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Season 7 - Episode 12

-Angel's exit naturally leaves a sour taste in Berri's mouth. Filled with guilt and anger, she's, for once, at a loss for words.-

Nathan - Sorry, Berri.
Berri - Save it, Nate.
Nathan - I had to get him before the two of you could get me.
Berri - You know, if you were so afraid of something I had said a few days before and had taken it as truth, then why couldn't you have done the same for me when I said we were taking out Traveler then Vaas?
Nathan - This isn't even about that anymore.
Berri - So what, you were planning to take him out anyway?
Nathan - I think it was the best move. We all have a much better chance of winning now that Angel's out.
Berri - You've been saying that about Traveler the whole time, yet he's still here! We could've been the final four with Angel still here!
Nathan - You and Angel had the upper-hand, and you know it. Coming into the final four, you could've taken out Vaas and turned the game around for this one round, long enough for everyone to see you making moves...with Angel.
Berri - Vaas has already said he doesn't care about whether you stay or not.
Nathan - It doesn't mean I don't want him to stay.
Berri - You're ridiculous. You just made this harder on yourself.
Vaas - I think you have made...
Berri - Shut the fuck up, Vaas. I'm sick of your "fear me" bullshit. You have pissed me off.

-Berri leaves the lobby.-

Berri - These last few days put a huge strain on my relationship with Angel, but I think that after all of this, we'll be okay. The thing is, he was my rock here. He was, like, my confidante and the peacemaker or whatever. Without him, I have no one to talk to...at least not politely, and without him to reign me in, I don't know what's gonna happen.

Nathan - Nice throwaway vote, Traveler.
Traveler - *ping*?
Nathan - You did your best, pal.

Nathan - All they had to do was vote with Traveler this morning, and I would be gone. Neither Angel nor Berri had the mind to take me out. Now, neither Berri nor Traveler can do anything to take me out. If they still want Vaas gone, they can do it, but I'm still in the final three. The million is as good as mine. Finally, some REAL payment for working my ass off that isn't multiple cuts, bruises, and bullet holes.

-Nathan leaves Traveler alone. Vaas chases after him.-

Vaas - Drake!
Nathan - What is it, Vaas?
Vaas - You're here. Now, what is it that we were talking about yesterday, hm? If you stay, I go?
Nathan - I think that would've been the case if Angel stayed here, yes.
Vaas - I saved you. I kept you here, so you're going to have to work your ass off to keep me too.
Nathan - Okay, first of all, had you voted against me, it would've only made things worse for you this round because I wouldn't have gone. Secondly, Traveler and Berri would both be stupid to vote you out now.
Vaas - I hope you're right.
Nathan - Look, at this point, Berri is as good as second place...IF she even makes it that far. Traveler is the ONLY choice for the three of us because you and I are voting together already, and Berri isn't stupid enough to vote with Traveler to keep TWO people she knows she can't win against.
Vaas - You and me?
Nathan - Traveler and me.

-Vaas squints disapprovingly.-

Nathan - I think that over time, Angel has rubbed off on her.
Vaas - You better hope you're fucking right.
Nathan - I know I am. When Angel left, we were immediately guaranteed final three with Berri. We're there, Vaas. Don't start slipping now.

Nathan - At this point, I see Berri like I see Vaas. She's a loudmouthed, volatile rodent who gets herself into deeper holes than she can climb out of. Sitting next to either her or Vaas is like me sitting in a lifeboat watching a ship sink next to me. It's hard to watch, but at least I know I will have a nicer life than those aboard once it's all over... Too harsh?

-Later that evening, Berri is on a treadmill jogging out all of her energy. She talks to the cameramen as she moves.-

Berri - You know... I gotta keep this up... If I don't burn this energy... I'm going to flip out on somebody! This is... all I can do... until everybody... is asleep!

Berri - Exercise is my hobby. People listen to my voice, they see my makeup, and they're like, "Oh my god! You're such a girly girl!" I've always been into sports and roughhousing. The more extreme, the better. If I come across as too hard or "bitchy", that could be me just not wanting to come across as some cliché bimbo. That's how people have always seen me, so I have to fight them. Prove them wrong.

Berri - Right now... I don't know... if I should talk to those guys... or Traveler... because I'm kind of... enjoying this time alone... It gives me time to think... and burn this steam off... because I miss Angel...

-Pause.-

Berri - Like... I feel guilty...

Berri - I don't think that I was, like, the final nail in Angel's coffin. Like, what Traveler did stirred up so much shit that I think Nate had seen enough. His paranoia has completely taken over, and as angry as I am with Traveler, I think I'm angrier with Nate because, like, Angel knew that Traveler would do what he could do to stay. All Nathan had to do was be fucking honest, but I guess he couldn't because, like, he would've been gone if he was honest. It'd be just what happened to Krystal in the beginning. You tell one of us you're going to mess with one of us, and you're fucking gone. And, like, it's funny because yeah, Traveler stirred shit up, but like...if we voted with him, Angel would still be here, and Nathan's ass would be gone. So maybe that's why I'm not super mad about the whole vote chart. But then again, would Nathan have gone so crazy if he never got his filthy hands on it?

Berri - Right now... it's looking like a Berri, Vaas, Nathan final three... Traveler is still the main target because... I don't think there's anything else... I can do. Everyone on the jury... hates Nate... I think... so that's good.

Berri - So yeah, like, one side of me is still set on voting Traveler out because everyone wants to sit next to Vaas. Since my anger is towards Nathan, if there would be a way to, like, vote him out, that would make me happy. But I think he has been sucking Vaas's dick for so long, that even if Vaas "doesn't care" if Nate leaves, he's still going to vote with him.

Berri - I have a lot to think about...

-Berri turns off the treadmill and grabs a towel.-

Berri - I just hope I win immunity for a third time tomorrow so that I get to choose who goes.

-The next morning, the hosts are standing in the gym. Behind them are four exercise bicycles. Berri smiles.-

Big Top - Welcome to your next challenge!
Ballyhoo - There have been plenty of uphill battles during this competition. All of you have had to...pedal...long and hard to get to where you are now.
Big Top - Today, you're gonna keep pedaling!
Ballyhoo - That's right. Today, you're going to pedal a bicycle long enough to keep five light bulbs lit.
Big Top - When you start to slow down, the lights will begin to dim.
Ballyhoo - You CAN pedal harder to light them back up, but once all five lights are out, so are you.
Big Top - This will test your strength and your endurance.
Ballyhoo - Each of you, pick a bike, and we can begin.

Berri - Oh my god! This is like so in hand! The gym is like my home, so duh. I am super stoked about this being our last official challenge before the obstacle course. I know that any given day, I can bike circles around these guys. It just sucks that I worked out so hard last night, so now I'm kinda tired. Whatever. I guess my legs are paying for it, but it's better than being expelled for clocking a bitch......Nathan.

-The final four prepare for the hosts' "go".-

Ballyhoo - On your marks...
Big Top - Get set...
Hosts - PEDAL!!!

-All four begin to pedal as the bulbs immediately light up. Vaas is pedaling like crazy while the other three are taking a more steady approach as it doesn't take too much energy to keep them all lit.-

Nathan - Vaas, you need to slow down.
Vaas - Don't tell me what to do.
Nathan - You're using up a lot of energy. It doesn't require that much, buddy.

-Vaas looks over at everyone else. Without saying a word (as to not let Nathan know he was paying attention), Vaas slows down.-

Ballyhoo - You're all doing great!

Nathan - When I was a kid growing up in Colombia, I used to cycle down the streets all the time. Made running errands a lot easier...until the kid I took the bike from caught me, and I had to give it back...

-After about three minutes, Vaas is the only one that begins to slow down due to burning so much of his energy early on. Vaas only has three lights lit while Nathan has four with a dimming fifth. Berri and Traveler both have five bulbs lit.-

Ballyhoo - For an endurance challenge, this is going to be short, I think.

-Berri starts to take it much slower to where only two bulbs remain lit.-

Big Top - Berri went from four bulbs to two, just like that!

-Nathan and Vaas both have three bulbs lit. Traveler still has four.-

Nathan - One of the main reasons we've been keeping Traveler around is because he absolutely sucks at challenges. He isn't a competitor. Of everybody left since Katherine was given the boot, Traveler has been the one that we've all said we could beat in the final obstacle course if it came down to it. If he wins, then Berri will simply have to leave, but Traveler is still our target. I don't want him to win and screw this up.

Nathan - Traveler has all of his lights...
Berri - What?
Nathan - He has all of his lights. Be careful.
Berri - Stop talking to me.

-Over time, everyone seems to drop except for Berri who stays steady at two bulbs. Vaas's final light starts to dim away. It eventually burns out.-

Big Top - Vaas has been eliminated.
Vaas - Fuck this, man! You think I have time for this fucking leisure shit?!

Vaas - Like, oh yeah! I'm gonna go to fucking Paris and bicycle down the street while eating pastries with the wind in my hair! I got an ARMY to lead! An AR...MY!! I don't have time for this shit!

-Eventually, the other three wear down. Everyone has at least one bulb lit, but all are dimming.-

Ballyhoo - This has taken much longer than anticipated.
Big Top - You all WANT this!

-Nathan's light fizzles out. It takes a second for him to realize it, but he stops pedaling and lets out a disappointed sigh. He sits on the sidelines beside Vaas.-

Nathan - If Traveler wins immunity, Berri will be our only option, but I know she will get with Traveler to vote Vaas who will in-turn go completely ballistic. If Traveler wins, everything is screwed up. Everything, and he and Berri are looking pretty even. I could sit here, pull a Vaas, and say I don't care, but damn... Who wouldn't want to sit next to Berri or Vaas at the end?

-Berri and Traveler both start to panic as their energy is quickly slipping away after well over an hour of pedaling. Nathan, Vaas, and the hosts look on as the first bulb to dim completely between the two is Traveler's.-

Ballyhoo - Berri, you can stop pedaling! You have won immunity for the third time in a row!
Berri - YES!
Big Top - You sound like you really needed this.
Berri - For myself, yes, I needed this.
Ballyhoo - Well...Nathan, Traveler, Vaas...one of you will be leaving at our final formal elimination ceremony.
Big Top - Scramble hard!
Ballyhoo - You don't want it to be you.

-Nathan happily pats Vaas on the back.-

Nathan - Congrats.

-Vaas lowers his brow and glares at Nathan in return causing Nathan to retreat his hand and walk more quickly towards the hotel.-

Nathan - Traveler lasted this long because of his inability to win challenges. Physically, he was the least threatening. He almost won the one that mattered, but now he's not going to make it any further. Mentally, Traveler was the scariest among him and his pals, however we luckily put him in a position where he can't escape unless Berri stupidly eliminates Vaas with him. I want to sit down with Berri and talk so that I know she's still going along for the ride.

-Berri willingly allows Nathan to sit with her in the lobby.-

Nathan - Okay, what's going on in your head?
Berri - Other than still being pissed off at you? Nothing.
Nathan - Berri, that vote solidified us in the final three. With Angel, I didn't know what was going to happen in the future.
Berri - Vaas was going. Point blank.
Nathan - But see, this improves both of our chances. If either of us make it to the end with him, we win.
Berri - Well, one of us is going to have to make it to the end with somebody.
Nathan - Exactly. So are we still together?
Berri - Okay, let me make something totally clear for you. I am only voting with you because it's the only choice I have. I'm doing this for you or for Vaas. I'm doing it because Vaas is easy to beat and because you don't have the votes against you to pull off a blindside.
Nathan - Ouch.
Berri - When Tumble blabbed to Purna and she tried to vote me off, you said all you could to make me even more anti-Tumble than I already was at that point. I was shocked that he told, but Angel and I were both still here in the end, and we were able to fight. He tried to pull the rug out from under me, but like...he couldn't do it. I got the best of him, but YOU... YOU pulled it out from under me. Like, how am I supposed to respond to you? What do you think my reaction should be?

-Nathan is silent.-

Berri - Exactly. That's why I refuse to do anything else for you.

Berri - If Nathan and Vaas could fall from their high horses, I would, like, totally help push them off. But the fall doesn't happen with Vaas. Who the fuck cares if Vaas stays or goes that is seated on the jury? It's Nate that they want to see leave. We should've gotten him when we had the chance. Now we're stuck with him.

-Berri walks upstairs and knocks on Traveler's bedroom door. He doesn't hesitate to let her in, but he reminds her of what happened the last time she came "to talk" by replaying the incident she had with Tumble when Angel wanted to hear their ideas.-

Berri - I'm not here to like...tell you off. I'm way more angry with Nathan and Vaas than I am with you.

-Traveler sits down but doesn't respond.-

Berri - Do you still have that chart with you?

-Traveler shakes his head no and reveals that Vaas was the last one to have it.-

Berri - Damn. I really wanted to stir some shit up again.

-Silence.-

Berri - I'm really sorry about how I treated you and your friends, okay? Tumble never went back on his word. Neither did Sly, and neither did you. That's something that you did for Angel and me that Nathan didn't do.

-Traveler displays the final five, revealing that the votes have been limited.-

Berri - Please don't defend him. You're not even supposed to be here. That's my point. I'm trying to apologize.

-Traveler sighs. Then he plays a clip in a vision of Vaas saying that he doesn't care if Nathan stays or goes.-

Berri - If that's true, then why does he still act like his head is up Nate's ass?

-Traveler shrugs but also shows Berri possibly talking to Vaas about chopping Nathan.-

Berri - That's the thing. If it were a real possibility, I would do it, but Vaas isn't going to do it!

-Then Traveler reveals Vaas has more votes against him than anyone.-

Berri - That's the thing, too. I'm not going into the final three with you and Nate. Sorry, but that'd be fucking suicide, and you know it.

-Traveler squints his eyes looking somewhat frustrated. He questions a replay of Berri entering his room in the first place.-

Berri - I don't know... I guess I figured you'd have some ideas. Nathan has done nothing but talk...and talk...and talk... He's still scrambling even though he's safe. It's so fucking stupid because he totally keeps, like, demanding that I tell him if I'm still on his side...
Traveler - *ping*?

-Berri pauses. Then she shakes her head.-

Berri - I'm not.

-Again, Traveler questions why Berri has come to him.-

Berri - I guess I want to get him back and junk. Like, I want him to squirm some more. I want him to worry when he can't find me. But like, there's literally nothing we can do.

-Traveler reveals a hypothetical elimination ceremony in which Berri makes a stand and votes for Nathan.-

Berri - But why would I do that if there's no point to it?

-Traveler shows himself letting the jury know that he approves her stance. He then shows Nathan and Vaas in the final two and crosses them out with red x's.-

Berri - Yeah, I don't want them there either, but of course Nathan wins if that's the case.

-Traveler appears concerned.-

Traveler - (-In a vision, Nathan is walking around with an air of cockiness that he is already in the final two without it actually being the final two. Berri, Traveler, and Vaas look on...Traveler hopelessly. His hopelessness is reflected in the confessional itself as well.-)

Berri - Like, I appreciate that you want me to stand up for myself, but I'm doing that anyway. If a vote isn't going to send him home, then there's no point in doing it.

-Traveler is more aggressive with his approach in terms of her making a stand.-

Berri - It's not going to work! I came here to apologize! I guess you're leaving, and I wanted to say sorry if you felt I treated you like shit, but I'm not going to do something if it isn't going to benefit me in ANY way! Sorry! It's, like, not gonna work out or whatever!

-Traveler opens the door for Berri to leave.-

Traveler - *ping*
Berri - What? No, "thank you?" No, "apology accepted?"

-Traveler plays back Berri yelling at Tumble and stating that no one liked him. Traveler continues to leave the door open.-

Berri - Fine. Bye. Hope you have a good last day.

-Berri slams the door behind her.-

Traveler - (-The word "APOLOGY" appears. It rotates with a hole traveling from the "A" to the "Y" with Berri appearing inside the hole representing a hollow apology. He still questions, however, her intentions. He repeats her stating that he wanted to make Nathan squirm, but Traveler is obviously deep in thought about it.-)

-Still in a huff, Berri walks towards Vaas's door. She begins to pass it but stops, looks at it for a couple of seconds, and sighs. Vaas is the only person she hasn't spoken to 1-on-1. She knocks. He lets her in.-

Berri - Okay, so like...I know that Vaas and Nate are like one wink away from making out, but like...if Vaas really doesn't care about Nathan leaving, then maybe he will vote with us...with a little pressure.

Berri - You're going home, bitch.
Vaas - Excuse me?
Berri - You, like, heard what I said. The only reason I would ever come into this grimy room to talk to your ratchet ass is to gloat. And you...are...going...home.

-Vaas is silent.-

Berri - So, you know, you can do what you do, but like, I know Nathan told you that you weren't. You really believe him. It's cute.

-Vaas starts to laugh.-

Vaas - You almost had me!! Oh my FUCKING god! You are a comedian!

-Berri tilts her head, stone-faced.-

Vaas - You're joking.

-Berri tilts her head the other way. Vaas gets serious.-

Vaas - You...are fucking joking.
Berri - My head can only tilt two ways without looking ridiculous.
Vaas - You wouldn't be that stupid!!
Berri - Oh, wouldn't I? You guys thought I was stupid enough to let you get away with voting out Angel, so I'm gonna repeat myself.

-Pause.-

Berri - You're going home, bitch.

-Vaas makes his way to his door to confront Nathan. Berri skips back to Traveler's room.-

Berri - I took my stand.
Traveler - *ping*?
Berri - Come see.

-Berri leaves with Traveler to see Vaas already wailing on Nathan.-

Vaas - YOU TOLD ME I WAS FUCKING SAFE!
Nathan - You are!!
Vaas - THIS IS WHY YOU DON'T TREAT ME LIKE A FUCKING BROTHER!! I FUCKING BELIEVED YOU!!

-Nathan turns to Berri.-

Nathan - Are you REALLY this stupid?!
Berri - If this is as close to ending you as I can get, then I will fucking take it!
Vaas - I should've cut you loose like the lying motherfucker you are! Man, if you were on my turf...
Nathan - I can pack heat too, Vaas.
Vaas - I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU FUCKING TRY, YOU WANNABE FUCK!

-Berri turns to Traveler.-

Berri - Now do you accept my apology?

-Traveler nods.-

Berri - I thought so.

Nathan - At this point, any of them could leave, and I wouldn't mind it. Berri is a bitch, simply put. Vaas is so easy to tick. To get the truth, he scares you. So Berri tells him the truth. He's going home. Now, he's just plain pissed. What did that give her other than some sick satisfaction? She's not a player. She's a manipulator. These two are pieces of work, and if it weren't for Angel and me, they would not have made it this far.

-The morning of the final vote, Traveler is seated with his legs crossed on the beach. His eyes are closed, and some sand around him begins to shift.-

Traveler - (-In a cloud of dust, nothing but "WHAT IF" appears, popping up everywhere. Big, small, until there is no more room. It then disappears. Traveler is then shown creating a cyclone around him. Inside it is Berri, Nathan, and Vaas. "I DID MY PART" is revealed on his scarf.-)

-From meditation, Traveler begins to pray. A series of dings are heard as the shifting sand grows wider. A similar cyclone that appeared in his confessional swarms around him. Tumble's voice is heard, Sly's, Katherine's, Angel's... It's jumbled but positive as if he's channeling all of the words that they spoke to and of him. It eventually becomes so intense that it blocks out the sun. Some Piantas stare in awe and in fear as the cyclone rises, but Traveler eventually lets it die, suddenly. Covered in sand, Traveler shakes his head clear of it. With the camera zoomed in, directly in front of his face, his eyes open. He has done what he can. Meanwhile, Nathan finalizes everything with Vaas and makes sure that he's okay.-

Nathan - Okay, Vaas, this is it. You can vote however you want, but I am giving you my word that you will not leave.
Vaas - What good is your word? You've lied to everyone else.
Nathan - I haven't lied to you. Traveler needed that distraction. He thinks he has won, but he hasn't. We're going to go downstairs and vote the way we need to vote.

-Vaas doesn't respond. Nathan perks up.-

Nathan - Alright?! Let's go!

-Vaas doesn't move.-

Nathan - C'mon! Out the door!

-Nope.-

Vaas - Honestly, I was just sitting there thinking of how many ways I could kill him when this is all over. He does not...shut...UP!

-Ballyhoo and Big Top buzz the final four downstairs. Each of them file in as usual and take their seats apart from one another. Once again, Traveler has his bags with him and is the only one to do so.-

Ballyhoo - Welcome to your final elimination ceremony!
Big Top - Traveler, I see you have prepared...again.
Traveler - *ping*

-Ballyhoo looks around.-

Ballyhoo - Seeing as he is the only one with a bag, are the rest of you really feeling that safe?
Berri - I do, Ballyhoo.
Ballyhoo - Well, of course you do. Why not the other two guys?
Berri - Because they've been lulled into, like, a false sense of security.
Ballyhoo - By whom?
Berri - Each other.
Nathan - Vaas is the only option they have, and Berri isn't stupid enough to risk losing it all by eliminating Vaas over Traveler.
Ballyhoo - Do you think Vaas is the least likely to win at this point, Nate?
Nathan - Do I need to list reasons why I think so?

-Vaas rolls his eyes.-

Vaas - This motherfucker thinks he can beat me, but I have already built my case against him.
Ballyhoo - What's the case?
Big Top - This should be interesting.
Vaas - This game is full...of fucking liars, and Nathan is no different. I'm the one that's gotten to the truth. In every case, I got what I wanted. Nathan can be sneaky and conniving with all of these fucking retards, but he can't do that with me. That's my case.
Ballyhoo - Alright.
Vaas - I own his ass.

-Nathan chuckles.-

Ballyhoo - You're not buying this, Nate, clearly.
Nathan - Well, I mean, the only way we could know for sure if he "owns" me is when we make it to the final two.
Berri - God...
Ballyhoo - Yes?
Berri - Oh, I'm just thinking about how fucking AWFUL it would be if those two made it. Like, any question we would ask them would have one bragging about how the other bent over backwards for them. They've totally been sucking each others' dick for so long now. It's sickening. They both suck.

-Berri laughs.-

Berri - They both suck! Haha! They do!
Nathan - It's called an "alliance" or a "partnership". I didn't know it would take you such a short amount of time to forget what that meant.
Big Top - Ouch!
Ballyhoo - I assume you're referring to her partnership with Angel.
Big Top - Yeah, how'd that turn out?
Nathan - Berri's just an angry rat...
Berri - I'm a chipmunk.
Nathan - Potato, potahto.

-Berri flips him off.-

Nathan - She and Angel would have either picked off Vaas in the final four or would have gotten Vaas to eliminate me instead. Angel and Berri were the tightest duo left.
Ballyhoo - So what's keeping her and Traveler from asking Vaas to vote you out now?

-Berri smiles.-

Ballyhoo - It seems that Berri isn't too happy with you.

-Nathan looks at Vaas who is staring straight ahead.-

Nathan - I-I think Vaas and I managed to work something out. I mean, come on. After all that has gone down the past few days, Traveler is the most threatening sitting in front of a jury. Plus, if Vaas thinks he can beat me, Vaas should give himself the opportunity to try!
Ballyhoo - You know, it's interesting that Nathan would call you out as the most threatening, Traveler. I mean, with all due respect, you haven't been the most talkative, nor have you been great in challenges. What exactly makes you so threatening?

-Traveler displays a war occurring in his game between a variety of cloth people in order to obtain and use cloth animals for themselves. Traveler is not one of them. Instead, he is seated with an enemy, befriending him, as others kill themselves going head first into battle. He then shows them a census and how the numbers after the war dropped dramatically. However, Traveler was one of the few remaining.-

Ballyhoo - It is strange how you are able to form bonds this way.
Traveler - *ping*
Nathan - He would win simply because he's likable.

-Traveler's eyes shift, and he shakes his head.-

Traveler - "I make moves."
Nathan - Okay, sure. You made a chart with all the votes on them.
Ballyhoo - That did stir up a lot.
Nathan - You know what? Why am I trying to make it seem like Traveler doesn't make moves. If he makes moves, then gosh! He DOES! Let's vote him out!
Ballyhoo - Are you trying to wrap things up here?
Nathan - The less we talk about who does what, the more likely we'll all stick to the plan. Berri, Vaas, and I are voting Traveler out. This has been a long time coming, and it's going to happen. So yes, I would like to vote.
Ballyhoo - Then let's do it.
Big Top - As you all know, Berri is immune, but the rest of you are fair game.
Ballyhoo - Berri, for the third consecutive time, you are up first.
Berri - Awesome.

-Berri takes the stylus and votes.-

Berri - Nathan is one of the most insufferable people here, and he has been for awhile. Like, he always tries to be funny, but he isn't. He thinks he's the best player here, but I don't think anyone on the jury likes him. He may be a hero outside of this place, but he is like soooo not here. At least if he stays, it isn't much longer till it's over.

-Berri passes the stylus to Vaas.-

Vaas - Berri and Traveler hate Nathan, but they don't hate me. Even if I knew I was in danger, there wouldn't be a fucking thing I could do about it, but I know I'm not in danger. Not because of what anyone said, but I know deep down they are scared as fuck of me, and the jury will be too once I get there and they start with their bitching, and moaning, and, "Waah! I'm not there, and you are!" jealous shit.

-Vaas passes the stylus to Nathan.-

Nathan - Man, I have pissed off A LOT of people on the way here, but you know, you gotta do what you gotta do! You're not always going to make people happy on the quest to treasure, but if you get them at the right moment, you could win them over. Over the next two days, I'll be working on my charm. I still got it. It's in there somewhere.

-Nathan passes the stylus to Traveler. Nathan smiles and pats Traveler on the back as a premature "farewell."-

Traveler - (-In the confessional, Traveler smiles peacefully and casts his vote. He places his scarf over the front of his face and a long "shhhhhh" sound is heard.-)

-Traveler hands the stylus back to Ballyhoo and takes his seat.-

Ballyhoo - Alright. It's time to reveal who the last person eliminated by votes will be.

-The portraits disappear in this order: Berri and Vaas.-

Ballyhoo - Well, this isn't a surprise! It's between Nathan and Traveler once again!
Nathan - Sorry, man. It's your time.
Traveler - *ping*
Big Top - So who will leave between two more Sony spokesmen? The indie or the veteran?

-After a few seconds, neither picture turns gray.-

Ballyhoo - In the event of a tie, the person with the most votes is automatically eliminated, as you all know.

-Nathan pats Traveler on the back.-

Ballyhoo - But we have our second true tie.
Nathan - What?
Ballyhoo - First, we need to ask Berri and Vaas if either of them wish to change their votes.
Nathan - Vaas, please don't.

-Vaas smiles and begins to stand up.-

Nathan - Vaas, please!!
Vaas - You know, Nathan...

-Vaas walks to the voting station and leaves the door open so that everyone can hear.-

Vaas - You were so kind to give me the opportunity to beat you, but I'm an impatient son of a bitch. I'm taking that opportunity now.

-Vaas changes his vote.-

Vaas - Sometimes the villain wins. Adios, "hermano".

-Vaas walks back and sits down.-

Nathan - Why didn't you just vote with the rest of them if you wanted me gone?!
Vaas - I like to play with my food before I eat it.
Ballyhoo - Nathan, it is official. You have been eliminated.
Nathan - How was it even a tie to begin with?!
Ballyhoo - Before Vaas changed his vote, you each had eight. That includes the votes this morning.
Nathan - But...

-Nathan turns to Traveler.-

Nathan - You set this up! That wasn't a throwaway vote! That was the vote to tie!

-Nathan laughs.-

Nathan - Wow. If Sully were here he'd say, "I'll be goddamned." Well...played. You three are quite the performers.
Ballyhoo - So... I have a question. Just how elaborate was this plan. When was this thought up?
Berri - Just now.
Ballyhoo - You had no idea this was going to happen?

-Berri shakes her head.-

Berri - I am just as surprised as you are.
Nathan - That's because she and Vaas couldn't have thought this up! I was outplayed by a dust ruffle.
Traveler - :)
Ballyhoo - And now it's time to go.
Nathan - I'll see two of you at the finale, I guess.

-Nathan exits the lobby.-

Ballyhoo - Okay, so my mind is still kind of blown at what just happened.
Big Top - Don't blow it too hard. I don't wanna go flyin'.
Ballyhoo - Everyone here played by ear.
Big Top - That was quite the blindside.

-The final three are all smiles.-

Ballyhoo - Well, this is no more. As much as I have enjoyed the votes this season, you three have only one more task ahead of you.
Big Top - Kick each others' asses in the obstacle course!!!
Ballyhoo - See you all bright and early!

-Before fading out, Berri leans over to give Traveler a hug. Vaas begins to walk away. Fade to black.-

Votes

Traveler - Nathan, Vaas*
Nathan - Berri, Traveler, Vaas**
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HatersInHeaven's avatar
Lol this was an epic downfall for Nate. He thought he had it in the bag, but you can never rely on the crazies :)

This final 3 is amazing though <3 Im hoping for a Berri win, but Traveler winning would be nice too.