THE HUNT

[joo]

*Walks into the open polishing his blunderbuss, chuckling wryly*. I had a very good idea that something like this would happen - the hearts of men are both willing and wily in their workings, but despite my efforts to engineer both a Rhino and an Elephant hunt with insufficient results, only three of my victims actually did it.

I lied and decieved every single person I spoke to, and expected nothing more in return, so I am not surprised that both Tangential and trexdino hunted the cheetah - it must have seemed to tempting, and open opportunity. *chuckled* But, of course, Zanthos was the only one who slipped through my nets. And well done to him for that.

For all who partcipated in the elephant hunt, I am sure that you can see the funny side of all this, and appreciate that it was all in good humour - we are, after all here to have fun. And CantrFreak *smiles at the hunter* You may eject me from the island if you wish, but as Tangential pointed out, it would shrewder yet to keep your friends close but your enemies closer, and instead eliminate your only rival in points. Not only will you have a clear chance of winning the game, but you might also get a chance for revenge later, when you are once again the dictator.

Everyone, this was an enjoyable start, and I feel that we all got to know each other more than anyone expected.

[CantrFreak]

I haven't forgotten about Zanthos. But I percieve a bigger threat from others that may try to decieve the rest of us.

[joo]

*Shrugs* If you wish me to leave, I will, but remember that getting rid of me may lose you a potential ally.

[trexdino]

Cantrfreak, do not be such a narrow mind.

I lied and decieved every single person I spoke to.

Remember that. I come out with my own words, and do what I feel like.

[Dogonabun]

I am sending out some questionnaires, and will do so every day. These are mostly just for my entertainment, but also so I can know WTF is going on so I don't make any mistakes.

[CantrFreak]

Zanthos, get off the island, now.

[Zanthos]

Ha! I knew it would come to this. *looks at everyone else* It wouldn't be a bad idea to let a stray bullet hit Cantrfreak in the back. He is out to clean up. *hoists his lion carcas onto his back* I caught what I wanted. Goodbye.

[Dogonabun]

The day has ended. In the morn- when all the contestants wake up- with the exception of Zanthos, who is probably now working in some sewers somewhere, they see the tall figure of Dogonabun appear on a screen before them.
"Rise and shine, contestant _______, rise and shine. All animals are alive today, because only two of them have died. Perhaps there will be more.. Favorable results today.



72 hours."

[joo]

Okay, people now that this phase of the game is over, I am going to be honest with you: I think that CantrFreak is going to hunt the warthog, or possibly the zebra if he can trust someone enough - that way he will be assured to be the person with the most points at the end of the round, even if someone hunts the cheetah. He has finished with the cheetah, and he has some time to spare until someone can challenge him again, since he's done away with Zanthos.

So what I am going to do is offer my trust in return for the trust of anyone who is interested my proposal: we form a hunting party, and based on the number of people who join, we take down the biggest animal we can. If, for example only three people join we will go after the Giraffe, but if one more joins, our new target will be the Rhino. I'm sure that someone is going to go after the cheetah again this round, so we will have to delegate someone guard it, and prevent any party outsiders from getting it. The person hunting the cheetah faces high stakes, with the possiblity of both a reward and dissapointment, so we should take this poisition in turns, so everybody gets a chance at both the sure animal and the cheetah.

Now, I know some people might have difficulty believing my words after the last round, but if you think about, I really have not reason to do anything other than this. We will have to collaborate privately, so that CantrFreak or any outsiders can't join in our hunt, so whoever is willing to join me, seek me out when I'm on my own.

[CantrFreak]

I knew I should have taken care of you while I had the chance, Joo.

[joo]

*Puts up his hand in a gesture of innocence* You're welcome to join as well, CantrFreak - I just thought you'd prefer to work alone as you usually do.

[CantrFreak]

I prefer to work with people I trust. From the moment you approached my privately I knew you were planning something Joo.

[joo]

Indeed, and now I'm planning something else, which you will not be a part of.

[trexdino]

I volunteer myself to guard the cheetah Joo, and I am sure others will join your "hunting party" of sorts.

[Tangential]

In that case, I will guard the lion. *he shrugs* If things don't go well, then at least 5 people will be disappointed.