Socotra ep

is the ninth episode of Survivor: Socotra.
== Summary ==
=== Harb ===
The situation is rather calm when the final seven players arrive at camp. Now that Aziah's gone, the girls feel in a better mood. Especially Honey looks relieved and decides to get some sleep rather quickly, same for the guys. Ocean looks around him as he sees Shorty and Onno talking. Ocean glares until June sits next to him and tells him that she's happy to be freed from Aziah finally. Ocean puts on a smile and decides to sleep then as well.
 	"The situation is calm and positive now since Dustin doesn't say a word anymore and Aziah's eliminated. But still - there's something odd going on. Despite the guys having the majority, I feel weird to vote with them for some reason. I don't like Dustin and Onno and Shorty are too close to my taste."
OCEAN	"The situation is calm and positive now since Dustin doesn't say a word anymore and Aziah's eliminated. But still - there's something odd going on. Despite the guys having the majority, I feel weird to vote with them for some reason. I don't like Dustin and Onno and Shorty are too close to my taste."
 	"Cheers to better times from now on. This was long overdue. I think that playing the game will be made much easier from now on. I've got Sav and Honey on my side, we've made some connections to the guys and overall the positive vibe around here is very enjoyable. I'm very relieved."
JUNE	"Cheers to better times from now on. This was long overdue. I think that playing the game will be made much easier from now on. I've got Sav and Honey on my side, we've made some connections to the guys and overall the positive vibe around here is very enjoyable. I'm very relieved."
The next day hits as Savera and Honey decide to take a walk. Honey shares with Savera that she hasn't felt so good ever since Donna left the game because she really misses her. Savera tells Honey that they finally avenged her and now they can work hard on making it to the end together, alongside June. Honey asks Savera who she likes the most out of the guys, having Savera answering that she gets along really well with Ocean. Honey gasps as she tells her that she gets along with Ocean as well. They should try to get him into an alliance so the four of them can make majority.
 	"Now that Aziah got her Disney villain ending, it's time to move on! GAME TIME!" (giggles) "I wanna make an alliance of us three girls and Ocean so we can dominate and send these cookies to the jury muwhahaha! The heat is getting highgahhh I am on fiyahhh!"
HONEY	"Now that Aziah got her Disney villain ending, it's time to move on! GAME TIME!" (giggles) "I wanna make an alliance of us three girls and Ocean so we can dominate and send these cookies to the jury muwhahaha! The heat is getting highgahhh I am on fiyahhh!"
 	"I'm so glad that the situation is back to normal again, the constant fighting was emotionally draining me. Now that Honey and I spoke a little about the game, we came to the conclusion that we have to add Ocean to our girls alliance so we have the power over the votes. This causes me to gain so much self-confidence. I'm part of a actual group that's dominating this game. I really hope my family and friends are proud of me back at home."
SAVERA	"I'm so glad that the situation is back to normal again, the constant fighting was emotionally draining me. Now that Honey and I spoke a little about the game, we came to the conclusion that we have to add Ocean to our girls alliance so we have the power over the votes. This causes me to gain so much self-confidence. I'm part of a actual group that's dominating this game. I really hope my family and friends are proud of me back at home."
Ocean has taken a nap as he gets up to talk a bit around until Dustin arrives and approaches him, asking if he got time to talk to him. Ocean decides to sit back and listen to what he has got to say. Dustin states that Ocean could take advantage of Dustin right now because he's all by himself with no allies and he'd be easy to drag with. Ocean tells Dustin that he's right but still prefers to be playing with the people he aligned himself with. Dustin tries to keep his emotions and anger under control and tells Ocean that he has all right to decline his offer, however, it will be a bit stupid. Ocean shrugs and leaves.
 	"Whatever he tells me, I'm not gonna listen to him. Even if he tells me I'm winning the jackpot of a lottery, I don't care. He has been working on my nerves this entire game, I'm done with him. If he wins immunity, we're - I mean I am in a shitty position since I'm basically aligned with everyone left in this game except for Dustin."
OCEAN	"Whatever he tells me, I'm not gonna listen to him. Even if he tells me I'm winning the jackpot of a lottery, I don't care. He has been working on my nerves this entire game, I'm done with him. If he wins immunity, we're - I mean I am in a shitty position since I'm basically aligned with everyone left in this game except for Dustin."
 	"These people are too far up in each other's - alright, I need to chill. So far I've always stayed calm and managed to keep myself together. I need to win immunity, that's all I can do right now. If I lose, I'll be voted off. That's how strict it is. These people have no brain - they should vote with me so they can get further in the game easily. They are fooling themselves."
DUSTIN	"These people are too far up in each other's - alright, I need to chill. So far I've always stayed calm and managed to keep myself together. I need to win immunity, that's all I can do right now. If I lose, I'll be voted off. That's how strict it is. These people have no brain - they should vote with me so they can get further in the game easily. They are fooling themselves."
Onno and Shorty are sitting together in the woods as Onno asks Shorty about his sexuality. Shorty tells Onno that he's bisexual, he doesn't really have a preference. Onno says he's straight and has children, however, he used to have feelings for a guy when he was younger but thought it was just a hot flash. Shorty asks if he could still fall for a guy while being married, causing Onno to shake his head. Shorty blushes a bit and tells Onno that if he were single and ready to mingle, he'd definitely be open for a cuddle. Onno grins and still gives Shorty a hug, telling him that even though there's no romance between the two of them, he still loves him a lot as his friend. Shorty appreciates that a lot.
 	"I don't talk about my sexuality a lot because I don't find it important. Whether you're straight, gay, pan, trans, I love everyone and everyone's unique in their own way. Onno looked like the most straight guy ever to me and the fact he struggled with his sexuality as a teenager means that anyone could just be bi or even gay. I'm happy we live in a world where we can be ourselves, however, we're still far away from the ideal world where we can express ourselves the way we want without getting critized for it."
SHORTY	"I don't talk about my sexuality a lot because I don't find it important. Whether you're straight, gay, pan, trans, I love everyone and everyone's unique in their own way. Onno looked like the most straight guy ever to me and the fact he struggled with his sexuality as a teenager means that anyone could just be bi or even gay. I'm happy we live in a world where we can be ourselves, however, we're still far away from the ideal world where we can express ourselves the way we want without getting critized for it."
 	"It felt great to talk so openly about something like hetero- and homosexuality. It's a taboo within my family but I've had feelings for guys as well when I was young. Maybe I'm bisexual after all? I don't place myself in a box. I have a lovely wife, beautiful children and a great life. And honestly, Shorty fits in my current world - as my good friend!"
ONNO	"It felt great to talk so openly about something like hetero- and homosexuality. It's a taboo within my family but I've had feelings for guys as well when I was young. Maybe I'm bisexual after all? I don't place myself in a box. I have a lovely wife, beautiful children and a great life. And honestly, Shorty fits in my current world - as my good friend!"
=== Challenge ===
HARB
The final seven arrive at the challenge as Jeff welcomes them. Jeff explains the challenge. Today, the players will play in a swimming challenge called Diving Your Chest. The players need to dive into the sea to find their chest. They need to take it back to the beach in order to open it and unlock puzzle pieces. They then need to complete the puzzle. First person to do this will win individual immunity. Dustin looks like he's ready to win another challenge as Ocean looks at him.
 	"If I fail then I'm screwed. But let's be real, these people are not gonna be able to catch me. I might flop at the puzzle but the amount of time I will get will still make win this challenge."
DUSTIN	"If I fail then I'm screwed. But let's be real, these people are not gonna be able to catch me. I might flop at the puzzle but the amount of time I will get will still make win this challenge."
 	"If Dustin wins this challenge then I have to deprive someone's chances of glory. And I'd feel terrible to do that as all remaining players deserve to make it to the end. Let's hope for a wonder."
OCEAN	"If Dustin wins this challenge then I have to deprive someone's chances of glory. And I'd feel terrible to do that as all remaining players deserve to make it to the end. Let's hope for a wonder."
Survivors ready?
GO!
The seven players dive into the sea. Dustin swims as fast as he can and takes a gigantic lead. Shorty has trouble with swimming, same for Savera and Honey. June also has trouble catching up while Onno and Ocean do their best to swim as fast as possible. While Dustin is already taking his chest to the beach, Onno and Ocean both dive deep to grab their chest. When Onno is above water again, he sees Dustin already starting the puzzle.
 	"What does that guy eat and drink?! I mean, respect towards him for being so fast and strong, but that's just insane ..."
ONNO	"What does that guy eat and drink?! I mean, respect towards him for being so fast and strong, but that's just insane ..."
Dustin starts the puzzle but as expected, he is having a hard time completing it. Onno and Ocean are swimming back while June tries to dive to grab the chest, not being able to do so. Savera and Honey reach the chests as Savera grabs June's chest as well, handing it over to June. The three girls help each other swimming while they hear Jeff shouting. It seems like Dustin has finished the puzzle already which means he wins individual immunity. Everyone looks defeated, especially Ocean and June.
 	"Ask me to jump off a cliff, to paraglide or lay in a bed with hundred snakes but don't expect me to swim underwater. I once drowned almost when I was a kid so it's just some sort of trauma or fear. Thankfully Sav helped me out by getting my chest."
JUNE	"Ask me to jump off a cliff, to paraglide or lay in a bed with hundred snakes but don't expect me to swim underwater. I once drowned almost when I was a kid so it's just some sort of trauma or fear. Thankfully Sav helped me out by getting my chest."
=== Harb ===
The seven players arrive back at camp. Dustin looks at the others and tells him that if they want to make deals with him, they can find him in the shelter where he will relax. Savera and June decide to take a walk as they sign towards Honey that she can talk to Dustin. June thanks Savera for helping her out. Savera says it's nothing as she would've done the same to her. They then need to choose who to vote for. June says that she briefly talked with Honey about this, however, they need to get Onno out since Ocean is their ally and Shorty is weaker compared to Onno. Savera says she's fine with that.
 	"I would like to have a say in who goes home and who doesn't but so far I've agreed with everything both June and Honey said during this game. Same for the upcoming vote - where we're voting for Onno. I like Ocean a lot and Shorty too. Onno's nice from the small talk I've had with him but we need to make choices."
SAVERA	"I would like to have a say in who goes home and who doesn't but so far I've agreed with everything both June and Honey said during this game. Same for the upcoming vote - where we're voting for Onno. I like Ocean a lot and Shorty too. Onno's nice from the small talk I've had with him but we need to make choices."
 	"Technically, we could be in danger since the men are in the majority. However, we decided to add Ocean to our alliance. I think it's time we'll have a conversation with our newest friend."
JUNE	"Technically, we could be in danger since the men are in the majority. However, we decided to add Ocean to our alliance. I think it's time we'll have a conversation with our newest friend."
The two girls then meet up with Ocean as he was just about to join a conversation with Onno and Shorty. Savera tells Ocean that they'd love it if they worked together and voted for one of the guys. Ocean tells the two girls that he wants to work with them as well since he really clicks with all of them. However, he isn't sure if he's ready to betray his original alliance. He first has to talk to them. June and Savera both understand that.
 	"I'm almost hundred percent sure I'll be joining the girls but still I don't want to give a yes or no. Not just yet. I first need to see what will benefit me and what doesn't." (shrugs)
OCEAN	"I'm almost hundred percent sure I'll be joining the girls but still I don't want to give a yes or no. Not just yet. I first need to see what will benefit me and what doesn't." (shrugs)
 	"I kinda feel bad for forcing Ocean to choose for either us or his original alliance. I'd feel terrible if I were in his position. Proves that he's such a strong individual and I adore him so much. I'm glad we became friends and even if he has to make a hard decision and vote for one of the girls, I'd still respect him."
SAVERA	"I kinda feel bad for forcing Ocean to choose for either us or his original alliance. I'd feel terrible if I were in his position. Proves that he's such a strong individual and I adore him so much. I'm glad we became friends and even if he has to make a hard decision and vote for one of the girls, I'd still respect him."
Dustin is laying in the shelter as Honey looks a bit awkward towards him, asking if she can join him. As soon as she steps into the shelter, Shorty also arrives and asks Dustin if they can talk. Honey raises her eyebrows and says she was first. Dustin grins and says it was about time people started to fight for his attention. Honey rolls her eyes and says she will never fight anyone for his attention. She tells Shorty that Dustin's all his and leaves, almost stumbling over some wood as she swears. Shorty tells Dustin that he'd like to make a deal. If he votes with them for Savera, then he'll make sure he stays in the game if he loses next immunity. Dustin reaches his hand to Shorty, shaking it heavily which causes Shorty to feel a bit sick.
 	"Feels good to be the one with power now. They can't touch me but I can touch them. I'll burn their games one by one and it feels absolutely amazing. They have no idea what's about to hit them as soon as I'm back in shape again."
DUSTIN	"Feels good to be the one with power now. They can't touch me but I can touch them. I'll burn their games one by one and it feels absolutely amazing. They have no idea what's about to hit them as soon as I'm back in shape again."
 	"I've had enough with people that have a big ego! They can shit themselves!" (sighs) "I miss Albert. I wanna dance on the Las Ketchup song with him. Or eat sugar strawberries with him. I wonder if my parents actually gave him food because they're scared of him. But like WHYYY! He's such a cutie pie!"
HONEY	"I've had enough with people that have a big ego! They can shit themselves!" (sighs) "I miss Albert. I wanna dance on the Las Ketchup song with him. Or eat sugar strawberries with him. I wonder if my parents actually gave him food because they're scared of him. But like WHYYY! He's such a cutie pie!"
 	"Asking Dustin for his vote is definitely one of the most vomit-worthy moments of this season but I had to do it to make sure Onno, Ocean and I stay in the game. Now that we have four votes, we can send Savera out. I mean, nothing against the girl since she's sweet but I mean, logically it'd make most sense to vote her off since she has already been eliminated once."
SHORTY	"Asking Dustin for his vote is definitely one of the most vomit-worthy moments of this season but I had to do it to make sure Onno, Ocean and I stay in the game. Now that we have four votes, we can send Savera out. I mean, nothing against the girl since she's sweet but I mean, logically it'd make most sense to vote her off since she has already been eliminated once."
Onno, Ocean and Shorty come together. Before Ocean can say anything, Shorty tells them that he got Dustin to vote for Savera. Onno looks super excited and says that they now got the majority. Ocean blinks a few times and asks why they're going for Savera over someone like June or Honey. Shorty says that Savera has been voted out once already so it's most fair to vote her out again. Onno notices that Ocean doesn't like the idea and asks what he'd suggest. Ocean shrugs and says he understands their reasoning. He used to get along with Savera but maybe he just needs to vote for her. Onno and Shorty share a quick gaze.
 	"It's always been a mystery whether Ocean stays loyal to us or not, since he's just ... strange sometimes. He can get very excited and informative but when it comes down to Onno or me making a plan, he acts like he's ready to crawl our eyes out. I don't know about tonight's vote man ... "
SHORTY	"It's always been a mystery whether Ocean stays loyal to us or not, since he's just ... strange sometimes. He can get very excited and informative but when it comes down to Onno or me making a plan, he acts like he's ready to crawl our eyes out. I don't know about tonight's vote man ... "
 	"Tonight we'll see who's loyal to who. It's definitely the girls versus the boys and now we have to wait to see if Dustin is sticking to his word and if Ocean's loyal to our alliance. I'm ready for tonight."
ONNO	"Tonight we'll see who's loyal to who. It's definitely the girls versus the boys and now we have to wait to see if Dustin is sticking to his word and if Ocean's loyal to our alliance. I'm ready for tonight."
 	"Thousand of things are going through my head right now. Do I need to vote for Onno or for Savera? I mean - I won't vote Savera, let's put that out the way first. If they suggested June then I would've probably done it - same for Honey, but meh ... I don't like this plan. But voting off Onno goes against my principes as well. Argh! Why couldn't Dustin just have lost immunity ... I am sick of this."
OCEAN	"Thousand of things are going through my head right now. Do I need to vote for Onno or for Savera? I mean - I won't vote Savera, let's put that out the way first. If they suggested June then I would've probably done it - same for Honey, but meh ... I don't like this plan. But voting off Onno goes against my principes as well. Argh! Why couldn't Dustin just have lost immunity ... I am sick of this."
=== Tribal Council ===
=== Votes ===
=== Final Words ===