64.10-Cultured pets from dirty beasts

In the previous episode of the Smole, Pereditphe and Earl had to give painting instructions to Terry, who unfortunately heard different languages. After 2.5 hours, they produced an artwork that Pretteh correctly identified as a mango, earning 100/100 points for the pot. The final four are this close to the finale; who will be executed just before the end? Who is the Mole?

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Pereditphe: "That was a fun mission. Art is something we should appreciate more. That separates us cultured pets from dirty beasts. I must admit that I think we did a fine job given the conditions and the fact that we are all dichromatic. Differentiating the different shades of green and brown was really difficult."

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Pretteh: "Terry was so tired he just plopped onto the bed when we got back. Terry. The hyper one. I'm so glad I had no part in that."

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Pretteh: "Tell me what happened during the mission."

Pereditphe: "Why should I?"

Pretteh: "Tell me, or I'll scratch you."

Pereditphe: "Don't you dare lay a claw on me. Do you know how expensive fur treatment is?"

Pretteh: "So will you tell me or do I have to do this the hard way?"

Pereditphe: "Fine. We had to give instructions to Terry. At first it looked like Terry was just doing dog things and playing around, but then we later found out he didn't hear what we said. He heard a translation. Earl kept shouting over me so Terry couldn't hear what we said."

Pereditphe: "Ew what's that smell?"

Pretteh: "Speak of the devil. It's Earl."

Pereditphe: "To think he was once a royal horse and I once respected him. What a fall from grace."

Pretteh: "Go to your room."

Earl: "I am."

Earl: "Gurgle gurgle."

Earl: "I can't reach my back."

Pereditphe: "What a disgrace to horses."

Pretteh: "If I was him I'd just kill myself."

Pereditphe: "Didn't he want to be the controller of the house? Now he's at the bottom of the food chain."

Earl: "Stop it! Stop it right now!"

Pretteh: "Yow! Stop shouting! You think you're so magnificent for shouting? Empty vessels make the most noise. Inside you're nothing but a hollow excuse for a horse."

Pretteh: "You can't even reach your back to wash yourself! You don't realise that everything that you had is because of your human. Learn to appreciate your human. You're not God's gift to the world."

Earl: "Boo hoo hoo!"

Pereditphe: "That was harsh."

Pretteh: "He deserves it. I don't hold back."

Pereditphe: "You seem to have too much regard for your human. Your human should be serving you."

Pretteh: "I believe that humans and cats are equal. I see my owner as an equal."

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Earl: "I find myself back here again. Why do I wander here? I'm free. I could go literally anywhere else."

Earl: "I miss the training sessions."

Earl: "And the treats that came after. My humans were never mean or abusive to me. Am I being mean to them by acting like this? Maybe they understand me more than I understand myself..."

Earl: "Oh won't anyone give me treats? Oh won't anyone brush my mane? It's so tough living life out on your own."

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Terry: "I got a good scrub and a nice sleep. It's like a spa treatment. It was the best thing I ever did. I hope to paint again."

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Terry: "The food tastes different today."

Pereditphe: "Does it? My kibble's the same."

Terry: "Maybe it's a special treat for working so hard."

Pereditphe: "That's not fair. I deserve one too."

Terry: "Let me bring some over to you Perry."

Pereditphe: "No..."

Pereditphe: "...Perry? PERRY? My name is Pereditphe Stworthington III Jr Mitchell. Be glad I'm not demanding you use my full name."

Terry: "Do you actually think you're some kind of royalty?"

Pereditphe: "I'm more 'true royalty' than Earl is, that's for sure."

Terry: "Where is he anyway?"

Pereditphe: "He ran out crying after Pretteh scolded him."

Terry: "What? Why did Pretteh scold him?"

Pereditphe: "Do you not see how pathetic he is? And he still wants to command respect."

Terry: "Hey, that's not fair to him. Every animal deserves respect."

Pereditphe: "I've never seen someone so self-disrespecting."

Terry: "Which direction did he go? I'll go find him."

Pereditphe: "Do you have so much energy already? Don't you have better things to do?"

Terry: "Like what? The quiz?"

Pereditphe: "Oh no I don't mean that. That takes too much brainpower. I was thinking of a cat nap."

Terry: "You're not going to help me?"

Pereditphe: "He's pitiful but he brought this upon himself."

Terry: "Then I'll find him myself."

Pereditphe: "Good luck. Ew, I need to groom myself again. When will they move the food bowl indoors?"

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Terry: "I smell his scent. It's extra strong."

Terry: "Earl?"

Terry: "Earl, is that you?"

Earl: "Go away."

Terry: "Are you okay?"

Earl: "I'm fine. Never been better. This is exactly what I hoped for coming here."

Terry: "I'm not here to mock you."

Earl: "Really?"

Terry: "Really. So what are you thinking about out here alone?"

Earl: "My life choices. I just thought that freedom would be fun. But it seems I cost Duke and made everyone hate me."

Terry: "I get it. Duke's your friend. Chestnut was mine too."

Earl: "Chestnut?"

Terry: "The stray dog. The point is, his execution is not your fault. We just need to keep moving on."

Earl: "You like running around too, don't you?"

Terry: "Yeah I do. That last mission was the most fun I ever had. My owners would never let me do that."

Terry: "But I still go home to them every day."

Earl: "Why?"

Terry: "Because they love me and I love them. No matter how many times we fight over what can be chewed on, we still love each other. To be free isn't to be irresponsible."

Earl: "I keep thinking that I'm the best. I've been so humbled. All I want now is for someone to brush me and clean me like they did to you."

Terry: "Maybe nobody did because you always chased them off."

Earl: "I was too proud."

Terry: "What if you ask them to clean you?"

Terry: "Oh...my tummy doesn't feel so good."

Earl: "Terry, are you okay?"

Terry: "I'm gonna lay down for a while."

Earl: "Vet! Vet! Is there a vet around?"

Earl: "Pretteh, Terry looks sick."

Pretteh: "Good."

Earl: "Good?"

Pretteh: "Mwahahahaha. The poison is finally taking effect."

Terry: "You...you poisoned me?"

Terry: "The food tastes different today."

Terry: "What did you put in my food?"

Pretteh: "Whatever I could find."

Terry: "...why?"

Pretteh: "You crossed me, that's why. Hopefully you don't die."

Terry: "Ohhhhhhhh....."

Earl: "Stay away from him!"

Pretteh: "Yow! I told you to stop shouting!"

Earl: "You wicked creature. I'm not letting you anywhere near Terry. Any more funny business and this hoof will land on your back."

Pretteh: "You think you can touch me? I have cat reflexes."

Earl: "We'll see who's faster: my hoof or your old reflexes."

Earl: "Don't worry Terry. Stay right beside me. I won't hurt you."

Pretteh: "Whatever. I don't need to do anything more. I already got my revenge."

Terry: "She's gone."

Earl: "I'll find someone. Wait here Terry."

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Earl: "I was out in the field, and then Terry found me. And then he suddenly felt very ill. And then Pretteh came along and said she had poisoned his food! That wicked, wicked woman! But I chased her away and found someone. Fortunately Terry felt better after throwing up. Everyone's food was also replaced. I was even praised by a human for being doing the right thing and got a nice scrub. It was utter bliss."

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It is time for the quiz.

Q1: Is the Mole male or female?

A: Male

B: Female

Q2: What shape is the Mole's collar tag?

A: Heart

B: Bone
C: The Mole does not wear a collar

Q3: Did the Mole have a saddle initially?

A: Yes

B: No

Q4: What is the Mole's main hair or fur colour?

A: White

B: Black

C: White and brown

Q5: Who is the Mole's owner?

A: Manura Dewick

B: Russell Terrier

C: None of the above

Q6: What did the Mole do in Mission 5?

A: Give instructions

B: Paint

C: Identify a painting

Q7: What language were the Mole's instructions translated to in Mission 5?

A: Polish

B: Cantonese

C: Not applicable

Q8: In Mission 5, did the Mole stand on a table or crate?

A: Yes

B: No

Q9: In Mission 5, what was the Mole's first instruction?

A: Blue is 1

B: It looks like some kind of fruit. The fruit is yellow

C: Not applicable

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Earl Rembrandt

B: Pretteh Dewick

C: Terry Terrier

D: Pereditphe Stworthington III Jr Mitchell

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"Contestants, welcome to your final execution ceremony. You have worked very hard to be here. Unfortunately, one of you did not work hard enough and will be executed next. Who?"

"Terry Terrier."

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Terry: "My first time getting up so close."

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Earl: "No! Not Terry!"

"Terry fell sick. For his health and safety, he will be taken to the vet clinic and will thus be removed from the game. He has agreed to this."

Earl: "That's not fair! He was poisoned! That evil molly should be punished and removed instead!"

"Unfortunately, we do not have sufficient evidence to prove that Terry was indeed poisoned by a fellow competitor."

Earl: "That's utter hogwash and you know it. I don't want to be in this game with her if that's the way it's going to be."

Terry: "No. Stay Earl. Stay and win this. For me. For Duke."

Earl: "..."

"Well Terry? Any last words?"

Terry: "I am really really disappointed that I got this far and had to leave because of illness but I have to take care of myself without my masters around. More than winning and making them proud, I want to be able to make it home alive and healthy."

"A wise decision. Thank you for playing Terry. We hope to see you again."

In a surprise twist, Terry has been medically evacuated! This means the final three is Earl, Pretteh and Pereditphe. Which one of them is the Mole? Which one of them will be the winner?

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Pot: 221/320

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