55.17-Ex-winner

 Previously on the Smole,

Matilda: "A coalition can be more than just for practical purposes. I just really enjoy spending time with you."

Cole: "You're hot babe but I have no interest in you."

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Bobo: "Why am I always missing out on the fun? There was this other time she invited me to sneak out to a rave in Hidden Springs but when I went to find her she was already gone."

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Matilda: "This is huge!"

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Sylvester: "He's the most upstanding Sim I've ever known. He's my hero. If he's not who I thought he is...then what even makes sense any more?"

Toby: "I don't know bro, but sometimes when I go surfing, the waves are so big I can't see where I'm going, so I just ride the waves and trust in where it brings me."

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Cole: "Only one of us can be the Mole and that's Sylvester Roscoe. Finale, here I come."

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"Sylvester Roscoe, you are unfortunately the next to be executed. Please pack your bags and leave."

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The contestants had to dig for items corresponding to real news while not falling for fake news. They failed miserably, earning 0/100 points and keeping the pot at 360/780 points. Cole was certain that the Mole was Sylvester but to his surprise, Sylvester was executed instead. Will Cole be executed next or will a newbie be executed? If Sylvester's not the Mole, who is the Mole?

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Cole: "Well fuck me twice over. My suspect went out that door and I have no idea who it is any more. I just don't see Bobo, Matilda or Toby being it, but one of them has gotta be the Mole. Man, this Mole is good, like the Mole in my season. I need to stop being blinded and stop trusting my gut so much."

Toby: "I'm half-expecting us to be whisked away to another land where there will be a surprise third group of contestants waiting for us. Is that gonna happen?"

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Bobo: "Can you believe it Toby? We're in the final four!"

Toby: "Chyeah!"

Cole: "I tried so hard, and got so far~"

Matilda: "In the end, it doesn't even matter~"

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The final four are at Sunshine Art Gallery. Outside in the garden, they have to each take turns copying a text in 5 minutes, continuing where the previous contestant left off. 100 points are only earned if the entire text is copied in time, determined using a similarity generation algorithm. 0.1 points are lost for each incorrect word.

Matilda: I never dared to hope for too much but I have made it to the final four. I'm this close to the finale and this close to winning the season. Watch out guys, Matilda is here to win.

Matilda: "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..."

Toby: "I don't get art brah."

Bobo: "You don't have to. Everything is so colourful and fun!"

Matilda: "Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egsstas, oops typo."

Toby: "Come clean with me brahs. Are any of you the Mole?"

Bobo: "Of course not."

Cole: "It ain't me either. Are you the Mole Toby?"

Toby: "Nah brah."

"Your time is up."

Matilda: "I hope I wrote enough and accurately."

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Matilda: "Art! At long last, art!"

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Matilda: "I was overjoyed when we finally visited the art gallery. It only took them an entire season to get here. Even though it's small, I've been so art-deprived that I cried when I finally saw some actual art that was meant to be art."

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Bobo: I don't know what I'm doing here. One part of me feels that I don't deserve to be here. There are more capable contestants and I don't know what I'm doing. Yet another part of me is telling me that I'm way better at the Smole than anyone thought. Everyone underestimated me, even myself. Maybe I can pull off a big final surprise?

Bobo: "It's all in Latin! Supe...oh no, a typo on my first word. I should type more carefully."

Matilda: "Among all those who have been executed, who do you wish was here in the final four?"

Cole: "This sounds weird but Ella Marie Tremble. I have unfinished business with her and there's still something I want from her."

Toby: "For me it's Stuart, my OG bro here. You remember him right?"

Matilda: "Of course. If I had to choose, I think I want Gavin back. He was my roommate and we clicked because we were both cityfolk. He also knows how to make good sushi."

Bobo: "Integer placerat erat non dolor malesuada sodales sed ac velit."

Cole: "Which execution surprised you the most? I found Sylvester's most surprising. He was an ex-winner after all."

Matilda: "Oh that's a good one. I think Gavin's surprised me because it was so early and he looked like he knew who the Mole was already."

Toby: "Chyeah I remember. But for me it's gotta be Ms. H. We worked together and she was so smart when we were talking about who the Mole could be. There's so much I still have to learn from her and then bam! She's out the door."

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Bobo: "I didn't want to make too many mistakes so I was typing more slowly than usual. I can be sure that my part has no errors but I hope I didn't cost the group. If the guys can't finish the text then we won't get anything."

Cole: "Being a typist is like being a guitarist. Both have nimble and fast fingers. This was a breeze for me."

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Cole: Two gals and one guy. I got my eye on all three of them. I just need to pick one of them and go for it. Either I'm in the finale or I go home with my head held high.

Cole: "Ut condimentum nisi id eros ornare lobortis."

Bobo: "Do you think the Mole that lost out was a newbie or veteran?"

Toby: "Vet, 100%. Call it a feeling."

Bobo: "I think so too."

Matilda: "It seems we all think that the vets suck. We're trashing them."

Cole: "Nunc rhoncus nulla enim, sit amet dapibus ligula rhoncus quis. What does this even mean?"

Toby: "What's your fave mission from the season?"

Bobo: "Ooh, it's hard to choose. I think the one where we had to act out famous movie scenes was so fun so I might go with that."

Toby: "Chyeah. I liked the lying one. It was pretty rad to lie in front of everyone's faces and I'm the only one that managed to trick Ruth."

Matilda: "I think there's a special place in my heart for the very first mission. It's where we all began."

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Toby: Can I get a booyeah? Booyeah! My strategy has worked really well for me. I know it's gonna bring me all the way to the end. Just a little bit longer and then I can finally say I'm a finalist of the Smole.

Toby: "Err, what? Leo sollicitudin mollis?"

Bobo: "Which mission from the other side would you have loved to play?"

Cole: "The acting one is pretty fun."

Bobo: "Yay! That's my fave too! If I had to pick one from yours, I would want to try out the haunted corridor."

Matilda: "Oh yes. Me too. I'd love to see what scary stuff they come up with."

Toby: "Mauris suscipit ornare enim tristique blandit."

Matilda: "Is there something you wished you had done differently? I know I wouldn't have confessed my feelings. I spent most of that night crying in my room than studying for the quiz. Thinking about it still makes me want to tear up."

Cole: "Err...sorry I hurt your feelings? Anyway, I don't think I would have changed much. I did make it to final four after all."

Bobo: "Maybe I would have liked to make more friends and even more coalitions. I only had one and it died out by the final 8. After that I was so lost."

Matilda: "Are you still lost?"

Bobo: "Yes actually. But I think I'll manage just fine."

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"Contestants, you had to take turns copying a text while enjoying the art in this art gallery. We have assessed the final work and it has passed the similarity check. Congratulations."

Bobo: "Yay!"

Toby: "Chyeah!"

Matilda: "Nice."

"Matilda, you typed 233 words. 67 of them were incorrect."

"Bobo, you typed 192 words. Your part was flawless."

Bobo: "Thank you."

Cole: "What a surprise."

"Cole, you typed the most words: 368. You also made the most errors: 81."

"Toby, you finished off the last 207 words and made 12 errors. This means in total, 16 points have been deducted from your earnings to give 84/100 points."

Toby: "Eh, that's not bad."

A rainy afternoon of copying has earned 84/100 points and made the pot 444/880 points. Only one more execution stands in the way of the finale. Who will be the last one to be executed and who will be the finalists of the season?

55.16-Hydrohomie

Previously on the Smole,

Cole: "Woah...a miner! Do we get to use it?"

Bobo: "I call dibs!" 

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Matilda: "My news is about a new variant of the Strangerville virus emerging in Strangerville. That sounds way more reasonable than some kids being able to set up 10,000 ducks without being noticed."

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Bobo: "CAN YOU SPEAK UP? I CAN'T HEAR YOU."

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Toby: "Bobo! Don't just stand there. Come help me!"

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Bobo: "This is so tiring."

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Toby: "Cole was being so selfish. Brah, don't keep hogging the machine! Let us use it for a change."

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Matilda: "Bobo's not answering the phone."

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Sylvester: "Impossible."

Matilda: "Why? What does it say?"

Sylvester: "'The security detail led by Roscoe was placed in charge of protecting the grand item of the night: a Monacan pure gold necklace. But when it came to the time of the auction, the necklace was nowhere to be found.'"

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Cole: "I think I worked hard enough. Time for me to take a little break."

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Cole: "Bobo, it's up to you."

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Toby: "I think we don't even have some of the right items bro."

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"Unfortunately, none of them are correct."

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The final 6 had to dig up items corresponding to true news articles and arrange them in chronological order. Unfortunately, the contestants could not distinguish real news from fake news or associate news with items, leading to 0/100 points earned and keeping the pot at 360/780 points. One of them will be executed tonight. Will it be yet another woman?

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Matilda: "The view from your room really is better. I'm jealous."

Matilda: "Have you ever been to a deserty place like this?"

Cole: "Does Vegas count?"

Matilda: "Oh right, you're Indian-American. How is it like being a mix of two cultures?"

Cole: "Awesome."

Matilda: "Name one good thing about being American and one good thing about being Indian."

Cole: "Americans are honest and Indians are not afraid of what they want."

Matilda: "That definitely sounds like you."

Matilda: "Speaking of not being afraid of what they want...do you, well, do you want a coalition?"

Cole: "Thanks for the offer babe but I'm good. I got this far and I already know who the Mole is."

Matilda: "A coalition can be more than just for practical purposes. I just really enjoy spending time with you."

Cole: "You're hot babe but I have no interest in you."

Matilda: "Why? I have everything you want in a woman: a nice ass, nice boobs and we have shared interests. We can both play an instrument!"

Cole: "I just don't see the point."

Matilda: "The point? What is that supposed to mean?"

Cole: "You're better off spending this energy on that guy you like back home instead."

Matilda: "Great. Now it's awkward."

Cole: "Hey, at least you shot your shot."

Matilda: "Yeah...I think I'm going to go back to my room."

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Bobo: "I wish there was more stuff to do around the house."

Toby: "Chyeah bro. Thank goodness Matilda thought of having a party last night."

Toby: "Oh yeah, I didn't see you there."

Bobo: "I didn't know there was a...oh. Now I remember. She did mention it."

Bobo: "Why am I always missing out on the fun? There was this other time she invited me to sneak out to a rave in Hidden Springs but when I went to find her she was already gone. I should ask her about that night."

Toby: "She ditched you? Not cool brah."

Bobo: "No, no, maybe I got the time mixed up."

Toby: "Well for what it's worth her party was kinda lame. Lucky Palms is kinda lame. It should have way more water."

Bobo: "You're a hydrohomie."

Toby: "Things are way more fun when there's water brah."

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Matilda: "Why must he do this to me? He was the one who encouraged me to be brave and just tell others that I like them and I won't be rejected, then he of all Sims goes and rejects me! Why?"

Matilda: "Did someone knock? Did Cole come to apologise?"

Matilda: "There's no one here."

Matilda: "A note."

Matilda: "Oh my goodness."

Matilda: "This is huge!"

Bobo: "Knock knock."

Matilda: "Who's there?"

Bobo: "Bobo. Can I come in?"

Matilda: "Door's not locked."

Bobo: "Hi Matilda. I just remembered that we were supposed to go attend a rave at Hidden Springs."

Matilda: "That was so long ago."

Bobo: "Yeah. I just wanted to know if you ditch....were you crying?"

Matilda: "No...yes...maybe. I rather not talk about it."

Matilda: "Let's talk about this note I found instead."

Bobo: "Note?"

Matilda: "Here, take a look."

Bobo: "Oh my!"

Matilda: "My reaction exactly! This is such a huge scandal. I wonder who left that note?"

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Matilda: "I was crying in my room when someone knocked and left a note. It says that Bertha Blonde the celeb has a really shoddy secret...she's not actually Bertha Blonde! How scandalous! But who would know this and leave a note at my door? I thought maybe it's Sylvester but the other day he was saying how he would never do anything to jeopardise her career, so who else knows?"

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Sylvester: "How can that be real news?"

Toby: "Whoops sorry bro. Didn't know anyone was in here."

Sylvester: "It's fine."

Toby: "Bro, you're wasting water."

Sylvester: "Oh. My bad."

Toby: "What's up bro? You look out of it."

Sylvester: "I was just thinking about the mission."

Toby: "Chyeah. We weren't supposed to do so badly. We should have 10 points. I'm still mad."

Sylvester: "No, I'm not concerned about that. I was talking about the news I read."

Toby: "Which one? I didn't read the news."

Sylvester: "The one involving my grandfather."

Sylvester: "The news said he was in charge of security and he may have stolen the gold necklace. And that was real. But...that can't be possible. He's the most upstanding Sim I've ever known. He's my hero. If he's not who I thought he is...then what even makes sense any more?"

Toby: "I don't know bro, but sometimes when I go surfing, the waves are so big I can't see where I'm going, so I just ride the waves and trust in where it brings me."

Sylvester: "That's...surprisingly deep, coming from you."

Toby: "Nah, the ocean's deeper brah."

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Bobo: "I love your music Cole. You're such a great player."

Cole: "If you're going to say you like me, I suggest you keep that to yourself."

Bobo: "But I do! I like all of you here!"

Cole: "I don't mean it like that. I mean in a romantic way."

Cole: "I know I'm a catch but I don't accept any one's love."

Bobo: "You don't have to worry about that."

Cole: "Phew. You're the last girl in this world I want to date anyway."

Bobo: "Why not?"

Cole: "Shit, did I say that out loud?"

Bobo: "Yup!"

Cole: "Do you really want to know?"

Bobo: "Yup!"

Cole: "The biggest problem is the way you look. That getup is just going to scare off potential suitors."

Cole: "No man here wants to make love to a clown."

Bobo: "Aren't I lucky that I'm here for fun and not for love?"

Cole: "I'm luckier."

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Cole: "I know who the Mole is. This time my gut is right. There's only one possibility. Only one of us can be the Mole and that's Sylvester Roscoe. Finale, here I come."

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It is time for the quiz. 10 questions about the Mole's identity. The lowest scorer will be executed.

Q1: Is the Mole male or female?

A: Male

B: Female

Q2: What facial hair does the Mole have?

A: Sideburns

B: Goatee

C: The Mole does not have facial hair

Q3: Does the Mole have body hair?

A: Yes

B: No

Q4: Does the Mole sleep in a corner room at Salty Springs Resort?

A: Yes

B: No

Q5: In Mission 8, what was the Mole's role?

A: Distinguish real news from fake news

B: Dig for items

Q6: In Mission 8, which of the following articles did the Mole read?

A: Sports betting scams costing millions of dollars; soccer scams worst of all

B: World's oldest flamingo dies at the Florida National Zoo

C: The Mole did not read the news

Q7: In Mission 8, how many fake news articles did the Mole read?

A: 0

B: 2

C: 3

Q8: In Mission 8, how many items did the Mole dig up?

A: 0

B: 2

C: 3

D: 5

Q9: In Mission 8, in which order did the Mole use the miner?

A: 1st

B: 2nd

C: 3rd

D: The Mole did not use the miner

Q10: Who is the Mole?

A: Sylvester Roscoe

B: Cole Mirani

C: Matilda Smart

D: Toby Earlgrey

E: Bobo Fishdragon

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"Contestants, you each started off with eight. When you were down to four you had a surprise in store and the house was soon brought back to eight. Today, one of you will be executed, bringing the number down to four once more. Who will it be? Will it be Toby Earlgrey who is executed?"

Toby: "I hope not."

"Toby, you are safe."

Toby: "Brah, don't play with me like that."

"Bobo Fishdragon."

"Bobo, you are safe."

Bobo: "Phew! But I agree with Toby. This is stressing me out."

"Matilda Smart."

"Matilda, you are safe."

Matilda: "I could just about cry right now."

"Cole Mirani, Sylvester Roscoe, one of you will be executed tonight. Who will it be?"

"Cole Mirani."

Cole: "Well I'm fucked. It was fun guys."

"Cole, you are safe."

Safe: "Yeah, I...wait, what?"

"That means Sylvester Roscoe, you are unfortunately the next to be executed. Please pack your bags and leave."

Cole: "As the only vet remaining, I have to give tribute to my last standing vet Sylvester. He was a man who knew how to took charge without being bossy."

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Sylvester: "Davian, always block Belinda."

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Bobo: "Sylvester was a leader. He's brave and smart and has been an absolute joy to have around."

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Matilda: "This is terrifying. I don't want to die!"

Sylvester: "You're not going to die."

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Toby: "I don't have much to add but I just wanna say that my brah Sylvester is a hero. He inspires others just like his old grandpa inspires him."

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Sylvester: "How dare they smother his name? This is the fake news."

Matilda: "Are you sure?"

Sylvester: "Affirmative. I know my grandfather. He's a protector of the law. He's the best cop I've ever known. He'll never let something like that happen on his watch."

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Sylvester: "I thought I had it. In fact I'm sure that I still have it. I shouldn't have played so cautiously. But it's too late for that now. Maybe now that the Smole is done for me, it's time to really reflect and think about things, starting with my grandfather."

"Thank you for joining Sylvester. We hope to see you soon."

The police officer has failed to apprehend the Mole and has been executed! Only four remain. Who will be the last one executed and who is the Mole?