Bait and Switch

**Bait and Switch** is the third episode of *Sequester Canada 1*.

## Story

Sequester Bot summarizes the previous episode as the camera switches to the main house where the contestants have woken up and awaited for either Tyrie or Nathan's return. The return of Tyrie from the battle match sparks intense drama and confrontations in the house. Kitana is visibly upset and doesn't hold back her anger towards Tyrie, warning him that he's on the verge of being voted out with no one having his back. Tyrie retaliates by highlighting Kitana's own questionable gameplay decisions. Michaela, while fond of Kitana, is concerned about her tendency to be outspoken and how it might put a target on their backs. During the exchange, it's revealed that Tyrie had attempted a last-minute move to save himself by targeting Alice due to her perceived closeness to Kai. This information catches Alice by surprise, as she was unaware of being targeted in such a manner. Lyrsa is confronted for revealing Kitana's involvement in targeting Cori, leading to a heated exchange among the players. Kitana is frustrated with Lyrsa's inability to keep secrets and is worried that she's now a significant target.
The dynamics within the alliance are becoming increasingly complicated, with players questioning each other's loyalty and strategic moves.

In the new twist, Killer/Detective, Jasmine is chosen as the killer, and her task is to nominate four players while avoiding getting caught for four rounds. Alice is selected as the detective, and she must correctly identify the killer within four rounds to avoid nomination. asmine strategically chooses her first targets: Kitana, Michaela, Kai, and Tyrie. She aims to create confusion by nominating a mix of players from different alliances, hoping the detective will suspect someone in the middle. Meanwhile, Alice, aware of her own near-elimination in the previous round, confides in Kai about her detective role. In a surprising turn, Kai reveals his feelings for Alice, leading to a romantic moment between them. Alice and Kai decide to keep their budding relationship open, acknowledging that other players have already categorized them as a duo. Marina reveals to Amanda and Jasmine that she has found a hidden LOS, strengthening their alliance's position. Jasmine advises Marina to keep it a secret to prevent her from becoming a target. Tyrie gathers his alliance to strategize, emphasizing the importance of keeping the group intact after losing members in the previous round. On the other side, Kitana discusses Lyrsa's actions in the last round, acknowledging her annoyance but recognizing the necessity of keeping her as a number. Junior bot revealed that Kitana was the first contestant killed, leading the houseguests to speculate on the identity of the killer. Kitana's elimination provided some clues to the players, and they began to scrutinize the dynamics within the house. The detective, Alice, made her guess and accused Tyrie, but her guess turned out to be incorrect, adding to the suspense and mystery surrounding the game. Subsequently, the second contestant killed was Michaela, leaving the houseguests and the detective in a state of uncertainty. They then followed Junior bot now up for elimination.

As Alice continued her investigation into the identity of the killer, she couldn't help but notice Lyrsa's nervousness and a subtle hint that pointed towards the boys in the house, particularly Mateo or Jonas, potentially being involved. This newfound suspicion led Alice to believe that Lyrsa might have valuable information. She shared her thoughts with Kai, and they decided to go with their gut feeling and guess that Lyrsa was the killer. However, when the contestants reconvened, Junior bot announced that Alice's guess was incorrect, and Kai was the next player eliminated. Shocked and disappointed by this turn of events, Alice realized that she was now on her own, with her closest ally gone from the game. She decided that the best course of action was to reveal her role as the detective to her alliance, as she no longer had anyone to share her suspicions with.

As tensions rose in the house, Alice decided to reveal her role as the detective to a group of players that she believed she could trust. She confessed to guessing Lyrsa as the killer but also expressed her growing suspicion that it might be one of the guys, particularly Mateo. The group discussed their suspicions, and Amanda pointed out that Mateo's strategic thinking could make him a likely candidate. Meanwhile, Toby and Kyler contemplated flipping on their alliance with Kitana due to their perceived lower status within the group. They considered targeting Kitana for elimination, with the hopes of convincing Lyrsa to join their cause. Their plan involved intentionally causing a tie vote to create chaos and potentially sway others to flip. On the other side, Thomas began contemplating flipping on the guys' alliance, feeling dissatisfied with their strategies and actions, especially after the elimination of Cori. As the players prepared for the next round, tensions were high, and the guessing game continued. Alice decided to guess Mateo as the killer, but her guess was incorrect. The player killed in this round was Tyrie, leaving him frustrated and now up for elimination.

Confused and uncertain about who the real killer was, Alice's suspicions shifted towards the trio of Amanda, Jasmine, and Marina. She began to focus her investigation on Amanda, believing that her push to eliminate Mateo in the previous round might indicate her involvement. The game was reaching a critical point, with alliances shifting and players strategizing to secure their positions in the house. As Alice continued her investigation into the identity of the killer, she shared her suspicions with a small group of players, including Lyrsa, Toby, Kyler, and Jin-gyu. They collectively narrowed down their prime suspects to Amanda, Jasmine, or Marina, given the recent events and eliminations in the game. However, Jin-gyu had a strong hunch that it was Jasmine, considering her cleverness and the strategic nature of the killings. Alice weighed her options and ultimately decided to go with her gut feeling, choosing Amanda as her guess for the killer. Unfortunately for Alice, her guess turned out to be incorrect, and she found herself up for elimination.

As the remaining contestants strategized and contemplated their next moves, Toby took the initiative to approach Lyrsa and discuss the possibility of flipping on Kitana. Toby pointed out that Kitana might not easily forgive Lyrsa for her previous actions, and considering Kitana's competitive nature, she could become a threat in the future. Lyrsa acknowledged the validity of Toby's points, realizing that Kitana's actions, such as not sharing information about her LOS, had eroded trust. Meanwhile, Mateo, Jonas, Brayden, and Thomas were contemplating whether to vote out Kitana. Kyler joined them and expressed his willingness to vote against Kitana, acknowledging that he and Toby were indeed at the bottom of their current alliance. While they agreed on the plan, Thomas appeared somewhat hesitant and questioned whether they had the necessary votes. Kyler explained that Toby was in discussion with Lyrsa, making it eight potential votes for Kitana. However, they also recognized that they might need to force a tie to create pressure on the other side to flip. Thomas, seeing an opportunity to potentially align himself with the larger alliance, decided to speak with Jasmine, Amanda, and Marina about the possibility of flipping. While contemplating his decision, Thomas weighed the threat posed by Kitana against his relationships within the game, realizing that he needed to make a choice that aligned with his own interests.

The atmosphere in the house became increasingly tense as the elimination round drew near. Kai and Alice, both nominated for elimination, discussed their predicament. They hoped that the ongoing drama between Tyrie and Kitana would divert the target away from them, given that their showmance was now exposed. In a separate conversation, Jasmine, Amanda, and Marina deliberated over their voting options. Jasmine eventually confessed that she had been the killer in the previous round, strategically making nominations to mislead Alice into thinking it was a male player. They debated between voting out Tyrie or Kitana, considering Kitana's growing influence in the game and Tyrie's previous untrustworthiness. Marina made a case for keeping Kitana as a shield, as she was now in the spotlight, while Tyrie might go unnoticed after the vote. Thomas unexpectedly approached them, expressing his desire to align with them rather than his previous alliance with Toby and Kyler. He sought their input on whether they should target Kitana or Tyrie, given the emerging power shift. Meanwhile, Tyrie returned with news that Toby, Kyler, and Lyrsa had flipped to their side, potentially creating a tie in the upcoming vote. This development relieved Tyrie and his group, but they remained cautious about Thomas's intentions after he mentioned "getting more numbers." In another meeting, Michaela, Kitana, Jin-gyu, and Lyrsa discussed the vote. Lyrsa suggested that everyone would vote for Tyrie, reassuring Kitana's safety. Jin-gyu, however, expressed suspicion toward Jasmine, believing she might have turned against their alliance and used Kitana as a shield. Kitana defended Jasmine, leading to further unease among the group.

The tension in the room reached its peak as the contestants gathered for the elimination vote. The night had fallen, and everyone knew that a crucial decision was about to be made. Tyrie, looking visibly upset, cast his vote to eliminate Kitana, while Kitana retaliated by voting to eliminate Tyrie. Thomas remained undecided, his vote hanging in the balance. When the results were finally revealed, Tyrie found himself eliminated from the game. He expressed his frustration and suspicion, particularly directed at Thomas, whom he believed had flipped on him. Despite Thomas's denials, Tyrie was adamant about his suspicions, sending Thomas to the battle match against Kitana. With determination in their eyes, Thomas and Kitana prepared to face off in the battle match, each driven by their own motivations and strategies.

The battle match named "Ball Busters" was set to begin, and Kitana and Thomas faced each other with determination. The rules were clear three balls, shields, and a small circle to play in, with the first to two victories claiming the win. As the horn sounded, Kitana swiftly grabbed a ball and aimed it at Thomas, who used a larger ball as a shield to deflect the attack. Kitana persisted, sending another ball his way, nearly hitting him, but Thomas stepped out of bounds, conceding the round to Kitana. They prepared for the second round, locked in a tense stare-down. Kitana made her move, quick and precise, launching a ball at Thomas. Despite his efforts to dodge, Kitana's accuracy prevailed, hitting him and securing her victory with a 2-0 score. In a display of sportsmanship, Thomas acknowledged Kitana's win with a congratulatory remark. Kitana, in turn, thanked Thomas for keeping her in the game, while also referencing the suspicions that had arisen during the previous elimination. The battle had come to an end, and Kitana had emerged victorious, earning her ticket back into the game.

Tyrie found himself in the battle back house, greeted by a less-than-friendly reception from his fellow eliminated contestants, Nathan, Blossom, Sofia, Cori, and Thomas. Unresolved tensions hung in the air, and it didn't take long for the heated exchange to begin. Nathan wasted no time expressing his displeasure with Tyrie, still harboring resentment from their time in the game. Tyrie defended himself, highlighting his victory in their battle match. As the bickering continued, Thomas entered the scene, admitting his role in flipping the vote against Tyrie's alliance. Tyrie was quick to challenge Thomas's decision, but Thomas defended himself, citing his own need for survival in the game. The atmosphere grew increasingly tense as accusations and blame were thrown around. Blossom was also drawn into the fray, with Tyrie accusing her of allowing Thomas to infiltrate their alliance. The argument escalated as emotions ran high, with Tyrie expressing frustration over the situation. In the midst of the heated confrontation, Sofia and Cori remained the calm observers, finding amusement in not being directly involved in the ongoing dispute. The battle back house was anything but peaceful, with tensions reaching their peak as Tyrie clashed with his fellow pre-jury housemates.

## Votes

 Kitana (7 votes)
 VOTED OUT:Tyrie Stone