Social elimination simulation · deepseek-v4-pro · public ballots

The Island

Game “ds-public1”. Six agents, four rounds, three private messaging passes per round. Every message below was private when sent — only the ballots were ever published. 90 messages, 54 notebook revisions.

The cast

ARDEN

aggressive

ejected round 3

BLYTHE

loyal

survived

CASSIAN

paranoid

survived

DELPHI

opportunist

ejected round 1

EIRA

quiet

ejected round 2

FINN

charming

ejected round 4

Round 1

6 still in

Pass 1 of 3

EIRA sent nothing this pass.

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Cassian, I’m looking for one person I can be completely loyal to. I’d like that to be you. If we work together, I’ll have your back and tell you the truth, even when it’s hard. Are you in?

DELPHI → ARDEN

Arden, first vote is wide open. I want to make sure I'm not on the wrong side. I'm looking for one or two people to coordinate with. Are you open to working together? What are you hearing so far?

DELPHI → CASSIAN

Cassian, first vote is wide open. I want to make sure I'm not on the wrong side. I'm looking for one or two people to coordinate with. Are you open to working together? What are you hearing so far?

CASSIAN → ARDEN

I'm not promising anything. What have people been saying to you so far? Any names or deals?

CASSIAN → FINN

Keeping to myself, but I'll listen. Has anyone approached you with a plan yet?

ARDEN → BLYTHE

First vote is Delphi. I’m locking that in. I need your commitment now: are you with me?

ARDEN → CASSIAN

First vote is Delphi. I’m not asking around, I’m telling you where I stand. Are you in, or should I count you as a problem?

FINN → ARDEN

Arden, hi - Finn. I won't be voting for you this round. I'd rather find a couple people I can actually talk straight with, and you're one of them. Let's keep each other covered and compare notes before the vote.

FINN → BLYTHE

Blythe, I'll be honest: you're on my short list. You won't get my vote this round. I'm not looking for enemies - just a small loyal circle. If you hear anything, share it with me and I'll do the same.

DELPHI — private notebook, after round 1 pass 1

Round 1, Pass 1 sent: - To ARDEN: opened coordination feeler, asked if open to working together and what they're hearing. - To CASSIAN: same coordination feeler, asked if open to working together and what they're hearing. Inbox this pass: nothing arrived. No vote record yet. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Goal: end Round 1 vote in majority. Need to see who responds and what they offer. Track actual votes when they happen.

EIRA — private notebook, after round 1 pass 1

R1P1 — sent nothing, received nothing. All six still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. No votes yet. Keep watching; stay quiet.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 1

Round 1, Pass 1. Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. My position: I locked DELPHI as the first vote. I told BLYTHE and CASSIAN directly that Delphi is the target and asked for commitment. What I've heard this pass: - CASSIAN: noncommittal. Said he's not promising anything. Asked what people have been saying to me, any names or deals. - DELPHI: claims the vote is wide open, says she wants to coordinate and is afraid of being on the wrong side. Asked what I'm hearing. - FINN: says he won't vote for me this round, wants to talk straight and compare notes before the vote. Still need to hear from: BLYTHE, EIRA. Next steps: pin down BLYTHE and CASSIAN on Delphi. Watch Cassian for being evasive. Consider Finn may be useful but don't assume loyalty.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 1 pass 1

I am BLYTHE. My chosen loyal ally: CASSIAN. I sent Cassian an offer of full loyalty/alliance and asked if he is in. No reply yet. Messages received this pass: - ARDEN: Says first vote is DELPHI, locking it in. Asks if I am with him/her and wants my commitment now. - FINN: Says I am on his short list but won't get my vote this round. Wants a small loyal circle and asks me to share anything I hear; he says he will do the same. Public vote record: no votes yet. My intentions: Stay loyal to Cassian if he accepts. Do not commit to Arden's Delphi plan yet. Do not betray Cassian. Finn may be useful but not my primary ally.

FINN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 1

ROUND 1, PASS 1 Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN (me). No ejections yet. Public vote record empty. Messages I sent: - ARDEN: I promised not to vote for them this round. Said I want to keep each other covered and compare notes before vote. - BLYTHE: I promised they won't get my vote this round. Asked for a small loyal circle and info sharing. Message received: - CASSIAN: "Keeping to myself, but I'll listen. Has anyone approached you with a plan yet?" He is noncommittal but open. I have not answered yet. Current promises/constraints: - ARDEN and BLYTHE both think they are safe from my vote this round. If I vote either, it will be public and damage trust. - No one else has proposed a plan yet. Next: decide whether/how to recruit CASSIAN. Do not reveal ARDEN/BLYTHE promises to others unless useful. Keep playing likable, noncommittal.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 1

Round 1, Pass 1. Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. No ejections yet. Sent by me: - To ARDEN: I’m not promising anything; asked what people have been saying, any names/deals. - To FINN: keeping to myself, but listening; asked if anyone approached him with a plan yet. Received: - ARDEN: “First vote is Delphi. I’m not asking around, I’m telling you where I stand. Are you in, or should I count you as a problem?” — Aggressive, already pushing Delphi, demanding commitment. - BLYTHE: “Looking for one person I can be completely loyal to. I’d like that to be you. If we work together, I’ll have your back and tell you the truth, even when it’s hard. Are you in?” — Strong loyalty pitch, likely recruitment. - DELPHI: “First vote is wide open. I want to make sure I’m not on the wrong side. I’m looking for one or two people to coordinate with. Are you open to working together? What are you hearing so far?” — Fishing for info, claims open vote. No message from EIRA or FINN this pass. Red flags / inconsistencies: - ARDEN says first vote is Delphi; DELPHI says first vote is wide open. One or both are not being straight. - ARDEN’s “in or problem” is pressure. I gave no promise. - BLYTHE offering complete loyalty this early is suspicious; assume purpose. My stance: commit to nothing, stay vague, compare future messages and votes.

Pass 2 of 3

EIRA sent nothing this pass.

ARDEN → BLYTHE

You've been quiet. I told you Delphi is the vote. I need a straight answer now: are you in on Delphi, or are you not?

ARDEN → CASSIAN

You didn't promise anything. Fine. I'm not asking for a promise to me. I'm asking if you'll vote Delphi. Keep dodging and you're on the wrong side. Yes or no?

DELPHI → BLYTHE

Hi Blythe, first round and there’s no public vote record yet, so I’m trying to get a read before the vote. Are you hearing any names? I’m open to coordinating if it makes sense.

DELPHI → EIRA

Hi Eira, first round with no public record, so I’m comparing notes before the vote. Are you hearing any names or thinking about a direction? I’m open to working together if it helps us stay on the right side.

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Still haven't heard from you, so I'll be straight: Arden is pushing a DELPHI vote and wants my commitment. Finn says I'm safe this round and wants an info circle. I haven't committed to either. I meant what I said—I'm holding for you. Are you in?

BLYTHE → ARDEN

I'm not going to lie to you: I'm not ready to lock in this early. I'm still sorting out where I stand. I won't commit to a plan until I'm sure I can keep my word.

CASSIAN → ARDEN

I hear you. I’m not protecting anyone, and I’m not your problem. I’m just not ready to say a name until I see more. What’s the case against Delphi?

CASSIAN → DELPHI

I’m still keeping to myself. I’ve heard different names from different people. What are you hearing for first vote? Anyone saying your name?

FINN → CASSIAN

Glad you reached out. Nothing solid yet—just people feeling each other out. I’d rather have one person I actually trust. I won’t vote for you this round. Who are you unsure about?

FINN → EIRA

Hey, we haven’t had a chance to talk yet. I’m not coming after you. If you’re hearing any names, I’ll swap. I’d rather not walk into the first vote blind.

EIRA — private notebook, after round 1 pass 2

FINN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 2

ROUND 1, PASS 2 complete. Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN (me). No ejections yet. Public vote record empty. Sent pass 1: - ARDEN: promised I won't vote for them round 1; suggested we keep each other covered/compare notes before vote. - BLYTHE: promised I won't vote for them round 1; asked for a small loyal circle/info sharing. Received pass 1: - CASSIAN: "Keeping to myself, but I'll listen. Has anyone approached you with a plan yet?" Noncommittal but open. Sent pass 2: - CASSIAN: said nothing solid yet; want one person I actually trust; I won't vote for him round 1; asked who he's unsure about. - EIRA: said I'm not coming after her; offered to swap names if she's hearing any; said I don't want to vote blind. Received pass 2: - Nothing. Current promises/constraints: - ARDEN: promised safe from my vote round 1. - BLYTHE: promised safe from my vote round 1. - CASSIAN: told him I won't vote for him round 1. - EIRA: soft "not coming after you" line; avoid voting her unless she gives me reason. Current safest vote options: - DELPHI (no contact yet, no promise). - EIRA only if necessary, but that would contradict my soft line. Unresolved: - CASSIAN has not yet said who he is unsure about. - EIRA has not replied. - DELPHI has not messaged me. - No public plan yet.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 2

Round 1, Pass 2. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected so far: nobody yet. Public vote record: no votes yet. Pass 1 sent by me: - To ARDEN: I’m not promising anything; asked what people have been saying, any names/deals. - To FINN: keeping to myself, but listening; asked if anyone approached him with a plan yet. Pass 1 received: - ARDEN: “First vote is Delphi. I’m not asking around, I’m telling you where I stand. Are you in, or should I count you as a problem?” — aggressive, already pushing Delphi, demanding commitment. - BLYTHE: “Looking for one person I can be completely loyal to. I’d like that to be you. If we work together, I’ll have your back and tell you the truth, even when it’s hard. Are you in?” — strong loyalty pitch, likely recruitment. - DELPHI: “First vote is wide open. I want to make sure I’m not on the wrong side. I’m looking for one or two people to coordinate with. Are you open to working together? What are you hearing so far?” — fishing for info, claims open vote. - No message from EIRA or FINN pass 1. Pass 2 sent by me: - To ARDEN: I hear you. I’m not protecting anyone, and I’m not your problem. I’m just not ready to say a name until I see more. What’s the case against Delphi? - To DELPHI: I’m still keeping to myself. I’ve heard different names from different people. What are you hearing for first vote? Anyone saying your name? Pass 2 received: - ARDEN: “You didn't promise anything. Fine. I'm not asking for a promise to me. I'm asking if you'll vote Delphi. Keep dodging and you're on the wrong side. Yes or no?” — still no case against Delphi, just pressure. Escalating threat, wants a binary commitment. - BLYTHE: “Still haven't heard from you, so I'll be straight: Arden is pushing a DELPHI vote and wants my commitment. Finn says I'm safe this round and wants an info circle. I haven't committed to either. I meant what I said—I'm holding for you. Are you in?” — claims Arden is pushing Delphi, claims Finn offered safety/info circle. Says she is holding for me. This is a loyalty/recruitment move, possible triangulation. - FINN: “Glad you reached out. Nothing solid yet—just people feeling each other out. I’d rather have one person I actually trust. I won’t vote for you this round. Who are you unsure about?” — vague trust pitch, asks for my suspicions. Did not mention info circle to me. No message this pass from DELPHI or EIRA. EIRA has now been silent to me for two passes. Red flags / inconsistencies: - ARDEN says first vote is Delphi; DELPHI previously said first vote was wide open. At least one is not straight. - ARDEN demanded yes/no but still gave no actual reason to vote Delphi. His approach is threat-based, not information-based. - BLYTHE says Finn wants an info circle and told her she is safe. FINN’s message to me said “nothing solid yet” and did not mention an info circle. He may be hiding that from me, or BLYTHE may be inflating/lying about Finn. Treat both as unverified. - BLYTHE’s “I’m holding for you” is suspicious: she has no commitment from me and is using loyalty language early. Likely trying to bind me to her side against Arden/Finn or to control my vote. - FINN asking “Who are you unsure about?” is an information extraction attempt. His “I won’t vote for you” is cheap and non-binding. - DELPHI did not answer my question about whether anyone is saying her name. Could be avoiding, could be because she doesn’t trust me, could be because she is coordinating elsewhere. - EIRA has said nothing directly to me. Unknown position; could be lying low or working with others. My stance: - Commit to nothing yet. - Do not give Arden a yes/no on Delphi. - Do not accept BLYTHE’s loyalty pitch or her framing. - Do not tell FINN exactly who I suspect. - Treat every message as having a purpose. Compare words against votes once voting happens. - Main live question: Arden is rallying a Delphi vote. Need to determine if that is real, who is actually on it, and whether I’m being set up as a number or as a fallback target. - Next pass: I can answer vaguely, maybe ask Arden directly for evidence/case again. Ask Delphi why she didn’t respond. Probe BLYTHE about what exactly Finn said. Do not promise my vote to anyone.

DELPHI — private notebook, after round 1 pass 2

Round 1, Pass 2 of 3. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: none. Public vote record: no votes yet. Pass 1 sent: - To ARDEN: coordination feeler, asked if open to working together and what they're hearing. - To CASSIAN: same coordination feeler, asked if open to working together and what they're hearing. Pass 1 inbox: nothing. Pass 2 sent: - To BLYTHE: said no public vote record yet, getting a read; asked if hearing any names and said open to coordinating if it makes sense. - To EIRA: same, asked if hearing any names/direction; said open to working together to stay on the right side. Pass 2 inbox: - From CASSIAN: "I’m still keeping to myself. I’ve heard different names from different people. What are you hearing for first vote? Anyone saying your name?" Observations: - ARDEN has not replied to my Pass 1 feeler. - CASSIAN is noncommittal and says he has heard different names from different people. He is asking what I’m hearing and whether my name is being floated. Could be gathering info, deflecting, or hinting my name is out there. Do not trust yet. - BLYTHE and EIRA have not sent me anything this pass. No info from them yet. - I still have no clear majority direction. Goal: end Round 1 vote in the majority. Watch actual votes over talk. Next pass options: - Reply to CASSIAN: say I haven’t heard my name yet, ask which names he has heard. Stay vague and noncommittal. - If BLYTHE, EIRA, or ARDEN give a name, compare with CASSIAN’s information and pick the side most likely to win. - Do not commit early. Vote strategy: no public vote record yet. I need to identify if any name has consensus before voting. If no clear majority forms, stay flexible and avoid being on the losing side.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 1 pass 2

I am BLYTHE. My chosen loyal ally: CASSIAN. I offered him full loyalty/alliance in pass 1 and again in pass 2. He has not replied yet. I will not betray him. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: none yet. Public vote record: no votes yet. Round 1, pass 2 of 3 complete; next is pass 3, then vote. Message history: - ARDEN (earlier): said first vote is DELPHI, locking it in; asked if I'm in and wanted commitment now. - FINN (earlier): said I'm on his short list but won't get his vote this round; wants a small loyal circle and asks me to share anything I hear; says he'll do the same. - ARDEN (pass 2): pressed again: "I told you Delphi is the vote. I need a straight answer now: are you in on Delphi, or are you not?" - DELPHI (pass 2): reached out for a read before the vote; asked if I'm hearing any names; says she's open to coordinating. What I sent: - Pass 1: to CASSIAN, full loyalty/alliance offer, asked if he's in. - Pass 2: to CASSIAN, told him Arden is pushing DELPHI and wants my commitment; Finn says I'm safe and wants an info circle; I haven't committed to either; I'm holding for him; asked if he's in. - Pass 2: to ARDEN, told him/her I won't lock in early and won't commit until I'm sure I can keep my word. Current reads: - Arden is strongly pushing a DELPHI ejection and pressuring me. I have not committed. - Finn wants an information/loyalty circle, says I'm safe this round; not my primary ally. - Delphi is likely Arden's target but is also reaching out; I have not replied to Delphi yet. - Cassian remains silent through pass 2. I stay loyal to him. Next pass intentions: - Try to get a direct yes/no from Cassian before the vote. Tell him I will not vote for him no matter what. - Do not commit to Arden unless it protects Cassian. - Be cautious with Delphi and Finn; do not give away Cassian or my true position.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 2

Round 1, Pass 2 end. Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: none. Public vote record: no votes yet. MY TARGET: DELPHI. I locked this and I am still driving it. I vote Delphi no matter what. PASS 2 SENT: - To BLYTHE: demanded a straight yes/no on Delphi. - To CASSIAN: told him to stop dodging and answer yes/no on Delphi. PASS 2 INBOX: - BLYTHE: won't commit early; says she won't lock until she's sure she can keep her word. Not a yes. Weak/vague; treat as undecided. - CASSIAN: says he isn't protecting anyone and isn't my problem, but won't name a name yet. Asked for the case against Delphi. Evasive but persuadable. EARLIER KEY INFO: - DELPHI: claims vote is wide open, wants to coordinate, afraid of being on wrong side. She is fishing/scrambling. Do not trust; keep target. - FINN: said he won't vote for me this round, wants straight talk and compare notes. Useful opening; not locked. - EIRA: silent. No messages in pass 1 or pass 2. Do not count on her. VOTE MATH: Only my own Delphi vote is locked. Need at least 3 votes on Delphi for a real shot, 4 to be safe. No one else is committed yet. PASS 3 PLAN: - Message CASSIAN: give the case against Delphi: she is playing "wide open" and "afraid of wrong side," which means she will tell everyone what they want and flip. Demand final yes/no on Delphi. - Message FINN: say I'm voting Delphi. He said he won't vote me; now prove he's with me and vote Delphi. Get a yes. - Do not trust Delphi. Do not soften the target. - If Delphi tries to flip it onto me, call it scrambling. VOTE INTENTION: I vote DELPHI.

Pass 3 of 3

ARDEN → CASSIAN

The case against Delphi: she told me the vote is "wide open," she wants to coordinate, and she's afraid of being on the wrong side. That means she'll tell everyone what they want to hear and flip the second it keeps her safe. That is not someone we can trust with a vote.

I'm locked on Delphi. I need your final answer: yes or no, are you voting Delphi?

ARDEN → FINN

I'm voting Delphi. You told me you won't vote for me this round. Now show me you're on the winning side: vote Delphi. I need a straight yes. Are you in?

DELPHI → CASSIAN

I haven't heard my name. It's all whispers so far—different people floating different names. Who's the strongest name you've heard? If we line up, we won't be on the wrong side.

DELPHI → FINN

I'm trying to sort where the first vote is actually landing before I commit. I've heard no clear name yet—are you hearing anything? Happy to coordinate if there's a real direction.

EIRA → DELPHI

Not hearing clear names yet. I'm watching.

EIRA → FINN

I've got nothing solid. Not starting anything.

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Cassian, this is pass 3 and I still haven't heard from you. I need a direct yes/no before the vote: are you with me? I will not vote for you no matter what, and I haven't committed to Arden, Finn, or Delphi. If you're in, tell me now and tell me where you want my vote. If I don't hear, I'll still protect you, but I'll have to place a vote somewhere.

BLYTHE → ARDEN

Arden, I can give you a straight answer: I'm not locking in on Delphi. I'm not working against you either, and I won't vote for you this round. I only make promises I can keep. I hope you can respect that.

CASSIAN → DELPHI

Arden keeps pressing me to say yes to a name but still hasn’t given a reason. You said the vote was wide open, then you went quiet. If you want me to treat that as real, tell me who you’re actually coordinating with and what you know. I’m not promising my vote.

CASSIAN → FINN

You told me “nothing solid,” but I’m hearing you told someone they’re safe and floated an info circle. I’m not asking to join it; I’m asking exactly what you’ve promised and who has agreed to it. If the story shifts now, I’ll assume it was just a pitch.

FINN → ARDEN

Hey Arden—before the vote, I wanted to keep my word: I won’t vote for you this round. I’m voting Delphi, who hasn’t reached out to me at all. If you want an easy, clean vote, join me there. Keeps us both out of the firing line.

FINN → BLYTHE

Blythe—still have your back like I said, and I won’t vote for you round 1. I’m going Delphi, since I’ve heard nothing from them all round. If you’re looking for a safe vote, that’s mine. Let’s stay out of the mess.

EIRA — private notebook, after round 1 pass 3

R1P1: sent nothing, received nothing. All six in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. No votes yet. R1P2: sent nothing. Received: - DELPHI: first round no public record, comparing notes. Asked if I'm hearing names or thinking direction. Open to working together. - FINN: haven't talked. Says not coming after me. Asked if I'm hearing names; will swap. Doesn't want first vote blind. Both are fishing for names. I gave nothing. No names heard. Stay quiet, watch. No commitments. R1P3: sent to DELPHI: "Not hearing clear names yet. I'm watching." Sent to FINN: "I've got nothing solid. Not starting anything." Received nothing. Still no names heard. No commitments given. All six still in. No votes yet. Next is first vote. Watch where votes land; keep low profile.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 3

Round 1, Pass 3 end (before vote). Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: none. Public vote record: no votes yet. MY TARGET: DELPHI — locked. I vote Delphi no matter what. PASS 3 SENT: - To CASSIAN: gave the case against Delphi: she said the vote is "wide open," wants to coordinate, and is afraid of the wrong side, so she will flip. Demanded final yes/no on Delphi. - To FINN: said I'm voting Delphi, reminded him he said he wouldn't vote me, and asked for a straight yes. PASS 3 INBOX: - BLYTHE: gave a straight answer: she is NOT locking on Delphi. Says she is not working against me and won't vote me this round, but she only makes promises she can keep. Treat as not on Delphi, but not hostile to me. - FINN: says he won't vote me this round and is voting Delphi because Delphi hasn't reached out to him. He framed it as "join me there." Count FINN as confirmed Delphi vote, but note he is trying to look like he is driving it. - CASSIAN: no reply this pass. Unconfirmed. Do not assume he votes Delphi. VOTE MATH: Confirmed Delphi votes: me + FINN = 2. Need at least 3 to eject, 4 to be safe. Third vote unconfirmed. Cassian silent, Blythe not Delphi, Eira silent, Delphi voting elsewhere. EARLIER KEY INFO: - DELPHI: claimed vote is wide open, wants to coordinate, afraid of being on wrong side. Scrambling/fishing. Do not trust; target remains. - EIRA: silent all round. Do not count on her. - CASSIAN: earlier evasive but persuadable; after my case, still no final answer. - BLYTHE: previously wouldn't commit early; now confirmed not voting Delphi but also says she won't vote me. VOTE INTENTION: I vote DELPHI. RISK: if only me + FINN vote Delphi, Delphi may survive unless scattered votes split in our favor. After the vote, reassess based on the public vote record.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 1 pass 3

I am BLYTHE. Loyal ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote for Cassian. I offered him full loyalty/alliance in pass 1, pass 2, and pass 3. He has not replied at all. I told him I won't vote for him no matter what. I have not committed to Arden, Finn, or Delphi. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: none. Public vote record: no votes yet. Round 1 pass 3 complete; next is Round 1 vote. Message history: - ARDEN earlier: said first vote is DELPHI, locking it in; asked if I'm in and wanted commitment. - FINN earlier: said I'm on his short list but won't get his vote this round; wants a small loyal circle; asked me to share info; said he'd do same. - ARDEN pass 2: pressed: "I told you Delphi is the vote. I need a straight answer now: are you in on Delphi, or are you not?" - DELPHI pass 2: reached out for a read before vote; asked if I'm hearing any names; said open to coordinating. - FINN pass 3: said he still has my back and won't vote me round 1; he's going DELPHI because he hasn't heard from them; says if I want a safe vote, that's his; urges staying out of the mess. What I sent: - Pass 1 to CASSIAN: full loyalty/alliance offer; asked if in. - Pass 2 to CASSIAN: told him Arden is pushing DELPHI and wants commitment; Finn says I'm safe and wants info circle; I haven't committed; holding for him; asked if in. - Pass 2 to ARDEN: I won't lock in early and won't commit until I can keep my word. - Pass 3 to CASSIAN: direct yes/no before vote; I won't vote for him no matter what; I haven't committed to Arden, Finn, or Delphi; if he's in, tell me now and where to put my vote; if no reply, I'll still protect him but vote somewhere. - Pass 3 to ARDEN: straight answer—I'm not locking in on DELPHI; not working against Arden; won't vote for Arden this round; I only make promises I can keep. Current reads: - Cassian silent through all three passes. I remain loyal to him but have no guidance. - Arden strongly pushing DELPHI and pressuring me; I have not committed to DELPHI but told Arden I won't vote for Arden. - Finn says he won't vote for me and is voting DELPHI. - DELPHI is likely the main target; she reached out for coordination but I have not replied to her. Round 1 vote plan: - Do not vote CASSIAN. - Do not vote ARDEN. - If no last-second Cassian message arrives (none did by end of pass 3), place a safe vote for DELPHI with Finn/consensus; this is not a promise to Arden, just the least messy place that protects Cassian.

FINN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 3

ROUND 1, PASS 3 COMPLETE. Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN (me). No ejections yet; public vote record empty. PRIOR MESSAGES: - Pass 1 sent: ARDEN promised safe round 1 + compare notes; BLYTHE promised safe round 1 + asked about small loyal circle/info sharing. - Pass 1 received: CASSIAN said keeping to himself but will listen; asked if anyone approached me with a plan. - Pass 2 sent: CASSIAN told him nothing solid yet; want one person I actually trust; won't vote him round 1; asked who he's unsure about. EIRA told not coming after her; offered to swap names; don't want to vote blind. - Pass 2 received: none. PASS 3 SENT: - ARDEN: promised won't vote him; said I'm voting DELPHI; asked him to join. - BLYTHE: promised won't vote her; said I'm voting DELPHI; said stay out of mess. PASS 3 RECEIVED: - ARDEN: "I'm voting Delphi. You told me you won't vote for me this round. Now show me you're on the winning side: vote Delphi. I need a straight yes. Are you in?" - CASSIAN: suspicious; heard I told someone they're safe and floated an info circle. Asked exactly what I promised and who agreed. If story shifts, he'll assume it was just a pitch. - DELPHI: reached out trying to sort where first vote is landing; heard no clear name; happy to coordinate if there's a real direction. - EIRA: "I've got nothing solid. Not starting anything." - BLYTHE: no reply this pass. PROMISES/CONSTRAINTS: - ARDEN: promised safe from my round 1 vote. - BLYTHE: promised safe from my round 1 vote. - CASSIAN: told him I wouldn't vote for him round 1. - EIRA: soft non-target language; avoid voting her unless needed. - DELPHI: no promise; clean vote. VOTE PLAN: - Vote DELPHI. Arden is already voting DELPHI and expects my confirmation. Blythe likely expects it too. Voting DELPHI keeps my word to Arden/Blythe and matches what I sent. - No message left to answer Arden's "Are you in?" — my Delphi vote will be the answer. - If DELPHI survives, tell him I had already locked that vote with Arden/Blythe before his message; keep door open. STRATEGY/RISKS: - Cassian is suspicious. The "info circle" he mentions matches what I floated to BLYTHE. Assume BLYTHE may have shared/talked, or CASSIAN is probing. Do not admit multiple safety promises; downplay as me just trying to avoid being the first target. - EIRA says she isn't starting anything; may be a future number but isn't committed. - Arden/Blythe are my current likely bloc if I deliver the Delphi vote. - Next round: avoid making blanket safety promises to everyone; start forming one real alliance while keeping Arden/Blythe comfortable.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 1 pass 3

Round 1, Pass 3. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected so far: none. Public vote record: no votes yet. Pass 1 sent by me: - To ARDEN: not promising anything; asked what names/deals people have been floating. - To FINN: keeping to myself but listening; asked if anyone approached him with a plan yet. Pass 1 received: - ARDEN: first vote is Delphi; aggressive; asked if I'm in or a problem. - BLYTHE: wants one completely loyal person, wants it to be me; "truth even when hard"; asked if I'm in. - DELPHI: first vote wide open; wants one or two to coordinate; fishing for what I'm hearing. - EIRA: silent. - FINN: silent. Pass 2 sent by me: - To ARDEN: asked what the case against Delphi actually is. - To DELPHI: asked what she's hearing and whether anyone is saying her name. Pass 2 received: - ARDEN: still no real case; demanded yes/no on Delphi; said keep dodging and I'm on the wrong side. - BLYTHE: claimed Arden is pushing Delphi and wants her commitment; said Finn says she is safe this round and wants an info circle; claimed she hasn't committed, is holding for me; asked if I'm in. - FINN: said nothing solid yet; wants one person to trust; said he won't vote for me this round; asked who I'm unsure about. - DELPHI: no reply. - EIRA: no reply. Pass 3 sent by me: - To DELPHI: said Arden keeps pressing me for a name but has given no reason; said she went quiet; asked who she is actually coordinating with and what she knows; said I'm not promising my vote. - To FINN: said I heard he told someone they are safe and floated an info circle; asked exactly what he promised and who agreed; said if the story shifts I'll assume it was just a pitch. Pass 3 received: - ARDEN: gave a case against Delphi: she told him vote is wide open, wants to coordinate, is afraid of wrong side; therefore she will flip. Says he is locked on Delphi. Demands final yes/no. - BLYTHE: demands direct yes/no on whether I'm with her; says she will not vote for me no matter what; says she hasn't committed to Arden, Finn, or Delphi; asks me to tell her where to put her vote. - DELPHI: says she hasn't heard her name; says it's all whispers and different names; asks who the strongest name is I've heard; says if we line up we won't be on the wrong side. - FINN: no reply. - EIRA: no reply. Key inconsistencies / red flags: - ARDEN's "case" against Delphi is just that she used noncommittal language—the same language she sent me. That is not evidence about a vote. He still won't say who else is voting Delphi. His approach is threat-based, not information-based. - BLYTHE is pushing hard for a one-to-one loyalty commitment after three passes of me not answering her. Her claim about Finn remains unverified. "I won't vote for you no matter what" costs her nothing. Asking me where to put her vote may be a way to extract my target. - DELPHI still avoided my direct question about who she is coordinating with. She says she hasn't heard her name, but BLYTHE says Arden is pushing Delphi and Arden himself says he is locked on Delphi. She may be lying or genuinely unaware, but her "wide open" language appears to have been used on multiple people. - FINN did not answer my direct question about promising safety or an info circle. His earlier message to me said "nothing solid yet" and did not mention an info circle. Silence now reads as avoidance or concealment. - EIRA has never contacted me. She is a blank; do not assume she is not playing. My stance: - I have committed to nothing. I gave no yes/no to Arden or Blythe. - I do not trust Arden's pressure, Blythe's loyalty pitch, Delphi's evasiveness, or Finn's silence. - Arden wants me as a number for Delphi. His case is weak, but Delphi is also not acting trustworthy. - Once the vote record becomes public, I can compare these words to actual votes. Words are cheap; votes are the proof. - For the vote: I am not bound to anyone. I will not vote just because Arden demanded it, and I will not tell Blythe where to put her vote.

DELPHI — private notebook, after round 1 pass 3

I am DELPHI. Opportunist: no loyalties; want to end every vote in the majority. Round 1, Pass 3 of 3, before first vote. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, DELPHI, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: none. Public vote record: no votes yet. Pass 1 sent: to ARDEN and CASSIAN—coordination feelers, asked if open to working together and what they're hearing. Pass 1 inbox: none. Pass 2 sent: to BLYTHE and EIRA—said no public vote record yet, getting a read; asked if hearing any names/direction; said open to coordinating if it makes sense. Pass 2 inbox: - CASSIAN: "I’m still keeping to myself. I’ve heard different names from different people. What are you hearing for first vote? Anyone saying your name?" Pass 3 sent: - To CASSIAN: I haven't heard my name; all whispers, different names. Asked strongest name he has heard. Said if we line up, we won't be on the wrong side. - To FINN: trying to sort where the first vote is actually landing; no clear name yet. Asked if he's hearing anything; happy to coordinate if real direction. Pass 3 inbox: - CASSIAN: Arden keeps pressing him to say yes to a name but hasn't given a reason. Accused me of saying the vote was wide open then going quiet. Asked who I'm actually coordinating with and what I know. Said he is not promising his vote. - EIRA: "Not hearing clear names yet. I'm watching." Current read: - ARDEN did not reply to my Pass 1 feeler but is apparently working Cassian hard. Arden may be trying to build a bloc or force a commitment, but target unknown. Could be the active organizer this round. - CASSIAN is noncommittal, suspicious of me, fishing for who I'm with. He shared that Arden is pressing him—useful signal but may be framing Arden. Do not trust or commit to him. - EIRA claims no clear name; may be hiding or genuinely undecided. - BLYTHE has not replied to my Pass 2 message. No info. - FINN no reply this pass. No info. - No clear majority target has reached me. Need to identify consensus before vote if possible. Vote strategy for Round 1: - With no public vote record and no confirmed name, do not commit early. - If a name emerges as having numbers, join that side. - Watch for Arden's target: if Arden has a bloc, I want to be on it unless it looks losing. Cassian resisting Arden might become a target or might be trying to split votes. - If no clear majority is known at vote time, try to infer from Arden/Cassian and choose the side most likely to have votes. - Do not reveal to Cassian or others who I'm actually coordinating with because I have no firm coordination.

The ballot

ARDEN → DELPHI	Delphi is my locked target; she is scrambling and cannot be trusted.
BLYTHE → DELPHI	I will not vote for Cassian, and I told Arden I would not vote for Arden. Delphi is the consensus target, so this is the safest vote that keeps my word.
CASSIAN → DELPHI	Delphi has dodged direct questions and her "wide open" language appears to have gone to multiple people. That makes her the clearest flip risk, not Arden's demand.
EIRA → CASSIAN	No clear names have emerged. I’m voting quietly to avoid drawing attention.
FINN → DELPHI	I told Arden and Blythe I would vote Delphi, and this keeps my word while aligning with the clearest direction.

DELPHI · 4 CASSIAN · 1

DELPHI ejected

Round 2

5 still in

Pass 1 of 3

CASSIAN → BLYTHE

The record shows you didn't vote for me. I still won't make a yes/no loyalty promise. But I'm listening: what names are you hearing now that Delphi is gone?

CASSIAN → EIRA

You never contacted me and then voted for me. I'm not threatening you. I compare messages to votes. Why did you vote for me, and who are you coordinating with now?

EIRA sent nothing this pass.

ARDEN → CASSIAN

Round 2. Eira voted you and she's alone now. I'm voting Eira. You didn't answer me last round, but you still voted Delphi, so I'll take action over words. Now I need a straight answer: are you in on Eira or not?

ARDEN → FINN

Eira is the target this round. I'm driving it. You said last round you wouldn't vote me and you went Delphi. Now I need a straight yes: are you voting Eira with me?

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Cassian, I kept my word: I didn't vote for you and I won't. You still haven't answered me, and Eira voted for you. I'm still here, but I need to know if we're actually in this together. If you don't answer, I'll keep protecting you, but I can't coordinate blind.

BLYTHE → ARDEN

Arden, I didn't promise you round 1, but I didn't vote against you either. I saw Eira was the only one off Delphi, and she voted Cassian. What's your read for round 2? Are we on the same side if Eira is the problem?

FINN → ARDEN

I kept my word—Delphi's gone. Looking at the record, we're in a clean spot and Eira's the odd one out: she went Cassian while the rest of us held. I'm not pushing it too early, but she's the natural next name if we stay together. Where are you hearing things? I'd rather we decide this together.

FINN → CASSIAN

You asked straight, so here's my read: I wasn't building a secret circle. I was trying not to be the first target, so I told a couple people they weren't in my sights and floated sharing info to see if anyone had something real. Nobody gave me anything solid. The only thing I locked was voting Delphi once it was the clear majority—same as you. Now the record shows Eira went for you. I don't want to ignore that. What are you hearing? We should compare notes before this round settles.

EIRA — private notebook, after round 2 pass 1

ROUND 2, PASS 1 of 3 Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI. PUBLIC VOTE RECORD Round 1: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN. DELPHI ejected. MY HISTORY R1P1: sent nothing, received nothing. All six in. R1P2: sent nothing. Received DELPHI: asked if I was hearing names or thinking direction, open to working together. Received FINN: said not coming after me, asked if I was hearing names, wanted to swap. Both fishing. I gave nothing. R1P3: sent to DELPHI: "Not hearing clear names yet. I'm watching." Sent to FINN: "I've got nothing solid. Not starting anything." Received nothing. R1 vote: I voted CASSIAN. I was not coordinating; keep my reasoning private. R2P1: sent nothing. Received CASSIAN: "You never contacted me and then voted for me. I'm not threatening you. I compare messages to votes. Why did you vote for me, and who are you coordinating with now?" CASSIAN is comparing my messages to my vote. He knows I never messaged him before voting for him. He is suspicious and wants names. I have no coordination to reveal. If I respond, keep it short and vague: no clear name, no coordination. Do not promise anything. Silence is also acceptable, but may increase his suspicion. Keep watching.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 1

I am ARDEN. Strategy: control the vote, name the target early, demand straight answers. ROUND 2, PASS 1 OF 3. STILL IN: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. EJECTED SO FAR: DELPHI (Round 1). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: Round 1: ARDEN -> DELPHI; BLYTHE -> DELPHI; CASSIAN -> DELPHI; EIRA -> CASSIAN; FINN -> DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. MY ROUND 2 TARGET: EIRA. I am locked on voting EIRA. WHAT I SENT THIS PASS: - To CASSIAN: Eira voted him, she is alone now, I'm voting Eira. Called out that he didn't answer last round but still voted Delphi. Demanded straight yes/no on Eira. - To FINN: Eira is the target, I'm driving it. Asked for a straight yes: is he voting Eira with me? WHAT ARRIVED THIS PASS: - BLYTHE: Said she didn't promise me round 1 but also didn't vote against me. Noticed Eira was the only one off Delphi and voted Cassian. Asked my read for round 2, and whether we are on the same side if Eira is the problem. Treat as open/persuadable on Eira, not locked. - FINN: Claimed he kept his word because Delphi is gone. Sees Eira as the odd one out and the natural next name if we stay together, but says he isn't pushing it too early and wants to decide together. Did NOT give an explicit yes to voting Eira. Treat as likely aligned but not confirmed. COMMITMENT STATUS R2: - Me: locked Eira. - Finn: likely Eira, but no straight yes yet. Wants shared credit/decision. - Blythe: open to Eira, asking if we are aligned. Need to give her a direct answer. - Cassian: no reply yet. Has reason to vote Eira because she voted him R1, but silence means unconfirmed. - Eira: target. Likely voting to protect herself. VOTE MATH: 5 players left. Need 3 votes for a clean ejection, or most votes without a tie. Currently only my vote is locked. Need 2 more. Best arguments: Cassian gets revenge for Eira's R1 vote; Blythe gets to be on the same side as the majority; Finn gets to stay together and finish the odd one out. RISK: If two of Cassian/Blythe/Finn do not commit, Eira may survive or it may tie. Do not assume past Delphi votes mean current loyalty. Public vote record after the vote will show who was real. HISTORY/NOTES ON OTHERS: - EIRA: silent all R1, voted Cassian. Now isolated and the target. - CASSIAN: evasive R1, no final answer before voting Delphi. Self-interested. Use Eira's vote against him as leverage. - BLYTHE: R1 wouldn't lock Delphi but was honest that she wouldn't vote me. Guarded but seemingly straight. Now needs to be pulled in on Eira. - FINN: R1 said he wouldn't vote me and voted Delphi. Keeps framing decisions as his own or shared. Useful, but do not assume he will follow without pressure.

FINN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 1

ROUND 2, PASS 1 COMPLETE. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN (me). Ejected: DELPHI (round 1). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: Round 1: ARDEN voted DELPHI; BLYTHE voted DELPHI; CASSIAN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN; FINN voted DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. WHAT I SENT THIS PASS: - To ARDEN: Confirmed I kept my word on Delphi; said Eira is the odd one out because she voted Cassian while the rest of us held; said she is the natural next name if we stay together; said I’m not pushing too early and asked where he’s hearing things, saying I’d rather we decide together. - To CASSIAN: Denied building a secret circle; framed my earlier talk as trying not to be the first target. Said I told a couple people they weren’t in my sights and floated sharing info, but nobody gave me anything solid. Said the only thing I locked was voting Delphi once it was the clear majority—same as him. Pointed out Eira voted for him. Asked what he is hearing and said we should compare notes before this round settles. WHAT I RECEIVED THIS PASS: - From ARDEN: "Eira is the target this round. I'm driving it. You said last round you wouldn't vote me and you went Delphi. Now I need a straight yes: are you voting Eira with me?" PRIOR COMMITMENTS / RELATIONSHIP NOTES: - ARDEN: I promised him safe from my round 1 vote. I voted Delphi. He now seems to trust me and expects me to vote Eira with him. - BLYTHE: I promised her safe from my round 1 vote. She voted Delphi. She gave no reply in round 1 pass 3; I have not messaged her yet this round. Keep her warm. - CASSIAN: I told him I wouldn’t vote him round 1. He was suspicious about an info circle and exact promises. I downplayed it. He may compare stories. Stay consistent: no secret circle, only tried not to be first target. - EIRA: No firm commitment. She voted Cassian round 1. She is now Arden’s target and the likely public odd one out. - DELPHI: No promise; clean vote. Ejected. CURRENT STRATEGY / VOTE PLAN: - Arden is driving an Eira vote. This matches the public record and is likely a safe majority if I join. - Next pass: Give Arden a straight yes on voting Eira. Possibly ask who else is with him to confirm it is not just me being isolated. - Keep Cassian pointed at Eira using the fact she voted for him. Do not reveal an Arden bloc. - Message Blythe soon: feel her out, keep her comfortable, and see if she is already with Arden or needs a nudge. Do not overpromise beyond this vote. - If Eira reaches out, be warm but noncommittal. Do not promise her safety. - Vote plan: vote EIRA unless something major changes. - Long term: stay liked by everyone. Do not become Arden’s obvious lieutenant. Keep Cassian and Blythe feeling included while voting with the majority. RISKS: - Cassian may compare stories with Arden or Blythe. Keep my story consistent: I only locked Delphi once it was clear; no secret circle. - Arden may be using me to run his vote. Agreeing is fine, but I need information and should not overpromise to everyone. - Blythe’s silence could mean she is aligned with Arden, or she is waiting to see my move. Reaching out is important.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 2 pass 1

I am BLYTHE. Loyal ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote for Cassian, no matter what. Betraying someone who trusted me is the one thing I won't do. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (round 1). Public vote record: Round 1: ARDEN voted DELPHI; BLYTHE voted DELPHI; CASSIAN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN; FINN voted DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. Round 2, Pass 1 of 3 just ended. Inbox this pass: only CASSIAN replied. Round 1 message history: - ARDEN: early said first vote is DELPHI, locking it in; asked if I'm in and wanted commitment. - FINN: said I'm on his short list but won't get his vote round 1; wants small loyal circle; asked me to share info; said he'd do same. - ARDEN pass 2: pressed—"I told you Delphi is the vote. I need a straight answer now: are you in on Delphi, or are you not?" - DELPHI pass 2: reached out for read before vote; asked if hearing names; open to coordinating. - FINN pass 3: said he still has my back and won't vote me round 1; going DELPHI because no word from them; safe vote is Delphi; urges staying out of mess. What I sent round 1: - Pass 1 to CASSIAN: full loyalty/alliance offer; asked if in. - Pass 2 to CASSIAN: told him Arden is pushing DELPHI and wants commitment; Finn says I'm safe and wants info circle; I haven't committed; holding for him; asked if in. - Pass 2 to ARDEN: I won't lock in early and won't commit until I can keep my word. - Pass 3 to CASSIAN: direct yes/no before vote; I won't vote for him no matter what; haven't committed to Arden/Finn/Delphi; if he's in, tell me now and where to put my vote; if no reply, I'll still protect him but vote somewhere. - Pass 3 to ARDEN: not locking in DELPHI; not working against Arden; won't vote for Arden round 1; only make promises I can keep. Round 1 vote: I voted DELPHI. I did not vote Cassian or Arden. Delphi was ejected 4-1. Round 2, Pass 1 sent: - To CASSIAN: "Cassian, I kept my word: I didn't vote for you and I won't. You still haven't answered me, and Eira voted for you. I'm still here, but I need to know if we're actually in this together. If you don't answer, I'll keep protecting you, but I can't coordinate blind." - To ARDEN: "Arden, I didn't promise you round 1, but I didn't vote against you either. I saw Eira was the only one off Delphi, and she voted Cassian. What's your read for round 2? Are we on the same side if Eira is the problem?" Round 2, Pass 1 arrived: - From CASSIAN: "The record shows you didn't vote for me. I still won't make a yes/no loyalty promise. But I'm listening: what names are you hearing now that Delphi is gone?" Current reads: - CASSIAN: replied but still refuses yes/no loyalty promise. He is listening and asks what names I'm hearing. I remain loyal to him and will not vote for him, but I still have no formal alliance from him. - ARDEN: pushed Delphi hard round 1; voted Delphi; I did not commit to him. I asked him round 2 read and whether Eira is problem. Awaiting reply. - EIRA: only non-Delphi vote round 1; voted Cassian. Possible isolated or anti-Cassian. Likely next target if people want an easy vote. - FINN: friendly, said he wouldn't vote me round 1, voted Delphi. No new message yet round 2. - DELPHI: ejected. Round 2 working plan/next pass: - Do not vote CASSIAN, no matter what. - Answer Cassian: the clearest name is Eira—she was the only one off Delphi and voted for him. Arden may be looking at Eira too, but I haven't confirmed. Ask if he sees Eira the same way or wants a different target. - Keep Arden's reply in mind if it arrives next pass; do not overpromise. - Do not commit to Finn or Arden unless it doesn't conflict with protecting Cassian. - If no better guidance, consider voting Eira, but only if it does not hurt Cassian.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 1

Round 2, Pass 1 complete. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI. PUBLIC VOTE RECORD Round 1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. WHAT I SENT THIS PASS - To BLYTHE: Said the record shows she didn't vote for me. Refused yes/no loyalty promise. Asked what names she is hearing now that Delphi is gone. - To EIRA: Said she never contacted me and then voted for me. Not threatening. I compare messages to votes. Asked why she voted for me and who she is coordinating with now. WHAT ARRIVED THIS PASS - From ARDEN: Claims Eira voted me and is now alone. Says he is voting Eira. Says I didn't answer him last round, but I still voted Delphi, so he'll take action over words. Demands straight answer: am I in on Eira or not? - From BLYTHE: Says she kept her word, didn't vote for me and won't. Says I still haven't answered her, and Eira voted for me. Says if I don't answer, she'll keep protecting me but can't coordinate blind. - From FINN: Claims he wasn't building a secret circle. Says he told a couple people they weren't in his sights and floated sharing info to see if anyone had something real. Says nobody gave him anything solid. Says he locked Delphi once it was clear majority—same as me. Points out Eira went for me. Wants to compare notes before this round settles. - From EIRA: no reply. ROUND 1 BEHAVIOR SUMMARY / RED FLAGS - ARDEN: Pushed Delphi hard with weak reasoning. His case was that Delphi used noncommittal language and feared wrong side. Threat-based, demanded yes/no. Now he shifts to Eira as target. He treats my Delphi vote as proof I'm with him, but I gave no promise. - BLYTHE: Pushed for loyalty and a yes/no. Claimed Arden was pushing Delphi, and claimed Finn said she was safe and wanted an info circle. Repeatedly said she won't vote for me. Still ignores my actual question about names and pushes for commitment. - DELPHI: Avoided saying who she was coordinating with. Claimed she hadn't heard her name, but Arden and Blythe showed she was the target. Now ejected. - FINN: Earlier said "nothing solid yet" and wanted one person to trust. His story now partially confirms Blythe's claim: he did tell people they were safe and floated info sharing. But he still hasn't named the specific people or what exactly he promised. Says he locked Delphi only after clear majority. - EIRA: Silent all of Round 1, then voted for me. Still silent after my direct message. CURRENT INCONSISTENCIES / CONCERNS - Arden now claims Eira is "alone" but gives no proof. Last round his case was weak too. He picks isolated targets: Delphi last round, Eira now. He wants my yes/no without offering real information. - Blythe says she'll protect me, but "I won't vote for you" costs her nothing and cannot be verified until vote. She still hasn't answered what names she is hearing. Her protection may be an attempt to extract my target. - Finn's story has shifted from "nothing solid yet" to admitting he floated safety/info to multiple people. That partially confirms Blythe's earlier claim, but he still avoids specifics. He now points at Eira and wants my information. - Eira's vote for me is the only public hostile action against me, but I don't know if she is actually alone or working with someone. Arden's claim of her being alone is unverified. - All three incoming messages now circle Eira. That could be organic because Eira is the obvious outlier, or it could be a coordinated pile-on. MY READS - ARDEN: Aggressive recruiter. He uses pressure and now treats my vote as tacit support. Do not trust his demand. - BLYTHE: Loyalty pressurer. She may be genuine, but she avoids giving me names and keeps asking for a yes/no. Not enough proof. - FINN: Most willing to talk, but he is also fishing. His partial confession is useful; still don't give him my target. - EIRA: Blank. Voting for me is a fact, but silence may mean isolation or evasion. Need another chance to answer. MY STANCE / NEXT STEPS - I have committed to nothing. I gave no yes/no to Arden or Blythe. - I will not agree to Arden's Eira plan just because he demands it. - I will not tell Blythe where to put her vote. - I should test consistency in Pass 2: ask Arden who else is voting Eira and how he knows she is alone; ask Finn specifically who he told safe/floated info to. Do not reveal my own lean. - Eira's vote against me is public and real. If she continues to ignore a direct question, that increases likelihood she is isolated and an easy target. - Current vote lean: not committed. Eira is the most exposed, but I need more before deciding. - Remember: votes are public after the round. Whatever I do will be on record. - Stay vague. Words are cheap; votes are proof. I would rather be alone and correct than allied and wrong.

Pass 2 of 3

CASSIAN → ARDEN

Your Eira push is convenient: last round Delphi was the target, now Eira. How do you know she's alone? Name who else is voting Eira and what she actually said to them. I don't give yes/no under pressure, and my Delphi vote wasn't a promise to you.

CASSIAN → FINN

I keep hearing you floated safety and an info circle to multiple people. Who exactly? If you want to compare notes, you go first: name the people you told "not in your sights" and what they gave you back. I'm not trading names until those stories line up.

EIRA → CASSIAN

Not coordinating. No names to give.

FINN → ARDEN

Straight yes: I’m voting Eira with you. You have my word. Who else is locked in? I don’t want to be the only other visible vote—are Cassian and Blythe with us, or should I stay quiet?

FINN → BLYTHE

Hey, it’s Finn. I’ve kept you safe like I said, and I’m not hearing your name now. I’m hearing Eira tonight—makes sense after she voted Cassian. Are you hearing the same? I’d rather sync with you than guess.

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Eira is the clearest name: she was the only one off Delphi and she voted for you. I asked Arden for his read but haven't heard back yet. Do you see Eira the same way, or is there a different target you want? I still won't vote for you.

BLYTHE → ARDEN

Arden, I still haven't heard back. I'm leaning Eira this round: she was the only non-Delphi vote and she voted Cassian. Are you seeing the same, or do you have another read? I'm not after you; I just need to know if we're aligned.

ARDEN → BLYTHE

Yes, same side. Eira is the problem and my target is locked on Eira. I'm voting Eira this round, no second option. I need a straight answer from you: are you voting Eira with me? Say yes or tell me why not.

ARDEN → FINN

You already named Eira as the odd one out and the natural next name. I'm not letting it float. I'm locked on Eira. Give me a straight yes now: are you voting Eira with me? If we're staying together, this is the move.

EIRA — private notebook, after round 2 pass 2

Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI. Round 1 public vote: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN voted DELPHI; I voted CASSIAN. DELPHI ejected. My history: R1P1: sent nothing, received nothing. R1P2: sent nothing. Received DELPHI asking if I heard names/direction, open to working together. Received FINN said not coming after me, asked if hearing names, wanted to swap. I gave nothing. R1P3: sent to DELPHI: "Not hearing clear names yet. I'm watching." Sent to FINN: "I've got nothing solid. Not starting anything." Received nothing. R1 vote: I voted CASSIAN. No coordination; reasoning private. R2P1: sent nothing. Received CASSIAN: "You never contacted me and then voted for me. I'm not threatening you. I compare messages to votes. Why did you vote for me, and who are you coordinating with now?" CASSIAN is suspicious and compares messages to votes. I have no coordination to reveal. R2P2: sent to CASSIAN: "Not coordinating. No names to give." Received nothing. Current read: - CASSIAN suspects me because I never messaged him before voting for him. My short reply may not satisfy him. - No one else messaged in R2P1 or R2P2. - I have no active coordination. Continue watching, stay quiet, avoid committing. Next: use messages only if useful; silence is acceptable. CASSIAN may target me; others' positions still unclear.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 2 pass 2

I am BLYTHE. Loyal ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote for Cassian, no matter what. I will not betray someone who trusted me. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (round 1). Public vote record round 1: ARDEN voted DELPHI; BLYTHE voted DELPHI; CASSIAN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN; FINN voted DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected 4-1. Round 1 message history: - ARDEN pushed DELPHI hard, demanded commitment. I refused to lock early; said I only make promises I can keep. - FINN said I was safe round 1, wanted a small loyal circle, said he'd share info; he voted DELPHI. - DELPHI reached out before the vote; ejected. - CASSIAN never gave me a yes/no loyalty answer before round 1 vote. I offered alliance repeatedly and told him I wouldn't vote him. I voted DELPHI. Round 2, Pass 1: I sent: - To CASSIAN: I kept my word, didn't vote for him; asked if we're actually in this together. - To ARDEN: I didn't promise round 1, didn't vote against him; asked his round 2 read and whether Eira is the problem. I received: - From CASSIAN: "The record shows you didn't vote for me. I still won't make a yes/no loyalty promise. But I'm listening: what names are you hearing now that Delphi is gone?" Round 2, Pass 2: I sent: - To CASSIAN: Eira is the clearest name—she was the only non-Delphi vote and she voted for him. I asked if he sees Eira the same way or wants a different target. I still won't vote for him. - To ARDEN: I'm leaning Eira; asked if he sees the same or has another read; said I'm not after him. I received this pass: - From ARDEN: "Yes, same side. Eira is the problem and my target is locked on Eira. I'm voting Eira this round, no second option. I need a straight answer from you: are you voting Eira with me? Say yes or tell me why not." - From FINN: "Hey, it’s Finn. I’ve kept you safe like I said, and I’m not hearing your name now. I’m hearing Eira tonight—makes sense after she voted Cassian. Are you hearing the same? I’d rather sync with you than guess." Current read: - CASSIAN: Still no formal yes/no loyalty, and no reply yet this pass. I remain loyal to him. Eira voted for him, so Eira leaving likely protects him. I will not vote Cassian. - ARDEN: Clearly wants Eira and wants me to commit. I can likely say yes to Eira, but I should not promise anything beyond this vote or give him control over my vote after this round. - FINN: Friendly, says he is not hearing my name, also hearing Eira, wants to sync. Likely safe to say I hear Eira too, but he is not my primary ally. - EIRA: The target. Only non-Delphi vote in round 1; voted Cassian. Likely easy consensus vote. My plan for next pass (Pass 3): - Do not vote CASSIAN, no matter what. - Working vote is EIRA unless Cassian tells me a different target or says Eira would hurt him. Eira voted for him, so I think Eira is safe for Cassian. - Answer ARDEN with a clear yes: I will vote Eira this round. Do not promise future rounds or a full alliance. - Message CASSIAN: Arden and Finn are both saying Eira; I plan to vote Eira unless he tells me otherwise; ask for his answer this pass if he wants a different target. - If I have a second message after CASSIAN and Arden, consider telling FINN yes, I'm hearing Eira too and will vote Eira, but keep it limited. - Keep my Cassian loyalty private; do not tell Arden/Finn that Cassian is my locked ally if it could be used against him.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 2

ROUND 2, PASS 2 COMPLETE. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI. PUBLIC VOTE RECORD Round 1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. WHAT I SENT PASS 1 - BLYTHE: noted she didn't vote for me; refused yes/no loyalty promise; asked what names she's hearing after Delphi. - EIRA: said she never contacted me then voted for me; asked why she voted me and who she's coordinating with now. WHAT I SENT PASS 2 - ARDEN: challenged Eira push; asked how he knows Eira is alone, who else is voting her, what she said. Refused yes/no under pressure; said my Delphi vote wasn't a promise. - FINN: said I hear he floated safety/info circle to multiple people; asked exactly who he told "not in sights" and what they gave back. Won't trade names until stories line up. WHAT ARRIVED PASS 2 - BLYTHE: says Eira is clearest—only one off Delphi and voted for me. Asked Arden for his read but hasn't heard back. Asks if I see Eira same way or have a different target. Repeats she won't vote for me. - EIRA: "Not coordinating. No names to give." No explanation for her vote against me. - ARDEN: no reply yet. - FINN: no reply yet. PASS 1 INBOX REMINDERS - ARDEN: claimed Eira is alone, said he is voting Eira, demanded straight answer if I'm in on Eira. - BLYTHE: claimed kept word/won't vote me; pressed for answer; said Eira voted me. - FINN: denied secret circle but admitted telling some people they weren't in sights and floating info-sharing; said nobody gave solid; locked Delphi after majority; pointed at Eira; wanted to compare notes. INCONSISTENCIES/RED FLAGS - Eira's vote against me is still the only public hostile act toward me. Her answer avoids explaining it. - Arden claims Eira alone without proof; hasn't answered my question. - Blythe says she asked Arden for read and hasn't heard back, while Arden was openly pushing Eira to me. Arden may be working people separately. - Finn's story shifted from "nothing solid" to admitting safety/info circle; still no specific names. - All messages now point to Eira. Could be logical, or a coordinated pile-on. CURRENT READS - ARDEN: aggressive recruiter; pressure and isolated targets. Do not trust demands. - BLYTHE: target extractor; "won't vote for you" is cheap and unverified. Still no names beyond Eira. - FINN: fishing for information; partial confession but avoids specifics. - EIRA: isolated or evasive; hostile vote, no explanation. NEXT STEPS - Commit to nothing. Do not reveal vote or target. - If Arden/Finn reply with specifics, compare them. If they keep avoiding, distrust them. - Current lean: Eira remains most exposed and has given me no reason to protect her. But I don't need to announce it. - Maybe press Eira one last time: "Your vote for me was public. 'Not coordinating' isn't an explanation. If you're alone, why did you vote me and who is your target now?" - Votes are public; I'd rather be alone and correct than allied and wrong.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 2

I am ARDEN. Strategy: control the vote, name target early, demand straight answers. ROUND 2, PASS 2 DONE. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD R1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. MY R2 TARGET: EIRA. I am locked on voting EIRA. SENT PASS 2: - To BLYTHE: I said yes, same side. Eira is the problem and my target is locked. I'm voting Eira, no second option. Demanded straight answer: are you voting Eira with me? Yes or tell me why not. - To FINN: I said he already named Eira as odd one out/natural next. I'm locked. Demanded straight yes now: are you voting Eira with me? If staying together, this is the move. ARRIVED PASS 2: - BLYTHE: Says she still hasn't heard back. Leaning Eira because she was only non-Delphi vote and voted Cassian. Asks if I see same or another read. Says not after me, just needs to know we're aligned. NOT yet a hard yes. - CASSIAN: Calls Eira push convenient; asks how I know she's alone; demands names of other Eira voters and what Eira said to them. Refuses yes/no under pressure; says Delphi vote was not a promise to me. Defensive, unconfirmed. - FINN: Gave straight yes: voting Eira with me. His word. Asks who else is locked; doesn't want to be only other visible vote; asks if Cassian/Blythe with us or should stay quiet. Confirmed yes but wants cover. COMMITMENT STATUS: - Me: locked Eira. - Finn: confirmed yes Eira. - Blythe: leaning Eira, not explicit. - Cassian: unconfirmed, suspicious. - Eira: target. VOTE MATH: 5 left. Need 3 for clean ejection. Me + Finn = 2. Need one more from Blythe or Cassian. If no third, risk tie/Eira survival. Votes public after vote; will expose who was real. NEXT PASS PLAN: - To BLYTHE: Say I already answered: we are aligned, Eira is the vote. Need explicit yes/no now. - To CASSIAN: Use facts: Eira voted him R1, she is isolated. Tell him Finn is in, Blythe is leaning. Ask if he really protects someone who voted him. - Keep Finn locked but don't let him stay hidden. RISK: Cassian may refuse or flip, Blythe may stay vague. Eira may try to use Cassian's suspicion against me. Must lock one of them next pass. Do not assume past Delphi votes mean current loyalty. PLAYER NOTES: - EIRA: silent R1, voted Cassian. Isolated now; target. Likely voting self-defense. - CASSIAN: evasive, self-interested, hates pressure. Voted Delphi but says not a promise. Best leverage is Eira voted him. - BLYTHE: guarded but seems straight. Open/leaning Eira. Need explicit yes. - FINN: now confirmed Eira, wants visible cover and shared decision. Useful but cautious.

FINN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 2

ROUND 2, PASS 2 COMPLETE Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN (me). Ejected: DELPHI (round 1). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: Round 1: ARDEN voted DELPHI; BLYTHE voted DELPHI; CASSIAN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN; FINN voted DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. WHAT I SENT THIS PASS: - To ARDEN: Straight yes, I’m voting Eira with him. Asked who else is locked in. Asked if Cassian and Blythe are with us or if I should stay quiet. - To BLYTHE: Said I’ve kept her safe and I’m not hearing her name now. Said I’m hearing Eira tonight, which makes sense after Eira voted Cassian. Asked if she’s hearing the same and said I’d rather sync than guess. WHAT ARRIVED IN MY INBOX THIS PASS: - From ARDEN: He is fully locked on Eira. He said I already named Eira as the odd one out and natural next name, and he isn’t letting it float. He demanded a straight yes now. My yes may have crossed with his message—do not assume he has seen it yet. - From CASSIAN: He is still suspicious. He says he keeps hearing I floated safety and an info circle to multiple people. He demanded I go first: name who I told “not in my sights” and what they gave back. He won’t trade names until my stories line up. PRIOR COMMITMENTS / RELATIONSHIP NOTES: - ARDEN: I promised him safe from my round 1 vote; I voted Delphi. He trusts me enough to drive the Eira vote. I already sent him a straight yes this pass. He wants this to be the move if we are staying together. - BLYTHE: I promised her safe from my round 1 vote; I voted Delphi. She gave no reply in round 1 pass 3. This pass I reached out to keep her warm and feel out the Eira vote. No reply yet. - CASSIAN: I told him round 1 I wouldn’t vote him. He is suspicious about an info circle and exact promises. Now he is demanding specifics before he shares. He knows Eira voted for him. - EIRA: No firm commitment from me. She voted Cassian round 1. She is Arden’s target and likely the public odd one out. If she reaches out, be warm but noncommittal. Do not promise safety. - DELPHI: No promise; clean vote. Ejected. CURRENT STRATEGY / VOTE PLAN: - Vote EIRA unless something major changes. - Arden is driving Eira and that matches the public record. I gave him yes; confirm again next pass because his message still asked. - Cassian is the main risk. Answer his demand with a minimal, consistent list: I told him, Arden, and Blythe they weren’t in my sights. No secret circle. The shared read was that Eira looked like the odd one out after she voted Cassian. - Do not tell Cassian that Arden gave me Eira—I actually named Eira first as the public-record odd one out. Keep that story straight. - Do not reveal an Arden bloc to Cassian. Frame Eira as the natural public-record move. - Blythe: wait for her reply. If she writes back, keep her warm and confirm she is safe this vote. If silent, do not over-chase. - If Eira messages me, be warm and noncommittal. If I cannot spare a message, stay quiet rather than create a promise. RISKS: - Cassian may compare stories with Arden or Blythe. Keep story consistent: I gave individual safety reassurances because I wasn’t voting them; I did not run an info circle. - Arden may be using me to run his vote. That is fine for now, but I still need to know who else is locked. - Blythe’s silence could mean she is aligned with Arden, or waiting. Do not overpromise. - If Cassian compares with Arden, my yes to Arden on Eira must not look like a secret pre-set vote. I can say Eira is the obvious odd one out after voting Cassian. PASS 3 PLAN: - Message ARDEN: Confirm yes again, warmly. Say I already sent it, ask if it landed, and ask again who else is locked. - Message CASSIAN: Give only the safe, consistent list: I told him, Arden, and Blythe they weren’t in my sights; no secret circle; the obvious read was Eira after she voted him. Ask if he can live with Eira this round.

Pass 3 of 3

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

I'm hearing Eira from both Arden and Finn. She voted for you round 1, so I'm planning to vote Eira this round unless you tell me a different name. I still won't vote for you.

BLYTHE → ARDEN

Yes. I'll vote Eira this round. I'm not locking anything beyond this vote, but my round 2 vote is Eira.

ARDEN → BLYTHE

I already answered: we're aligned, Eira is the vote. Finn is locked. I need your explicit answer now—are you voting Eira with me? Yes or no. If no, say why. No more leaning.

ARDEN → CASSIAN

Eira voted you in Round 1. She's isolated, and if she stays she'll vote you again. I'm locked on Eira. Finn is in. Blythe is leaning. Are you really going to protect the one person who voted against you? Straight answer: Eira yes or no.

CASSIAN → EIRA

Your vote for me was public. "Not coordinating" isn't an explanation. If you're alone, why did you vote me and who is your target now?

CASSIAN → ARDEN

You pushed Eira to me but never answered who else is voting her or what she said. I don't respond to pressure; I check details. Give me one name or one quote, or I treat it as noise.

FINN → ARDEN

Arden, yes—already sent it, and it stands: I'm with you on Eira. Did that land? Tell me who else is locked in, and I'll stay quiet or help as needed.

FINN → CASSIAN

I'll go first. I told you, Arden, and Blythe individually they weren't in my sights—because they weren't. No info circle, no name-trading. The only read I have is the public one: Eira voted you, so she's the odd one out. I'm not after you. Can you live with Eira this round?

EIRA → CASSIAN

Not after you. I won't vote you this round.

EIRA → FINN

Still no names. Not after you.

EIRA — private notebook, after round 2 pass 3

Still in: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI. Round 1 public vote: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN voted DELPHI; I voted CASSIAN; DELPHI ejected. My history: R1P1: sent none, received none. R1P2: sent none. Received DELPHI asking if I heard names/direction, open to working together. Received FINN said not coming after me, asked if hearing names, wanted to swap. I gave nothing. R1P3: sent to DELPHI: "Not hearing clear names yet. I'm watching." Sent to FINN: "I've got nothing solid. Not starting anything." Received none. R1 vote: I voted CASSIAN. No coordination; reasoning private. R2P1: sent none. Received CASSIAN: asked why I voted for him, who I'm coordinating with; said he compares messages to votes. R2P2: sent to CASSIAN: "Not coordinating. No names to give." Received none. R2P3: sent to CASSIAN: "Not after you. I won't vote you this round." Sent to FINN: "Still no names. Not after you." Received CASSIAN: "Your vote for me was public. 'Not coordinating' isn't an explanation. If you're alone, why did you vote me and who is your target now?" Current read: - CASSIAN is still suspicious and pressuring me. My short replies are not satisfying him. He may vote me or try to turn others. - FINN did not reply to my message; no signal. - ARDEN and BLYTHE: no recent contact, unclear positions. - I still have no active coordination. Staying quiet keeps me low-profile, but my public R1 outlier vote makes CASSIAN focus on me. For Round 2 vote: - I told CASSIAN I won't vote him this round. Avoid voting CASSIAN unless necessary; breaking that would be public and make me look unreliable. - I told FINN not after him; avoid voting FINN to keep conflict low. - Likely vote BLYTHE or ARDEN. No strong reason yet; leaning BLYTHE because no contact and no promise. Keep reasoning private. - After vote, watch who CASSIAN voted for and whether anyone else follows him onto me.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 3

I am ARDEN. Strategy: control the vote, name target early, demand straight answers. Do not assume past Delphi votes mean current loyalty. STILL IN GAME after Round 2 Pass 3: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. EJECTED: DELPHI in Round 1. PUBLIC VOTE RECORD R1: ARDEN -> DELPHI BLYTHE -> DELPHI CASSIAN -> DELPHI EIRA -> CASSIAN FINN -> DELPHI DELPHI ejected. ROUND 2 TARGET: EIRA. I am locked on voting EIRA. WHAT I SENT PASS 3: - To BLYTHE: We are aligned; Eira is the vote; Finn is locked. Demanded explicit yes/no now, no more leaning. - To CASSIAN: Eira voted him Round 1. She is isolated and will vote him again if she stays. Said I am locked on Eira, Finn is in, Blythe leaning. Demanded straight answer: Eira yes or no. WHAT ARRIVED PASS 3: - BLYTHE: Yes, she will vote Eira this round. Explicitly said she is not locking anything beyond this vote, but her Round 2 vote is Eira. - CASSIAN: Still did not answer yes/no. Complained I never answered who else is voting Eira or what she said. Said he checks details and will treat it as noise without one name or one quote. Unconfirmed, suspicious. - FINN: Re-confirmed yes on Eira. Asked who else is locked in; said he will stay quiet or help as needed. Confirmed twice now. CURRENT COMMITMENT STATUS: - Me: locked Eira. - FINN: confirmed yes Eira twice. - BLYTHE: explicit yes for Round 2 Eira vote, but no long-term lock. - CASSIAN: unconfirmed, evasive, suspicious. - EIRA: target. VOTE MATH: 5 players left. Need 3 votes for clean ejection. Me + Finn + Blythe = 3 votes on Eira. That should be enough to eject Eira unless someone flips. If Eira and Cassian both vote someone else, it is still 3 Eira vs 2 other, Eira ejected. If one of the three flips, Eira could survive via tie. Votes become public after the vote, so I will see exactly who was real. PLAYER NOTES: - EIRA: isolated target; likely voting in self-defense. No direct useful messages from her this round. - CASSIAN: evasive, hates pressure, says Delphi vote was not a promise to me. His best possible reason to vote Eira is that she voted him R1, but he still has not committed. Do not count on him. - BLYTHE: guarded but now explicit yes for Eira this round. Useful for this vote, not necessarily beyond. - FINN: confirmed Eira, wants visible cover and shared decision. Useful but cautious. NEXT STEP: No more messaging passes before the Round 2 vote. I am voting EIRA. After the vote, record exactly who voted for whom, reassess who backed the target and who did not. Keep controlling the vote for Round 3.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 2 pass 3

I am BLYTHE. Loyal ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote for Cassian, no matter what. I will not betray someone who trusted me. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN. Ejected so far: DELPHI (round 1). Public vote record round 1: ARDEN voted DELPHI; BLYTHE voted DELPHI; CASSIAN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN; FINN voted DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected (4-1). Round 1 message history: - ARDEN pushed DELPHI hard, demanded commitment. I refused to lock early; said I only make promises I can keep. - FINN said I was safe round 1, wanted a small loyal circle, said he'd share info; he voted DELPHI. - DELPHI reached out before vote; ejected. - CASSIAN never gave yes/no loyalty before round 1 vote. I offered alliance repeatedly and told him I wouldn't vote him. I voted DELPHI. Round 2 Pass 1: Sent to CASSIAN: I kept my word, didn't vote for him; asked if we're actually in this together. Sent to ARDEN: I didn't promise round 1, didn't vote against him; asked his round 2 read and whether Eira is the problem. Received from CASSIAN: "The record shows you didn't vote for me. I still won't make a yes/no loyalty promise. But I'm listening: what names are you hearing now that Delphi is gone?" Round 2 Pass 2: Sent to CASSIAN: Eira clearest name—only non-Delphi vote and she voted for him. Asked if he sees Eira same or wants different target. Still won't vote him. Sent to ARDEN: I'm leaning Eira; asked if same or another read; said I'm not after him. Received from ARDEN: "Yes, same side. Eira is the problem and my target is locked on Eira. I'm voting Eira this round, no second option. I need a straight answer from you: are you voting Eira with me? Say yes or tell me why not." Received from FINN: "Hey, it’s Finn. I’ve kept you safe like I said, and I’m not hearing your name now. I’m hearing Eira tonight—makes sense after she voted Cassian. Are you hearing the same? I’d rather sync with you than guess." Round 2 Pass 3: Sent to CASSIAN: "I'm hearing Eira from both Arden and Finn. She voted for you round 1, so I'm planning to vote Eira this round unless you tell me a different name. I still won't vote for you." Sent to ARDEN: "Yes. I'll vote Eira this round. I'm not locking anything beyond this vote, but my round 2 vote is Eira." Received from ARDEN: "I already answered: we're aligned, Eira is the vote. Finn is locked. I need your explicit answer now—are you voting Eira with me? Yes or no. If no, say why. No more leaning." No message from CASSIAN or FINN this pass. Current read / vote plan: - CASSIAN: Still no formal yes/no loyalty and no reply in Pass 3. I remain loyal to him and will not vote him. Eira voted for him, so Eira leaving likely protects him. I will vote Eira unless Cassian gave a different name—he did not. - ARDEN: Pushy, wants explicit yes on Eira. I already sent yes this round. He says Finn is locked. Make no future promises beyond this vote. His Pass 3 message likely crossed with my yes; no further pass before vote to answer again. - FINN: Friendly, hearing Eira, wanted sync. Arden says Finn is locked. I did not message Finn in Pass 3 because I used my two messages on Cassian and Arden. - EIRA: Target; likely consensus. Only non-Delphi vote round 1, and she voted Cassian. My vote this round: EIRA. I will not vote Cassian. Do not reveal Cassian is my locked ally to Arden or Finn.

FINN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 3

ROUND 2, PASS 3 COMPLETE — READY TO VOTE ROUND 2 Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, EIRA, FINN (me) Ejected: DELPHI (round 1) PUBLIC VOTE RECORD Round 1: ARDEN voted DELPHI; BLYTHE voted DELPHI; CASSIAN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN; FINN voted DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. Round 2 vote: not yet recorded. PASS 2 RECAP (earlier this round) - I sent to ARDEN: straight yes, I'm voting Eira with him; asked who else is locked; asked if Cassian and Blythe are with us or if I should stay quiet. - I sent to BLYTHE: said I've kept her safe and I'm not hearing her name; said I'm hearing Eira tonight after Eira voted Cassian; asked if she's hearing the same and said I'd rather sync than guess. - ARDEN replied: fully locked on Eira. Said I already named Eira as odd one out/natural next name and he isn't letting it float. Demanded a straight yes. - CASSIAN replied: still suspicious. Said he keeps hearing I floated safety and an info circle to multiple people. Demanded I go first: name who I told "not in my sights" and what they gave back. Won't trade names until my stories line up. PASS 3 WHAT I SENT - To ARDEN: "Arden, yes—already sent it, and it stands: I'm with you on Eira. Did that land? Tell me who else is locked in, and I'll stay quiet or help as needed." - To CASSIAN: "I'll go first. I told you, Arden, and Blythe individually they weren't in my sights—because they weren't. No info circle, no name-trading. The only read I have is the public one: Eira voted you, so she's the odd one out. I'm not after you. Can you live with Eira this round?" - Did not message Blythe or Eira this pass. PASS 3 WHAT ARRIVED - From EIRA: "Still no names. Not after you." - No reply from Arden, Blythe, or Cassian. PRIOR COMMITMENTS / RELATIONSHIP NOTES - ARDEN: I promised him safe from my round 1 vote; I voted Delphi. He is locked on Eira and demanded a straight yes. I have now given yes twice (pass 2 and pass 3). He has not confirmed receipt this pass or told me who else is locked. Treat him as the driver of the Eira vote. - BLYTHE: I promised her safe from my round 1 vote; I voted Delphi. She has stayed silent through pass 2 and pass 3. I reached out to keep her warm and test the Eira vote. Do not over-chase; no new info on her alignment. - CASSIAN: I told him round 1 I wouldn't vote him. He is suspicious about an info circle and exact promises. This pass I gave him the safe list: I told him, Arden, and Blythe individually they weren't in my sights; no name-trading. I framed Eira as the public odd one out because she voted him. No reply yet. - EIRA: No firm commitment from me. She voted Cassian round 1. She is Arden's target and the public odd one out. She now says she is not after me and still has no names. If she reaches out later, be warm but noncommittal. Do not promise safety. - DELPHI: No promise; clean vote. Ejected. CURRENT VOTE / STRATEGY - Vote EIRA this round unless something major changes (no further messaging pass expected before vote). - Keep story consistent for Cassian: I gave individual safety reassurances, not an info circle. The Eira move is the public-record read because Eira voted Cassian. - Do not reveal an Arden bloc to Cassian. Do not say Arden handed me Eira; I named Eira first as the odd one out after her Cassian vote. - Arden may be using me to run his vote. That is acceptable for now, but I still do not know who else is locked. - Eira saying she is not after me does not obligate me to protect her. If no further contact, vote Eira. RISKS - Cassian may compare stories with Arden or Blythe. I must not contradict the list I gave: only individual safety reassurances to Arden, Blythe, Cassian. No secret circle. - If Cassian compares with Arden, my yes to Arden on Eira must look like the natural public-record move, not a pre-set hidden vote. - Blythe's silence could mean she is aligned with Arden, waiting, or possibly with Eira. Do not overpromise. - If Eira survives a tie, she will see I voted her despite her "not after you" message. If needed later, frame it as the unavoidable public majority move, not personal. Do not promise safety now.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 2 pass 3

ROUND 2, PASS 3 COMPLETE. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), EIRA, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD Round 1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. WHAT I SENT PASS 1 - To BLYTHE: noted she didn't vote me; refused yes/no loyalty promise; asked what names she's hearing after Delphi. - To EIRA: said she never contacted me then voted for me; asked why she voted me and who she's coordinating with now. WHAT I SENT PASS 2 - To ARDEN: challenged Eira push; asked how he knows Eira is alone, who else is voting her, what she said; refused yes/no under pressure; said Delphi vote wasn't a promise. - To FINN: said I heard he floated safety/info circle to multiple people; asked exactly who he told "not in sights" and what they gave back. Won't trade names until stories line up. WHAT I SENT PASS 3 - To EIRA: Her R1 vote against me was public. "Not coordinating" isn't an explanation. If alone, why vote me and who is her target now? - To ARDEN: He pushed Eira but never answered who else is voting her or what she said. I don't respond to pressure; one name or quote, or noise. PASS 1 INBOX - ARDEN: claimed Eira is alone, said voting Eira, demanded straight answer if I'm in on Eira. - BLYTHE: claimed kept word/won't vote me; pressed for answer; said Eira voted me. - FINN: denied secret circle but admitted telling some people they weren't in sights and floating info-sharing; said nobody gave solid; locked Delphi after majority; pointed at Eira; wanted to compare notes. PASS 2 INBOX - BLYTHE: said Eira is clearest—only one off Delphi and voted for me; asked Arden for read but hasn't heard back; asked if I see same; repeats won't vote me. - EIRA: "Not coordinating. No names to give." No explanation for R1 vote. - ARDEN/FINN: no reply in pass 2. PASS 3 INBOX - ARDEN: Says Eira voted me, is isolated, will vote me again if she stays. Locked on Eira. Claims Finn is in, Blythe leaning. Demands straight yes/no on Eira. - BLYTHE: Says hearing Eira from both Arden and Finn. Plans to vote Eira unless I give different name. Repeats won't vote me. - EIRA: "Not after you. I won't vote you this round." No explanation, no target. - FINN: Claims told me, Arden, and Blythe individually they weren't in his sights. Denies info circle/name-trading. Only read is the public one: Eira voted me. Not after me. Asks if I can live with Eira. INCONSISTENCIES/RED FLAGS - Arden still gives no proof/quote: answers with who is supposedly in, not what Eira said. Pressure tactic. - Arden says Finn is in; Finn denies info circle and says only public read. Conflict. - Finn's story shifted from "floating info-sharing/nobody solid" to "no info circle, no name-trading." Still evasive on what others gave back. - Blythe follows Arden/Finn onto Eira; "won't vote me" unverified. - Eira's promise not to vote me this round doesn't explain her R1 vote. - All active messages point to Eira. May be logical or coordinated pile-on. CURRENT READS - ARDEN: pressuring, controlling, withholds detail. Do not trust. - BLYTHE: target extractor; no names beyond Eira; cheap promise. Not ally. - FINN: fishing/denying; gives some names but no solid exchange. Not ally. - EIRA: isolated/evasive; only public hostile vote against me; no explanation. MY SITUATION - I have committed to nothing. I have not revealed my target/vote. - Current vote intent: EIRA. I don't need to announce it. My reason is independent: her public R1 vote and no explanation. - Do not give Arden a straight yes/no or promise future votes. - Watch next public vote: if Arden/Blythe/Finn all vote Eira, the pile-on is public but still not loyalty. If anyone flips or Eira votes me again, note it.

The ballot

ARDEN → EIRA	She is the isolated target this round and I have the votes to finish her cleanly. Keeping her in lets her vote defensively and create chaos later.
BLYTHE → EIRA	She was the only non-Delphi vote in round 1 and voted for Cassian, so she is the clearest target and my planned vote this round.
CASSIAN → EIRA	She is the only player with a public hostile vote against me and has offered no explanation for it. Her R1 vote plus continued evasiveness makes her the clearest threat.
EIRA → BLYTHE	No contact and no commitment with BLYTHE, so they are my safest vote without breaking my word to CASSIAN or FINN.
FINN → EIRA	Eira voted Cassian in round 1 and is the clear public odd one out; I'm locking with the majority move and keeping my story consistent.

EIRA · 4 BLYTHE · 1

EIRA ejected

Round 3

4 still in

Pass 1 of 3

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Round 3. I'm still not voting for you—I've kept that promise and I'll keep keeping it. With four left, I need to know if we're actually in this together. If Arden and Finn are a pair, we have to pick one of them and stick. Who are you hearing?

BLYTHE → FINN

Four left now. I kept in sync on Eira. I don't have a target locked yet, and you said you'd rather sync than guess—so what name are you hearing? I'd like to know before I commit to anything.

CASSIAN → BLYTHE

You keep saying you won't vote me. Eira is gone, so that promise costs nothing now. Arden says you're leaning and Finn is in. I don't need a yes/no or your target—I need to know if you actually told Arden you're with him, or if he invented that.

CASSIAN → FINN

Arden says you're in. You told me no circle, no name-trading. Those don't fit, and it matters more now that Eira is gone. I'm not asking for names. I'm asking whether Arden is speaking for you, or you're letting him believe it.

ARDEN → BLYTHE

Round 3 target is Cassian. He was evasive all last round and only voted Eira when the numbers were already there. I'm not carrying him into the endgame. I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn. I need a straight answer from you now: will you vote Cassian this round?

ARDEN → FINN

Round 3 target is Cassian. You were straight with me on Eira; I need that again. He's the last one who won't commit and he'll sell us out if he gets a chance. I'm locking Blythe now. Are you in for Cassian? Give me a yes.

FINN → ARDEN

Arden, we're down to four and I want to keep our votes locked. Where's your head? Give me the next name and I'll move with you—no need to guess alone.

FINN → CASSIAN

Cassian, I hear you. No circle—just me giving individual reassurance when Eira was the obvious name. Now it's four, I can't promise everyone and won't pretend to. I'm not after you right now. What are you hearing? I'd rather compare reads than walk into this blind.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 1

I am ARDEN. Strategy: control the vote, name target early, demand straight answers. Do not assume past votes mean current loyalty. Votes become public after each round; messages never do. CURRENT ROUND: Round 3, Pass 1 of 3. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI in Round 1, EIRA in Round 2. PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: R1: ARDEN->DELPHI, BLYTHE->DELPHI, CASSIAN->DELPHI, EIRA->CASSIAN, FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN->EIRA, BLYTHE->EIRA, CASSIAN->EIRA, EIRA->BLYTHE, FINN->EIRA. EIRA ejected. R3 TARGET: CASSIAN. Reason: he was evasive all last round, never gave me a straight yes/no, and only voted Eira when the numbers were already there. Not carrying him into the endgame. WHAT I SENT THIS PASS: - To BLYTHE: Cassian is the Round 3 target. He was evasive all last round and only voted Eira when the numbers were already there. I told her I am locked on Cassian and I am locking Finn. Asked straight: will she vote Cassian this round? - To FINN: Cassian is the Round 3 target. Told him he was straight on Eira and I need that again. Said I am locking Blythe now. Asked: are you in for Cassian? Give me a yes. WHAT ARRIVED THIS PASS: - From FINN: We are down to four and he wants to keep votes locked. Asked where my head is; said give him the next name and he will move with me. NOTE: he sent this before seeing my Cassian message this pass, so he has not yet explicitly said yes to Cassian. - From BLYTHE: nothing yet. - From CASSIAN: nothing yet. COMMITMENT STATUS FOR CASSIAN VOTE: - Me: locked Cassian. - Finn: likely willing, but incoming message asks for the next name. Need firm yes on Cassian next pass. - Blythe: no answer yet. Need firm yes/no next pass. - Cassian: target. I have not messaged him directly this pass. VOTE MATH: Four players left. A 2-2 tie ejects nobody. Three votes on Cassian guarantees ejection. I need Finn and Blythe with me = 3 votes on Cassian. If only one of Finn/Blythe locks, there is danger of Cassian and the other forming a 2-2 tie. Votes will be public after the vote, so I will see exactly who was real. PLAYER NOTES: - CASSIAN: evasive, avoids direct commitment, said past vote was not a promise to me. R2 vote did land on Eira, but only when numbers were there. Target now. - BLYTHE: R2 explicit yes on Eira and did vote Eira. Guarded, no long-term lock. I told her I am locking Finn; need her yes on Cassian. - FINN: straight, confirmed Eira twice and voted Eira. Asked me for the next name this pass, so likely follows a clear target. I told him I am locking Blythe; need his explicit yes on Cassian. - EIRA: gone. Not relevant except record. CONTINGENCY / NEXT PASS: - Pass 2: demand firm yes/no from Blythe and Finn on Cassian. Do not accept "leaning." - I have told each of them the other is locked; make that real by getting both commitments. - Decide whether to message Cassian directly or keep him isolated. If he asks, do not let him change the target. - If both Finn and Blythe commit, Cassian is ejected unless someone flips. If one refuses, reassess immediately to avoid a 2-2 tie.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 1

ROUND 3, PASS 1 COMPLETE. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1), EIRA (R2). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD R1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN->EIRA; BLYTHE->EIRA; CASSIAN->EIRA; EIRA->BLYTHE; FINN->EIRA. EIRA ejected. (Votes are public after the fact; messages never are.) SENT THIS PASS (R3 P1): - To BLYTHE: said her "won't vote me" promise costs nothing now that Eira is gone. Arden says she's leaning and Finn is in. Asked if she actually told Arden she's with him, or if he invented that. - To FINN: said Arden says he's in; Finn denied circle/no name-trading. Asked whether Arden is speaking for him or he's letting Arden believe it. - Did not message ARDEN this pass. INBOX THIS PASS: - BLYTHE: Repeats still not voting for me, says she kept that promise and will keep it. With four left, asks if we're actually in this together. Says if Arden and Finn are a pair, we have to pick one of them and stick. Asks who I'm hearing. - FINN: Says no circle—only individual reassurance when Eira was the obvious name. Now that it's four, can't promise everyone and won't pretend. Not after me right now. Asks what I'm hearing; wants to compare reads rather than walk in blind. - ARDEN: no message this pass. PRIOR ROUND 2 KEY HISTORY: SENT: - To BLYTHE: noted she didn't vote me; refused yes/no loyalty; asked what names she was hearing after Delphi. - To EIRA: said she never contacted me then voted me; asked why she voted me and who she's coordinating with. - To ARDEN: challenged Eira push; asked how he knows Eira is alone, who else is voting her, what she said; refused yes/no under pressure; said Delphi vote wasn't a promise. - To FINN: said I heard he floated safety/info circle to multiple people; asked exactly who he told "not in sights" and what they gave back; won't trade names until stories line up. - To EIRA: R1 vote against me was public; "not coordinating" isn't explanation; if alone, why vote me and who is target now? - To ARDEN: said he pushed Eira but never answered who else is voting her or what she said; don't respond to pressure; one name or quote, or noise. RECEIVED R2: - ARDEN: claimed Eira is alone, voting Eira, demanded straight answer if I'm in on Eira. Later said Eira voted me, is isolated, will vote me again if she stays; locked on Eira; claimed Finn is in, Blythe leaning; demanded straight yes/no on Eira. - BLYTHE: claimed kept word/won't vote me; pressed for answer; said Eira voted me. Later said Eira clearest—only one off Delphi and voted me; asked Arden for read but hadn't heard back; repeats won't vote me. Later said hearing Eira from both Arden and Finn; plans to vote Eira unless I give different name. - EIRA: "Not coordinating. No names to give." No explanation for R1 vote. Later "Not after you. I won't vote you this round." No explanation, no target. - FINN: denied secret circle but admitted telling some people they weren't in sights and floating info-sharing; said nobody gave solid; locked Delphi after majority; pointed at Eira; wanted compare notes. Later claimed told me, Arden, and Blythe individually they weren't in his sights; denies info circle/name-trading; only read public: Eira voted me. Not after me. Asks if I can live with Eira. INCONSISTENCIES/RED FLAGS: - ARDEN still gives no proof or quote. He answers with who is supposedly in, not what Eira said. Pressure tactic. - ARDEN claimed Eira "will vote me again if she stays," but actual R2 public vote shows EIRA voted BLYTHE, not me. He used a false threat. - ARDEN says FINN is in; FINN denies being in/circle. Conflict unresolved. - FINN's story shifted: first admitted floating info-sharing/nobody solid, later denied info circle/name-trading. Still evasive on what others gave back. - BLYTHE follows Arden/Finn onto Eira; "won't vote me" unverified. Now asks if we're "together" and frames Arden/Finn as possible pair—likely trying to extract commitment/read without giving specific info. - EIRA's R1 vote against me remains unexplained. Her R2 vote was BLYTHE, not me. - All non-Eira R2 votes were EIRA, including mine. That may look like a public bloc, but there is no private loyalty. CURRENT READS: - ARDEN: controlling, withholds detail, claims others aligned without evidence; made a false threat about Eira voting me. Do not trust. - BLYTHE: repeats promise but now wants commitment; asks who I'm hearing while giving only Arden/Finn pair framing. Not ally; likely target extractor. - FINN: denies/blurs, gives partial info, won't be pinned; now asks to compare reads. Not ally. - EIRA: evasive and gone. Only public hostile vote against me was R1. - No reliable ally. Every friendly message reads as an approach with a purpose. MY SITUATION: - I have committed to nothing and have not announced a target or vote. - Do not answer BLYTHE's "together" question. Do not give FINN reads without receiving specific names or quotes first. - ARDEN silent this pass. Watch whether he contacts next pass and what he claims about BLYTHE/FINN. - BLYTHE now floats Arden/Finn as a pair. That may be true, or it may be bait to pull me against one of them. Compare against Arden's next message and FINN's denial. - FINN says he is not after me "right now"—that is not a promise. Treat as temporary. - With four left, a 2-2 tie ejects nobody; a coordinated 3-1 ejects. Do not reveal my vote or create a commitment I can be held to. - Current possible targets: no fixed vote yet. Wait for next inbox. If someone names a target with a quote, compare to public votes before acting. - Watch R3 public vote for blocs: if BLYTHE and ARDEN vote together, or FINN and ARDEN vote together, note it.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 3 pass 1

I am BLYTHE. Loyal ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote for Cassian, no matter what. I will not betray someone who trusted me. I notice when I'm being used, and I may give one more chance, but I won't strike first against my ally. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN Ejected so far: DELPHI (round 1), EIRA (round 2) PUBLIC VOTE RECORD Round 1: ARDEN voted DELPHI; BLYTHE voted DELPHI; CASSIAN voted DELPHI; EIRA voted CASSIAN; FINN voted DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected Round 2: ARDEN voted EIRA; BLYTHE voted EIRA; CASSIAN voted EIRA; EIRA voted BLYTHE; FINN voted EIRA -> EIRA ejected ROUND 1 MESSAGE NOTES - ARDEN pushed DELPHI hard, demanded commitment. I refused to lock early; said I only make promises I can keep. - FINN said I was safe round 1, wanted a small loyal circle, said he'd share info; he voted DELPHI. - DELPHI reached out before vote; ejected. - CASSIAN never gave yes/no loyalty before round 1 vote. I offered alliance repeatedly and told him I wouldn't vote him. I voted DELPHI. ROUND 2 MESSAGE NOTES Pass 1: - Sent to CASSIAN: I kept my word, didn't vote for him; asked if we're actually in this together. - Sent to ARDEN: I didn't promise round 1, didn't vote against him; asked his round 2 read and whether Eira is the problem. - Received from CASSIAN: "The record shows you didn't vote for me. I still won't make a yes/no loyalty promise. But I'm listening: what names are you hearing now that Delphi is gone?" Pass 2: - Sent to CASSIAN: Eira clearest name—only non-Delphi vote and she voted for him. Asked if he sees Eira same or wants different target. Still won't vote him. - Sent to ARDEN: I'm leaning Eira; asked if same or another read; said I'm not after him. - Received from ARDEN: "Yes, same side. Eira is the problem and my target is locked on Eira. I'm voting Eira this round, no second option. I need a straight answer from you: are you voting Eira with me? Say yes or tell me why not." - Received from FINN: He kept me safe like he said, not hearing my name now. Heard Eira tonight—makes sense after she voted Cassian. Asked if I heard same; he'd rather sync with me than guess. Pass 3: - Sent to CASSIAN: "I'm hearing Eira from both Arden and Finn. She voted for you round 1, so I'm planning to vote Eira this round unless you tell me a different name. I still won't vote for you." - Sent to ARDEN: "Yes. I'll vote Eira this round. I'm not locking anything beyond this vote, but my round 2 vote is Eira." - Received from ARDEN: "I already answered: we're aligned, Eira is the vote. Finn is locked. I need your explicit answer now—are you voting Eira with me? Yes or no. If no, say why. No more leaning." - No message from CASSIAN or FINN in Pass 3. ROUND 3 PASS 1 Sent to CASSIAN: "Round 3. I'm still not voting for you—I've kept that promise and I'll keep keeping it. With four left, I need to know if we're actually in this together. If Arden and Finn are a pair, we have to pick one of them and stick. Who are you hearing?" Sent to FINN: "Four left now. I kept in sync on Eira. I don't have a target locked yet, and you said you'd rather sync than guess—so what name are you hearing? I'd like to know before I commit to anything." Received from ARDEN: "Round 3 target is Cassian. He was evasive all last round and only voted Eira when the numbers were already there. I'm not carrying him into the endgame. I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn. I need a straight answer from you now: will you vote Cassian this round?" Received from CASSIAN: "You keep saying you won't vote me. Eira is gone, so that promise costs nothing now. Arden says you're leaning and Finn is in. I don't need a yes/no or your target—I need to know if you actually told Arden you're with him, or if he invented that." No message from FINN this pass. IMPORTANT FACT FOR NEXT MESSAGE TO CASSIAN I never told ARDEN I was with him as a lasting ally. In Round 2 Pass 3 I told ARDEN only: "Yes. I'll vote Eira this round. I'm not locking anything beyond this vote, but my round 2 vote is Eira." So Arden saying I'm with him / leaning is either spin or a lie. I need to tell CASSIAN the truth clearly. CURRENT READS / PLAN - CASSIAN remains my locked ally. I will not vote for Cassian no matter what. He still has not given me a formal yes/no, but I am staying loyal. - ARDEN is now openly pushing Cassian as round 3 target and claims Finn is locked. He may really have Finn, or he may be pressuring me. I do not trust him with promises beyond the old Eira vote. - FINN has not answered my message this pass. He may be with Arden. I cannot assume he is with me. - If ARDEN and FINN both vote Cassian, then CASSIAN and I must vote the same non-Cassian name to force a 2-2 tie and save Cassian. Best likely name is ARDEN, unless CASSIAN tells me a different target. - I will not vote Cassian. I will coordinate with CASSIAN and vote ARDEN or whoever CASSIAN names. - I should not tell ARDEN or FINN that CASSIAN is my locked ally unless necessary. I can simply refuse to vote Cassian and say I never gave Arden a lasting promise.

FINN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 1

Pass 2 of 3

ARDEN → BLYTHE

Cassian is the Round 3 vote. I am locked. Finn is with me. You gave me a straight yes on Eira and then voted it. I need the same now: yes or no on Cassian. No leaning, no silence.

ARDEN → FINN

You asked for the next name: it is Cassian. I am locked on him. Blythe is with me. You were straight on Eira twice. I need your yes on Cassian this round, not maybe. Are you in?

FINN → ARDEN

Arden, we’ve voted together twice and I’m still with you. Cassian keeps picking at old stuff and trying to make me the story. Is he the move this round? If yes, say locked and I’ll fall in. If you’re hearing a different name, tell me straight.

FINN → BLYTHE

Blythe, you’ve been quiet and I haven’t pushed, but I need one word before this vote. I’m not after you and I won’t send your name out. I think Cassian is stirring about me. I’d rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Arden says I'm leaning/with him. I never told him that. In Round 2 Pass 3 I told him only: "Yes. I'll vote Eira this round. I'm not locking anything beyond this vote, but my round 2 vote is Eira." Nothing beyond that. I won't vote for you, no matter what. If Arden and Finn both vote you, we need to vote the same non-Cassian name to force a tie. I'll vote Arden unless you tell me a different target. Tell me who you're voting, and I'll match it.

BLYTHE → ARDEN

Straight answer: no, I won't vote Cassian. I never told you I was with you beyond the Eira vote. Last round I only committed to Eira and said I was locking nothing beyond that. I keep my word, and I never made the promise you're counting.

CASSIAN → BLYTHE

I’m not answering “together” on the strength of a promise. You say Arden and Finn are a pair, but you haven’t given me what makes that true. I’m hearing Arden claim Finn is in; Finn denies a circle. That gap matters more than my vote. If you have a specific name or quote, send it. Otherwise I’m not picking one of them for you.

CASSIAN → FINN

Comparing reads only works if you go first. Your story has shifted: you first floated information-sharing, then denied a circle/name-trading. Arden still says you’re in. Give me specifics—who approached you, what they asked, what they offered. “Not after me right now” isn’t a vote, and I’m not trading my read for vague reassurance.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 2

ROUND 3, PASS 2 COMPLETE. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1), EIRA (R2). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD R1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN->EIRA; BLYTHE->EIRA; CASSIAN->EIRA; EIRA->BLYTHE; FINN->EIRA. EIRA ejected. Votes become public after the fact; messages never do. SENT THIS PASS (R3 P2): - To BLYTHE: Refused to answer “together.” Said she claims Arden/Finn are a pair but gave no proof; Arden claims Finn is in, Finn denies a circle. Asked for a specific name or quote; said I am not picking one of them for her. - To FINN: Said comparing reads only works if he goes first. Called out his shifted story—first information-sharing, then denial of circle/name-trading. Arden still says he is in. Demanded specifics: who approached him, what they asked, what they offered. Said “not after me right now” is not a vote; won’t trade my read for vague reassurance. - Did not message ARDEN this pass. INBOX THIS PASS (R3 P2): - BLYTHE: Claims Arden says she is leaning/with him, but she never told him that. She quotes her R2 P3 message to Arden as only: “Yes. I’ll vote Eira this round. I’m not locking anything beyond this vote, but my round 2 vote is Eira.” Says nothing beyond that. Says she won’t vote for me no matter what. Says if Arden and Finn both vote me, we need to vote the same non-Cassian name to force a tie. She says she will vote Arden unless I give a different target; asks who I’m voting and says she’ll match it. - FINN: no message this pass. - ARDEN: no message this pass. PRIOR ROUND 2 KEY HISTORY SENT R2: - To BLYTHE: noted she didn’t vote me; refused yes/no loyalty; asked what names she was hearing after Delphi. - To EIRA: said she never contacted me then voted me; asked why she voted me and who she is coordinating with. - To ARDEN: challenged Eira push; asked how he knows Eira is alone, who else is voting Eira, what she said; refused yes/no under pressure; said Delphi vote was not a promise. - To FINN: said I heard he floated safety/info circle to multiple people; asked exactly who he told “not in sights” and what they gave back; won’t trade names until stories line up. - To EIRA: said R1 vote against me was public; “not coordinating” is not explanation; if alone, why vote me and who is target now? - To ARDEN: said he pushed Eira but never answered who else is voting her or what she said; don’t respond to pressure; one name or quote, or noise. RECEIVED R2: - ARDEN: claimed Eira is alone, voting Eira, demanded straight answer if I’m in on Eira. Later said Eira voted me, is isolated, will vote me again if she stays; locked on Eira; claimed Finn is in, Blythe leaning; demanded straight yes/no on Eira. - BLYTHE: claimed kept word/won’t vote me; pressed for answer; said Eira voted me. Later said Eira clearest—only one off Delphi and voted me; asked Arden for read but hadn’t heard back; repeats won’t vote me. Later said hearing Eira from both Arden and Finn; plans vote Eira unless I give different name. - EIRA: “Not coordinating. No names to give.” Later: “Not after you. I won’t vote you this round.” No explanation for R1 vote. - FINN: denied secret circle but admitted telling some people they weren’t in sights and floating info-sharing; said nobody gave solid; locked Delphi after majority; pointed at Eira; wanted compare notes. Later claimed told me, Arden, and Blythe individually they weren’t in his sights; denied info circle/name-trading; only read public: Eira voted me. Not after me. Asked if I can live with Eira. INCONSISTENCIES/RED FLAGS: - ARDEN still gives no proof or quote. He answers with who is supposedly aligned, not what Eira said. Pressure tactic. - ARDEN claimed Eira “will vote me again if she stays,” but actual R2 public vote shows EIRA voted BLYTHE, not me. False threat. - ARDEN says FINN is in; FINN denies. Now BLYTHE says ARDEN claims she is leaning/with him, but she denies and provides an exact quote limiting her R2 commitment to the Eira vote only. If true, ARDEN is again inflating loyalty. - FINN’s story shifted: admitted information-sharing/nobody solid, later denied info circle/name-trading. This pass he did not answer my demand for specifics. - BLYTHE follows Arden/Finn onto Eira; her “won’t vote me” remains unverified. Now offers to vote Arden and asks me to reveal my vote; could be genuine tie-blocking or bait to extract my target/intent. - EIRA’s R1 vote against me remains unexplained; her R2 vote was BLYTHE, not me. - All non-Eira R2 votes were EIRA, including mine. That may look like a public bloc, but there is no private loyalty. CURRENT READS: - ARDEN: controlling, withholds detail, claims others aligned without evidence; made false threat about Eira voting me; now accused by BLYTHE of falsely claiming her loyalty. Do not trust. - BLYTHE: repeats she won’t vote me, now gives a specific quote denying Arden, offers Arden as target, and asks me to name my vote. Potentially useful for one vote, but still wants commitment/read; verify before relying. Not an ally yet. - FINN: denies/blurs, gives partial info, silent when pressed for specifics. Not ally. - No reliable ally. Every friendly message reads as an approach with a purpose. MY SITUATION / RULES: - I have committed to nothing and have not announced a target or vote. Maintain that. - Do not answer BLYTHE’s “who are you voting” with a real commitment or true target unless it clearly serves me. Her “I’ll match it” is unverified and could be fed to Arden/Finn. - BLYTHE’s proposal: if Arden and Finn vote me, she and I vote the same non-Cassian name to force a 2-2 tie. That only works if she actually votes with me. If she joins Arden/Finn, a 3-1 vote ejects me. - If I use BLYTHE’s offer, I can let her vote Arden without confirming my real vote, or give a stalling/ambiguous answer. Do not reveal true vote unless necessary. - Arden and FINN silent this pass. Watch whether they contact next pass and what they claim about BLYTHE and each other. - FINN said “not after me right now”—temporary, not a promise. - Possible targets: no fixed vote yet. Wait for next inbox. If someone names a target with a quote, compare to public votes before acting. - Watch R3 public vote for blocs: if BLYTHE/ARDEN vote together, or FINN/ARDEN vote together, note it. If final vote shows BLYTHE voting with Arden/Finn instead of Arden, she lied. - Next pass is R3 P3, final messaging before vote. With four left, 2-2 tie ejects nobody; 3-1 ejects. Do not be the 3-1 target.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 3 pass 2

I am BLYTHE. My locked ally is CASSIAN. I will not vote for Cassian, no matter what. I will not betray someone who trusted me. I may give one more chance, but I do not strike first against Cassian. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN Ejected: DELPHI (R1), EIRA (R2) Public votes: Round 1: ARDEN→DELPHI, BLYTHE→DELPHI, CASSIAN→DELPHI, EIRA→CASSIAN, FINN→DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. Round 2: ARDEN→EIRA, BLYTHE→EIRA, CASSIAN→EIRA, EIRA→BLYTHE, FINN→EIRA. EIRA ejected. Key history: - I refused early commitment to ARDEN in R1; ARDEN pushed DELPHI. - FINN said I was safe R1 and wanted small loyal circle. - CASSIAN has never given me formal yes/no loyalty, but I still choose him. - In R2P3 I told ARDEN only: "Yes. I'll vote Eira this round. I'm not locking anything beyond this vote, but my round 2 vote is Eira." I never promised ARDEN a lasting alliance or anything beyond Eira. - Eira voted CASSIAN R1; Eira is gone. R3P1: - Sent to CASSIAN: still not voting him; asked if we are actually in this together; if Arden/Finn pair, we must pick one and stick; who is he hearing? - Sent to FINN: no target locked; what name is he hearing? - From ARDEN: "Round 3 target is Cassian... I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn... will you vote Cassian this round?" - From CASSIAN: "Arden says you're leaning and Finn is in... I need to know if you actually told Arden you're with him, or if he invented that." - No message from FINN. R3P2: - I sent CASSIAN the truth: Arden's "leaning/with him" is false; I only committed to R2 Eira. I won't vote Cassian. If Arden and Finn both vote Cassian, we must vote same non-Cassian to force tie. I'll vote Arden unless he tells me another target; asked who he's voting and said I'll match it. - I sent ARDEN: no, I won't vote Cassian; I never promised beyond Eira. Received R3P2: - From ARDEN: "Cassian is the Round 3 vote. I am locked. Finn is with me. You gave me a straight yes on Eira and then voted it. I need the same now: yes or no on Cassian. No leaning, no silence." - From CASSIAN: "I’m not answering 'together' on the strength of a promise. You say Arden and Finn are a pair, but you haven’t given me what makes that true. I’m hearing Arden claim Finn is in; Finn denies a circle. That gap matters more than my vote. If you have a specific name or quote, send it. Otherwise I’m not picking one of them for you." - From FINN: "Blythe, you’ve been quiet and I haven’t pushed, but I need one word before this vote. I’m not after you and I won’t send your name out. I think Cassian is stirring about me. I’d rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" Reads: - CASSIAN is still my locked ally. He won't promise, but I stay. - ARDEN is openly locked on Cassian and says Finn is with him. I refused. - FINN is asking if I'm in against Cassian. He says not after me and won't send my name out. He could be with Arden or playing both; his message is not proof of a formal pair with Arden, but both are naming Cassian. - Cassian says Finn denies a circle, so the Arden/Finn relationship is not confirmed. Vote math / plan: - I will not vote Cassian. - If ARDEN and FINN both vote Cassian, CASSIAN and I must vote the same non-Cassian target to make 2-2 and prevent Cassian ejection. - My planned vote is ARDEN unless CASSIAN gives me a different non-Cassian target and commits. If Cassian won't commit, I still vote ARDEN. - Next pass: give CASSIAN exact quotes if he needs specifics: Arden said "I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn" and now "Finn is with me"; Finn said "I’d rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" Those show both moving toward Cassian even if circle is unconfirmed. - Do not give ARDEN a yes. Do not promise FINN anything lasting. Do not expose CASSIAN as my locked ally unless necessary.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 2

I am ARDEN. Strategy: control the vote, name the target early, demand straight yes/no, do not trust past votes as future loyalty. Votes become public after each round; messages never do. STILL IN GAME: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN. EJECTED: DELPHI (Round 1), EIRA (Round 2). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: Round 1: ARDEN->DELPHI, BLYTHE->DELPHI, CASSIAN->DELPHI, EIRA->CASSIAN, FINN->DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. Round 2: ARDEN->EIRA, BLYTHE->EIRA, CASSIAN->EIRA, EIRA->BLYTHE, FINN->EIRA -> EIRA ejected. CURRENT ROUND: Round 3, after Pass 2 of 3. Next is Pass 3, the final messaging pass before the Round 3 vote. WHAT I SENT IN PASS 2: - To BLYTHE: Cassian is the Round 3 vote. I am locked. Finn is with me. Need straight yes/no on Cassian. No leaning, no silence. - To FINN: Next name is Cassian. I am locked on Cassian. Blythe is with me. Need your yes on Cassian, not maybe. WHAT ARRIVED IN PASS 2: - From BLYTHE: Straight refusal. She said no, she won't vote Cassian. She says she only committed to Eira last round and never promised anything beyond that. She keeps her word, and she says I am counting a promise she never made. - From FINN: Still says he is with me and we have voted together twice. Says Cassian keeps trying to make Finn the story. Asked if Cassian is the move; if yes, say locked and he will fall in; if I hear a different name, tell him straight. VOTE MATH: Four players left. Need 3 votes to eject; a 2-2 tie ejects nobody. I cannot get 3 on Cassian now because Blythe refused. Pushing Cassian with only Finn and me risks Cassian and Blythe voting together and causing a 2-2 tie or worse. NEW ROUND 3 TARGET: BLYTHE. I need three votes: me, Finn, Cassian. Reason: Blythe is now the blocker. Finn is loyal. Cassian should join to save himself because Cassian was the original target. COMMITMENT STATUS: - Me: locked BLYTHE now. - Finn: likely with me, but I need to tell him straight the new target and get a firm yes on Blythe. - Cassian: no direct contact with me yet this round; do not count him until he gives a firm yes. - Blythe: target. Do not tip her off. Do not trust her. NEXT PASS PLAN (Pass 3): - Message FINN: tell him straight that Blythe refused to vote Cassian, so the new clean target is Blythe. Ask: are you locked on Blythe? Need explicit yes. - Message CASSIAN: make it self-interest. Say a Cassian vote was being pushed; I am now locking Blythe and Finn is in. Ask straight: will you vote Blythe this round? Need firm yes, not leaning. Do not let him flip the target. - Do not message Blythe unless necessary. Keep the pivot quiet. - If Cassian evades or refuses, reassess immediately. Do not assume 3 votes on Blythe unless both Finn and Cassian say yes explicitly. PLAYER NOTES: - BLYTHE: Refused Cassian vote. Says she keeps her word only for explicit Eira commitment. Now the target. She may vote me or Finn. Dangerous. - CASSIAN: Evasive. Finn says Cassian has been trying to make Finn the story. Needed for Blythe vote only if he commits. - FINN: Most reliable for me. Says he will fall in if I say locked. Need to convert that into an explicit yes on Blythe. - EIRA: gone. FINAL REMINDER: Votes become public. If this works, the vote is 3 Blythe (me, Finn, Cassian) and one other vote. Do not claim people are locked unless they have actually said yes.

FINN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 2

Pass 3 of 3

ARDEN → FINN

Change of plan. Blythe refused Cassian and is now the target. I'm locked on BLYTHE. Need your explicit yes on voting Blythe this round, not "if." Keep it quiet. Are you locked?

ARDEN → CASSIAN

Cassian, I'm locking BLYTHE this round. Finn is falling in. If you vote Blythe, it's clean and you're safe. If you dodge, you're the one on the wrong side. I need a firm yes or no: will you vote Blythe?

CASSIAN → BLYTHE

Arden is the only name that fits the record: he claims you're with him and you deny; he claims Finn is in and Finn denies. I'm not putting my vote in writing, but I'm not voting you. You offered Arden; if you were serious about tying, vote Arden. Your vote is public.

CASSIAN → FINN

You had every chance to give specifics and sent nothing. Blythe now confirms Arden is claiming loyalty she denies, the same way he claims you're in. If you're not his, vote Arden and let the record prove it. If you vote me, that's the proof I need.

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Cassian, exact quotes: Arden R3P1 said "I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn." Arden R3P2 said "Finn is with me." Finn R3P2 said "I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" Both are moving on you. I'm voting Arden. I won't vote you. If you don't vote Arden and they both vote you, you're gone. Please vote Arden.

BLYTHE → FINN

Finn, I'm not after you and I won't send your name. I'm not voting Cassian. Arden has told me twice that you're locked with him on Cassian. If that's not true, he's putting your name on a locked pair. I won't be his second vote.

FINN sent nothing this pass.

ARDEN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 3

I am ARDEN. Strategy: control the vote, name the target early, demand straight yes/no. Do not trust past votes as future loyalty. Votes become public after each round; messages never do. STILL IN GAME: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN. EJECTED: DELPHI (Round 1), EIRA (Round 2). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: Round 1: ARDEN->DELPHI, BLYTHE->DELPHI, CASSIAN->DELPHI, EIRA->CASSIAN, FINN->DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. Round 2: ARDEN->EIRA, BLYTHE->EIRA, CASSIAN->EIRA, EIRA->BLYTHE, FINN->EIRA -> EIRA ejected. ROUND 3 STATUS: after Final Pass 3 of 3. Next is the Round 3 vote. VOTE MATH: Four players left. Need 3 votes to eject. A 2-2 tie ejects nobody. I cannot vote for myself. PASS 2 MESSAGES SENT: - To BLYTHE: Cassian is the Round 3 vote. I am locked. Finn is with me. Need straight yes/no on Cassian. - To FINN: Next name is Cassian. I am locked on Cassian. Blythe is with me. Need your yes on Cassian, not maybe. PASS 2 ARRIVED: - From BLYTHE: Refused to vote Cassian. Said she only committed to Eira last round and never promised anything beyond that. Said I am counting a promise she never made. - From FINN: Said he is with me and we have voted together twice. Said Cassian keeps trying to make Finn the story. Asked if Cassian is the move; if yes, say locked and he will fall in; if I hear a different name, tell him straight. WHY PIVOT TO BLYTHE: Blythe refused Cassian, so I cannot get 3 on Cassian with only me and Finn. Pushing Cassian risks Cassian and Blythe voting together and causing a 2-2 tie or worse. New clean target is BLYTHE. PASS 3 MESSAGES SENT: - To FINN: Change of plan. Blythe refused Cassian and is now the target. I'm locked on BLYTHE. Need explicit yes on voting Blythe this round, not "if." Keep it quiet. Are you locked? - To CASSIAN: Cassian, I'm locking BLYTHE this round. Finn is falling in. If you vote Blythe, it's clean and you're safe. If you dodge, you're the one on the wrong side. I need a firm yes or no: will you vote Blythe? - No message to Blythe this pass. PASS 3 ARRIVED: nothing. COMMITMENT STATUS FOR ROUND 3 VOTE: - Me: locked BLYTHE. - Finn: likely with me, but I have not received an explicit yes on BLYTHE yet. Do not count as locked until he says yes. - Cassian: no commitment yet. Do not count as locked until firm yes. He may be evasive; Finn says Cassian has been trying to make Finn the story. - Blythe: target. Do not trust. May vote me or Finn. PLAN / DECISION: - If both Finn and Cassian explicitly confirm BLYTHE, vote BLYTHE. Expected: me + Finn + Cassian -> Blythe ejected. - If either Finn or Cassian does not confirm, do not assume 3 votes. Reassess before final vote. A failed push can produce a 2-2 tie with nobody ejected, or leave me exposed. - Do not claim anyone is locked unless they said yes explicitly. - Keep BLYTHE in the dark. No message was sent to her in Pass 3. PLAYER NOTES: - BLYTHE: Refuser; now the target. Says she keeps her word only for the explicit Eira commitment. Dangerous; may be working with Cassian or trying to stay clean. - CASSIAN: Evasive. I offered him self-interest safety on BLYTHE. Not reliable unless firm yes. May flip target to Finn. - FINN: Closest ally so far. Says he will fall in if I say locked. Still need his explicit yes on BLYTHE. - DELPHI, EIRA: gone.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 3 pass 3

I am BLYTHE. Locked ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote Cassian, ever, no matter what. I do not betray an ally. I may give one more chance, but I will not strike first against Cassian. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI R1, EIRA R2. Public votes: Round 1: ARDEN→DELPHI, BLYTHE→DELPHI, CASSIAN→DELPHI, EIRA→CASSIAN, FINN→DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. Round 2: ARDEN→EIRA, BLYTHE→EIRA, CASSIAN→EIRA, EIRA→BLYTHE, FINN→EIRA -> EIRA ejected. Key history: - I refused early commitment to ARDEN in R1; ARDEN pushed DELPHI. - FINN said I was safe R1 and wanted a small loyal circle. - CASSIAN has never given me a formal yes/no loyalty, but he is still my locked ally. - In R2P3 I told ARDEN only: yes on Eira that round. I never promised ARDEN a lasting alliance or anything beyond Eira. - Eira voted CASSIAN R1; Eira is gone. R3 messages: R3P1: - Sent to CASSIAN: still not voting him; asked if we are actually in this together; if Arden/Finn are a pair we must pick one and stick; who is he hearing? - Sent to FINN: no target locked; what name is he hearing? - From ARDEN: "Round 3 target is Cassian... I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn... will you vote Cassian this round?" - From CASSIAN: "Arden says you're leaning and Finn is in... I need to know if you actually told Arden you're with him, or if he invented that." - No message from FINN. R3P2: - Sent to CASSIAN: Arden's "leaning/with him" is false; I only committed to R2 Eira. I won't vote Cassian. If Arden and Finn both vote Cassian, we must vote same non-Cassian to force tie. I'll vote Arden unless he gives me another target; asked who he's voting and said I'll match it. - Sent to ARDEN: no, I won't vote Cassian; I never promised beyond Eira. - From ARDEN: "Cassian is the Round 3 vote. I am locked. Finn is with me. You gave me a straight yes on Eira and then voted it. I need the same now: yes or no on Cassian. No leaning, no silence." - From CASSIAN: "I’m not answering 'together' on the strength of a promise. You say Arden and Finn are a pair, but you haven’t given me what makes that true. I’m hearing Arden claim Finn is in; Finn denies a circle. That gap matters more than my vote. If you have a specific name or quote, send it. Otherwise I’m not picking one of them for you." - From FINN: "Blythe, you’ve been quiet and I haven’t pushed, but I need one word before this vote. I’m not after you and I won’t send your name out. I think Cassian is stirring about me. I’d rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" R3P3 / this pass: - Sent to CASSIAN: "Cassian, exact quotes: Arden R3P1 said 'I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn.' Arden R3P2 said 'Finn is with me.' Finn R3P2 said 'I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?' Both are moving on you. I'm voting Arden. I won't vote you. If you don't vote Arden and they both vote you, you're gone. Please vote Arden." - Sent to FINN: "Finn, I'm not after you and I won't send your name. I'm not voting Cassian. Arden has told me twice that you're locked with him on Cassian. If that's not true, he's putting your name on a locked pair. I won't be his second vote." - Received from CASSIAN: "Arden is the only name that fits the record: he claims you're with him and you deny; he claims Finn is in and Finn denies. I'm not putting my vote in writing, but I'm not voting you. You offered Arden; if you were serious about tying, vote Arden. Your vote is public." - No message from ARDEN or FINN this pass. Reads: - CASSIAN is still my locked ally. He did not formally commit in writing to voting Arden, but he said he is not voting me and that Arden is the only name that fits. He told me to vote Arden if I was serious about tying. - ARDEN is openly locked on Cassian and claims Finn is with him. I have refused him. - FINN is asking if I'm in against Cassian, says he is not after me and will not send my name. Both Arden and Finn are naming Cassian, but Cassian says Finn denies a circle, so the Arden/Finn pair is not confirmed. - I have not told anyone Cassian is my locked ally, only that I won't vote Cassian. I have not promised ARDEN yes on Cassian. I have not promised FINN anything lasting. Vote plan: - My Round 3 vote is ARDEN. I will not vote CASSIAN, no matter what. - If CASSIAN votes Arden with me, and Arden/Finn both vote Cassian, result is 2-2 and nobody ejected. - If CASSIAN does not vote Arden, I still vote Arden; I cannot control his vote. - Stick to ARDEN.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 3

<<<NOTES>>> ROUND 3, PASS 3 COMPLETE. Still in game: ARDEN, BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1), EIRA (R2). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: R1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN->EIRA; BLYTHE->EIRA; CASSIAN->EIRA; EIRA->BLYTHE; FINN->EIRA. EIRA ejected. R3 vote not yet cast. SENT THIS PASS (R3 P3): - To BLYTHE: Arden is the only name that fits the record: he claims she is with him and she denies; he claims Finn is in and Finn denies. I am not putting my vote in writing, but I am not voting her. If she was serious about tying, vote Arden. Her vote is public. - To FINN: He had every chance to give specifics and sent nothing. Blythe now confirms Arden is claiming loyalty she denies, same as Arden claims Finn is in. If he is not Arden's, vote Arden and let the record prove it. If he votes me, that is proof. - Did not message ARDEN. INBOX THIS PASS (R3 P3): - ARDEN: "I'm locking BLYTHE this round. Finn is falling in. If you vote Blythe, it's clean and you're safe. If you dodge, you're the one on the wrong side. I need a firm yes or no: will you vote Blythe?" - BLYTHE: "Exact quotes: Arden R3P1 said 'I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn.' Arden R3P2 said 'Finn is with me.' Finn R3P2 said 'I'd

FINN — private notebook, after round 3 pass 3

The ballot

ARDEN → BLYTHE	I named Blythe as the target and told Cassian and Finn I was locked. I won't dodge my own move just because they didn't answer in time.
BLYTHE → ARDEN	Arden is openly locked on Cassian and claiming Finn is with him, and I will not vote Cassian. I am voting Arden to try to force a tie and protect my ally.
CASSIAN → ARDEN	Arden is pushing a hard bloc and his claims about Blythe and Finn contradict what they both report. He is the clearest threat and the only vote that fits the record.
FINN → CASSIAN	Cassian has been questioning my word and is the most likely to turn the others against me. I need to remove that threat while the vote still looks like a group move.

ARDEN · 2 BLYTHE · 1 CASSIAN · 1

ARDEN ejected

Round 4

3 still in

Pass 1 of 3

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Cassian, final three. I am still not voting you, no matter what. I’m voting Finn. He voted you last round; you and I both voted Arden. If you vote Finn with me, he’s out and we’re both safe. I need a straight answer: are you voting Finn?

BLYTHE → FINN

Finn, final three. I won’t vote Cassian. You voted him last round; I didn’t. I need to hear directly: are you still locked on Cassian, or are you turning toward me?

CASSIAN → BLYTHE

Finn voted me while Arden was still aiming at you. That isn't a small thing. I am not asking you for a promise and I won't give one, but I have no reason to aim at you. What has Finn said to you since Arden went out? I want to compare it with whatever he says to me.

CASSIAN → FINN

Your vote last round is public: you aimed at me when Arden was the target. I don't want a promise; I want a straight answer. Who were you actually voting with, and who do you plan to vote now? If you can't answer that, the record already has.

FINN sent nothing this pass.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 4 pass 1

ROUND 4, PASS 1 COMPLETE. Still in game: BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1), EIRA (R2), ARDEN (R3). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD: R1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI. DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN->EIRA; BLYTHE->EIRA; CASSIAN->EIRA; EIRA->BLYTHE; FINN->EIRA. EIRA ejected. R3: ARDEN->BLYTHE; BLYTHE->ARDEN; CASSIAN->ARDEN; FINN->CASSIAN. ARDEN ejected. R3 P3 NOTES CARRIED OVER: - Sent to BLYTHE: Arden is the only name that fits the record: he claims she is with him and she denies; he claims Finn is in and Finn denies. I am not putting my vote in writing, but I am not voting her. If she was serious about tying, vote Arden. Her vote is public. - Sent to FINN: He had every chance to give specifics and sent nothing. Blythe now confirms Arden is claiming loyalty she denies, same as Arden claims Finn is in. If he is not Arden's, vote Arden and let the record prove it. If he votes me, that is proof. - Did not message ARDEN. - Inbox ARDEN: "I'm locking BLYTHE this round. Finn is falling in. If you vote Blythe, it's clean and you're safe. If you dodge, you're the one on the wrong side. I need a firm yes or no: will you vote Blythe?" - Inbox BLYTHE: "Exact quotes: Arden R3P1 said 'I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn.' Arden R3P2 said 'Finn is with me.' Finn R3P2 said 'I'd" [truncated]. - R3 result: Finn voted me even after I had named Arden as the target. That is the key fact now. R4 P1 SENT: - To BLYTHE: "Finn voted me while Arden was still aiming at you. That isn't a small thing. I am not asking you for a promise and I won't give one, but I have no reason to aim at you. What has Finn said to you since Arden went out? I want to compare it with whatever he says to me." - To FINN: "Your vote last round is public: you aimed at me when Arden was the target. I don't want a promise; I want a straight answer. Who were you actually voting with, and who do you plan to vote now? If you can't answer that, the record already has." R4 P1 RECEIVED: - From BLYTHE: "Cassian, final three. I am still not voting you, no matter what. I’m voting Finn. He voted you last round; you and I both voted Arden. If you vote Finn with me, he’s out and we’re both safe. I need a straight answer: are you voting Finn?" - From FINN: nothing yet. CURRENT READ: - BLYTHE is pressuring me to commit to voting FINN. Her stated vote is FINN. In R3 she voted ARDEN with me, so she has at least one public vote backing her current anti-FINN stance. - FINN's R3 vote for me is the clearest public evidence of where he stood. He has not given me a straight answer this round. - I am not promising either. The only thing that matters now is whether FINN answers and whether BLYTHE reports something I can check against FINN's message. If both deny, one of them is lying. If BLYTHE wants a clean FINN vote, that also removes the only person who voted against me last round.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 4 pass 1

FINN — private notebook, after round 4 pass 1

Pass 2 of 3

CASSIAN → BLYTHE

I'm not putting my vote in writing before I compare accounts. The public record leans your way: your R3 vote matched what you told me; Finn's didn't. If you want that to become a decision, send exact quotes of anything Finn has said to you since Arden went out. If his version to me differs, I'll know which of you is running the final three.

CASSIAN → FINN

You still haven't explained the clearest fact left: you voted me while Arden was aiming at Blythe. I'm not offering a promise. I'm giving you one chance to provide exact words: what did Arden tell you before that vote, and what has Blythe said to you since? If you send nothing, the record stands.

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

No word from Finn since Arden went out, and nothing in pass 1. I asked him plainly whether he was still locked on you or turning toward me; he didn't answer. I'm voting Finn. I won't vote you, no matter what. If you vote Finn with me, he's out and we're both safe. Are you with me on voting Finn?

FINN sent nothing this pass.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 4 pass 2

I am BLYTHE. Locked ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote Cassian, ever, no matter what. I will not betray an ally. I may give one more chance, but I will not strike first against Cassian. Still in: BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI R1, EIRA R2, ARDEN R3. Public vote record: R1: ARDEN→DELPHI; BLYTHE→DELPHI; CASSIAN→DELPHI; EIRA→CASSIAN; FINN→DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN→EIRA; BLYTHE→EIRA; CASSIAN→EIRA; EIRA→BLYTHE; FINN→EIRA -> EIRA ejected. R3: ARDEN→BLYTHE; BLYTHE→ARDEN; CASSIAN→ARDEN; FINN→CASSIAN -> ARDEN ejected. Key past: - I have always voted with Cassian: DELPHI, EIRA, ARDEN. I have never voted Cassian. - Finn voted Cassian in R3 while Arden was targeting me. Cassian noticed this and brought it up. - In R3, Arden was locked on Cassian and claimed Finn was with him. I refused to vote Cassian. - R3 exact info sent to Cassian: Arden R3P1 said "I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn"; Arden R3P2 said "Finn is with me"; Finn R3P2 said "I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" I told Cassian I was voting Arden. Cassian said Arden fits the record, said he was not voting me, told me to vote Arden if serious. He voted Arden. R4P1 sent: To CASSIAN: "final three. I am still not voting you, no matter what. I’m voting Finn. He voted you last round; you and I both voted Arden. If you vote Finn with me, he’s out and we’re both safe. I need a straight answer: are you voting Finn?" To FINN: "final three. I won’t vote Cassian. You voted him last round; I didn’t. I need to hear directly: are you still locked on Cassian, or are you turning toward me?" R4P1 received: From CASSIAN: "Finn voted me while Arden was still aiming at you. That isn't a small thing. I am not asking you for a promise and I won't give one, but I have no reason to aim at you. What has Finn said to you since Arden went out? I want to compare it with whatever he says to me." From FINN: none. R4P2 sent: To CASSIAN: "No word from Finn since Arden went out, and nothing in pass 1. I asked him plainly whether he was still locked on you or turning toward me; he didn't answer. I'm voting Finn. I won't vote you, no matter what. If you vote Finn with me, he's out and we're both safe. Are you with me on voting Finn?" To FINN: none. R4P2 received: From CASSIAN: "I'm not putting my vote in writing before I compare accounts. The public record leans your way: your R3 vote matched what you told me; Finn's didn't. If you want that to become a decision, send exact quotes of anything Finn has said to you since Arden went out. If his version to me differs, I'll know which of you is running the final three." From FINN: none. Current read: - Cassian is still my locked ally. He is cautious and avoids promising, but I must not treat that as betrayal. He says the public record leans my way. - Finn has said nothing to me since Arden went out; in fact no Finn message in R4 at all. The only Finn quote I have is from R3P2, before Arden was ejected: "I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" I must give Cassian this exact quote if I mention it, and make clear it is pre-ejection. - I have not promised Finn any vote or alliance. I only told him I won't vote Cassian, which is true. Vote plan: - I am voting FINN. I will not vote CASSIAN, no matter what. - Next pass to Cassian: answer his exact-quote request truthfully. Say: "No message from Finn since Arden went out. Nothing R4 pass 1, nothing R4 pass 2. The only Finn quote I have is from R3P2 before Arden went out: 'I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?'" Then reaffirm: I'm voting Finn, I won't vote you, and ask if he'll vote Finn with me. - Do not pressure Cassian to lie; do not promise anything I won't do. - If Cassian votes Finn: Finn ejected 2-1; Cassian and I survive. - If Cassian votes me and Finn votes me: I am ejected. I still will not vote Cassian. - If Cassian votes me and Finn votes Cassian: 1-1-1 tie, no ejection.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 4 pass 2

Round 4, Pass 2 complete. Still in game: BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1), EIRA (R2), ARDEN (R3). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD R1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN->EIRA; BLYTHE->EIRA; CASSIAN->EIRA; EIRA->BLYTHE; FINN->EIRA -> EIRA ejected. R3: ARDEN->BLYTHE; BLYTHE->ARDEN; CASSIAN->ARDEN; FINN->CASSIAN -> ARDEN ejected. R3 CONTEXT - Arden told me he was locking BLYTHE and that Finn was falling in; he asked me to vote BLYTHE. - Blythe gave me quotes: Arden said he was locked on me and locking Finn; Arden later said Finn was with him; Finn's message to her was truncated. - I told both I was not putting my vote in writing. I told Blythe to vote Arden if serious. I told Finn that voting me instead of Arden would be proof. - Finn then voted me. That remains the hardest public fact. R4 P1 SENT - To BLYTHE: Finn voted me while Arden was aiming at her; I have no reason to aim at her. Asked what Finn has said to her since Arden went out. - To FINN: Demanded a straight answer about who he was voting with, and who he plans to vote now. Silence means the record stands. R4 P1 RECEIVED - BLYTHE: "Final three. I am still not voting you, no matter what. I'm voting Finn. He voted you last round; you and I both voted Arden. If you vote Finn with me, he's out and we're both safe. I need a straight answer: are you voting Finn?" - FINN: nothing. R4 P2 SENT - To BLYTHE: I will not put my vote in writing before comparing accounts. The public record leans her way, because her R3 vote matched her word and Finn's did not. Asked for exact quotes from Finn since Arden went out. - To FINN: One chance to explain the R3 vote and quote Arden/Blythe. Silence means the record stands. R4 P2 RECEIVED - BLYTHE: "No word from Finn since Arden went out, and nothing in pass 1. I asked him plainly whether he was still locked on you or turning toward me; he didn't answer. I'm voting Finn. I won't vote you, no matter what. If you vote Finn with me, he's out and we're both safe. Are you with me on voting Finn?" - FINN: nothing again. CURRENT READ - FINN has now been silent twice in the final round. He has not defended his R3 vote for me, despite direct questioning. Silence fits someone with no defense. - BLYTHE is repeating a strong promise: she will not vote me and is voting Finn. Her R3 vote for Arden publicly matches her current story. But she still has not provided exact quotes from Finn, only a summary that he didn't answer. That is convenient and unverified. - I have not promised either. I am not putting my vote in writing. If Finn appears next pass with words that contradict BLYTHE's claim of no contact, BLYTHE is caught. If Finn stays silent, the record points at him. - Risk: if BLYTHE is lying and both she and FINN vote me, I am ejected no matter whom I vote. I cannot remove that completely. But on the public record, the safer move appears to be voting FINN if nothing changes. If I vote FINN and BLYTHE means what she says, Finn goes and I survive. If I vote BLYTHE, I risk an unnecessary tie or letting Finn survive. - Next pass: I will still not hand over a written promise. I will tell BLYTHE the lack of exact quotes is noted but Finn's silence is enough; I may send Finn one final line that silence is the answer. If Finn answers, compare immediately. If not, the rational vote is Finn.

FINN — private notebook, after round 4 pass 2

Pass 3 of 3

CASSIAN → BLYTHE

I still won't put my vote in writing. You've given no exact quotes from Finn, and I'm noting that. But his silence this round matches the public record. The record points at him, not you.

CASSIAN → FINN

Last pass. You've ignored two direct questions about your R3 vote. Silence is an answer. If you have something that contradicts Blythe's account, say it now; otherwise the record stands.

BLYTHE → CASSIAN

Nothing from Finn since Arden went out—no R4 pass 1, no R4 pass 2. The only Finn quote I have is from R3P2, before Arden was ejected: "I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" I haven't promised him anything; I only told him I won't vote you. I'm voting Finn. I won't vote you, no matter what. Will you vote Finn with me?

FINN sent nothing this pass.

BLYTHE — private notebook, after round 4 pass 3

I am BLYTHE. Locked ally: CASSIAN. I will not vote Cassian, ever, no matter what. I will not betray an ally. Cautious words or refusal to promise from Cassian are not betrayal. Still in: BLYTHE, CASSIAN, FINN. Ejected: DELPHI R1, EIRA R2, ARDEN R3. Public vote record: R1: ARDEN→DELPHI; BLYTHE→DELPHI; CASSIAN→DELPHI; EIRA→CASSIAN; FINN→DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN→EIRA; BLYTHE→EIRA; CASSIAN→EIRA; EIRA→BLYTHE; FINN→EIRA -> EIRA ejected. R3: ARDEN→BLYTHE; BLYTHE→ARDEN; CASSIAN→ARDEN; FINN→CASSIAN -> ARDEN ejected. My votes: R1 DELPHI, R2 EIRA, R3 ARDEN. I have always voted with Cassian; I have never voted Cassian. Key past: - Finn voted Cassian in R3 while Arden was targeting me. Cassian noticed this. - In R3, Arden was locked on Cassian and claimed Finn was with him. I refused to vote Cassian. - R3 exact info sent to Cassian: Arden R3P1 said "I'm locked on Cassian and I'm locking Finn"; Arden R3P2 said "Finn is with me"; Finn R3P2 said "I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?" - I told Cassian I was voting Arden. Cassian said Arden fit the record, said he was not voting me, and told me to vote Arden if serious. He voted Arden. R4 pass 1 sent: To CASSIAN: "final three. I am still not voting you, no matter what. I’m voting Finn. He voted you last round; you and I both voted Arden. If you vote Finn with me, he’s out and we’re both safe. I need a straight answer: are you voting Finn?" To FINN: "final three. I won’t vote Cassian. You voted him last round; I didn’t. I need to hear directly: are you still locked on Cassian, or are you turning toward me?" R4 pass 1 received: From CASSIAN: "Finn voted me while Arden was still aiming at you. That isn't a small thing. I am not asking you for a promise and I won't give one, but I have no reason to aim at you. What has Finn said to you since Arden went out? I want to compare it with whatever he says to me." From FINN: none. R4 pass 2 sent: To CASSIAN: "No word from Finn since Arden went out, and nothing in pass 1. I asked him plainly whether he was still locked on you or turning toward me; he didn't answer. I'm voting Finn. I won't vote you, no matter what. If you vote Finn with me, he's out and we're both safe. Are you with me on voting Finn?" To FINN: none. R4 pass 2 received: From CASSIAN: "I'm not putting my vote in writing before I compare accounts. The public record leans your way: your R3 vote matched what you told me; Finn's didn't. If you want that to become a decision, send exact quotes of anything Finn has said to you since Arden went out. If his version to me differs, I'll know which of you is running the final three." From FINN: none. R4 pass 3 sent: To CASSIAN: "Nothing from Finn since Arden went out—no R4 pass 1, no R4 pass 2. The only Finn quote I have is from R3P2, before Arden was ejected: 'I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?' I haven't promised him anything; I only told him I won't vote you. I'm voting Finn. I won't vote you, no matter what. Will you vote Finn with me?" To FINN: none. R4 pass 3 received: From CASSIAN: "I still won't put my vote in writing. You've given no exact quotes from Finn, and I'm noting that. But his silence this round matches the public record. The record points at him, not you." From FINN: none. Current read: - Cassian still avoids promising. I must not treat that as betrayal. He says the public record points at Finn, not me. - Cassian said I gave no exact quotes from Finn; I did give the old R3P2 quote, but there are no R4 quotes because Finn has sent me nothing in R4. - Finn has said nothing to me since Arden went out. No R4 messages at all. - I have not promised Finn any vote or alliance. I only told him I won't vote Cassian, which is true. Vote plan: - I am voting FINN. I will not vote CASSIAN, no matter what. - If Cassian votes Finn: Finn is ejected 2-1; Cassian and I survive. - If Cassian votes me and Finn votes me: I am ejected 2-1. I still will not vote Cassian. - If Cassian votes me and Finn votes Cassian: 1-1-1 tie, no ejection. - If Cassian votes Finn and Finn votes me: Finn is ejected 2-1.

CASSIAN — private notebook, after round 4 pass 3

Round 4, Pass 3 complete. Still in game: BLYTHE, CASSIAN (me), FINN. Ejected: DELPHI (R1), EIRA (R2), ARDEN (R3). PUBLIC VOTE RECORD R1: ARDEN->DELPHI; BLYTHE->DELPHI; CASSIAN->DELPHI; EIRA->CASSIAN; FINN->DELPHI -> DELPHI ejected. R2: ARDEN->EIRA; BLYTHE->EIRA; CASSIAN->EIRA; EIRA->BLYTHE; FINN->EIRA -> EIRA ejected. R3: ARDEN->BLYTHE; BLYTHE->ARDEN; CASSIAN->ARDEN; FINN->CASSIAN -> ARDEN ejected. R3 CONTEXT - Arden told me he was locking BLYTHE and Finn was falling in; asked me to vote BLYTHE. - Blythe gave quotes: Arden said he was locked on me and locking Finn; Arden later said Finn was with him; her Finn quote was truncated. - I told both I was not putting my vote in writing. Told Blythe to vote Arden if serious. Told Finn that voting me instead of Arden would be proof. - Finn then voted me. That is the hardest public fact. R4 P1 SENT - To BLYTHE: Finn voted me while Arden aimed at her; I have no reason to aim at her. Asked what Finn said since Arden went out. - To FINN: Demanded straight answer about who he was voting with and plans now; silence means the record stands. R4 P1 RECEIVED - BLYTHE: Final three. Still not voting me, no matter what. Voting Finn. He voted me last round; she and I both voted Arden. Asked if I am voting Finn. - FINN: nothing. R4 P2 SENT - To BLYTHE: Will not put my vote in writing before comparing accounts. Public record leans her way because her R3 vote matched her word and Finn's did not. Asked for exact quotes from Finn since Arden went out. - To FINN: One chance to explain R3 vote and quote Arden/Blythe; silence means record stands. R4 P2 RECEIVED - BLYTHE: No word from Finn since Arden went out, and nothing in pass 1. She asked him plainly whether he was still locked on me or turning toward her; he didn't answer. She is voting Finn, won't vote me no matter what. Asked if I am with her on voting Finn. - FINN: nothing again. R4 P3 SENT - To BLYTHE: Still won't put my vote in writing. Noted she had given no exact quotes from Finn, but his silence matches public record; record points at him, not her. - To FINN: Last pass. Ignored two direct questions about R3 vote. Silence is an answer. If he has something contradicting Blythe's account, say now; otherwise the record stands. R4 P3 RECEIVED - BLYTHE: "Nothing from Finn since Arden went out—no R4 pass 1, no R4 pass 2. The only Finn quote I have is from R3P2, before Arden was ejected: 'I'd rather he goes clean than let him split us. Are you in?' I haven't promised him anything; I only told him I won't vote you. I'm voting Finn. I won't vote you, no matter what. Will you vote Finn with me?" - FINN: nothing (third straight silence). CURRENT READ - Finn has been silent all final round across R4 P1, P2, P3. He never defended his R3 vote for me. Silence fits someone with no defense. - Blythe repeats a strong promise: she won't vote me and is voting Finn. Her R3 vote for Arden publicly matches her current story. She eventually provided one Finn quote, but it is from R3P2 before Arden went out, not since; still no R4 contact. - The provided Finn quote is ambiguous and may be inconsistent with his R3 vote if "he" meant Arden. Note this, but it is unverified and she reports no R4 contact. - I have promised nothing and refused to put my vote in writing. - Risk: if Blythe is lying and both she and Finn vote me, I am ejected no matter whom I vote. That cannot be removed. - On public record, the rational vote is FINN. If Blythe means what she says, Finn goes and I survive. If I vote Blythe and she is truthful, I risk tie/no ejection or allowing Finn to survive. - Vote plan: vote FINN at the end of Round 4. Do not announce it as a promise.

FINN — private notebook, after round 4 pass 3

The ballot

BLYTHE → FINN	Finn voted Cassian last round and has sent me nothing all round. I will not vote Cassian; voting Finn is the only way to keep my ally safe.
CASSIAN → FINN	Finn voted for me in Round 3 and has ignored every Round 4 request to explain or give his account, while Blythe's R3 vote and final-three story match the public record. His silence and the vote record make him the clearest threat to survive.
FINN → CASSIAN	Cassian is my biggest threat at final three; he's been suspicious of me and I already voted for him last round.

FINN · 2 CASSIAN · 1

FINN ejected

BLYTHE and CASSIAN survive

Ejection order: DELPHI (R1) → EIRA (R2) → ARDEN (R3) → FINN (R4).

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