In the previous episode of the Smole, the contestants went on a quick drive around the city while trying to sing the correct lyrics to radio songs and sing it well. In the end, 31.2/120 points were earned, and after rounding the pot stands at 464/820 points. Only one more quiz stands between them and the finale. Who will be executed next?
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Marshall: "Seraphine's singing varied wildly. She scored 70% when Avery was driving but 19% when I was driving. This and the Mole traits only further confirm that Seraphine is the Mole. Resilient. Chaotic. Unpredictable. Those are the Mole traits I gathered and that fits Seraphine best. Because she had the information she was able to plan well and sabotage aggressively in this mission."
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Avery: "What are you doing?"
Marshall: "Shh. I'm meditating. I need to re-find myself and regain inner peace."
Avery: "What the fuck are you talking about?"
Marshall: "It's a martial arts mantra."
Avery: "What? You must be crazy. That ain't martial arts. Martial arts is all about hitting and kicking and cool stuff. This ain't it."
Avery: "I never saw you fight. You're a phony martial arts guy."
Marshall: "Martial arts is about self-defence. It's not about violence or aggression."
Avery: "I know you're just afraid to fight me."
Marshall: "You broke my concentration."
Avery: "Fight me pussy. Fight me!"
Marshall: "If you insist. I'll show you what true martial arts is. Let's find a spot over there."
Avery: "Wanna hide from the girls in case I kick your ass?"
Marshall: "I'm protecting your honour."
Avery: "Take that! Hey you weren't supposed to block it!"
Avery: "Ugh! How are you so fast?"
Avery: "Ow!"
Marshall: "You don't win a fight by being the loudest."
Avery: "You gotta teach me how to fight. You were so fast."
Marshall: "You aren't worthy. Come back when you're more grounded."
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Avery: "He's just afraid I'll beat him at his own game. Like how Caitlin was worried I'll be a better model than her. They're all jealous of my potential."
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Cecelia: "Who's there?"
Marshall: "Marshall."
Cecelia: "Come in."
Marshall: "I hope I'm not disturbing you."
Cecelia: "I was just revising. Why are you here?"
Marshall: "You see, you're a woman, so I figured you know women best."
Cecelia: "Uh-huh..."
Marshall: "I did something bad to Seraphine and I want to make it up to her."
Cecelia: "What did you do?"
Marshall: "I got angry with her and shoved her."
Marshall: "I hate myself for letting my anger get to me. I need to make it up to her. What do women like?"
Cecelia: "All women like different things. What do you think she likes?"
Marshall: "Jewellery?"
Cecelia: "You're not attuned to women at all. I find it unfortunate for Carolina that you have a daughter rather than a son."
Marshall: "There's no need for insult."
Cecelia: "You came here for advice."
Marshall: "That's not advice."
Cecelia: "Seraphine isn't that hard to decipher. She clearly likes art."
Marshall: "She has eccentric taste. And I'm not an artist. I can't be creating a painting for her. Especially not the sick kind of paintings she makes."
Cecelia: "How so?"
Marshall: "You're not aware? She paints others' vulnerabilities. She painted my daughter when she was feeling afraid. She fed her poison and tried to break our relationship just so she could have a new painting."
Cecelia: "That is taking it a bit too far. There are morals and codes to follow in the pursuit of art, speaking as a performer myself."
Marshall: "No matter what I shouldn't have gotten physical with her."
Cecelia: "You did nothing wrong. I shall have a talk with her."
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Cecelia: "You have been at it for a few days now."
Seraphine: "Good art takes time."
Cecelia: "What exactly are you painting?"
Seraphine: "Can't you tell?"
Cecelia: "No."
Seraphine: "Then you can't call yourself an artist if you can't get into the mind of one."
Cecelia: "Will you continue to be passive-aggressive or will you actually tell me?"
Seraphine: "It's Marshall's rage."
Cecelia: "What?"
Seraphine: "He nearly tried to kill me the other day. I could have lost my life."
Cecelia: "Now I don't know who to believe."
Seraphine: "What did he tell you?"
Cecelia: "He told me he merely shoved you and felt bad for it."
Seraphine: "That's putting it lightly."
Seraphine: "He was upset I painted his daughter without his consent. He couldn't appreciate the meaning behind the art. He got upset and pushed me against the dresser. I saw my life flash before my eyes."
Cecelia: "Now you're just embellishing it."
Cecelia: "You don't seem particularly upset by it. In fact, you're painting that exact scenario."
Seraphine: "I felt inspired."
Cecelia: "I think you're a liar."
Seraphine: "I'm disappointed, Cecelia. The first time I met you, I thought we had a common understanding as artists. We see the world in a different way and pride ourselves on that. Now you're taking sides with the uncultured and accusing me of lying."
Cecelia: "How can you be so calm if you nearly died?"
Seraphine: "Fine, I may have exaggerated a little, but I was genuinely afraid at that point."
Cecelia: "So you react to traumatic incidents by painting?"
Seraphine: "Is that wrong? Everyone reacts differently. Art is my outlet."
Cecelia: "Did Marshall agree to you painting his rage?"
Seraphine: "He needs to remember that moment for life. I'll hang it up in the living room when I'm done, or if I can't finish when this season's over, I'll put it in a museum."
Cecelia: "You can't go around painting the insecurities of others without their consent. There are boundaries to follow."
Seraphine: "Art is about breaking boundaries."
Cecelia: "Sims like you are exactly why we need governing bodies."
Seraphine: "We have different worldviews. So be it. I don't know what the point of this discussion is."
Cecelia: "Marshall is remorseful as it is. Stop painting him."
Seraphine: "My brush, my hands, my mind. The greatest artists didn't let others stop them. Maybe you should speak to Marshall about anger management instead."
Cecelia: "I hope your career never takes off."
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Seraphine: "I don't let words from a plebeian affect me. We just see the world differently and there's nothing wrong with that."
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Cecelia: "She called me what?! I'll have her know that I am one of America's greatest magicians!"
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Avery: "I forgot I had a pack of hot dogs my boss gave me."
Cecelia: "Are you sure they're still fresh? Don't they need to be refrigerated?"
Avery: "Fridges din't exist in the past and everyone was fine."
Cecelia: "Actually many Sims died of preventable diseases."
Avery: "Whaddya doing hiding in the bushes?"
Cecelia: "I'm tending to the flowers."
Avery: "You ain't an outdoosry girl."
Cecelia: "I like taking walks in parks and gardens. Something about being surrounded by flowers and nature is soothing."
Avery: "You're weird."
Cecelia: "You're the one in the hot dog costume."
Avery: "You know it's 'cause my boss made me wear it."
Avery: "What's that green stuff?"
Cecelia: "Green stuff? I think that's mold."
Avery: "I'll take it off later."
Avery: "No you."
Cecelia: "Really? That's your response?"
Cecelia: "Do what you want. I'm not your mother. But don't you dare offer that to me."
Avery: "You rather eat fake food?"
Cecelia: "I rather be healthy and eat vegetables."
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Cecelia: "Hanging around Avery all this while has made me appreciate my rivals more. Like Sheila or Seamus. At least they actually have some skill and are worth having a rivalry with. But you can't win against idiocy. Putting Sheila beside Avery makes her look like Albert Einstein. Turns out it's all about perspective."
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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: Does the mole have facial hair?
A: Yes
B: No
Q3: What bed does the Mole sleep on currently on the Smole?
A: Single bed
B: Double bed
Q4: In Mission 9, in which order did the Mole drive?
A: 1st
B: 2nd
C: 3rd
D: 4th
Q5: Which was a song the Mole chose in Mission 9?
A: Englishman in New York
B: Turn Down for What
C: Retrograde
D: Hotel California
Q6: How many times was the Mole a passenger in Mission 9?
A: Once
B: Twice
Q7: In Mission 9, what was the Mole's average singing score?
A: 10.5%
B: 25%
C: 44.5%
D: 64%
Q8: In Mission 9, who was the first potential passenger when the Mole drove?
A: Seraphine Faqeeri
B: Marshall Arsimfoo
C: Cecelia Zazie
Q9: How many points did the Mole earn on his or her drive in Mission 9?
A: 1.9
B: 2.5
C: 12.8
D: 14
Q10: Who is the Mole?
A: Marshall Arsimfoo
B: Cecelia Zazie
C: Avery Simpson
D: Seraphine Faqeeri
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Avery: "I fucked up. I thought Question 8 asked about the Mole so I answered the Mole. I can't believe I'm gonna be out 'cos of a stupid mistake."
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The final four are gathered at Sao Pedro Church for their final execution ceremony.
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"How are you feeling?"
Mole: "It has been chaotic but I did well and finally punched a hole in the pot."
"Good job. This is our final check-in with you. Tomorrow you have a whole day ahead of you. Be careful because there is a chance for the finalists to unmask you then and there."
Mole: "One last chance to fool. I need to be meticulous and misleading."
