Rites of Passage (Season 2)

***Season 2: Mushroom Kingdom* - Rites of Passage**

## Nub

    **Chelsea:** We didn't talk very much, but I always felt like you had the potential to do some great things if you'd been given the chance. Gone too soon but not forgotten!

 **Kelly:** I never got a chance to play with Nub, but he seems fun and nice from his bio in the Wiki. Someone must always fill the role of the first person to be eliminated, so it’s only right to pay our respects to the person who opened up the game to the rest of us. Thank you, Nub.

 **Shaun:** Nub was someone I didn't speak much to during his short stay in the game, but his last-ditch efforts to save himself and his spicy final words will always be remembered.

 **Xander:** I never got to meet you, but I'm sure you were a very nice person. Your a certified gamer and I appreciate you for playing <3.

## Lijah

     **Chelsea:** We didn't get the chance to even meet, which is always disappointing. I don't know what happened with you over on Luigi for the short time you were in the game, but I hope that while you were here you had a good time and that maybe someday our paths will cross again!

 **Kelly:** Lijah was the first eliminated from my original tribe, and while it broke my heart because Lijah felt like a lost connection to me… This choice and this elimination were extremely revealing of how the game needed to be played going forward. It’s never easy or pleasant to be the first booted from the tribe, but Lijah handled himself with grace and dignity. I truly hope that there will be another chance to meet in future games! Thank you, Lijah.

 **Shaun:** I never got to meet Lijah in the game, but I did hear he was kind though inactive and also posted his vote in the tribe submissions channel, which is a pretty humorous legacy.

 **Xander:** Hey Lijah! Long time no see! Even though us Luigi's booted you off first, I want to take the time to mention how awesome you are. Even though we never talked much I can tell that you are amazing!! Keep being your self <3.

## Austria

     **Chelsea:** We talked in-game the least, I'm pretty sure, but you've brightened my days so much with all of your emoji reactions in my confessional! I'm sorry that things didn't work out on Mario for us to be able to actually play together, and I really hope you've been doing well since the last time I talked to you!

 **Kelly:** Another person I did not have a chance to play with in this game. Austria strikes me as a vivacious person, unafraid to voice her opinions and ideas. It’s always a pleasure to see you emoji reacting in the server, Austria! Thank you for your efforts and for sharing your bright spirit.

 **Shaun:** I also didn't get to talk much to Austria while she was around, but I've appreciated her reactions to my confessionals and our Jinx chat! Her displeasure at being chosen to do the slide puzzle was humorous as well.

 **Xander:** HI AUSTRIA!! I don't know much about you but you are in my speed server and I was so happy to see you on the cast. Although I truly was saddened to see we were put on separate tribes and you got an early boot. I hope everything is going well for you and I hope to play again with you in the near future <3.

## Connor

     **Chelsea:** Connor! I wish you hadn't gone out like that. I've heard so many good things about you since you left and I also wish that we'd gotten to talk more than we did. I think we could have worked well together in this game, but unfortunately it seems like the universe (other Marios) had other plans. I'd love to end up in another game with you someday!

 **Kelly:** Yet another person I did not have the pleasure of encountering during this season. I don’t know you, Connor, but I wish you well and I thank you for the spectator question! I’m certain like everyone else, you played your hardest. Thank you, Connor.

 **Shaun:** Connor is someone I got to spend a little bit more time with than these last few. We had a couple conversations about video games, but unfortunately we never really hit it off super well. At the F17 tribal council, Connor tried to orchestrate an Evan vote, but he spread it to the wrong people which ultimately was his downfall.

 **Xander:** Hello Connor! We also never got to meet but I feel like you were pretty chill. Those were my first impressions of you :D. I bet you are filled with Spunk and Humor!! Stay safe <3.

## Tre

     **Chelsea:** I never got the chance to know you, which makes me sad. I made a really lame joke the other night about wanting to give you the Cool award because your name reminds me of Tre Cool from Green Day, and I've heard that you're a really cool guy. I would have liked to have been able to meet you and see it for myself, though.

 **Kelly:** Tre, you were very fun to talk with! You have great taste in cartoons, and your passion for music is inspiring. I know you started off the season really busy with your gig with your band, and I was sincerely cheering for your success with that! Whether you realize it or not, your tribal helped in sustaining the longevity of my own game and I likely couldn’t have secured some of the connections that I did without you. I wish you nothing but the best! Thank you, Tre.

 **Shaun:** Tre is someone else I didn't get to spend any time with, but I've heard nice things about him!

 **Xander:** Heyyy Tré! I do want to explain why you were the target for the vote and not Corn Corn. The reason is because almost everyone felt like you were playing hard from the very start and wanted both Corn Corn and Lijah out. And while we did understand Lijah I did not understand Corn Corn. So there was a 7 person alliance excluding you and Corn Corn to keep the majority and that's how you were voted out. But that doesn't matter now. Because you are a rocking superstar! A literal music magician and with those drums I bet you play waves of blood pumping bangers to whoever is lucky enough to encounter you and your band. Love you bro. Keep on drumming <3.

## Lukas

     **Chelsea:** Luuukaaaaassssss I missed you so much as soon as you were gone. You deserved so much better and I hate how all of that went down. My tiny little heart got broken that day. But on the plus side, your voteout activated the Chelsea Revenge Arc and I'm not sure I would be here right now if it hadn't happened, so... Thank you for being such a fantastic person that losing you granted me the motivation and power to come this far and take out (most of) the other Marios for you along the way.

 **Kelly:** Thanks to The Summit and the Duel, I was lucky enough to cross your path not once but twice prior to the merge! I wanted to work with you so badly, Lukas. I adored you from the moment I met you. We had such heartfelt conversations and I felt such a sincere connection with you. You’re fiercely competitive and you’re clever and sweet, too. It was so disheartening to see you gone without even getting a chance to say goodbye. You’re amazing and friendly and I know you’re going to do great with your first job over the summer! You’re an incredible person and an incredible player. Thank you, Lukas.

 **Shaun:** Lukas was the first of many people I had to betray in this game, and he came the closest to taking me out! We started off on pretty decent footing, having some good conversations and discussing a 3 person alliance with ourselves and Chelsea. However, things went south for us after I leaked him lots of classified information after the Connor vote, in an attempt to solidify his and Chelsea's trust. Once Lukas became the target after getting upset with Ellie and Sbeve for flipping, he used this information in an attempt to turn my allies against me which almost worked! But sadly for Lukas, he failed to secure the one more vote he needed to save himself.
Lukas, if you're reading this, I'm honestly really sorry for how that round went down. I was trying a bit too hard to play both sides, and I should have communicated better to you why you were a target and not made you find out through Chelsea. I really did enjoy playing with you in the game, and my vote for you was really nothing personal.

 **Xander:** I did not know you or the dynamics of your tribe but what I do know is that I'm surprised you got out so early! Paired with the fact that you were actually really good at challenges says a whole lot!! I don't know how we would have stacked come merge but I want you to keep being awesome and you will win a org soon. <3.

## Ila

     **Chelsea:** I hope you've been doing well! I've been thinking about you since you decided to leave the game, even though we weren't actively talking as much as we'd used to by then. It's never an easy decision to have to quit in the middle, but I hope you've been taking care of yourself and things are all okay in your life.

 **Kelly:** Ila, I don’t know you. I don’t know the first thing about you beyond the facts given on the Wiki. But I know that I respect you and admire your strength and resolve. I’ve willingly left a game before, too. Each of our reasons is our own but in the end… I fully believe you made a necessary choice for your own self preservation. That should always be honored and respected as the number one priority. I hope that you find all the inner peace and serenity you deserve. Thank you, Ila.

 **Shaun:** Ila is someone else who I never could fully trust just because we didn't talk nearly as much as others. I did enjoy our talks about the differences between America and Canada, and I was sad to see her have to leave the game.

 **Xander:** Hi Ila! I also never met you but I do wanna take the time to say I hope that for whatever reason you quit the game, has gotten better and you your self are feeling better too. I was really interested in getting to possibly talk to you both on a personal level and gameplay wise as well!! Much love from Xander in Rhode Island <3.

## Alex

     **Chelsea:** Alex! All I've ever heard about you is that you are a super sweetheart and I'm so sad that you weren't able to be in the game longer because I would have loved to get to know you. I hope things in life have calmed down enough for you now that you're able to chill for a while, and maybe we'll get the opportunity to play again sometime!

 **Kelly:** Alex, you’re such a genuine person. You’re kind, you’re sincere, and you always played your best. You were the first one in the Luigi tribe to wrangle up a majority alliance, and it was apparent that you brought that group together because you felt positive about all of us. Between your classes, your job at the ice cream shop, sports, and choir… it’s clear you’re a really hard worker! I know one day you’ll achieve all your dreams, whether it’s performing live on a cruise ship or singing your heart out on Broadway. I’m grateful I can call you my friend, and I’ll always think of you when I eat an orange Starburst. Thank you, Alex.

 **Shaun:** I met Alex at the merge and unfortunately I didn’t get to see much of him because he struck out right away. In a way I’m glad he struck out because it saved my ally Sbeve from elimination.

 **Xander:** Hey Alex! I did just want to take the time and let you know that even though we didn't talk much. That I still respect you so much. You had such a hustle and come at the beginning of the game and your the one to create the whole 7 Luigi Alliance that would go on to be broken up come Final 11. You built up the first foundations of my game and to me that means a lot. Thank you so much and I hope life has amazing events planned for you <3.

## Ellie

     **Chelsea:** I'm so sorry, Ellie, both for not taking to you as much as I should have and for being a part of your voteout. I think you're a wonderful, genuine person and I feel awful for not making more of an effort with you. I had a lot of trust issues with the Marios but looking back now I don't think you were really ever a part of that as much as I thought you were. I hope jury has been treating you well, and I'm looking forward to being able to talk to you soon!

 **Kelly:** Ellie, I’ll start by saying I really like you! I hope you believe me. And I hope one day you’ll recommend me some Nu Metal tunes. You paved the way for so much of the dynamic of this season. Your drive and confidence are commendable. It would have been nice to get more time with you. But when it came down to your name on the line versus my own, we both had to fight for our lives. I swear I’m gonna show you my cute frog coin purse and my cute frog bag– you’re gonna love them. And… it’s not Ponderosa. It’s Ellie Town! Thank you, Ellie.

 **Shaun:** Ellie was probably the closest ally I had this entire game and I miss them so much During the first episode they didn’t make the best first impression, but after our first VC in episode 2 we immediately became super close, and would leak all the information we had, alliances we were in, etc. to each other. I could always tell them about all my devious little plans, and they would either scheme with me or point out how stupid they were. As soon as the merge came along, I noticed they were playing super hard and I started to worry for them, but I felt helpless to save them as the Luigis held an imposing amount of numbers. At the final 12, I got duped by Evan into using my idol on him, resulting in me losing my best friend
ELLIE I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! I’m so sorry you had to go out the way you did but I’ve been playing my ass off to make it to the end for you. I hope you realize how much you really meant and how genuinely devastated I was when you went home.

 **Xander:** Ellie. I don't know what will be arriving to me come the day I get sent to the jury or the day I make FTC, but I wanna let you know that the vote was purely not personal and it's what majority wanted. It was going to be decided as a split vote between you and Evan based on drama and the rumor of the summit alliance. Of course at the end we all decided to stack on you and make it that. Although if it were my way I would have gotten Evan out just because I feel like he would be a bigger burden come late merge (I was right) and all I have to say is I'm sorry you were caught in the cross hairs. You are an amazing and awesome and funny girl and to the statement of you quitting. I'm glad you didn't. Because this game has an adventure to it. Even if we aren't in the jungles of Fiji at least you can say that you've had fun. Lysm and I hope your doing well. ❤❤

## Sully

     **Chelsea:** Aww, Sully, you saved my life in this game and I'm so grateful to you for it. You had no reason to want to adopt me from Mario, but you did, and I firmly believe that I would not have made it to merge were it not for you. Thank you so much for everything you did for me. I just wish I could have figured out sooner that you were the target the day you went home. I would have saved you if I could have! (And no, I really didn't know about it ahead of time!)

 **Kelly:** My perfect, sneaky, lazy catboy. From the very moment we met, I knew in my heart I was about to have a blast with you. You’re sassy, you’re dynamic, you’re clever, you’re comforting, you’re devious, and I am so honored and proud to have played by your side as long as I did. My only regret is not being able to save you from a blindside like I wished I could have. We were gonna run things if things had been different. But your kind words always stuck with me this season, and I think they always will. From your softspoken and listless “noooooo”s and “aaaaaaa”s on VC to your quality opinions on the shapes of food, I cherish you so much, Sully. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

 **Shaun:** I met Sully at the first summit and our dms immediately became filled with cat pictures! We didn’t talk all that much more, and we didn’t meet again until the merge, where the hot mess of a summit collapsed, forcing us to end up on different sides. Right when we started talking more, I had to vote Sully out to satisfy the ‘6’, so we didn’t end up becoming the cat-loving allies we could have been.

 **Xander:** Sully.. I miss you dude. I really loved the times where we talked on call and had Mario Kart game nights where my connection would get all choppy and you would wreck me in 64 only for me to come right back and swoop the rug from out under you in 8 Deluxe. These moments are one of the few moments that gave me the spark to make a core four between You, Me, Kelly, and Sanin. I had wonderful nights playing and I relive those because those are things I don't ever want to forget. I had a conversation with Kelly about memories and death and life and how you can always have those moments even if it feels like everythings changed.. Even if it does. My brain will always try as hard as it can to remember the nights of Mario Kart. Love you so much Sully. I wish I could have protected you that night but because of my goofy decision to split the votes I started the whole merge game giving Jiv, Jax, and Corn Corn the room to flip and turn this game on its side. Your amazing dude. Much love ❤❤

## Sanin

     **Chelsea:** SANINNNNNNNN I was SO SAD to see you go, I love you so much! I hope that you've been doing well since you've been gone and that your bestie Chelsea is incredibly proud of you for how well you played! Spoiler alert: she is.

 **Kelly:** Sanin … Losing you hurt the most. And it was a direct blow after losing Sully. You were always so strong for me, and you always helped me keep my crazy head level when things were crazy, stressful, and uncertain. We were nearly always on the same page, and when we weren’t we could always speak openly. When we separated camps at the de-merge… My heart was already breaking because it didn’t take a clairvoyant to see the writing on the wall. But still, you stayed strong and confident and gave me so much positivity and love. You gave me the courage to continue on as the last standing Cutie. Volim te. Hvala ti puno, Sanin.

 **Shaun:** Sanin and I unfortunately never really hit it off, which is something I take full credit for; we also were on opposite sides after the summit incident, which cemented the fact that we probably weren’t going to work together. He ended up going out at the East Tribal after being “swap screwed”.

 **Xander:** My Bosnia and Herzegovina brother!! My music brother!! My survivor brother!! When I first met you I didn't know how to feel. I didn't know what to think. But overtime you and me I feel like grew such an awesome connection and with the talk of music I just felt like I could share a lot with you. Even though I rarely ever did. Your such a cool dude and you are another reason as to my spark of passion for the idea of the Core 4. We could have run the game. You, Me, Kelly and Sully but then Sully was taken away from us and then when Bowser came, we got separated.. And it was the last time I got to talk to you in game. I miss you dude. I can't wait to be reunited once again because I miss talking about music with you man. I love you so much. Keep being yourself and I hope you won that poll ❤❤

## Jax

     **Chelsea:** I kind of wish things had gone differently, but at the same time, I just think that we were just forever destined to be on opposite sides. And that's okay! I've heard that you're a really good guy and from the brief few times we did talk, I can see why that's the consensus! And I hope you understand why your blindside happened, that it was all idol, not personal.

 **Kelly:** Jax, you’re a cool guy. I know we didn’t always align, but kudos to you for finding that Toad Idol . That little treasure hunt was far from an easy task! I respect the way you played this game and more than just that, I respect you as a person. I’m sorry I never got to wish you a proper goodbye thanks to the de-merge! You played your best, and I’m grateful that you were one of the ones who readily drew the lines in the sand to divide the Luma tribe so that I didn’t have to do it myself. I truly wish you all the best. Thank you, Jax.

 **Shaun:** Jax was someone I hit it off with pretty well at merge. I shared a bunch of Mario’s dirty laundry to him, and we built a decent connection that ended up paying dividends with the Sully vote. Unfortunately for Jax, he was caught at the wrong place at the wrong time, as he swapped into a tribe of 5 where he should have been fine, but had some issues. My flip to Chelsea and Xander and Jiv winning immunity all but cemented his fate, though he didn’t realize it, and went out with the Toad Idol in pocket. I could’ve seen myself going the distance with Jax, but things just didn’t quite work out.

 **Xander:** Hey Jax! I thought of you as someone who I was definitely going to be talking a lot too, and I was definitely correct! We had some cool conversations about this game and about life in general, what was going on in our daily routines. And how we interacted on a game level. I regret not talking to you more than I did because I definitely missed out on a lot of opportunity to build such a strong bond with you. At the de-merge when you stuck your head out for me, I admired that. And I saw you trying to make amends but in my opinion I also saw it as a good game move. The reason why I decided to get rid of you was simple. Chelsea and Shaun came up to me and wanted to team up with me. Meanwhile you and Jiv had just burned me and got out one of my most beloved people in this game. Of course you guys didn't know this but it did hurt to lose Sully so early on in the merge. And as much as I admired your honesty for trading up you and Corn Corn's name while keeping Jiv's safe. I wanted to go with Chelsea and Shaun because I think that would open up more options for me within the game and Chelsea was someone who I already had a working relationship with, and I knew I could trust her because of the Final 12 vote and your cosmic vote being in play, yet there still being 7 votes to Ellie's name meant Chelsea did flip. I'm sorry if you hate me. But I loved our chats and I hope to stay in touch. Keep being funky bro ❤❤

## Sbeve

     **Chelsea:** Once upon a time you were at the top of my trust rankings, but then, alas... Sometimes life just has other plans. You played a great game though, despite being on the wrong side!

 **Kelly:** Oh man… we did you so dirty, Sbeve. I’m sorry about that. You’re an amazing person inside and out! That’s why we had to, unfortunately, take you out. That, and of course, the fact that it was unmistakably clear that you would be loyally playing on the opposite side of the game from myself. I suppose the silver lining is that you got idoled out in the *only* correct idol play of the season and it kinda made you look like a baller? You’re everyone’s best friend and with great reason. You’re funny and easy going and you’re super friendly. I really like you and I hope one day we’ll play a season together again, because you’re one hell of an asset and a great player and friend. Please give that sweet baby munchkin Winnie a nice little kiss from me. Thank you, Sbeve. (*PS, let’s also steal Dominoe after this season ends…*)

 **Shaun:** Sbeve was my #1 ally on day 1! We instantly hit it off and on the very early days of Mario he was my bff, though his amazing social game meant he was probably everyone else’s bff too. We talked about the most outrageous things, like fighting blind sharks and making ridiculous Survivor jokes. I was fully with him until the demerge, where I realized I couldn’t stick with an alliance where Sbeve was the godfather. At the final 8, when I flipped to the Jinxes, he was unfortunately collateral damage in our path to the final 4.
SBEVE MY MAN! You were awesome to play with this season and I’m really sorry for betraying you, I fully believe that if I hadn’t flipped at that tribal you were in a prime position to win the whole game!

 **Xander:** SBEVE HIII!! You are another person to I wish I talked to more. Because to me it seemed like you were such a loveable person and I could definitely see that from the first time we got to interact in the game. We didn't talk much the first round because of your Disney trip but that's alright because you were having fun and that's what matters most!! :D. I wish we talked more because I wanted to build a friendship with you and I did at one point want to play this game with you. But it always felt like we were on different sides either by busy schedules or from Bowser. At the final 8 it was a 4-4 tie. The vote was between Evan and You because Jiv had once again won immunity to keep himself safe. I didnt want to possibly go for rocks but I also didn't want to use my idol in case I had a situation to where I could use it later to make a bigger move (Example: Final 5 Corn Corn) but I was forced to use it here sort of flushing my idol but also putting me in a higher position. The JinxJinxJinx alliance targeted you because between Evan and You, I feel like you had better jury management than Evan did and you could make some pretty good moves later down the line with your likeability. Although I don't have anything against you within this game but I wanna get to know you more after this game and I truly hope you are doing well. Much love Sbeve ❤❤

## Evan

     **Chelsea:** \*\*house exploding gif\*\*

 **Kelly:** First of all, Subscribe to Evan Bxrici. But other than that, I definitely appreciate your super direct and forthright methods of playing these games. You know what you want, you know how you feel, you know where you stand, and you let the world know. I’m sure you’ve realized that this completely and utterly does not align with my own methods. We’re just different players, at the end of the day. I’m grateful that you did not catch onto the vast majority of what I was up to or why I was doing it throughout the season, because your reads made a lot of my choices clearer and easier for me. You’re a great guy and you’ve got awesome taste in video games, and I really do cherish the conversations we had outside of the game capacity. I could personally do with a bit fewer explosions and I’m not talking about the exploding houses– those can stay haha. But again, we’re just different players and I genuinely appreciate the flavor you bring to the table. Thank you, Evan.

 **Shaun:** Evan is the juror with whom I have the most… complicated history. We started off as allies with Sbeve, and we schemed together to take out Connor. However, after that, I leaked some info about Evan to Lukas, and when it got back to him, he almost voted me out! Needless to say, our alliance wasn’t quite as strong after that. As soon as merge hit, he was cryptically telling us about a pagonging and leaked my idol, which was the last straw for me. I tried to get some momentum on him early merge, but it didn’t work out, and we were both forced to the bottom after the Ellie vote. Luckily for us, a flip at f11 kept us both in the game, and after a demerge we hit the final 8 as decent allies. However, once I flipped, I told Evan I did, and he pitched to me why I should stay, making generalizations and incorrect assumptions in his pitch, and later his final words. Though we didn’t leave on the best standing, I still enjoyed our rivalry, and respect Evan as a player.

 **Xander:** Evan.. I have not much to say about that's negative. I love our friendship. In this game we didn't get along well because I lied to your face many times even when you specifically said you already knew I did beat around the bush. My poker face was horrible. I just wish we ended up on the same side. Our friendship means a lot to me and I respect you massively outside of this game. But I feel like you would have been beating me at the end. What I said about you not being able to beat me was out of anger because of the dogging you did on my game. My game has been pretty decent up to this vote. And you decided to make it seem as if I wasn't playing a decent game but more of like someone who just didn't care about the game? If that makes sense. You were always a target for me because of your strength in team challenges and how funny and charming you are. Like I swear dude you are one of the funniest motherfuckers I've ever met and had the pleasure of talking too. No matter what happens I want to keep our friendship. It means so much more to me then this game and if I had to give up the win right now just to keep our friendship in tact. Then I would give up that win without a second thought. I love you bro. Keep being awesome and amazing at this game. And as always. Subscribe to EvanBxrici ❤❤❤

## Jiv

     **Chelsea:** \*\*jiv meme\*\*

 **Kelly:** Oh, Jiv. Where to begin? You have *got* to be the most controversial player in all of MintORG Season 2. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! But you certainly made some clever plays throughout the season, and my advice to you going forward is twofold– 1) never underestimate your competition or get cocky in public, and 2) keep doing your very best to keep growing. I can tell you’re a good person with a good heart, so let it shine through! I didn’t trust you worth a lick of spit throughout this season, though, but that’s honestly a testament to your skill. Your success was also your downfall, unfortunately. Also, um, I kinda lost my mind and made about 40 memes that are just utter nonsense with your name on it. They were made in a fit of delirium that lingered somewhere in a realm that I can only describe as a competitive sort of affection, maybe? I hope you’ll find them flattering and funny rather than insulting because I assure you I wasn’t being malicious. Thank you for being a fierce competitor and a major talking point through the season, Jiv.

 **Shaun:** Jiv was someone I always got shady vibes from. We made it to the demerge as shaky allies, and after losing a dispute about who to target Jiv tried to flip on Jax and I, but unbeknownst to him I directed his vote onto myself so I could have a tangible reason to flip at the final 8. We didn’t talk much after this, though he remained respectful to me while seriously doubting my decision to go with the Jinxes. At the final 6, he tried to mind-game Xander into splitting the votes so he could escape by voting for Corn Corn, but when that didn’t work, Jiv was sent packing.

 **Xander:** Hey Jiv!! There is a lot I want to say here but can't because this is supposed to be where you put nice things about people. And I don't want to be an absolute ass and say something rude. But I will say you made Kelly and Chelsea feel really uncomfortable this season. I think this started around Final 9 or Final 8 but there was a chat to which we talked about you a lot. Mainly where Kelly and Chelsea would just vent about the situation. There isn't much relevancy I can say because I wasn't involved as much as they but I will let them talk to you about it if they want to. Remember the day when I was called into the production voice channel because of leaks a new spectator to orgs leaked to you and you immediately went to them and told them. That meant a lot to me. It meant so much to me, I admire honesty and intelligence and you have both of those things. But I realized something.. I had your fate in the palm of my hand that day.. If I felt uncomfortable with you continuing the game with information you were not supposed to have I could have gotten you replaced or just taken off the cast (I don't remember full details but I think it was this.) All I'm going to say was. I'm so glad with the choice I did make to keep you in the game. Your such a cool dude. You are chill and funny and you and me had such a great rivalry within this game with the Thundercloud and it's DUMBASS GRIN- (deep breathes ) But in all seriousness. I respect the way you played this game and I'm glad I got to meet up with you again. Hope to see you in the future. Much love dude ❤❤

## Corn Corn

     **Chelsea:** All hail the corn god! I'm sorry your game ended the way it did and I hope you understand. Sometimes the power of corn is just much too intense to be allowed to live. I wish you all the best!

 **Kelly:** Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, let’s give a standing ovation to the Almighty Corn Deity! You’re such a nice and easygoing person, Corn Corn. I know we didn’t get to know each other too well, but I was always really happy to wake up in the mornings and see you’d sent me a “good morning” message while I was still sleeping. You played such a benign game and really and truly, I think you’re likely the only player in this game that successfully made *no one* angry. That’s admirable! It was clear you’d aligned on the opposite side of the game from me so I never truly knew what exactly you were doing over there, but everyone regarded you as a wildcard and I always enjoyed your steady, reliable presence. Your final words shed some light on why you played the way you did, and I really appreciated that and felt like I understood you a little better. Thanks for everything, Corn Corn.

 **Shaun:** Corn Corn was someone who I didn't talk to much, but I enjoyed our limited interactions. Unfortunately, after the final 8 our games didn't really line up and once all the bigger targets were gone Corn Corn was taken out.

 **Xander:** Hey Corn Corn!! I thought long and hard about my final 5 decision. And it was not the way I wanted to close out this game. The plan was for Evan and Jiv to go 7th and 6th respectively and then take You and Chelsea to the end without burning much bridge with Shaun and Especially Kelly to get to the end.. Although that would have been great. I couldn't get the numbers.. And more importantly. I would feel like such an absolute douchebag if I were to do that to them. The people who either had my back this whole game or since final 10. My emotions kicked in and even though I tried helping you. After talking with Chelsea, our heartstrings both tugged us to JinxJinxJinx (Shaun and Kelly) and the light that shines from the angelic clouds and crystal blue skies that we call the sun. I feel like all the time we spent together meant more to me than what we had built up to this point. I wish we got to talk more. You are such a cool dude. And I truly mean this from the bottom of my heart. It's one of two reasons why I chose to target Tré over you at the beginning. Since not only was he campaigning hard for you at Final 16 but you seemed super chill and laid back and that is pretty awesome. You are a kind, witty, awesome, spunky, and smart individual and I know that you are going to do such amazing things dude. Keep up your hard work and ROCK THOSE AP EXAMS!! ❤❤