#swtask

[xaviernottheprofessor]

spill the tea 12

“Mmm I’m not sure. Maybe @chris-grimaldi​?” 

#swtask #swstt

[chris-grimaldi]

Spill the Tea #10

@juniwilson​ 

“Okay, I know that you’re covered in tea, but it is also kind of true.”

#swSTT #swtask

[emmie-fitzgerald]

Spill the Tea #14

@detkhamani​

“Okay, got to admit. Solid Survivor plan to vote out the most popular person, it makes perfect sense. Plus no offense dude, you don’t need another million dollars. So when it comes to strategy, I think that Khamani might actually be the one to think this way.” 

#swSTT #swtask #i think this is her version of a compliment? #she at least means it that way #mostly

[ship-wreckedrp]

TASK #9--NEW Q&As

For this task, take a look at the questions below to answer. In addition to answering each of the questions below, each person is to share at least 1 surface and 1 deep dive response that they’ve given with one other person--privately or publicly. The answer should be shared with someone who likely does not already know the answers to the questions you’re choosing to share. You can share both answers with the same person, or you can share your answers with 2 different people.

OOC Details:

All answers should be posted to the dash. The sharing portion with another person can be in a para, casual conversational thread, or a text/chat thread. You’re welcome to write something between 2 of the characters that you play, or you can partner up and plot with someone else! Everyone has through the remainder of September to participate in this task. Be sure to tag your responses: swtask. As always, have fun and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

SURFACE QUESTIONS:

Are you confrontational?

If you were given a chance to explore the oceans, go to outer space or visit 50 different countries, which one you choose and why?

What would you do if your parents didn’t like your partner?

Is there an activity that calms you? A place or a thing that makes you feel at ease? What is it/where is it?

What song makes you unconditionally happy?

What’s one thing you wish you knew how to do?

DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:

Why did your last relationship end?

What have you done when you hurt someone, whether you felt justified or not?

Think about the people you love the most in your life, what do you do for them? 

What’s a favorite memory you have of the last year?

Out of the negative emotions of greed, anger, jealousy and hate, which one would you say affects you the most & why?

Out of the positive emotions of compassion, positivity, enthusiasm and initiative, which one is your biggest strength & why?

#swtask

[dr-astrid-zhang-mccoy]

Final Confessional 

Mentions: Cisco, Xavier, Celeste, Thomas, Juni, Chris 

“Wow, it still hasn’t fully sunk in yet that this is the last one,” Astrid chuckled as she sat down in the confessional chair. As much as she missed home, there was something that now felt homey about the island and the beach. With her being here for so long, it was so familiar that despite how strange the circumstances, being on the island felt like it was a second home. 

Though maybe that was yet another sign that going back to San Francisco was a good thing. 

“Well, I am sure that the entire staff is going to miss you, we’ve been all together since day one,” the producer smiled at Astrid. 

“I know! You’re all like family, I’ll need to get everyone’s addresses before I leave so I can send you all cookies.” 

“Well that sounds wonderful,” the woman smiled as she jotted a few notes down on a clipboard before giving the nod to start filming, “But as much fun as it would be to talk about hat, why don’t we start on talking about your time on the island.” 

“I mean....where exactly should I start?” Astrid asked after thinking a moment, there was just so much that had happened, months and months worth of stories. Picking just a few seemed hard. 

“How about you and Cisco?” the producer suggested, as Astrid lit up at the suggestion. 

“Well, I think that he’s probably the perfect person for me. We balance each other out really well. He pushes me to be more spontaneous, and I think that I’ve helped ground him a little. It just feels like we were meant to be,” Astrid beamed, thinking of how right everything had seemed since they had started seeing each other, even before they were officially dating. 

“So there’s no leftover feelings for Xavier?” the producer asked, which caused the doctor to burst out laughing.

“None. That seems so long ago, I actually kind of forgot about how upset I was at the time,” Astrid admitted as she settled down, “Honestly, I don’t regret my crush on Xavier, because in a way it really showed me that the process was going to work the way that it was supposed to. And timing wise, it left me wide open to accept Cisco when he got here, so I think that just shows that the universe had my back with all of that.” 

“That’s a really sweet way of looking at it,” the producer smiled, “You always seem to be able to look at the best in everything.” 

“Well I kind of have to. I have a very hard job, one where the odds for many of my patients aren’t great. But I need to give my all, and believe that they are going to get better. There’s so much power in belief like that, whether someone is religious or not. So having that belief has truly come into all parts of my life.” 

The producer gave Astrid a nod and a smile, before it turned into a bit of a smirk. “So with that in mind....do you believe that wedding bells are in your future with Cisco?” A blush exploded onto Astrid’s face as she could feel her cheeks burning at the question. It was so personal, and yet one that Astrid couldn’t help but hope the answer was yes. 

“Oh...I don’t know yet? Maybe? Hopefully?” Astrid asked, her words tumbling out before she truly could formulate a response. “I don’t know if it’s going to be in the near future though. I think that’s more likely to be Celeste and Thomas, maybe Chris and Juni because they have the little one on the way. So if we get to that point, I think that I would happily marry Cisco. But we’re not quite there yet.” 

“That’s understandable,” the producer nodded, “So last question? What’s the first thing that you want to do when you get home?” 

“Well that’s a tie. I want to cuddle my dog and also eat my weight in my mom’s lemon cheesecake. So turn that into one event and that’s what I want to do.” 

With a nod, the camera was turned off and the producer came and gave Astrid a hug. “We’re going to miss you so much,” she smiled as she let go, “I am wishing you and Cisco all the best.” 

#swtask #swconfess

[raj-veerapen]

Final Confessional

Mentions: Xavier, Juni, Celeste, Emma, Frankie

“Raj, I’m surprised to see you. You’ve been a hard one to track down,” the producer smiled as 

“Well I heard that you ambushed Emmie at the food table, and I figured that since I’d come when I’m not hangry. From what I can tell and from what the host has said, you’ve already edited me enough as a villain that I don’t need to give you more material by not being able to think through my answers because I’m too hungry to focus.” 

“Well we had to do something, you and Xavier are leaving after the ball tonight,” the producer pointed out as Raj sat down in the chair. “Are you looking forward to going home?” 

“I really am,” he said, shrugging, “if I knew how this was all going to go before I left, I don’t think that I would have come on the show. The money that I was able to raise for charity really wasn’t worth the time that I spent here, having you all paint me badly, and being away from my daughter for so long. It just really wasn’t worth it for me.” 

“Really? Even with the people that you met along the way?” 

“I feel like Juni, there’s a good chance that we would have run into each other at some point, and that we’d always end up friends. Along with a lot of the other people here like Celeste and Emma,” Raj said after thinking a moment, “the downside is I don’t think that I would have met Xavier and Frankie, and so they are the only two people that have made me not fully regret being here.” 

“Wow. Harsh,” the producer said, grimacing a little, “You know, you did just say that you didn’t want to give us more ammunition for how we have been editing you, I’m not sure that you realize that you’re giving us just that,” they continued as Raj rolled his eyes. “So let’s move on to happier topics: like you and Xavier. We didn’t get to see a lot of your relationship, it seemed like a lot of it happened in the love shack or out past where our mics and cameras reached.” 

“Yes, that was intentional,” Raj pointed out, figuring that had been obvious. 

“Well do you want to elaborate on it now?” the producer asked, trying to lead Raj into talking more. 

“No,” he shrugged, “what Xavier and I have is special, but there is also a reason that we kept things off camera. When I came on this show, it was for charity. And while I wasn’t vocal about that, and I still don’t even feel like I should have to say it, that was what I came here for. And while I did find love, and it caught me by surprise, there’s things that I am just not comfortable sharing with the world, and things that I think that they don’t need to see. And my relationship is at the top of that list.” 

“Raj, you’re on a reality show about finding love,” the producer deadpanned, and Raj could tell that they were doing everything in their power not to facepalm. 

“And I’m also leaving later, so I don’t see the point in me playing nice so that you can get a soundbite that you can Frankenstitch into something else later. I’m just really ready to be done and go home.” 

“Well in that case, I have one last question for you,” the producer said, “You haven’t really seen the show, but you clearly have critiques for how we edited you. What’s something that you think that people tend to get wrong about you?”

Raj paused for a moment before sighing, “I’m an introvert, and I don’t like really talking to people, and I’ve had a hard time trusting people for years. And a lot of that comes from the way that people treat me, this show included. Convicts get a bad reputation, and while there are some who deserve it, there are also some who are good people who happen to have done a bad thing. Or made a mistake. Or got criminalized for something that is bullshit. So as a whole, I think that people need to give others more grace and understanding. Stop treating people like shit. And if they do, that’ll actually help the world become a better place.” And before the producer could try to get him to talk about something else (because Raj truly didn’t believe that it truly was the last question) he took off his mic and walked out - glad to finally be done with the show. 

#swconfess #swtask #negative character development for the win

[antony-malinowski]

Final Confessional

Mentions: Seb, Celeste, Thomas, Khamani, Luna Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, FEELS 

While there was something about the island and getting to be with Seb all the time that Antony loved, there was a larger part of Antony that was just ready to go home. The feeling had started during their wedding, and had just grown since then. He wanted to go back to work (though with a more balanced schedule) and he wanted to be able to cook whatever he wanted, and most importantly he wanted to spend time with Leo. So as he got ready for his last confessional, the bittersweet feeling of it all ending seemed to disappear with one simple fact: Antony was ready to go home.

“Alright, are we good to go?” Antony asked as he finished fiddling with his mic pack. 

“I think so,” the producer smiled as he looked down at his notes, “So you definitely had one of the biggest transitions coming here, I think in your audition you mentioned that you didn’t expect to really end up in a relationship, and here you are sitting in front of me a married man.” 

“Yeah, if you had asked me....or I guess you all did ask me...how this was going to go before all this started, I really wouldn’t be thinking that I would be married. But with Seb, it really just makes sense.” 

“So you’re like soulmates?” he asked. 

“Yeah, I think so,” Antony smiled, “Like I am not under the impression that things are going to be easy from this point on, that’s not how life works, but I think that it’ll be easier to get through things with Seb there.”

“I’m sure that you’re right,” the producer nodded, “What are your plans for when you get home?” 

“Me and Seb? I think that we just want to go back to our normal lives. I’m sure that the radio station has missed having him around, and I am itching to get back to work. So there’s no big plans, just living our lives together.”

“That sounds really sweet,” the producer smiled, “And what about your family?” 

The question caught Antony off guard a cloud passing over his face as he answered, “What about them?”

“Well it’s obvious from some of the reactions that were sent in that they weren’t the happiest that you were here. Are you planning on trying to talk to them about your decision to come on the show?”

“It’s not that they weren’t happy that I was here. Well, that might have been part of it, but it was mostly the fact that I fell in love with Seb. They’ve never approved of me being gay, and I think that’s where I had a lot of issues in my past relationships was because I truly always in the back of my mind thought that there was something wrong with me. And I learned here that no, there’s something wrong with them. I have Seb, and I have Celeste and Thomas and Khamani and Luna, and my sister Mila is amazing. And I think that’s all the family that I need. So if they want in my life, they need to apologize and they need to accept me as I am. And until they can do that, I think that I need some pretty strict boundaries, not just for my mental health, but to protect Seb and Leo from them too.” 

“You really love them both, was it hard for you to accept that Seb had a son?” 

“Absolutely not, I found that out I think our first day here, and that was always something that made him hotter?” Antony said, chuckling a little, “But knowing that Leo was so important to him, just made Leo important to me too. And like the moment that we met in person, we just clicked, and he was my son too. And I think that’s something that I’m really looking forward to the most about being home, is getting to be there for him, support him, be the Dad that I didn’t have growing up. Plus I want to be able to get the adoption paperwork started sooner rather than later.” 

“I thought that you said that you didn’t have any big plans,” the producer said, eying Antony with a smirk. 

“I mean, if you want to get into it, emotionally I adopted Leo months ago. This just is getting it all down on paper so it’s official, but he’s my kid, and there’s not anything that anyone’s going to do to change it.” Tears came to Antony’s eyes as his voice cracked, and he wiped them with the back of his hands. “I love both him and his Dad so much, and I know that if I hadn’t come here, it still would have happened. Like you said before, we’re all soulmates. And the three of us together? I think that we make a pretty amazing family.” 

“I think so too,” the producer nodded, giving him a smile, “Well I think that we’re done, I can’t wait to see how everything goes for you back home.” 

“Thanks,” Antony nodded back, taking the mic off, “I can’t wait too.” 

#swconfess #swtask #tw homophobia

[aldrichpalermo]

Final Confessional

Mentions: Riley, Chris, Seb, Antony, Khamani, Luna, Thomas, Celeste, Emmie, Emma, Xavier... I think everyone gets some sort of mention at some point? But don’t quote me on that. Notes: Aldrich’s final Ship-Wrecked confessional

"Aldrich, welcome back!” The producer said as the Italian man perched on a stool, looking down at himself to make sure nothing on him was crooked or unseemly.

“Ciao,” he greeted just before lifting his head and offering a polite smile.

“Our last confessional with you. Although, you were one of our late arrivals so you didn’t have too many of these to do to begin with, correct?”

“That’s right. I suppose it’s just as well. If I had been in here often, I don’t think that would have given me much of a chance at forming a relationship with RIley, or possible friendships with anyone else.”

“Let’s talk about those,” the producer encouraged. “Where do you see things going between Riley and you?”

Aldrich grinned a little mischievously, his mind momentarily venturing toward the gutter but he didn’t let on much beyond his grin. “Well, hopefully somewhere very good. We’ve talked a lot about traveling and I look forward to that. The world is a large place and life is too short not to go and see much of it, especially when you can do so with someone you love.”

“That’s very poetic of you. And romantic, if I do say so myself.”

“I believe you did say so,” Aldrich lightly teased, smiling. “Grazie.”

“With the multiple couples here, you know that Seb and Antony have married, Thomas and Celeste have talked about marriage, and Chris and Juniper are expecting. Does any of this put marriage or a family on your mind?”

Aldrich shrugged, “In the near future? No. Like I said, Riley and I have travel plans. And careers to get back to. If we were to marry, it wouldn’t be anytime soon, that much I’m sure of. Besides, if marriage was in the future, I would want to give us plenty of time for a spectacular wedding to be carefully planned and put together.”

“And a family?”

He sighed while glancing sideways and then back in the producer’s direction. “It’s not something Riley and I have talked about, so I’m not going to broadcast any thoughts on that before talking about it with him. Simple as that. Next question.”

Though a little disappointed at his dismissal of the question, the producer ceded with a, “Fair enough. Who are you hoping to continue a friendship with?”

“Chris, without question. I feel like we have much in common and we got along very well while here. I’d also be happy to become, or be better friends with Frankie, Thomas, Emmie Luna & Cisco. Truth be told, there isn’t anyone I’d purposely avoid. I’m indifferent to Khamani, and there are a few people I didn’t really converse with, simply because it just did not work out that way. But if I ran into anyone from here--Astrid, Emma, Celeste, Xavier, Raj...anyone really, I couldn’t see myself ignoring them or speaking foully to or of them.” He gave another nonchalant shrug.

“You and your boyfriend really have it out for Khamani.”

Aldrich chuckled, “As I said, I’m indifferent. Riley’s feelings are his own and I understand them. I wouldn’t say either of us ‘have it out’ for him. Neither of us like what happened between him and Luna, but I haven’t the interest or energy to actively despise him. Besides, I can appreciate it when second chances are given when mistakes were made. Plus, I’ve no part in their relationship. Luna seems happy enough with him, and if that’s the case, then I’m happy for her.”

“Well then. That’s very kind of you to say. Somewhat diplomatic, but kind nevertheless.”

Thinking about his own past and mistakes he made--the way they affected those around him who meant the most to him--he knew no one was perfect and he wasn’t in a position to judge someone else for their mistakes. Of course he hadn’t spoken this aloud and merely nodded a couple of times.

“Last question, Aldrich. What were the best an worst parts of your time on Ship-Wrecked? What would you like to see done differently for Season two?”

His brows shot up, “You’re asking two different questions there. There’s a slightly vindictive side of me that doesn’t want you to do anything differently given what most of these ship-mates had to endure. But, I’m really not that cruel. Usually.” He flashed a grin and then answered, “The bungalows are wonderful but I know that some people who were here before me had a much harder time getting into them than I did. I think that you should find a different merit system for that. And I’ve no doubt others will mention this if they haven’t already but you really shouldn’t make so many people hunt for their food for so long. It’s one thing if people are used to it and native to this island; but that wasn’t the case for any of us. I’m a little surprise more people didn’t get sick, and I hope they aren’t ill when they return home and are inclined to binge. All of that to say, please provide more sustainable food much sooner than you did. And last, there should be more rewards for privacy, other than keys to The Love Shack. First of all, all of us having to share one space for privacy--meaning we have to hope that someone else isn’t occupying it, and it’s a space that’s obviously meant for sexual acts--is a little pathetic. No offense, but it is. I’m sure you all clean it in between uses but really. There should have been more spaces around the island that allowed for some discretion that didn’t have to be forged by going far out into the ocean or near the waterfall where it’d be too loud for the mics to pick up. And there could have been one or two places that didn’t have the sex implied. Not that I’m opposed to sex, but that’s me.” He shrugged. “I don’t know if you all plan to film here for your next season or somewhere else, but I’d be happy to offer more specific suggestions if you want them.”

“That’s alright, thank you,” the producer quickly answered, shaking her head. “I think we got everything. Thanks, Aldrich. Enjoy the rest of your time here and have a safe trip back to California.”

Aldrich smiled. “Grazie, I will.” He carefully undid the microphone from his polo shirt and exited the bungalow with another, “Ciao,” and casual wave of his hand.

#swtask #swconfess

[juniwilson]

Final Confessional

Mentions: Chris, Raj, Thomas, Luna, Riley, Emmie, Xavier, Emma Notes: Juniper’s last Ship-Wrecked confessional

Juniper settled into the producer’s bungalow, clipping the mic to the strap of their sports bra their hair fell in their face. Once the mic was taken care of, they tucked their hair behind their ears and swallowed back the bit of nervousness that crept up from memories of the first time they’d done a confessional, and how much they tried to keep every subsequent one brief.

“So, the baby news is out and everybody seems to be pretty happy and supportive of you and Chris,” the producer said, leading Juni to smile brightly.

“Uh-huh. It’s not something that we could have kept quiet about for much longer than we did, and especially now that I’m showing.”

“What are your thoughts about becoming a parent?” 

With a small giggle, she admitted, “I thought it was a bit obvious by now that I’m excited. I’ve said that I want children and I’m fortunate that not only is that happening but it’s happening with someone who’s on the same page with me wanting to become a parent.”

“Since you made the announcement, how’s Chris taking it all?”

Juniper was still smiling but shrugged, “Oh, Chris has been amazing! I honestly couldn’t ask for a better partner, not just for myself but for our baby. But honestly, you should ask him. I’m sure he’d be happy to tell you.”

“True, we’ll have to get him in here soon. We know you two didn’t plan this but is it overwhelming to be in a new relationship and having a baby on the way, all so soon?”

“Well, sometimes it’s a little overwhelming but not in a bad way. I love Chris. He’s so sweet, attentive, charming, and caring. And I love this baby already. I’m doing everything I can to take care of myself, and I love thinking about what this little one will be like, and what life will be like once they’re here.” At that, she cradled her bump affectionately and then went on to say, “When I think about the speed of it all happening, sometimes that thought overwhelms me. But I wouldn’t change anything about Chris and I being where we’re at. If I could, it would just be us getting to meet each other sooner.”

The producer nodded while asking, “So does this mean your feelings for Raj are behind you?”

Juni’s eyes widen, “Of course, yes. I’m a monogamous person and I had already taken my time to put those feelings behind me before I’d met Chris. Raj and I have a really good friendship and it’s something I’m grateful for.”

“What other friendships did you make while here that you’re hoping to maintain off of the island?”

“There isn’t anyone that I don’t want to maintain or grow a friendship with, but I really treasure Thomas, Luna, Riley, and Xavier. I’ve had some really great and meaningful conversations with Thomas. Luna and Xavier have been there for me a couple of times when I really struggled being here. Emma and I connected and I wish she had been here sooner--not that that will keep me from wanting to grow a friendship with her back home. And Riley’s been really sweet and funny. I hope I’ll get to know all of them some more back in The City.

The producer wasted no time to ask, “What about your friendship with Emmie?”

Juniper goes quiet, tucking their lips in for a moment. And after a deep breath, they tell the producer, “Emmie knows I was really hurt by what happened before. But she’s apologized and it’s not something that I want to dwell on and carry with me. I do believe that time can be a great healer. So, I hope that that will be the case.” Juniper recalled Emmie telling them that she was seeing one of the therapists on the island, but it wasn’t for them to discuss with anyone else, and certainly not on their confessional.

“That’s very forgiving of you. Two more questions for you. What have been your highs and lows of being on the island, and what advice would you pass on to ship-mates of future seasons?”

After lightly humming and gazing thoughtfully just beyond the producer and the camera, Juniper said, “I thin my lows were all pretty well documented by the cameras and mics. But I also think the highs were too. Of course the highest of highs had been falling in love with Chris, and the pregnancy. And I’m so happy about all of the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made here.” They then looked to the producer, “As for the advice? I would say stay and trust the process. And as cheesy as it might sound, follow your heart. This really is a unique experience and even when you might feel like giving up, if deep down you really want to stay and see things through, then listen to that part of yourself.”

The producer smiled lightly and signaled for the camera operator to cut before saying, “Thanks, Juni. That was great material.”

Juni wanted to open her mouth and tell them that her answers were honest, but she knew that the producers had an agenda and their own language. So she swallowed and nodded with a polite smile, and then slid off of the stool carefully to disconnect from the mic pack, heading out of the bungalow.

#swtask #swconfess

[penned-cbarbosa]

Final Confessional

Mentions: (by name) Thomas, Antony, Sebastián, Xavier, Frankie, Emmie, Chris, & Juniper Notes: Celeste’s final Ship-Wrecked confessional, held the afternoon of The Bye-Bye Ball

Celeste was all too familiar with how the confessionals went at this point. In truth, she was glad that this was the last obligatory one she’d be doing. And as she sat in the provided chair, she adjusted her microphone while the producer seated beside the camera began the session.

“So, Celeste! You’re one of our original ship-mates. How does it feel to be seeing the end of it all in sight?”

Celeste let her shoulders drop while sighing, “Almost too good to be true. It’s been a long handful of months out here.”

“So you’re ready to go home?”

“That’s an understatement. Don’t get me wrong though, I don’t regret coming on here. How could I? Meeting and falling in love with Thomas, experiencing this journey with some of my best friends--Antony and Sebastián--while making some new ones along the way? Yeah there’s no way I regret any of this. Frankie’s family to me now. I meant what I said during the Spill the Taa task about wanting to get to know Xavier more after all this is over since I could see him being a good friend. Hell, even Emmie and I smoothed out our rough patch. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind growing friendships with everyone here. I’m excited for Chris and Juni and their baby. I’m beyond thrilled I was here to witness Antony and Seb get married. And I’m happy for all of the other couples who’ve gotten together because of the show. I just really, really miss being at home.”

“Okay, let’s talk about that a little. The plane touches down at SFO. Your ride takes you home. Then what?”

“Then I make sure my cousin hasn’t killed my snake, and then I flop on my bed. And as soon as I feel like moving off of that again, I start my box hunt and contact my agent and editor before they come for me first.” She grinned a bit at that, “And not long after that, I’ll be between packing up my apartment and getting more work done on my book.”

“Is this absolutely the last in your Saturn’s Rings trilogy.”

Celeste sat back with a coy smile, “You know, I’ve always intended it to be trilogy but if I’m inspired to revisit the lore and world-building in the novels, then I absolutely will. Do I have plans for that right now though? No. Right now, the plan is to get the third book finished, edited and published. Fans have been really patient with me and I’m grateful.”

“Yeah, you’ve had a pretty rough time over the past few years and we notice you only recently spoke on camera about it.”

“That’s right,” Celeste said with a nod. “Losing a spouse suddenly and unexpectedly isn’t an easy thing to go through, let alone speak on. I needed time to heal, and while I did try to do some writing here and there after losing him, I really didn’t make my writing any sort of priority. It wasn’t therapeutic for me to lean on that while I was so deep in my grief. He was there with me through everything with the first two books--more than anyone else, so in a lot of ways, my work was intertwined with my grief too. Having those years off helped a lot, but just as I was ready to be open to new love again, I was finally ready to get back to the trilogy.”

The producer was silent for a moment and then said, “That makes a lot of sense. And I’m sorry for your loss.”

“Thank you. I appreciate that.” Smiling lightly, she then added, “But, I don’t have the words to describe just how much meeting Thomas here means to me. Being able to experience a new love and seeing yourself build a life with them... that’s something I’ll never, ever take for granted.”

“Did you come to the island with any certain expectations or standards?”

“Expectations? No, not really. I’m a panromantic demisexual, so in lamest terms, what that means for me is that it was possible I could have found a romantic partner in just about anyone who’s partner preferences were compatible with mine. That’s the pan part. So I didn’t ‘expect’ much of anything--I just hoped that someone new to start a relationship with was here on the island. As for standards? Sure, but everyone has standards, whether they own to it or not.”

“That’s fair. One more thing and then I’ll let you go get ready for The Bye-Bye Ball. What would you say had been the worst parts about being on Ship-Wrecked?”

Almost immediately, Celeste rolled her eyes while blowing out a sigh, “You couldn’t have kept this on the lighter and feelsier side, could you?”

The producer chuckled but shrugged.

“Alright, worst parts... that’d be sleeping outside for however long I did. I’m thoroughly convinced now that I’m a city girl, thank you very much. Emmie’s campfire exposé was a low that I’m sure you guys were all too happy to air. The stupid comments from the host. For the most part, they seemed really unprofessional. And the lack of food. I really can’t believe you guys made us survive on the amount of fruit and fish that we did for so long when you could’ve been at least giving us some continental breakfasts to start our days out. Now that we are getting food on a regular, I feel ill, and I’m pretty sure that wouldn’t have been the case had this been a more constant thing months ago when my stomach and everyone else’s stomach could be adjusted.”

“Yeah, sorry about that. Obviously we were catering to the ‘Survivor’ side of things but we’ve learned from our mistake for the next season.”

“Yeah, lucky them,” Celeste quipped with another eye roll. “But that’s pretty much all I’ve got for you as far as a last confessional goes.”

“That’s great. Thanks, Celeste. Have fun tonight at the Bye-Bye Ball.”

She gave a mock salute while sliding out of the high-rise chair and after handing back the mic equipment, made her way to the bungalow to get ready.

#swtask #swconfess #grief tw

[shipwrecked-encore]

Spill the Tea: Reveals

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked:  What is something everyone else should know about you that you haven’t already told them? said, “I almost joined the Navy to become a SEAL”? ANTONY

Spill the Tea on any of the FOURFIVE ship-mates who, when asked: If this was more like Survivor, which ship-mate would you end up voting off of the island?   said, they would vote off Frankie? ASTRID, CISCO, LUNA, SEB, & XAVIER

Spill the tea on either of the 2 ship-mates who, when asked, What is your biggest complaint about your ship-mates?   said, “Some of them snore” & “Too much snoring in the bungalows. You know who you are.”? THOMAS & ALDRICH

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked:  Without naming names, how many people are you hoping you never see again after you’re off of the island and why? said, “Does the host count? She’s a trip.  And technically, I didn’t name names, so.”? CELESTE

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked:  If you were to give a piece of advice to next season’s ship-mates, what would it be?  said, “Remember that no matter how ridiculous things get here, they have to always edit out your ass.”? RAJ

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked:  How do you describe your personal fashion style? said, “In one word? Impeccable.”? ALDRICH

Spill the team on the ship-mate who, when asked: If we had a karaoke night here, what song would you sing?   said, “Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen”? THOMAS

Spill the tea on one of the FOUR ship-mates who, when asked:  Which ship-mate currently on the island are you most wanting to keep a friendship with when you get back home?   said, “Xavier”? CELESTE, EMMIE, KHAMANI & JUNI (who also said Raj & Thomas)

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked: What are 2 of your pet peeves?   said, “People who always feel like they have to outdo someone else in everything, including conversations and life stories. And just poor dining-related manners (burping without covering your mouth or saying ‘excuse me’, smacking food/gum, things like that).”? JUNIPER

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked: If you had a warning label, what would yours say?    said, “ Warning: cries easily”? EMMA

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked: List 3 of your hobbies you engage in back home. said, “Writing, catching up on television shows, eating.”? FRANKIE

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked:  What is something everyone else should know about you that you haven’t already told them?   said, “Most don’t know I was married once before.”? CELESTE

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked: If we had a karaoke night here, what song would you sing?   said, “Almost Witches by Panic! At the Disco”? EMMIE

Spill the tea on the 2 ship-mates who, when asked:  If this was more like Survivor, which ship-mate would you end up voting off of the island?  said, “Chris” only & “Juni and Chris so they could have their baby in peace”? RAJ & EMMA

Spill the tea on the ship-mate who, when asked: If you were to give a piece of advice to next season’s ship-mates, what would it be?   said, “Don’t worry about what others think or want to think of you. When you find someone you want to get close to, they’ll either accept you for who you are, or they’re not the one for you.”? KHAMANI

#swtask #swSTT

[thomas-meier]

Spill the Tea #8

"This was definitely my lovely girlfriend. I love you, and I’m sorry.”

@penned-cbarbosa​

#swSTT #swtask

[chris-grimaldi]

Final Confessional

Mentions: Juni, Luna, Cisco, Riley, Xavier, and the baby 

“Chris, it’s so good to get you in here. It’s been so long that we had started wondering if you forgot the way here,” the producer said as Chris sat down. 

“I didn’t,” Chris deadpanned, giving them a hard look in return, “but considering that you didn’t let me have access to a working phone so I could contact my lawyer about the food situation here, I figured that protesting sitting for these was a good way to get my point across.” 

“You do realize that we were rolling right?” the producer asked, motioning at the camera.

“You do realize, I know what a rolling camera looks like better than anyone else here, right?” Chris deadpanned back, “But please go ahead and release the footage. I’m sure that people would love to know that you didn’t let a pregnant person have the food that they needed for weeks into their pregnancy. Plus don’t think that I didn’t notice that Luna had her health emergency too before you actually provided us food. So go ahead and show what I just said. I dare you. Because don’t think for a second that I won’t use all of my connections to make sure that this place gets shut down for unsafe working conditions if you do.”

“You know what, point taken, let’s change the subject,” the producer said, looking down at their clipboard. And in a moment, Chris had channeled the movie star persona that people were used to. The flashy smile, the laid back demeanor, he was interview ready, which was a switch that flipped so quickly that to anyone not used to it, they probably would have been thrown for a loop. “So you were one of the last people to come onto the island, and yet you still managed to find love rather quickly, describe how that process was for you.” 

“Well, I mean, have you met Juni? It’s impossible not to love them,” Chris chuckled, “But there always was something more to it. From the moment that I met them, it was like the heavens opened and announced that this was who I have been looking for all my life. And I know that sounds incredibly cliché, especially with my incredibly public relationship history, but Juni just feels like she truly is my soulmate.”

“Speaking of your relationship history, you did seem to get a few public posts that seemed to doubt your intentions here. Do you...” the producer started. 

“Those were from my ex-wife, next question,” Chris matter-of-factly interrupted. He didn’t need to explain how he knew that they were from Lucy, even if people didn’t understand how he knew. 

“Alright....so why don’t you talk about some of the other connections that you made on the island.” 

“Well, while it wasn’t a new connection, it was great getting to hang out with Cisco. He’s been my brother for forever, so any time that we actually get to hang out is one that I’ll take,” Chris smiled, “But I loved getting to know Luna. I’ve heard so many great things about her from my team with going to SDCC so often that I’ve actually wanted to meet her for awhile. But obviously con weekend is so insanely busy that I’m sure that every time that I was free she was busy, or vice versa. And then I loved getting to know Riley. The video game industry is such a vital part of modern day entertainment that I don’t really think a lot of people realize the extent that it is so getting to hear his point of view was pretty fascinating. Plus I really look forward to doing a project with him. And then Xavier, I had actually worked with before, but hadn’t really gotten the chance to get to know him. And now that I have, well not only do I look forward to working with him again in the future, but I’m glad to have him as a friend.” 

“You know, it sounds like a lot of your connections have to do with work,” the producer pointed out. 

“And you’re not wrong, I haven’t worked since my accident. And while I am not willing to really go on the record about that yet, it doesn’t stop the fact that I miss my job. And being an actor, despite how much I am protective of my personal life, there is still a strange junction where my personal life and my work life have to intersect in a way that most people don’t understand. And to be honest, I think a lot of the Ship-Mates are going to experience this when they get back and not truly understand why. From what I can tell the show was incredibly popular.” 

“You’re not wrong, we’ve been dominating in the ratings,” the producer confirmed. 

“Exactly, so the fact that I was able to make industry connections that I didn’t have before, yes it’ll help me with getting work because the entertainment industry is so interpersonal and who knows who,” Chris stated, “But at the same time, you legitimately want to be friends with all of these creative and talented people and so there’s a lot of overlap.” 

“I guess that makes a lot of sense,” the producer nodded. “Now, before I let you go, I do need to mention what everyone’s excited about, the baby. What are you most looking forward to about them?”

“I know that in a way it’s a cop-out answer, but really the answer is everything,” Chris admitted, “I’ve wanted to be a Dad for such a long time, and so I just am looking forward to holding them, singing to them, even changing diapers,” he chuckled, “But also watching them grow up. See how they take after both me and Juni, and seeing how our family grows because of them. It’s going to be an amazing change in my life, and it’s one that I truly look forward to.”

“Well thank you for coming in, and thank you for being on the show,” the producer said, as Chris took of his mic. 

“Yeah, no problem,” Chris dryly said, “just glad to have this all done.” 

#swconfess #swtask

[emmie-fitzgerald]

Final Confessional 

Mentions: Celeste, Juni, Xavier, Seb, Riley, and Emma 

“Emmie, you know I was wondering if we’d ever see you in here again,” the producer said as he handed Emmie the mic and she begrudgingly put it on. She had been trying to avoid the last confessional, to see if she could get off the island without doing one. And yet, one of the producers had to find her right before she was about to eat and then drag her in before she had even had a bite of her sandwich. 

Rude. 

“Well as you were threatening to deprive me of food again, I don’t think that I had much of a choice, did I Chad?” Emmie grumbled as she slouched in the chair. 

“You know, I’ve started getting used to all of you calling me that,” the blonde producer said with a smile. 

“Really? You had to go and ruin it? You couldn’t have waited until we were about to leave? Because now I have to go and think of an even more annoying name for you. Like I’d say Fabio, but that’s entirely too cliché.” 

“Or,” Louis said, making sure that the camera was rolling, “You could actually start answering our questions.” 

“Mmhmm, what’s the fun in that?” Emmie deadpanned, giving the producer one of her signature glares. 

“Emmie, you do realize if you ever go on Survivor you’re going to have to do so many more confessionals than you’ve done here, right?”

“Of course,” she shrugged, “but at least in those I would be talking about strategy and not my pathetic excuse of a love life.” The moment that Emmie said the words she winced, it had just come out, and she had hoped that she would go into this without giving them any material they could use.

Stupid stomach making her brain short circuit. Stupid producers for not letting her have her sandwich before she walked into the hut.

“Still not over Sadhbh? Or is there a recent development that we don’t know about?” Chad asked with a smirk. 

“Shut up, you have this place Big Brother’ed, book not TV show, and you’d fucking know if there was a new development. AKA there’s not, and I’m leaving single,” Emmie said, rolling her eyes, “which despite what all of you and the media tell the world, that’s not a bad thing.” 

“And you didn’t answer my first question,” the producer pointed out. 

“Listen, Sadhbh got a fucking amazing opportunity that she would have been an idiot to turn down. Getting your doctorate at Oxford? That’s just something that you don’t turn down. And if you want to get technical, we were together for three days before we went home and she got the news,” Emmie shrugged, “like I was in no position to ask her to stay, and I couldn’t go with her. Moving to the UK just isn’t in the cards for me. So yeah, it fucking sucked, and yeah I was hurt and I took it out on everyone. But that was also like two...three...I don’t know how long we’ve fucking been here, months ago. So yeah, I’m over it.” 

“So about that taking it out on everyone, what...” Chad started, before he was interrupted. 

“Yeah, I’m not talking about that, I’ve apologized to everyone I need to. Moving on,” Emmie snapped, leaving no chance of her changing her mind. 

“Alright.......what about your plans for after the show? Anyone that you want to keep in touch with?” 

“I mean, just going back to the store, doing my thing, like normal,” Emmie shrugged. It really wasn’t that great of a plan, and to be honest, in a way she wasn’t excited for it. The store really wasn’t what she was passionate about, but someone had to make sure that it stayed open. And from the way that it seemed it had to be her. “And like I’m hoping to stay in touch with Celeste, it’s not every day that you get to know your favorite author. Then Juni, even with me fucking up there, they’re an amazing person. And Xavier, Seb, and Riley are all like my brothers now. Like they’re more family than my actual family is. And Emma, I guess she’s cool, but I definitely don’t think that we got the time to really get to know each other here.” 

The look on the man’s face made Emmie uneasy, like he was going to press more into what she said about Emma. And while there was still the slight flutter in her stomach whenever she talked about the other, that was not going to be something that she talked about. Especially since she was certain that the woman didn’t feel the same. 

“Look I gave you plenty of information, can we be done here? Or are you going to keep interrupting my chances at eating my perfectly good sandwich?” 

“I guess you can be done Emmie,” the blonde sighed, as Emmie almost immediately got the mic off of her and handed it to him. 

“Great, see you later Kyle,” she said, venom seeming to drip off of the name that Emmie was sure belonged to 75% of frat boys everywhere. 

“Kyle?”

“It’s your new name. And you can fucking deal with it until we leave,” Emmie said, giving him a faux-innocent smile before she walked out of the door. 

#swtask #swconfess

[ship-wreckedrp]

TASK #8--FINAL CONFESSIONAL

This last task is straightforward: participate in one last confessional wherein you reflect on your time here on Ship-Wrecked, the highs, the lows and everything in between. This is one last time to discuss, dish and delve into any final thoughts on your experience, your fellow ship-mates, and your future before bidding the island farewell and returning to your everyday life.

OOC Details:

There aren’t too many ooc details for this task! Post your confessional anytime between now and before the time jump on July 9th. Be sure to tag your post ‘swtask’ and as always, have fun! Get as sentimental, melodramatic, fluffy &/or funny as you and your character want to.

#swtask

[detkhamani]

Task #9--New Q&A

SURFACE QUESTIONS:

Are you confrontational? I have been and can be, but I pick my battles.

If you were given a chance to explore the oceans, go to outer space or visit 50 different countries, which one you choose and why? 50 different countries, but only if I got to pick them. As for the why? Because it’d be great to get to see more of the planet.

What would you do if your parents didn’t like your partner? Not care since 1) my relationship with my partner’s not about them and 2) they’re not really in my life and haven’t been for a long time.

Is there an activity that calms you? A place or a thing that makes you feel at ease?  What is it/where is it? Boxing or cooking.

What song makes you unconditionally happy? “Roses” by OutKast, mostly because the music video’s funny.

What’s one thing you wish you knew how to do? Be less guarded sometimes.

DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:

Why did your last relationship end? My ex cheated.

What have you done when you hurt someone, whether you felt justified or not? It depends. Sometimes, nothing--usually that, or double-down in what I said/did if I felt justified. Sometimes I apologize, if I know I’m in the wrong.

Think about the people you love the most in your life, what do you do for them? Whatever I can do to provide the best for them, and be my best for them.

What’s a favorite memory you have of the last year? Luna giving me and us another chance.

Out of the negative emotions of greed, anger, jealousy and hate, which one would you say affects you the most & why? Anger. It sits heaviest with me out of those emotions for a few different reasons but I do what I can not to let it completely hinder me from day to day.

Out of the positive emotions of compassion, positivity, enthusiasm and initiative, which one is your biggest strength & why? Initiative. It’s just how I’ve operated for a long time to step up, handle what needs to be handled and get things figured out.

#swtask