Trust us, trust no one

**Trust us, trust no one** is the season premiere of *Sequester Canada 1*.

## Story

The camera cuts to Sequester Bot who introduces the inagural season of Sequester Canada and what it entails. The camera pans to a sleek black car rolls up to the scene, its doors opening to reveal its occupants are Jonas, Sofia, Toby, and Cori, each bringing their own unique energy and anticipation to the unfolding story. The Sequester contestants introduced themselves with diverse backgrounds and strategies. Jonas, a 35-year-old Football Coach from Edmonton, pledged to lead with his heart and loyalty, aiming to be a strong and reliable presence in the game. Sofia, a 24-year-old Freelance Digital Artist from Winnipeg, emphasized her reliance on gut instincts and intuition, confident in her ability to read the game and stay resolute. Toby, a 20-year-old College Student from Victoria, British Columbia, proudly represented the transgender community, determined to play a game that showcases resilience and pride. Cori, a 41-year-old Ship Captain from St. John's, Newfoundland, declared her intention to confront injustice head-on and ensure that those responsible face the consequences, invoking a pirate's sense of justice. The four contestants, Jonas, Sofia, Cori, and Toby, greeted each other with polite introductions upon their arrival at the house. Sofia and Toby marveled at the beauty of the house, while Cori, in her usual blunt fashion, didn't hold back her opinion, deeming the decor less impressive than what she was accustomed to on her ship. Sofia, in a private moment, couldn't help but find Cori's comment a tad mean, especially since they were just starting their journey in a social game. She sensed potential trouble ahead if Cori continued with this attitude. As they settled on the couch, Sofia brought up the possibility of more arrivals, which Toby and Jonas agreed with. Cori, however, preferred to wait for everyone to be present before doing introductions, a decision met with silent disbelief from the others, as Sofia privately noted her blunt approach.

As the second group, consisting of Amanda, Nathan, Michaela, and Tyrie, arrived at the house, they introduced themselves and shared their initial game strategies in their respective confessional interviews. Amanda, a baseball player from Ottawa, planned to utilize her social skills to build connections and keep herself well-informed about potential threats. Nathan, a 31-year-old detective from Grand Prairie, Alberta, decided to keep his profession secret, believing it could be an advantage in detecting lies and uncovering hidden alliances. Michaela, a 26-year-old makeup business owner from Toronto, declared her determination to win at any cost, even if it meant betraying alliances or breaking promises. Tyrie, a 43-year-old basketball player from Ottawa, relied on his age and physicality to form social bonds and cut them when necessary. Tyrie initiated a group deal proposal, which received unanimous support from Michaela, Amanda, and Nathan with Amanda being skeptical in a confessional. Group 2 then joined Group 1 on the couch to introduce themselves. Sofia and Amanda quickly formed a connection, while Tyrie, Nathan, and Jonas broke off to get to know each other better. In the conversation about professions, Nathan stumbled with a vague response, leading Jonas and Tyrie to suspect he might be hiding a more significant role like a detective.

As the third group, consisting of Brayden, Alice, Jin-gyu, and Jasmine, arrived at the house, they introduced themselves and shared their initial game strategies in their respective confessional interviews. Brayden, a 22-year-old student from Vancouver, expressed his hope of finding love while also eyeing the $250,000 prize. Alice, a 19-year-old college student from Calgary, aimed to stay true to herself and win the game on her own terms. Jin-gyu, an amateur singer originally from Seoul but now living in Toronto and identifying as non-binary, aspired to represent their community positively but was not averse to some strategic maneuvering. Jasmine, a 39-year-old mother of four from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, planned to maintain her nurturing persona while subtly pulling the strings of the game. Group 3 introduced themselves to the others, with Amanda and Jasmine striking up a conversation. Amanda was touched by the diversity among the cast, which allowed viewers to see themselves represented on the show. Jasmine, who had been a mother for a significant part of her life, shared her personal story and vulnerability, leading to a connection between the two. In another conversation, Jin-gyu, Alice, and Sofia discussed their favorite ice cream flavors and the need for someone to confide in and perhaps talk strategy with. They agreed to stay together in the game for a while. Meanwhile, Toby and Michaela engaged in small talk, although Michaela felt a disconnect with Toby due to not really vibing with his personality. Toby sensed that Michaela was not entirely forthcoming, creating an uneasy vibe between them.

As the fourth group, composed of Lyrsa, Mateo, Blossom, and Kyler, arrived at the house, they introduced themselves and shared their initial game strategies in their respective confessional interviews. Lyrsa, a famous Canadian influencer from Vancouver, planned to play the game while serving fabulous looks every day, aiming to blend her flawless style with a flawless game strategy. Mateo, a 34-year-old salesman from Vancouver, declared his intention to be the biggest villain of the season, ready to cut ties, break promises, and play the game aggressively. Blossom, a 27-year-old event coordinator from Calgary, relied on her bubbly personality to establish social connections and navigate the game smoothly. Kyler, a 23-year-old trans man studying medicine in Toronto, acknowledged his shyness and resolved to open up and connect with others to avoid becoming a target. Upon their arrival, Group 4 introduced themselves to the others, with Blossom expressing her excitement about meeting Lyrsa. Lyrsa, aware of the potential target her fame could put on her back, aimed to use her sociable personality to her advantage and connect with everyone genuinely. Inside the house, as Lyrsa approached Michaela, who didn't share her enthusiasm, Michaela maintained a polite facade despite her negative opinion of Lyrsa. Meanwhile, Toby noticed Kyler sitting alone and struck up a conversation. They quickly discovered their shared transgender identity, forming a connection based on their common experience. In another corner of the house, Mateo, Blossom, Cori, Jonas, Brayden, Tyrie, and Nathan engaged in a conversation, with Tyrie suggesting an alliance. Despite Tyrie's eagerness to form alliances, the group agreed, seeing the potential power of a seven-person alliance.
The game was now in full swing, with alliances forming, connections being made, and initial impressions shaping the dynamics among the contestants.

With the arrival of Group 5, consisting of Thomas, Marina, Kai, and Kitana, the contestants completed their introductions for the evening. Each player shared their name, age, and occupation, providing a glimpse into their personalities and game strategies. Thomas, a 29-year-old software engineer from Saskatoon, planned to rely on his intellect, strategic timing, and time management skills to navigate the game. Marina, a 22-year-old spirited waitress from Ottawa, emphasized her commitment to playing the game authentically, believing that being herself, a cheerful ball of energy, was the key to success. Kai, a 22-year-old fencer from Calgary, aimed to play a loyal and social game but was ready to adapt by telling people what they wanted to hear or cutting someone if necessary for victory. Kitana, a 23-year-old lingerie model from Toronto, declared her intention to play ruthlessly, cutting alliances and doing whatever it took to win. She promised to bring drama to the season, unafraid of being perceived as a villain. With their diverse approaches to the game, Group 5 added more complexity to the dynamics of the competition as they entered the house under the cover of night. Sofia, eager to get to know everyone, suggested they begin introductions. Amanda, Tyrie, Blossom, Cori, Lyrsa, Michaela, Nathan, Kyler, Kitana, and others took their turns introducing themselves. Some expressed excitement, while others subtly assessed their fellow competitors. After the introductions, the contestants split up into smaller groups, likely beginning to form alliances, establish connections, and assess the dynamics of the house.

Blossom and Lyrsa strategized about their concerns regarding Amanda's social game, both agreeing that she might be trying to take control of the house. They discussed forming an alliance with Michaela, Kitana, Jin-gyu, and others to target Amanda. Blossom then approached Thomas, Cori, Brayden, and others, including Tyrie, Mateo, Jonas, and Nathan, proposing the idea of targeting Amanda due to her social connections. Blossom mentioned an alliance that included Tyrie, which she expanded to include Thomas without prior consultation. While the group hesitated, they ultimately entertained the idea of targeting Amanda. Meanwhile, Tyrie, Mateo, Jonas, and Nathan discussed their trust in each other and the possibility of forming a Final 4 alliance. Tyrie expressed concern about Blossom's actions, particularly adding Thomas to their alliance without consent. The room was divided, with Tyrie facing a dilemma between his loyalty to Amanda in the group alliance and his alignment with Blossom's group, which he felt more secure with. As discussions continued, the dynamics of the game began to shift, with alliances forming and contestants making strategic choices that would impact their future in the competition.

In their bedroom, Amanda, Jasmine, Marina, and Sofia engaged in a conversation about their initial impressions of their fellow contestants. Marina expressed her enthusiasm, sharing her positive feelings about everyone and anticipating an enjoyable experience. Sofia, while also finding the cast initially agreeable, maintained a cautious outlook, believing that the true nature of the contestants would become apparent as the game progressed. Jasmine concurred, emphasizing the ever-changing dynamics and the need to remain vigilant in the competition. Their conversation reflected the uncertainty and complexity of the game, highlighting the importance of adaptability and social awareness as they navigated the challenges ahead.

In a private conversation, Jin-gyu, Kitana, and Michaela discussed their frustrations with certain contestants and a potential early plot to vote out Amanda orchestrated by Blossom. They found it unusual that Marina's positivity and Blossom's approach had started to grate on their nerves. However, when Lyrsa entered the room and shared Blossom's plan to target Amanda, the trio shifted their focus to the game dynamics. While they considered telling Amanda about the plan, they ultimately decided against it, as it might create unnecessary chaos and draw attention to their alliance. Despite their reservations about Lyrsa, they acknowledged that her social skills could be valuable in securing numbers in the game. Consequently, they agreed to keep the information to themselves, planning to use it strategically when the time was right.

Alice and Kai have been sharing a strong connection, bonding over their experiences of being perceived in certain ways due to their appearances. Alice, who often faces stereotypes because of her gothic style, expressed her relief that her fellow contestants weren't making assumptions about her mood or well-being based on her attire. However, she also acknowledged the lingering fear of such judgments.
Kai, while not personally experiencing such judgments, empathized with Alice's feelings and understood the challenges of managing perceptions. As they continued their conversation, both participants felt a growing connection and a sense of understanding between them.
In their private interviews, both Alice and Kai revealed that they were developing feelings for each other. Despite these burgeoning emotions, they were cautious about allowing their personal connection to interfere with their gameplay. They recognized the need to balance their romantic feelings with their strategic objectives, unsure of how to navigate this new territory in their relationship.

The contestants woke up to a note from Junior Bot, revealing the rules and structure of the Sequester game. They learned that each round would feature a unique twist that influenced the voting process, with the contestant receiving the highest number of votes based on the twist being eliminated. Before their elimination, this contestant would have the opportunity to exact revenge on two others by sending them into a battle match, from which only one would emerge victorious. Additionally, hidden throughout the house were items called "Locus Of Safety" or LOS, which could be used to negate votes or prevent the user from entering a battle match. These LOS items would expire at the Final 6, adding an element of strategy to the game. Surprisingly, for the first round, there was no twist, allowing the contestants to experience the game without any added complexity. The note wished them good luck in their Sequester journey, leaving the contestants to strategize and form alliances as they embarked on their journey in the competition.

The contestants split into groups to discuss their voting plans for the upcoming elimination. In one group, Jin-gyu, Lyrsa, Michaela, and Kitana discussed the vote. Michaela proposed voting out Blossom, citing her as unpredictable due to overplaying the game. She suggested that Blossom might turn on Lyrsa, putting her and her allies at risk. Despite Lyrsa's initial reluctance, she ultimately agreed with the plan to vote out Blossom. Meanwhile, in another group, Jasmine, Marina, Alice, Kai, Sofia, Jin-gyu, and Amanda discussed the vote. Jin-gyu, however, provided a different reason for targeting Blossom, claiming that she had been annoying to many people in the house. The group agreed that Blossom was an easy vote, though they expressed concerns about who she might choose for the battle match. Jasmine voiced her worries about potentially becoming Blossom's target but decided not to throw another name into the mix to avoid rocking the boat at this early stage of the game.

Lyrsa informs Blossom's alliance that Blossom is becoming a house target due to her targeting Amanda. Blossom expresses her frustration and believes that Lyrsa had Kitana, Michaela, and Jin-gyu on their side. However, Lyrsa suggests trying to pull in outsiders Toby and Kyler to secure their votes and potentially gain 11 votes in their favor. Brayden volunteers to accompany Blossom outside for a conversation. Meanwhile, inside, Mateo starts to express his doubts about keeping Blossom and proposes that they should vote with the house to eliminate her. He mentions that Blossom has been rubbing him the wrong way by trying to be "one of the guys." Jonas and Cori agree, sharing their discomfort with Blossom's behavior. Tyrie, who is concerned about losing potential allies, defends Blossom, but Mateo argues that she is likely to be voted out anyway, so they should vote with the house to avoid being targets. Tyrie is torn between his desire to keep his allies and his recognition that Blossom's behavior may lead to her elimination.

Lyrsa approaches Toby and Kyler to discuss the vote. She inquires about their preferences between Amanda and Blossom. Toby and Kyler express their reluctance to vote out Amanda and mention their preference for keeping her. Lyrsa, who initially considered advocating for Amanda's elimination, now realizes that Toby and Kyler are more inclined to keep Amanda. She subtly hints at the idea of voting for Blossom to align with their preferences and not raise suspicions. Lyrsa is facing a challenging situation as she wants to keep Blossom but doesn't want to go against Toby and Kyler's wishes.

As the vote draws near, some contestants, especially those in alliances like Kitana, Michaela, and Jin-gyu, are on the hunt for Hidden LOS (Locus Of Safety) advantages. While searching, Kitana's keen eye spots a glimmer of green, and she discreetly secures the LOS by placing it in her bra. Kitana is visibly excited as she shares her thoughts in a confessional. The discovery of the LOS has given her a newfound sense of power and influence in the game, and she's eager to see how this advantage can be used to her advantage.

The contestants are called into the living room to vote privately and to reveal the results. Tyrie hesitates for a moment before casting his vote, and the tension in the room builds as everyone awaits the announcement of the first player to be eliminated from the game. Junior bot says "The first player eliminated from the game is." The room falls silent as the contestants anxiously anticipate the outcome. "Blossom." Blossom appears shocked and disappointed upon hearing her name as the first player eliminated from the game. "Blossom, you have been eliminated from Sequester. Please select two players to compete in a battle match against each other." Junior bot explained.

Blossom has chosen Amanda and Sofia to compete in the battle match. As the contestants prepare for the battle match, tension is running high, especially between Blossom, Amanda, and Sofia. With Blossom believing that Amanda is controlling the game, while Sofia vehemently denies being under Amanda's control. Emotions are charged as the two competitors exchange words before heading to the battle arena.
Amanda and Sofia are determined to give it their all, with Amanda acknowledging Sofia's feistiness and Sofia recognizing the importance of the match.

This competition was called the Domino Effect. In this challenge the two competitors will have to get the right large domino pieces and knock them down. They'll know if they got it correct if all the domino’s get knocked down in numerical order. The first contestant to get it correct will win and stay in the game while the loser will be eliminated. Amanda takes an early lead, swiftly picking up her domino pieces and organizing them in the correct sequence. Sofia trails slightly behind, diligently arranging her dominoes as well. As they both continue to build their setups, Amanda manages to complete her domino arrangement first and successfully knocks them down in the correct order, securing her victory in the Domino Effect challenge.The two contestants share a supportive moment as Sofia gracefully accepts her defeat and shares a hug with Amanda.

Blossom is driven to a mysertious hosue where she meets Fembot. Blossom receives a note from Fembot, and her spirits are lifted as she learns that she still has a chance to re-enter the game through the battleback round. Despite her initial elimination, Blossom is determined to fight her way back and seek revenge on those who voted her out. Sofia arrives at the house, and like Blossom, she also receives the message from Fembot, informing her about the battleback opportunity. She and Blossom come face to face, and their conversation quickly escalates into a heated argument as they exchange words and frustrations. The tension between Blossom and Sofia escalates quickly as they exchange heated words and accusations. Their argument grows louder and more intense, reflecting the high stakes of the competition and the emotions running high after the intense battle match. As the episode concludes, the feud between Blossom and Sofia leaves both contestants determined to prove themselves and secure a place back in the game during the battleback round.

## Votes

 Amanda (2 votes)
 VOTED OUT:Blossom Smith