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SHIELD FOR EP3: GINADAGGER: BRYCE
 is the second episode of The Traitors (Season Two).
== Summary ==
=== Breakfast ===
The first morning at the castle has arrived as the breakfast hall is completely empty of people. The tables are filled with any kinds of food, drinks and other sweets. The door gets opened by the first person, who is no other than Robin. Robin grins, not expecting to be the first one to enter the breakfast hall.
 	"I slept quite well last night. I've been going through scenarios to see if people acted edgy or weird but I couldn't really find someone to jump out of it. I'm glad I'm first to enter breakfast so I have a clear view on how everyone's reacting."
ROBIN	"I slept quite well last night. I've been going through scenarios to see if people acted edgy or weird but I couldn't really find someone to jump out of it. I'm glad I'm first to enter breakfast so I have a clear view on how everyone's reacting."
The door gets knocked at just as Robin's making a sandwich for himself. Arriving next are Tierra and Boy. They are taking a seat as Boy tells Tierra she must have slept really well as she went to bed as first. Tierra grabs some coffee, saying she barely slept as she kept on over-thinking stuff. Robin says he slept pretty well, causing Boy to look a bit hesitant. He decides to grab some milk while Tierra and Robin start a conversation.
 	"It's probably over-thinking but I'm kind of wary of both Robin and Tierra. Going to bed hours before the others and still sleeping terrible ... is it because you went to the tower for the conclave or? Very weird. Then we got Robin, the "leader" of the faithfuls as he calls it himself. I'm not too sure he's actually a faithful because he's acting very off and pretends to have slept wonderfully. Alright then."
BOY	"It's probably over-thinking but I'm kind of wary of both Robin and Tierra. Going to bed hours before the others and still sleeping terrible ... is it because you went to the tower for the conclave or? Very weird. Then we got Robin, the "leader" of the faithfuls as he calls it himself. I'm not too sure he's actually a faithful because he's acting very off and pretends to have slept wonderfully. Alright then."
Minutes pass as the next knock on the door can be heard. Arriving then are Gina, China and Brianna. Brianna decides to hug the three that are sitting at the table, followed by Gina and China. China looks at the memory wall, looking at all the pictures as Gina takes a look as well. She asks who they think got murdered. The way she asks it causes Brianna to frown a bit while China decides to take a seat next to Tierra, starting a conversation with her.
 	"I'm on the hunt, you know, so anything that kind of sets me off rings a bell to me. Gina asked who we thought died and she asked it like she already knew who it was, wanting to hear our input to play onto that. I definitely think a traitor was already sitting at the table or arrived with me."
BRIANNA	"I'm on the hunt, you know, so anything that kind of sets me off rings a bell to me. Gina asked who we thought died and she asked it like she already knew who it was, wanting to hear our input to play onto that. I definitely think a traitor was already sitting at the table or arrived with me."
 	"I was the first traitor to enter which was kinda scary. I just decided to sit, talk and relax instead of going too much into details of who got murdered like Gina and Brianna were doing."
CHINA	"I was the first traitor to enter which was kinda scary. I just decided to sit, talk and relax instead of going too much into details of who got murdered like Gina and Brianna were doing."
Arriving next are Bryce, Chris, Roxxyt and Fianna. People immediately look at Roxxyt and Fianna as they enter hand in hand, causing some people to frown. As Chris sits, he moves himself to Gina and points out Roxxyt and Fianna. Bryce does the same with Robin, managing to keep the attention towards the couple as they also realize they're being looked at.
 	"That might have been the most awkward situation I've ever been in. All those eyes were burning through my soul. I thought I had nothing to worry about as I thought we kept it lowkey but I'm fully aware that everyone's got their eyes onto us now."
FIANNA	"That might have been the most awkward situation I've ever been in. All those eyes were burning through my soul. I thought I had nothing to worry about as I thought we kept it lowkey but I'm fully aware that everyone's got their eyes onto us now."
 	"It was brilliant to enter breakfast with these two because everyone already susses them. It's good for my game, but also for China and Tristan because we can easily make alliances and target the couple."
BRYCE	"It was brilliant to enter breakfast with these two because everyone already susses them. It's good for my game, but also for China and Tristan because we can easily make alliances and target the couple."
Another knock on the door is heard as Reggie, Chase, Darius and Lana enter breakfast. Darius looks around and dramatically says that his Danger idol Vanessa isn't here yet. Reggie and Lana take a seat relatively quiet, observing the group as Chase also takes a seat, keeping his eyes focused on everyone. He decides to walk to Robin and Bryce, asking them what happened so far. Robin states that Roxxyt and Fianna entered hand in hand, causing Chase to frown. Lana pokes Reggie, nodding towards Chase, Bryce and Robin scheming.
 	"People scheming in the morning is very suspicious. I also am very convinced one of Bryce, Robin and Chase is a traitor because they obviously casted a "strong strategic male" as one of the traitors."
LANA	"People scheming in the morning is very suspicious. I also am very convinced one of Bryce, Robin and Chase is a traitor because they obviously casted a "strong strategic male" as one of the traitors."
 	"Please - if they killed Vanessa then I'm gonna riot. You heard me? I'm gonna be LIVID! I need my Danger queen in here. Oh and I need queens Luna and Lindsey too and my king Tristan. Who else do we have? Irrelevant people - they can die, I don't care."
DARIUS	"Please - if they killed Vanessa then I'm gonna riot. You heard me? I'm gonna be LIVID! I need my Danger queen in here. Oh and I need queens Luna and Lindsey too and my king Tristan. Who else do we have? Irrelevant people - they can die, I don't care."
The people still missing are Arnold, Lindsey, Tristan, Luna, Vanessa and Zachary. When another knock on the door is heard, Zachary and Lindsey arrive. A lot of people look happy but also still concerned as some names are getting dropped of who possibly got killed. Lindsey takes a seat as she notices that a lot of people thought she might have died. Lindsey says she's glad to be still sitting here.
 	"It's kind of cute that people thought I died, which means they don't think I'm a traitor. I was so worried I was gonna be killed first. There were no shields yet so anyone could've died tonight."
LINDSEY	"It's kind of cute that people thought I died, which means they don't think I'm a traitor. I was so worried I was gonna be killed first. There were no shields yet so anyone could've died tonight."
When the door gets knocked at, Arnold and Tristan enter. Immediately people start to talk since the two missing are Luna and Vanessa. Tristan looks genuine when he's looking worried for the both of them while Arnold greets everyone, getting informed by Brianna what happened so far. Tristan later takes a seat and quickly gazes towards Bryce, who signs to him that they're good.
 	"I didn't expect to arrive so lately so I was able to look very overwhelmed by what was going on. I think that Bryce, China and I will be good today. There are definitely people who could start sussing us but for now we can chill a bit."
TRISTAN	"I didn't expect to arrive so lately so I was able to look very overwhelmed by what was going on. I think that Bryce, China and I will be good today. There are definitely people who could start sussing us but for now we can chill a bit."
It takes some time as the final knock on the door can be heard ... with the last person arriving, that being ...
Luna!
=== The Murder ===
Last night ...
Bryce, China and Tristan look towards each other. Tristan says that he feels like he can get Luna off of them as he's closely aligned with her. He fears she'll be a threat but they can get rid off her later. Vanessa is far more unpredictable. China feels like Tristan makes a really good point and prefers to kill Vanessa. Bryce decides to join the two on their decision, despite thinking that Luna could be a big problem in the future of the game.
Tristan writes the name of Vanessa as she's now officially murdered.
		
=== Announcement ===
As Luna arrives, a lot of people can be seen cheering while Darius drops on the ground, screaming that he can't believe Vanessa got murdered. The reaction of Darius causes for laughter, however, there are some people who find that behavior very odd. Especially Arnold as he shares with Reggie, Chris and Brianna that he feels like that act got staged. Reggie wanted to say the same.
 	"You thought I'd get used to almost being eliminated round one but this was absolutely killing, I couldn't sleep either tonight because I had a weird feeling I'd get murdered first. I need to play it lowkey and get people to trust me otherwise I'm really gonna be killed next."
LUNA	"You thought I'd get used to almost being eliminated round one but this was absolutely killing, I couldn't sleep either tonight because I had a weird feeling I'd get murdered first. I need to play it lowkey and get people to trust me otherwise I'm really gonna be killed next."
 	"Very strange how Darius acted. It felt like it was hella staged. Darius was already someone I kind of sussed but now he's on my number one ranking, next to Roxxyt and Fianna."
ARNOLD	"Very strange how Darius acted. It felt like it was hella staged. Darius was already someone I kind of sussed but now he's on my number one ranking, next to Roxxyt and Fianna."
Ella enters the breakfast hall as she welcomes the nineteen remaining players. She grabs the picture of Vanessa, throwing it off the wall as she confirms that Vanessa was the first person to get killed. She then proceeds onto preparing the group for their first challenge. The group will be split into two teams of nine, which they have to decide for themselves. One person will stay at the castle and won't participate in the challenge.
When Ella leaves, Chase brings up the idea to make it boys vs. girls. Darius doesn't like that idea and instead proposes the idea of doing a schoolyard pick as that's most fair. Robin backs up Chase by saying it's quite odd to do that because then you can easily put the traitors on different teams. Darius asks Robin if he's willingly trying to make him look like a traitor now, causing Robin to respond that Darius is making himself look very suspicious indeed. China decides to mediate between the two and says they'll just pick one side and she will be the one staying back at the castle, causing everyone to agree.
 	"I feel like doing this has put any suspicion off of me, if there was any suspicion in the first place. Darius and Robin throwing dirt at each other is perfect for the traitors, which makes me look faithful-ish by mediating between the two. I'm really getting a hang of this." (smiles)
CHINA	"I feel like doing this has put any suspicion off of me, if there was any suspicion in the first place. Darius and Robin throwing dirt at each other is perfect for the traitors, which makes me look faithful-ish by mediating between the two. I'm really getting a hang of this." (smiles)
 	"Hm, very odd reaction from Darius. It felt like he was trying to get control over the situation and as soon as he was caught on doing that, he went into defensive-mode. I don't know but maybe Darius is one of the traitors actually."
CHASE	"Hm, very odd reaction from Darius. It felt like he was trying to get control over the situation and as soon as he was caught on doing that, he went into defensive-mode. I don't know but maybe Darius is one of the traitors actually."
 	"Don't pull this sh*t on me, like literally. We're living in 2024, how are you dividing groups by gender? I didn't expect much from Robin and Chase but honestly - they can go first. They're traitors, I'm pretty sure of."
DARIUS	"Don't pull this sh*t on me, like literally. We're living in 2024, how are you dividing groups by gender? I didn't expect much from Robin and Chase but honestly - they can go first. They're traitors, I'm pretty sure of."
=== Road to Challenge ===
After some minutes, the first group consists of Arnold, Brianna, Bryce, Chris, Gina, Lindsey, Luna, Reggie and Tierra while the other group consists of Boy, Chase, Darius, Fianna, Lana, Robin, Roxxyt, Tristan and Zachary. The two groups head into four different cars as China waves them goodbye. In the first car we have Arnold, Brianna, Chris and Reggie. Arnold brings up the fact that Darius, Robin and Chase all have been acting very odd so far. Reggie says he's not convinced that any of those three are traitors as the traitors won't do anything now, which makes him believe that China's a faithful as well. Brianna thinks that out of the three mentioned, Robin is for sure a traitor.
 	"They put a strong reality-tv competitor on the team. Either Robin, Luna, Bryce or Gina is a traitor, which is why I want to work with all four of them to secure my safety in the game."
BRIANNA	"They put a strong reality-tv competitor on the team. Either Robin, Luna, Bryce or Gina is a traitor, which is why I want to work with all four of them to secure my safety in the game."
 	"I enjoy this game so much already! We're hunting so hard and I feel like I can trust Brianna, Reggie and Chris a lot. We're actual faithfuls and I trust them a lot."
ARNOLD	"I enjoy this game so much already! We're hunting so hard and I feel like I can trust Brianna, Reggie and Chris a lot. We're actual faithfuls and I trust them a lot."
Gina, Bryce, Lindsey, Luna and Tierra are sitting in the other car as Lindsey brings up the fact that she has four people on her list right now of who she thinks might be a traitor. She suspects Brianna because she's talking a lot with everyone and acts a bit fake, Roxxyt and Fianna as they keep on scheming around and lastly she thinks it's Lana. Gina responds that she kept her eyes on Lana last night and found her acting suspicious as Tierra says she also thought of Lana as she has been acting very odd since the reveal. Bryce decides to listen carefully as Luna does so as well, not wanting to voice her opinion yet.
 	"People are throwing names around with zero motivation behind it, which is kind of dumb if you're a faithful because you're only doing the traitors a favor by making new accusations. I'm keeping my eyes and ears open and observe what's happening because I know that once I share my theories, I'm gonna get beheaded for it and I'm starting to like this game a little too much to get killed already."
LUNA	"People are throwing names around with zero motivation behind it, which is kind of dumb if you're a faithful because you're only doing the traitors a favor by making new accusations. I'm keeping my eyes and ears open and observe what's happening because I know that once I share my theories, I'm gonna get beheaded for it and I'm starting to like this game a little too much to get killed already."
 	"The four people I'm kind of sure of they're traitors are Roxxyt, Fianna, Lana and Brianna. Brianna's in everyone's ear and is talking with everyone, which is odd. Roxxyt and Fianna are clearly up to something as they sneak away together. It'd be a great cover up for them to be traitors as they'd neeeeveerrrr choose a married couple as traitors. And finally, Lana, because she's just so ... I don't know how to say it ... evil? She's looking evil as if she's planning your murder already."
LINDSEY	"The four people I'm kind of sure of they're traitors are Roxxyt, Fianna, Lana and Brianna. Brianna's in everyone's ear and is talking with everyone, which is odd. Roxxyt and Fianna are clearly up to something as they sneak away together. It'd be a great cover up for them to be traitors as they'd neeeeveerrrr choose a married couple as traitors. And finally, Lana, because she's just so ... I don't know how to say it ... evil? She's looking evil as if she's planning your murder already."
 	"I'm pretty much vibing with everyone and telling everyone what they want to hear but let me tell you this - I don't trust anyone. I do have my people I want to work with but I won't share actual theories with anyone until there's some evidence to people being actually trustworthy."
GINA	"I'm pretty much vibing with everyone and telling everyone what they want to hear but let me tell you this - I don't trust anyone. I do have my people I want to work with but I won't share actual theories with anyone until there's some evidence to people being actually trustworthy."
Boy, Chase, Robin and Zachary are sitting in a car together as Robin and Chase are getting more along every minute. Robin says that he knows he can trust the three of them and shares with them that he's one thousand percent trustworthy, telling them that today Darius needs to be banished. Boy looks relieved as it appears that he was suspecting Darius to be a traitor. Robin says that he has made some connections so he'll do his best to go around, talk with people and get Darius banished at the round-table. Zachary keeps listening and doesn't feel comfortable with the situation, keeping himself quiet as Chase notices that, glaring at him.
 	"People who keep their mouth shut during a important conversation? Can't trust 'em, and to be quite fair ... I don't trust Zachary at all. I'm glad Robin and I share a brain and have the same idea of who we want to work with and who we want to eliminate but in all honesty, he's a loose canon."
CHASE	"People who keep their mouth shut during a important conversation? Can't trust 'em, and to be quite fair ... I don't trust Zachary at all. I'm glad Robin and I share a brain and have the same idea of who we want to work with and who we want to eliminate but in all honesty, he's a loose canon."
 	"Chase and Robin are trying to lead the game and it's making me nervous. If they're traitors, they can easily lead us to the wrong direction which is why I don't want to work with them yet. I also don't think Darius is a traitor right now."
ZACHARY	"Chase and Robin are trying to lead the game and it's making me nervous. If they're traitors, they can easily lead us to the wrong direction which is why I don't want to work with them yet. I also don't think Darius is a traitor right now."
 	"If there's one traitor I'm sure of it's Darius. I thought it was pretty strict to do boys vs. girls but he tried to switch it up, which he managed to do so, and potentially put the traitors into different teams which allows them to get access to the armoury no matter what. Darius' smart but I think he played himself a bit there."
BOY	"If there's one traitor I'm sure of it's Darius. I thought it was pretty strict to do boys vs. girls but he tried to switch it up, which he managed to do so, and potentially put the traitors into different teams which allows them to get access to the armoury no matter what. Darius' smart but I think he played himself a bit there."
=== Challenge ===
The eighteen players arrive at the challenge as Ella arrives. Ella asks everyone to form their two teams are she'll be giving out some colored shirts. Arnold, Brianna, Bryce, Chris, Gina, Lindsey, Luna, Reggie and Tierra are wearing red while Boy, Chase, Darius, Fianna, Lana, Robin, Roxxyt, Tristan and Zachary are wearing blue.
Red Team	Red Team	Red Team	Red Team	Red Team	Red Team	Red Team	Red Team	Red Team
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Blue Team	Blue Team	Blue Team	Blue Team	Blue Team	Blue Team	Blue Team	Blue Team	Blue Team
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
For the first challenge, Ella informs the eighteen players that they'll move to the top of a mountain as each player will go down a zip-line. Along the way, money can be obtained which will be all put as extra money to the total prize pot which is now still 250K. The team that manages to collect the most money will go to the armoury, where for the first time not only a shield can be obtained but also a dagger, that will allow to owner to vote twice at the round-table.
 	"I was hoping for non-height challenges because I have a huge fear of heights. I will see if I can still go on the zip-line and maintain it but I'm not sure. If I think about the zip-line I already feel like passing out."
ROXXYT	"I was hoping for non-height challenges because I have a huge fear of heights. I will see if I can still go on the zip-line and maintain it but I'm not sure. If I think about the zip-line I already feel like passing out."
The eighteen players arrive at the top of the mountain as Ella says that everyone has one go. If someone really doesn't want to go, they can opt out but that'll mean less money in the pot and a higher chance of the team not winning the challenge. The amount of money is split into 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 dollars. The players of the Red Team will go first as Bryce volunteers to go first, taking the zip-line and finding 50 dollars. Lindsey follows and grabs 100 dollars. Tierra, Reggie and Chris all go in a row and all grab 25 dollars each, with Gina grabbing 75 dollars. It's then Brianna's turn and takes the zip-line, grabbing 200 euros. Everyone starts to clap as this is the hardest one to grab.
 	"It felt great to have grabbed 200 dollars. It was super scary to go down through the zip-line but I've been through that at the Amazing Race as well."
BRIANNA	"It felt great to have grabbed 200 dollars. It was super scary to go down through the zip-line but I've been through that at the Amazing Race as well."
Arnold and Luna are the last two of the red team to go down, with Arnold grabbing 25 and Luna 75 making their total; 550 dollars. The Red Team looks very satisfied as the Blue Team then prepares to go down the zip-line. Chase volunteers to go first and manages to grab 200 dollars immediately, causing everyone to cheer. Zachary and Darius follow, both grabbing 10, as Chase instructs the others to do better than that. Darius glares at him while Zachary rolls his eyes.
 	"There are several players that are making life a hell here at the traitors. I don't think Chase, Robin or Bryce are traitors ... for now ... but they are very annoying."
ZACHARY	"There are several players that are making life a hell here at the traitors. I don't think Chase, Robin or Bryce are traitors ... for now ... but they are very annoying."
Robin goes down the zip-line, grabbing 50 dollars as their total is now 370. Boy, Fianna, Lana, Roxxyt and Tristan all need to go still as they need to get at least 180 dollars to tie. Lana volunteers to go next and manages to grab 100 dollars, making their total of 470. Boy and Tristan go next, each grabbing 25 which means they're now at 520. Only 30 dollars remaining. Fianna looks at Roxxy before going, asking him if he's feeling okay. Roxxyt says he's not sure whether he can do it or not. Fianna says she'll do her best to get more than 25 dollars so Roxxyt doesn't have to go.
 	"I know that Roxxyt's biggest fear is heights. He doesn't go on roller-coasters either and seriously has issues when performing stunts during our BIT movies. I hope I will be able to get enough money so he doesn't have to take the zip-line."
FIANNA	"I know that Roxxyt's biggest fear is heights. He doesn't go on roller-coasters either and seriously has issues when performing stunts during our BIT movies. I hope I will be able to get enough money so he doesn't have to take the zip-line."
Fianna goes down the zip-line and just misses on getting the 100 dollars, instead grabbing 25 dollars which means their total is now 545. Chase and Robin shout at Roxxyt that he can only grab 10 dollars and already win it for them. Roxxyt starts to shake and takes place, however, he starts to throw up and doesn't feel well anymore. He exits the zip-line and apologizes to the group, not being able to go through it. Because of this ... The Red Team has won the challenge and will be allowed to enter the armoury tonight. In addition, a total of 995 has been added to the prize pot. While the Red Team looks super excited, majority of the Blue Team look annoyed.
 	"Come on, I get that you have a fear and all but do you think anything could've happened? There's a gigantic production team behind this - they're not risking their star-quality candidates to drop dead. I really wanted to go to the armoury because I'm a threat to the traitors. I could be killed first."
ROBIN	"Come on, I get that you have a fear and all but do you think anything could've happened? There's a gigantic production team behind this - they're not risking their star-quality candidates to drop dead. I really wanted to go to the armoury because I'm a threat to the traitors. I could be killed first."
 	"Isn't Roxxyt normally a daredevil that isn't scared for anything? I've seen these BIT movies as a child and it always looked like these stunts were done by the actors themselves. I don't know why but I feel like this was a task for the traitors. In order to gain an advantage, a traitor needs to opt out. I really think this is the case. It'd make perfect sense because I already think Roxxyt's a traitor."
LANA	"Isn't Roxxyt normally a daredevil that isn't scared for anything? I've seen these BIT movies as a child and it always looked like these stunts were done by the actors themselves. I don't know why but I feel like this was a task for the traitors. In order to gain an advantage, a traitor needs to opt out. I really think this is the case. It'd make perfect sense because I already think Roxxyt's a traitor."
=== Back To The Castle ===
Everyone heads back into the cars as Roxxyt, Fianna, Lana, Darius and Tristan head into a car together. Roxxyt drives as Fianna's sitting next to him, as Roxxyt apologizes to the group. Darius immediately says he shouldn't be sorry because people need to take fears seriously. He then says that the behavior of Robin and Chase really bugged him and that he's down to get one of them out at the round-table. Tristan decides to listen carefully as Lana observes as well.
 	"I'm afraid people will put the blame on me for not winning the challenge today. Thankfully Darius, Lana and Tristan showed some support but I don't know. I really hope this is not going to cost the game for me."
ROXXYT	"I'm afraid people will put the blame on me for not winning the challenge today. Thankfully Darius, Lana and Tristan showed some support but I don't know. I really hope this is not going to cost the game for me."
 	"There are people who have made themselves clear targets. Robin, Chase, Roxxyt, Fianna and Darius are all talked about which is good for the traitors because neither of us are named at all. I need to be silent, listen and speak up when asked to so I don't make myself look like a traitor. Doing less is more in this case."
TRISTAN	"There are people who have made themselves clear targets. Robin, Chase, Roxxyt, Fianna and Darius are all talked about which is good for the traitors because neither of us are named at all. I need to be silent, listen and speak up when asked to so I don't make myself look like a traitor. Doing less is more in this case."
=== Castle Entrance ===
The nineteen players arrive back at the castle as Ella and China have waited for the group. As everyone has returned, Ella announces that back at the castle, China had to guess what team she thought would win. She chose for the red team which means China has won a key to the armoury as well! Ella tells everyone to use the upcoming hour as their advantage because the round-table is happening shortly.
While majority of the players head inside to talk and get ready for a visit at the armoury, Lana decides to approach Brianna and Chris who are still outside. Lana asks who the vote is going to be since it's looking like it could be Roxxyt, Darius, Fianna, Bryce, Chase or Robin. Brianna says that she's waiting until someone drops a name at the round-table since she feels like any of those named players would be a great vote. Lana says she's leaning towards getting Robin out.
 	"Even if he's not a traitor, Robin's for sure a very influental player and a beast when it comes down to strategy. I think it'd be a win-win situation if we get him out tonight and I wouldn't mind to drop his name at the round-table either."
LANA	"Even if he's not a traitor, Robin's for sure a very influental player and a beast when it comes down to strategy. I think it'd be a win-win situation if we get him out tonight and I wouldn't mind to drop his name at the round-table either."
 	"Tonight's the first round-table and it's everything but predictable. Anyone could go and I wouldn't be surprised if there's a big plan going on to get someone out who we haven't heard yet. This is what you get when you cast a group of big gameplayers. I'm ready for it honestly."
BRIANNA	"Tonight's the first round-table and it's everything but predictable. Anyone could go and I wouldn't be surprised if there's a big plan going on to get someone out who we haven't heard yet. This is what you get when you cast a group of big gameplayers. I'm ready for it honestly."
=== Armoury ===
The players having a key for the armoury are Arnold, Brianna, Bryce, China, Chris, Gina, Lindsey, Luna, Reggie and Tierra. The first one visiting the armoury is Brianna, who finds nothing. Following is Lindsey, who doesn't find anything either. It's then the turn of Gina and as she opens one of the doors, she sees the shield. She grabs it and looks very relieved to have found the shield, immediately turning it in her pocket.
 	"As if I'm holding an immunity idol. I feel good about this because anyone could be killed tonight. I don't think the traitors would risk it to take a shot at one of the red team but you never know. I'm here another day." (grins)
GINA	"As if I'm holding an immunity idol. I feel good about this because anyone could be killed tonight. I don't think the traitors would risk it to take a shot at one of the red team but you never know. I'm here another day." (grins)
While the shield is gone, there's still a dagger to obtain. Luna, Reggie and Tierra all head towards the armoury but don't find anything until Bryce enters the armoury. He opens a door and sees the dagger laying there. He quickly grabs it and looks happy. He has a evil grin on his face as he exits the armoury again.
 	"A dagger, very nice." (smiles) "This will come in handy. I think I might be at risk tonight so if I feel like I have to play this then I will. Let the round-table begin!"
BRYCE	"A dagger, very nice." (smiles) "This will come in handy. I think I might be at risk tonight so if I feel like I have to play this then I will. Let the round-table begin!"
=== Round-Table ===
Arnold, Brianna, Boy, Bryce, Chase, China, Chris, Darius, Fianna, Gina, Lana, Lindsey, Luna, Reggie, Robin, Roxxyt, Tristan, Tierra and Zachary all arrive at the Round-Table as they take a seat. Ella enters as well as she welcomes everyone. She says that they started the game with twenty people yesterday, with the traitors murdering their first victim this past night. Tonight they will murder another victim among the nineteen of these players but before that they will get the opportunity to banish one player from the castle. It is time to let the discussion begin.
Robin says that he'd like to start, causing some reactions from people like Lana, China, Zachary and Tierra as he's the first one to speak again. Robin says that they should look at one person today and that is Darius. Before Robin can continue, Darius already says that Robin's delusional. Robin tells Darius to shut up until he's done speaking. Robin continues by saying that two events has caused him to be suspicious of him. The first one was his reaction when Vanessa died, which was too theatrical and staged for his feeling. Secondly, he points out that when everyone agreed on making the teams gender-based, Darius was the one who disagree and change the way of picking teams, allowing the traitors to spread more.
A second passes after Robin's sentence is done until Darius responds, looking very irritated. Darius says that he has been obsessed over Vanessa being present at the castle as he can get people to confirm that so when she died, he felt terrible about that. Darius adds that he's fighting for LGTBQ+ rights so dividing people per gender can be a bit of racist as there might be people who don't identify themselves as male or female or just don't feel comfortable being picked by gender in general.
Chase decides to jump into the conversation by saying that Darius is making things bigger than they should be. Darius states that it's bullshit that he's getting sussed because of this. Lana then speaks up that she finds it funny how Chase is backing up Robin immediately as there's something going on within the group of them and Bryce. Bryce tells Lana to keep him out of it as he hasn't said a word. Lana says that he didn't now but behind the scenes he speaks as much shit as the other two do. Lana adds that these three guys are trying to take over the game and might be able to pull it off if they don't get rid off one of them tonight.
Ella walks around and says that certain people have spoken up already and asks if there are any other accusations right now.
Lindsey says that she's got a few names on her list. First of all she finds Lana very suspicious as she's trying to play like she's the lawyer of the faithfuls. Lana frowns and asks if she'd like to explain that. Lindsey says that she feels like Lana is making excuses for majority of the players to build up trust which would be smart to do as a traitor. Lana laughs and says that's kind of lame. Tierra asks if she can add something to this, causing Lindsey to nod. Tierra says that she feels like Lana is trying to push a lot into the direction of Robin, Bryce and Chase. She admits that she finds it odd that these three are working so tight already but she feels like Lana is trying to take away some attention from Darius for some reason. Lana says that she is convinced Darius is speaking the truth and the accusations against him are dumb.
Zachary asks Lindsey who the other three names are on her list. Lindsey says that she has the name of Brianna on her list because she has been talking to every single person in the game and as a traitor you want everyone on your side. Brianna and Arnold share a gaze as Arnold instructs her not to respond to it. And finally, Lindsey drops the name of the couple Roxxyt and Fianna as she's convinced one of the two is a traitor.
Reggie says that he's got to agree with the last duo. He feels like Roxxyt and Fianna have tried to keep their relationship lowkey but for some reason they always end up being together. Brianna adds that they also look a bit caught when they're seen together. Robin says that Roxxyt also caused the loss for the team which could be intentional. Fianna sighs and looks seriously pissed, telling Robin that he needs to take that back because Roxxyt isn't faking his fear. Robin tells Fianna to slow it down since they're playing a game and they need to play it hard so if she takes everything personal then this may not be the game for her. Roxxyt asks Robin if he can speak in a normal way to his wife, as Robin says he's done arguing with the two.
All eyes are on China as she has tears in her eyes, saying that she did not expect the round-table to blow up so much already. Darius strokes China's back. Gina then decides to speak up and says that she enjoyed observing everyone this round-table and she feels like a lot of people are on fire. A lot of people get very angry, pissed and emotional which for her feeling means that these people might not be the traitors as they wouldn't let their emotions take the overhand already. She feels like the traitors are those who are planting seeds and are now quiet. She won't drop names but she has a feeling who might be the traitors.
Ella is still walking around and says that chat-time is over. The players now have to write the name of the person they want to banish. The player with the most votes against them will be banished. If someone found a dagger, they now have to decide whether to play it or not. It's time for the banishment. Everyone has cast their votes and it's time to reveal those.
Chase has voted for DARIUS, because he thinks he tried to take over the game and it failed big time.
Chris has voted for ROXXYT, because he feels like he's giving the most traitor vibes right now.
Boy has voted for ROXXYT, thinking he's the traitor based on his actions.
Lana has voted for ROBIN, because of everything he has done so far.
Darius has voted for ROBIN, as he states that Robin has tried to become the leader but instead became a dictator and is probably one of the traitors.
Robin has voted for DARIUS, having said anything he wanted to say already.
Luna has voted for DARIUS, saying that she adores Darius but because they have almost nothing to base their vote off yet, she had to choose him.
China has voted for ROBIN, as she thinks he is one of the traitors.
It's now three votes Robin, three votes Darius and two votes Roxxyt.
Bryce has voted for DARIUS, and has used the dagger, making his vote count twice.
That means that it's now five votes Darius, three votes Robin and two votes Roxxyt.
Fianna has voted for ROBIN, not wanting to add any salt to the wound anymore.
Roxxyt has voted for ROBIN, as he's not appreciating the way he's playing the game now. He also thinks he's a traitor.
This brings the vote count to five votes each for Robin and Darius, with two votes for Roxxyt.
Tristan has voted for ROBIN, feeling that by what has been said here today, he's the most suspicious of them all.
Lindsey has voted for LANA, because she personally thinks she's a traitor.
Tierra has voted for LANA, also stating that she's a traitor and rather votes for someone she's suspicious of instead of going with the flow.
Six votes for Robin, five for Darius, two for Lana and two for Roxxyt.
Five votes left.
Arnold has voted for DARIUS, because his actions have made him look very suspicious.
Brianna has voted for DARIUS, as he has acted very odd this entire time and thinks he's a traitor over the other suspects.
Zachary has voted for ROBIN, simply because of everything that has been said and done. In addition, in the car, Robin alongside Bryce and Chase tried to manipulate him heavily and he saw that as suspicious which is why he voted Robin.
Seven votes for Robin and Darius now while Lana and Roxxyt have two.
Gina has voted for DARIUS, based on all the theories she heard today.
One vote left, which is that of Reggie. If he votes Darius then he'll be banished. If it's for Robin, then a re-vote will happen.
Reggie voted for DARIUS, because he's convinced he's one of the traitors.
In a 9-7-2-2 vote, DARIUS has been banished!
=== Circle of Truth ===
		
Darius walks in style towards the Circle of Truth as the spotlight shines on him.
Darius: "How predictable to get banished first. You all couldn't stand my iconic behavior. It was close, so I'll take that as a compliment. For those who tried to save me, I appreciate you and you won't get karma. In addition, you guys were right as well because I am, in fact, a faithful! Ciao ciao!"
When Darius reveals to be faithful, some jaws drop as others look super annoyed. A lot of emotions unleash as China and Fianna are seen crying, getting comforted by the others.
=== Aftermath ===
The group walks back towards the castle as Brianna pulls Arnold and Reggie aside, telling them that they need to keep their eyes and ears open more because the traitors managed to fool them all tonight. Arnold says that he feels like the traitors were the ones who didn't say anything. Brianna says that Boy, Luna and Tristan were quiet and she could definitely see these three be the traitors. Reggie says that he feels like they shouldn't rule out the couple either.
 	"Slowly I'm starting to think that people like Luna and Tristan could be traitors. They're known for being super vocal and strong and they just don't seem to give anything. It's very suspicious and it makes me want to focus on them even more."
BRIANNA	"Slowly I'm starting to think that people like Luna and Tristan could be traitors. They're known for being super vocal and strong and they just don't seem to give anything. It's very suspicious and it makes me want to focus on them even more."
 	"Right now I'm pretty sure Fianna or Roxxyt is a traitor. I've noticed something with Fianna this evening and I feel like that could've sealed her fate. I'm going to explore more into this but I really think Fianna messed it up big time for herself tonight."
REGGIE	"Right now I'm pretty sure Fianna or Roxxyt is a traitor. I've noticed something with Fianna this evening and I feel like that could've sealed her fate. I'm going to explore more into this but I really think Fianna messed it up big time for herself tonight."
Inside the castle, Robin tells Chase that it was close. Bryce joins and gets a hug from Robin, telling him that he could've saved his life in the game. Chase says that they need to watch out because everyone's onto them now. Robin says he has dealed with far worse and he sees this as a huge victory.
 	"They really thought they could get me so easily. Lana has been very much against me. I do like some competition. I've made secret alliances everywhere and they had my back tonight. I might be a faithful but I'm far worse and more evil than these traitors are combined."
ROBIN	"They really thought they could get me so easily. Lana has been very much against me. I do like some competition. I've made secret alliances everywhere and they had my back tonight. I might be a faithful but I'm far worse and more evil than these traitors are combined."
Lana is sitting at the couch as Tierra and Tristan pass. Lana tells the two to look at Bryce, Chase and Robin laughing with each other. Lana asks if that doesn't ring a bell with them. Tierra says that it'd be stupid to openly talk and laugh as fellow traitors in public areas. Lana ignores her and asks her why she suddenly tried to banish her. Tierra says she didn't try to banish her, she only voted for her because she thinks she's a traitor. Lana says she's gonna look very stupid on television because Lana's not a traitor. Tristan keeps his mouth shut and just watches what's happening.
 	"People are trying to get me out?! They're either traitors or incredibly dumb. That whole lawyer thing was so stupid and random. I wouldn't be surprised if Lindsey's actually a traitor. It'd make perfect sense."
LANA	"People are trying to get me out?! They're either traitors or incredibly dumb. That whole lawyer thing was so stupid and random. I wouldn't be surprised if Lindsey's actually a traitor. It'd make perfect sense."
 	"I can't believe people wouldn't like to play this game as a traitor. This is absolute madness and I love it. So many names are getting dropped and us actual traitors slip through so easily. I can't wait to catch up with Bryce and China."
TRISTAN	"I can't believe people wouldn't like to play this game as a traitor. This is absolute madness and I love it. So many names are getting dropped and us actual traitors slip through so easily. I can't wait to catch up with Bryce and China."
As everyone gets ready to get some sleep, Roxxyt and Fianna decide to approach Lindsey as the room is almost empty. Roxxyt tells Lindsey that he fears she might be the one getting killed tonight as it'll cause them to look more suspicious but he's willing to give her his word that he's not a traitor and so isn't Fianna. Lindsey doesn't know how to feel about this and decides to tell the duo that she feels like she can trust them. Fianna tells Lindsey that she hopes they can work together from now on with Lindsey agreeing to it.
 	"We need to do something in order to stay alive. Roxxyt already got two votes against him, that might be more if people keep thinking we're traitors. Lindsey was the one who named us first at the round-table so if we can get her to work with us then we're at least one step in the right direction."
FIANNA	"We need to do something in order to stay alive. Roxxyt already got two votes against him, that might be more if people keep thinking we're traitors. Lindsey was the one who named us first at the round-table so if we can get her to work with us then we're at least one step in the right direction."
 	"Oh my god what was that?!" (raises an eyebrow) "Come on, I know what they're trying to do. They want me to feel safe with them and are testing me out. If I told him something they didn't want to hear, they'd kill me. Now I'm gonna pretend that I'm their closest friend but tomorrow, if I make it through, I'll drop this story at breakfast and see how they react. Roxxyt and Fianna, you are a wonderful couple and I love you both but you two are so going down."
LINDSEY	"Oh my god what was that?!" (raises an eyebrow) "Come on, I know what they're trying to do. They want me to feel safe with them and are testing me out. If I told him something they didn't want to hear, they'd kill me. Now I'm gonna pretend that I'm their closest friend but tomorrow, if I make it through, I'll drop this story at breakfast and see how they react. Roxxyt and Fianna, you are a wonderful couple and I love you both but you two are so going down."
=== Traitors' Conclave ===
The moon starts to shine as all curtains close of the players their rooms. Moving outside under their cloaks are the traitors, arriving at the tower as they turn off their cloaks. Bryce, Tristan and China share a smile towards each other. Tristan shares with his fellow traitors that he's really glad to be together with them since they're playing the game really well. Bryce says that it was risky to vote for Robin as he might have gone home. Tristan says he heard from enough people that they'd go for Darius but some people switched last minute due to Robin's personality which means they need to sacrifice him possibly later on.
Tristan then asks if China's doing alright since she has been very emotional today. China answers that she underestimated the role of being a traitor so she needs to get used to it. Bryce says that she's gained a lot of sympathy which means they won't sus her for at least a while. Tristan agrees on that and adds that he feels like neither of them are in much danger.
Bryce then suggests to start talking about who they want to murder. Tristan says that there are a few players they need to be careful of. The alliance of Arnold, Brianna, Reggie and Chris might become a issue as they're very talkative with others. China says that this group is very much supporting the gamers so they'd go easily for players like Roxxyt and Fianna who are less game-y. Tristan asks if they think Roxxyt and Fianna will be able to keep away the suspicion off them and survive next round. Bryce says that it's impossible for them to go through for at least two more rounds. He thinks one of them will go next.
China then brings up the fact that team red won so all of them could've gotten the shield. Tristan says that's kind of unlucky since he feels like the possible targets could've been Lindsey, Gina and Arnold. China says killing off Lindsey would've been the smartest thing to do tonight but it's too much of a risk as she could have the shield.
Tristan then names the people who were on the blue team, that being Boy, Chase, Fianna, Lana, Robin, Roxxyt, Tristan and Zachary. Tristan says that he cannot be killed, Chase, Fianna, Lana, Robin and Roxxyt are all named as potential suspects so it'll come down to Zachary or Boy for the upcoming kill tonight. Bryce states that they shouldn't rule out Lana either because once she puts her teeth into something, she won't let go. China says that a lot of people don't support Lana's theories though.
It's between Zachary and Boy as Tristan points out that Boy has been very quiet and hasn't shared many opinions while Zachary has spoken out his thoughts when casting his vote. However, doing Zachary could result in Bryce potentially being sussed. China says that it looks like Boy would be their best option.
Bryce then says that he has a idea for the upcoming vote. He shares his idea with China and Tristan, who look both very interested and excited as they think Bryce's idea might work perfectly for them. But what is that idea?
To Be Continued ...