[Jeff Probst]

The game takes another turn. How are you feeling with your new tribemates? Has your strategy changed for this portion of the game?

Do you feel like you have any control in your fate and who goes home? If not, how would you go about changing that?

[Ryan]

Yay more twists!

I feel like, again, that I got really fortunate with this swap. At that last vote Drew and I were pushing for a Will boot, and we were able to get everyone on board which was perfect. It shows me that those old-Taino can be trusted at least to some degree.

As first look, it appears that Gary and I are in the middle. We can side with the Lucayans + Chrissy to take a shot at Tainos, or we can stick with the Tainos for now and cut one of Jim/ Chrissy/Lydia. Right now, I would personally like to stick with the Tainos, cause I trust Zeke and Adam's been warming up to me. Hannah already showed a bit of a sign that she's playing her own game and will throw her allies under the bus when she wants to, but that's not something I want to deal with right now. I'm gonna watch what I say around her and keep it noted in my brain. Her time will come.

Jim I think I could potentially build trust with, since he hasn't been talking for much of the game he may not have a lot of allies. I need to swoop in and pick him up. Lydia is probably one of the most dangerous players for my game. I haven't been able to talk with her yet, but from what I've been told she's really sweet and kind, and I'm a sucker for those types of people. They are always nice to everyone and I can be too naïve to see it. Plus she's probably developed something good with the Lucayans/Vets over there. She worries me.

Now Chrissy... oh Chrissy Our relationship is so bad. We are both being fake as fuck, acting like we're aligned and what not, but I know neither of us actually think that way. Does she realize I know she's been trying to play me this whole time? That'd be hilarious if she does. Such a weird relationship we have. I would LOVE to make it further than her. Not only would it be sweet, sweet revenge, but she's also a number for the side that I don't trust at all. I'm gonna keep acting buddy buddy with her, but just know it's all BS

I feel like now is the time I should start controlling the votes and dictating my own future. I've been focused on building relationships up until now, and I feel like I've done a good job at that. I'm gonna continue to work on everyone, especially Jim and Lydia, but I'm gonna be having those game conversations with people more now. We all control our own destiny, and mine's gonna be winning this game!

Yea this could be a decent swap for me, but I still have to make the absolute best out of it. I can't be cocky and sit back, I gotta take the reigns and make sure that I'm set up nicely for the merge. Here we go!

[Ryan]

Ugh Gary, my dude...

Him and I are on completely different pages right now on who we want to go and work with moving forward. If we had lost this challenge tonight I would have somehow tried getting Jim or Gary to throw their votes, blindsiding all of them by voting Chrissy with the 3 Taino. There was no way I'd let CHRISSY and LYDIA decide my fate on this tribe. I was willing to lie to Gary about my vote in order to get what I wanted.

Now, it's a whole different ball game. It's all a numbers game and If I see Lucy get voted out tonight, I might be inclined to vote Hannah next time. If those two both left back to back, Taino would no longer be a big threat and it would be vets vs Lucayan. They could all come together and vote out someone like me, but they could also start making their move against each other. Chrissy told me Danni ain't a fool, so that gives me a sign that people are building their armies, patiently waiting to attack. If Lucy and Hannah go, that might be their time to attack.

Could I potentially find myself voting/working with CHRISSY? The Evil Witch of Stranded? Holy crap what a sight that would be