#also if anyone has any wanted connections you think bella could be good for i'd be more than happy to play it!

[survivor-marieta-islands]

Tribal Council #3 - Antigua - Old School

Amy, it’s no secret there are a ton of pre-existing connections on this tribe – people who have worked together and against each other in the past. How does that come into play with dynamics in this game? Or is this a blank slate, so to speak?

pre-existing connections were brought up last vote and I think how it affects dynamics is probably different for each player. As much as I'd love everyone to agree on blank slates, I think subconsciously that's not completely possible. Generally speaking, we know most people have some type of history, good or bad, but I haven't figured out how everyone is playing it yet.

Colin, I have a simple one for you. Do you want this game to have a swap? Why or why not?

I do want a swap, yes. Keeps the game fresh and fun. I don’t want to go into merge without knowing anyone from the other tribe. In a game with a lot of pre existing connections, trying to break those barriers pre merge is essential. 

JG, the idol hunt in this game is clearly pretty complex and has layers of twists, turns, advantages, and disadvantages. How’s your luck been? And what have you heard from others?

I love me a Jay idol hunt. A Jay idol hunt doesn't love me. I didn't even realize there was coins or something until it was brought up publicly. I've barely heard it discussed except when our elevator collapsed so as normal it's just alot of interactions and discoveries that lead to dead ends. 

Jinx, has anyone in particular emerged as a shot caller on the tribe? Do you feel that people are working together or waiting for others to throw out names?

In the words of Britney Spears -- there's only two types of people in the world. The ones that entertain and the ones that observe. AND BABY, I'm a put on a show kind of girl, don't like the backseat -- gotta be first! #FreeBritney

Maddison, talk to me about loyalty. On a tribe of so many hardcore gameplayers, is that something you can honestly expect? Or does it matter more than ever?

It’s tough to say because I think it really depends on the individual. Some people might be more loyal as a strategy while others see flipping as the way to go. I think it’s naive to expect loyalty, but I do think it’s important, especially at this early stage of the game. 

Raffy, there is a classic ORG curse of going home near your birthday. Do you think that will come to fruition for you tonight? How do you feel about your position in the game?

I think that it won’t. I feel good with my tribe and hope they wouldn’t vote out someone so pretty 

Steven, after losing two challenges in a row, how’s tribe morale? Do you have a sense if people feel hopeful about future challenges or not?

I think despite losing the energy is still ultimately positive. We can still easily even up the tribes next round if we win the next immunity so I don’t see that is much of a problem for us. I can only talk about myself personally when it comes to future challenges but I’m optimistic that we a large array of skills that will help us in future challenges. Also I noticed that next round is a puzzle challenge and I’ve been waiting for 2 years to compete in another one so I’m excited for that in the near future.

Zo, last round ended up being a unanimous vote, much to everyone’s surprise. Do you anticipate tonight going the same why? Why or why not?

I don’t think tonight will be the same no. I think our tribe is, unfortunately for the folks at home, not very messy so I don’t believe there’s any one clear target tonight. I think we all wish it was that simple but alas, the olds are quiet and tired!

Ellie was not able to answer a tribal question this round and was excused.

Voting video here.

First Vote: Steven

You are worthy. You are golden.

Second Vote: JG

This may be dumb [no bottom text]

Third Vote: Steven 

"Hey Steven I could give you 50 reasons" (music)

Fourth Vote: Ellie

In the words of Bella Thorne, “TTYLXOX”

That’s two votes Steven, one vote JG, one vote Ellie, five votes left.

Fifth Vote: Steven

hope to play with u one day bby

Sixth Vote: Steven

Sorry bud. Cards weren’t in your favor this time 

Seventh Vote, and the next person voted out of Old School vs. New School: Steven

Here's a chef pun for you! Why did the short chef quit his job at the casino? He said the steaks were too high

Vote: Steven

I really wish we could have connected earlier in the game because you seem so cool but it just isn't the way the cookie crumbled this time unfortunately.

Vote: Steven

I’m really sorry! Following what I think the majority is tonight. :( 

[arabellambers]

⋙ did you see ARABELLA AMBERS at that rager last night? i think they major in PHOTOGRAPHY as a JUNIOR. from what i hear they’re CHARMING & FREE SPIRITED, but they can be pretty SNARKY too, depending on who you ask. there was a rumor going around last semester that SHE RUNS A MASSIVE ASTROLOGICAL MEME ACCOUNT, but it seems way too wild to be true- maybe i’ll get to know UCSB’s resident FLOWERCHILD better & find out. 

Hey guys I’m dani and this is my intro thingy, it’s been a really long time since i las joined a group, so i’m very excited about this! this is my bby arabella. i’d love to plot with everyone, so if you’re interested you can always interact with this post and i’ll come to you, or we can figure things out in discord, you can find me at  dani - pancake boss#1803

—— ☆˖THE STATS. ❜

full name: Arabella Rose Ambers

nicknames: Bella, Ro, anything you can come up with really

age: twenty-one

birthday: October twenty-six 2000

zodiacs: Scorpio sun, Aries rising, Libra moon

gender/pronouns: cisfemale - she/her

nationality: painfully american

hometown: manhattan, new york

occupation: photography major / aspiring musician

favorite colors: burgundy, white, blue and black

favorite foods: pasta and cheesecake

—— ☆˖PERSONALITY. ❜

A good way to describe Arabella would probably be annoyingly effortless, things just seem to happen for her like lightning in a bottle. A little moody and sarcastic and a lot snarky and passionate. She’s very short tempered and reactive, and her mouth runs faster than her common sense. She portrays herself with a lot of confidence and determination, when she puts her heart and mind into something there’s no stopping her, she’s stubborn like that. She definitely has a thing for dramatics, and she can be unapologetically bitchy and cruel when she feels like she’s been crossed. She’s not one to take shit from people, and will call someone out if she needs to. On the other hand, she’s fiercely loyal and caring. She’s charming and has a way with words, and when you really get to break down her walls, you’ll find yourself with a hopeless romantic, a massive dork, but mostly a ridiculously sweet and affectionate person who just has a hard time letting people in.

She's definitely a social butterfly and loves doing stupid spontaneous shit. Her heart beats for adventure, to the point she’s rather reckless, she’s the friend that will get you drunk and convince you a tattoo is a magical idea, or to drag your ass to the stage during karaoke night.  She values her friends just as much, if not more than her family. And she’s constantly looking for ways to keep them happy. On the contrary most of her problems she keeps to herself, instead coping through unhealthy adventures.

—— ☆˖BACKGROUND. ❜

Arabella was born to what could only be described as a couple of privileged artsy hippies. Esther and James met when they were still in college, her dad took a semester abroad at the same time as her mother, and they instantly fell in love exploring the italian views.

Her dad started out his career as a photographer’s assistant, and slowly climbed his way up, he’s now one of the most sought-after DP’s and Directors in the film industry, with several awards and accolades to his name. Her mom on the other hand is a famed costume designer working in big film and tv productions. She’s by all means a nepo baby in a more discreet kind of way.

They’ve been established in NYC for as long as Bella remembers. She’s definitely a big city girl and loves the fast paced lifestyle that only a city like NY offers. She has plans to go back after college and make it her permanent residence.

All her life she’s been surrounded by art, film, fashion and music. The latter being her true call. If she could have it her way, she’d be trying her luck with music, she’s an incredible singer and also plays piano and guitar. Her parents were both really against it.

She however feels a big passion for film and photography, she grew up roaming around movie sets and fashion shows, she’s known all the proper slang since she was 12, and could definitely see herself making movies if everything else fails.

—— ☆˖INTERESTS. ❜

☽ All things music, her favorite genres being alt and folk

☽ Film and tv (her favorite movie is RAN by Akira Kurosawa)

☽ Art in general

☽ Fashion, her mother taught her how to sew and she will still occasionally make a random piece of clothing. It’s more of hobby

☽ Astrology (she'll look up your birth chart against your will and gift you jewelry with your birthstone)

☽ History

—— ☆˖FUN FACTS. ❜

☽ Her style is very out there, she is willing to try the weird random things, especially with makeup. Her everyday style is a mix of girly grunge and boho, she loves layering dainty jewelry and more often than not she’s wearing some variation of chunky black boots. Lots of tight skirts and flowy dresses, and the very random power suit.

☽ Character inspo: Lydia Martin (Teen Wolf), Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls), Prudence Night (CAOS), Joan Holloway (Mad Men).

☽ Aesthetics: Wild ginger hair in messy braided styles, kittenish smiles shared across a crowded room, spicy perfumes accidentally lingering in your clothes, a constellation of freckles, a collection of candids taken in sneaky moments, serendipitous encounters with strangers, that one melody stuck in your head all day.

—— ☆˖POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS. ❜

—— ☆˖SQUAD (0/3). ❜ Her closest group of friends. This is like family, the first people she calls at 3 am when she’s in deep trouble and can count on them to bail her out. The people that are part of every single one of her stupid adventures, they share tattoos, secrets, and just about everything.

—— ☆˖FRENEMIES (0/1). ❜ For any given reason they are ALWAYS at odds, they are very competitive, and are always butting heads.  They fight a lot, but it all happens with a sickeningly sweet tone. It’s like nobody wants show how much they truly dislike each other.

—— ☆˖LOVE TO HATE YOU (0/1). ❜

A love/hate relationship like no other, the banter and creativity these two have to insult each other is uncanny. More than once their heated arguments have brought them just inches from each other, but they would never, right? I mean... they hate each other, don’t they?

—— ☆˖EX (0/?). ❜

An ex, this can be as drama free and lighthearted or as dramatic and awful as you want it to be. Maybe Bella cheated, maybe your character just ghosted her. Maybe it’s an on again off again, maybe it was a super toxic relationship. Everything is fair game.

—— ☆˖FORMER HOOKUP (0/1). ❜ They only hooked up once, under any possible circumstance, nobody really knows about it and they both regret it terribly, it’s very awkward between them for whatever reason, and don’t really know how to deal with it.

—— ☆˖FRIENDS/ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS (0/1). ❜ It could be either way, really good friends who occasionally hook up just to kill some time and relieve some stress, or it could be a situation of hating each other so badly, but somehow always ending up in bed together.

—— ☆˖UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP/GOOD INFLUENCE (0/1). ❜ Looking at them, you would never guess these two have anything to do with each other, much less be super close friends. Their friendship took everyone by surprise, but this is the person that keeps Bella somewhat grounded. They know her super well, and rely on Bella to help them when things get tough.

—— ☆˖BAD INFLUENCE (0/1). ❜ This is the one person who encourages Bella to do her worse, who enables her poor coping mechanisms. Whenever it all becomes a little too much, and when trying to be good it’s just not possible anymore, Bella goes to this person… And all hell breaks loose.

☽ —— ☆˖THE COLLATERAL DAMAGE (0/2). ❜

Maybe Arabella was involved in a friend’s relationship ending, maybe it’s a full on triangle, maybe it was just a stupid drunken mistake, but she was instrumental in ruining someone’s (maybe a friend’s?) relationship and no amount of sorrys will make it better.

☽ —— ☆˖THE UNREQUITED CRUSH (0/1). ❜

Someone Bella was crushing really hard, but this person never quite reciprocated (could be the other way around too, whatever you prefer)

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