Week 12 - Perfect Scenario

[Parker Somerville]

No matter what happens I can't see this round backfiring on me. *knocks on wood* If Dick or Cassandra are the sole vote to evict I'm positive they'd use that opportunity to get rid of Rachel due to her strong performance in this game... if Rachel wins however, I think she trusts me to a degree that she'd chance keeping me in the house and getting rid of either Dick or Cassandra.

However...

I don't want Dick to win this Head of Household competition. On the off chance that Rachel wins this final veto and he's protected by HoH Status, Cassandra would be getting the boot and there goes my perfect final two scenario. I can't beat Rachel and Dick is a huge-ass question mark, while Cassandra seems like an almost guaranteed win for me. So I need to work my ass off to win this competition.

Final four baby, woo!

[Parker Somerville]

Okay Parker, return to reality at least for a few minutes. You know that Rachel might find you the bigger threat over Dick and Cassandra and vote you out if given the opportunity to... keep that in mind going into this and fight your ass off for the HoH and PoV.

[Parker Somerville]

Mm... got close to winning HoH, a few questions off. This veto is more critical than ever... Rachel NEEDS to go this week or it's either myself or Cassandra getting the boot... neither good scenarios because it'll either put me 4th or 2nd in this game depending! I mean yeah, MAYBE I have a shot against Dick but there's no guarantees whatsoever.

[Parker Somerville]

I'm up on the block but don't think of this as the end of me. This next competition I'm going to fight tooth and nail for to win!

[Parker Somerville]

Did I seriously just win the final veto of the season? I think I did! O.O Holy SHIT I can't believe I pulled it off! I just needed it so badly and now that I have this shiny golden trinket in my hands, all the power comes with it and the sole vote to boot. All I can say is thank goodness... who knows if I can win the game but I am incredibly proud of my performance this time around.

[Parker Somerville]

Trying to build up my relationship with the one I'm going to evict so that there's less hard feelings than if I had just rushed it in the first place... hopefully earn some respect or jury brownie points. Fingers crossed in any case.

[Parker Somerville]

*Slams head down into my desk* Rachel's given me a lot to think about... dammit I didn't anticipate this.

[Parker Somerville]

Rachel Plencner 10:23 pm
As for what I have to say in regards to my "Veto plea" as you would call it, Idk really where to start. xD I have a lot to say, idk if you just want me to go for it, or if you have any specific questions for me. There's a lot to consider, I know I've thought a lot about how the Jury is voting lately, and it's been a key factor in my thinking.

Ryouseiken 10:24 pm
I mean now's the time to spill anything you want to spill. I have my own opinions too on what I think the Jury will do, what impact my vote may bring depending on who it is, etc. Got some things to reveal and what not... fun times all around.

Rachel Plencner 10:26 pm
Well in terms of Jury voting I think the front runner to win it right now is Dick for sure. His entire alliance is in the Jury house. He has Lori, Russell, Nick, Porsche, and Dominic will vote for him so he has all the votes he needs to win the game. None of us have a chance against him. Im condifent Lori and Porsche are exuding a strong influence on the Jury and that's going to be difficult for either of us to overcome
Í think the Jury may be swayed by Cassandra more than I once thought because Porsche and Lori both dislike us, and both essentially control the Jury votes especially if Dick sits on that Jury with them. I can't see the Jury voting for us if we're against either of them, because they dislike us for being on the opposing side of the house, at one point I thought they wouldn't vote personally but it seems to me based on how Lori left last week, that it's a very likely possibility

Rachel Plencner 10:28 pm
So at least in my opinion no matter how you feel about my competition wins (I know people are putting a lot of worth in that) I think from a Jury perspective our best chance is against each other. Going against a Jury which is likely to be a massive alliance that was against us from the start of the game, they'd have to pick between us and couldnt pick between an alliance member
Your opinions may differ from mine, but that's at least how I look at it

Ryouseiken 10:31 pm
It's something to think about but I also have an issue because yeah, you're basically pointing out anyone and everyone who was a part of the "Dreamcatcher" alliance that Karen pointed out earlier.
BUT, Dick had been pushed out of that alliance from what I was aware; You, Lori, Russell, and Drew to be specific. Apparently the straw that broke the camel's back was the decision to oust Dominic.

Rachel Plencner 10:32 pm
And what would lead you to believe that, that alliance still wouldn't vote together? Lori wouldn't admit it to me until she was on her deathbed

Ryouseiken 10:35 pm
Since I'm basically safe and my destiny is essentially in my own hands going into the F3 depending on what I do, I will reveal something that after you got rid of Dominic and the "new alliance" quote unquote of you, Drew, Lori, and Russell was formed (remnants of our alliance and Dick's alliance); Joshuah, Cassandra, Dick, and myself formed an alliance. I know that you know about the deals board via Lori so I'm sure you probably pieced this together, but this is basically just confirmation of that fact. I mean from everything that's been said and done within my own view; Dick has been on the outs thus his explosion after Dominic was taken out and then the veto competition you won afterwards when Joshuah and I were on the block.
*basically safe this round

Rachel Plencner 10:36 pm
Yea but after last week Lori's run off to the Jury house and she's cheering for Dick because she admitted to me she had a deal with him. Dick was the only person that didn't play a role in her eviction last week

Rachel Plencner 10:37 pm
Lori Russell Porsche and Nick are voting together regardless and if Lori is voting for Dick what evidence is there to believe the rest of them won't either. Even with the break up that happened when Dominic left. Lori isn't rooting for me to win she's too upset that I took her out

Ryouseiken 10:40 pm
See my main struggle with considering keeping you is that if it's us two sitting in the end... I'm thinking about jury votes too and I'm positive that if they have to struggle between picking the two of us, they'll pick you due to challenge performance and possibly strategy. The way you're perceived is someone that's an overwhelming force in this game, competitively and beyond. Of course if what you're saying is right then the chance of me winning no matter what is slim but ugh.

Rachel Plencner 10:41 pm
I mean I feel no matter what the Jury is going to be extremely bitter, and that's my issue. Even if you're concerned about losing to me, who would you rathe lose to, me, Dick, or Cassandra? Cassandra probably being the worse since she's already been evicted and is likely going to play up on her Sandra strategy to the Jury

Ryouseiken 10:42 pm
You really think they'd vote Cassandra to win after being evicted the first week, being nominated four times after, never winning a single competition, and even neglecting to vote at one point?

Rachel Plencner 10:44 pm
I think they'd give it a lot of consideration given the fact she had a Winner's deal with Lori and Porsche, and those two have a firm grip on the Jury votes. She'd automatically have four with that voting block, and they'd only need to get one more. Between Dom, and Dick if they're on the Jury I think they'd have a good chance at accomplishing that, not to mention she did win the game, and people are going to take that into consideration that she won and was able to get to the Final 2, two seasons in a row

Ryouseiken 10:47 pm
It's a lot to consider, and tough. Obviously a part of my brain is taking what you say as trying to twist me into keeping you when this might not even be true, but then again it could be true and I might be screwed if I evict you. I mean of course if I kept you, your best bet at winning in that case would be to keep me and Dick's best chance of winning would be to keep me as well, that's almost like the safe route in my head. I just think my only shot at winning is against Cassandra unless Lori and Porsche are really THAT bitter and plan to try and influence everyone into making a decision that's neither logical nor thoughtful, just resentful.

Bah lol

Rachel Plencner 10:47 pm
See that's the problem, and how I'm confident Im correct with my thinking
One of my friends was playing a game with Porsche and was taken out because Porsche thought she was me
It's not a matter of twisting anything around at all, it's a matter of being that sure, that they're aware they control a lot of the Jury, and they're going to use their control to pick who they want to win this game, whether that person is the most deserving or not

Ryouseiken 10:52 pm
Sigh lol I don't know... really don't.

Rachel Plencner 10:52 pm
What do you mean?

Ryouseiken 10:52 pm
I don't know what I'm going to do honestly.

Rachel Plencner 10:53 pm
I know it's a hard decision for you

Rachel Plencner 10:55 pm
I need a drink I'll brb

Ryouseiken 10:55 pm
okay

Rachel Plencner 10:59 pm
back

Ryouseiken 10:59 pm
Welcome back.

Rachel Plencner 11:00 pm
thanks
I needed a little caffiene to wake me up

Ryouseiken 11:03 pm
I have some caffeine over here too lol

Rachel Plencner 11:03 pm
It's pushing 2 over here on the east coast tho, so I'm in diar straights for it haha

Ryouseiken 11:05 pm
Sighhh this is going to be like an overnight decision or at least take me a few hours to hash out in my head. -.-;

Rachel Plencner 11:06 pm
I mean I don't want to keep badgering you about it, so I'm trying to just allow you your thinking space

Ryouseiken 11:07 pm
No I appreciate you being open with me about your thoughts and stuff, and you have a right to say your piece. I mean even though I'm part of the alliance with Cassandra and Dick doesn't mean I'm going to shove your opinions and thoughts under the carpet, didn't do it last round and I'm not doing it now. I just can't promise you that I'll vote to keep you, I'm contemplating it but in the end it has to be my decision and I have to trust that it's the right one, and if it blows up in my face then shame on me but I tried.

Rachel Plencner 11:09 pm
I mean I guess I'll understand if you do. I just wouldn't understand it from the perspective of you'd be with two people who will take you to the end, and the one that's more likely to win the last HoH, is the one, that you have the best chances to win against, even if it's someone who's played an intimidating game.

Ryouseiken 11:12 pm
I mean I'm being totally honest with you, it's hard to believe that I'd have a chance to win against you because the way I count the votes up in my head, you'd have the majority votes for sure even with all the negativity because really, it's about who deserves it more between two evils or who's less hated... and you weren't the one who had to slit a few throats for the sake of your alliance xD Flashback to Week 5 with the whole Porsche thing to begin with.

Rachel Plencner 11:15 pm
Yea but think about how much hatred I do have on the Jury. I took out Lori, someone who I'm friends with out of the game, jeopardizing my vote with her and Russell. Josh would vote for you. Dick would vote for you. Cassandra is a toss up since you may end up taking her out. Drew would vote for me. Dominic is likely to vote for me. Porsche wouldn't vote for me and Nick would vote with Porsche. You'd have all the votes you'd need.

Ryouseiken 11:17 pm
I have to think on it Rach, I really do. not making excuses because it's a lot to mull over but it's like you're giving me your piece, Cassandra of course is giving me hers, it's a lot to process at one time. This effectively made me undecided though lol

Rachel Plencner 11:20 pm
I mean I understand you're skeptical to believe me, but I have a lot of experience with these Jurors, and that's why I'm so confident in this because I know my train of thought is correct. Look at BBR11 if you want the proof. They all voted for Josh, even when Cassandra was more deserving. They don't care who's more deserving or not. They just say it's there vote and they'll do what they want with it

Ryouseiken 11:23 pm
Right. Obviously the scariest thing I'm expecting is if I do take a risk and keep you when I've spent the entire afternoon seeing the alliance thread going 'Yay guaranteed F3' 'awesome job' and all that crap, I'll be in for a world of hurt from both of them. A /world/ of hurt xD But y'know, it's an individual game and we got to do what we got to do.
Brb.

Rachel Plencner 11:24 pm
okay

Rachel Plencner (SovRach12) is available 11:39 pm
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums. Oh what a shame that you came here with someone. So while you're here in my arms, let's make the most of the night, like we're gonna die young. 5d and 4h ago Comment
Rachel Plencner 12:10 am
I don't really know when you're coming back, and I'm getting tired so I'll go ahead and close with this. I know you're worried about the reactions from Dick and Cassandra if you do decide to this, but Cassandra's already had her cake last season, and in keeping her around you might be feeding it to her again depending on how things fall next week. As for Dick, I think he understands his HoH reign is powerless as it is, but if you're really worried about him, I'll get in a confrontation with him and cover for you, and do whatever I can to get the heat off you. At the end of the day this is the best option for the both of us in a Final 2 scenario whether you believe it or not, and as I've already stated, I'm taking you to the end no questions asked next week. I just really hope you really listen to what I say and realize that it is true. It's the best option for both of us, and I think it'd be a greater mistake to evict me and lose to someone that's already won or lose to someone because of a bitter jury, than it would be to lose against someone who you already have good odds to beat in a final 2 scenario. I don't really have much else to say. I'll be on early tomorrow morning if by some reason you're still on, and still contemplating this. If you have any other questions to ask me, just post them in the alliance board and I'll answer them in the morning. Good luck with your decision! :-)
and good night!