harper wore the loudest costumes. She would be easily noticed as a contestant from miles away because who dresses like a hot dog?"

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Harper: "Now where's the next phone booth?"

Yvon: "That must be a contestant!"

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Danny: "If Yvon kept quiet and just ran past me at the bridge I may not have been able to identify her. But she spoke and I immediately knew it was her."

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Yvon: "I'm dressed like a nurse! You can see who I am?"

Danny: "Your face and voice are unmistakable."

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Laron: "Danny was seen twice in total. That's the quickest way to lose a lot of points."

Yvon: "Laron was just sitting around at a bus stop in scuba gear. He was so obvious, like he was waiting to be found."

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Yvon: "Shit! Isn't that Laron?"

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Danny: "We earned a pathetic 50 points thanks to Laron and Harper who could only find two phone booths out of the numerous ones available. And apparently Harper went window shopping and watched a show!"

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Harper: "Ooh, look at all these new clothes! Oh I wish I could shop right now."

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Laron: "Yvon chose to waste her time going to the countryside. That's a poor use of time."

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Yvon: "I found the most beautiful place with rolling hills and clear blue skies and a vast field!"

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Harper: "I bumped into Laron at the school after the mission had ended. It was quite far out and once you go there it would take so much time to return to the city centre."

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Laron: "There's got to be a phone booth at school. What if the students or teachers need to call someone?"

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Danny: "Yvon still has her correction. Did she never feel like she didn't need it? There was a non-execution episode. Did she know that was going to happen and thus saved her correction?"

Yvon: "Danny keeps complaining about the low points but he doesn't bring in a lot himself."

Harper: "Laron was the one who convinced me the Mole was Eris. I didn't think it was him at first but he's quite persuasive. He could persuade me that he's not the Mole and I'd believe him."

Laron: "I'm worried that I misplaced my trust in Harper. Closer to the end she seems to care less and less, like she knows her place is secured. But I choose not to think about it."

"Contestants, you have made it 18 episodes and beaten seven others to be seated here today. You are so close to the finale you can almost smell it. Tomorrow we will be returning to London. But one of you will not be returning with the rest."

"Danny, you may pull the first name of who is safe for the final time."

Danny: "Yes! Danny Namal! It's my name!"

"Congratulations Danny. You are the first finalist of the season. Harper, please step up to pull the name of the second finalist."

Harper: "Yvon von Vony."

"Yvon, congratulations. You are the second finalist. Only one space left. Yvon, please retrieve the final name."

Yvon: "Laron Jamisson."

Laron: "Oh..."

"Congratulations Laron. Unfortunately, Harper Umbra, you are the last contestant to be executed this season."

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Harper: "A hot dog is fun."

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Danny: "Harper, right? I'm Danny Namal."

Harper: "Hi Danny. It's interesting that we're seen as most compatible."

Danny: "You don't think so?"

Harper: "It's certainly possible of course. You seem like a nice guy. I've seen some of your shorts before about coding."

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Harper: "It's a shame to be out so close to the finale but I enjoyed it. I thought I would be gone in Episode 4 or 6. I stumbled through the quizzes and got here so I'm really proud of myself. All the missions have been fun, especially the last one where I got to dress up. My final words are: let it rip, Mole. I can't wait for the reveal."