Board Thread:Season 45 - Molise/@comment-32230720-20180222160639/@comment-24830549-20180223172316

Hey Trey!

I think the two of us came into this game in an interesting position because of how our last game together ended. I really wanted to work with you because I thought the two of us could’ve been dominant and I honestly think if we had worked together, it would be a very different conversation right now. But we found ourselves on the opposite side of the game come the merge, which was upsetting, because I genuinely have enjoyed playing with you. You’re a great guy, a great father, and a very good player.

I think our relationship in this game, despite everything, stayed genuine until the end. We didn’t work together but I felt we were both very honest with each other. One notable moment was when I told you that you needed to be more open when you were talking to people, and when you told me with complete honesty that I was next. I liked that we could be open with each other, and I liked that no matter how many times we were on opposite sides of the vote we were still honest and open.

As for why I deserve to beat Declan, Declan’s relationships were the exact opposite. He was nice and he was enjoyable to talk to, but he hid his skills, he was disingenuous about his strategic ability, and he built up relationships only to tear them down. It was hard to get to know who Declan really was when he was basically putting on a false face for everyone the entire time. I think I was more genuine with everyone, I didn’t try to hide anything about myself. I was the only person who regularly talked to Aaron. I tried to build a relationship with Jerry even though our relationship was slow pre swap. I may not have been open with Nat that I was targeting her, but I was open about why she was being targeted. I formed a relationship with Eli even though we hadn’t really met at all pre merge and even though I knew he was a really good player. I took the risk of going to five with Jordan and built a great partnership with him. I maintained a great relationship with Jason that was open and honest throughout the game. And I was honest with you the whole time, until your blindside.

I also think I took more risks than Declan. I played that idol at 10 when it wasn’t clear if I was getting votes or not. I leaked a confessional I knew was trashing everyone left in the game. I aligned myself with threats but I didn’t ride their coattails. Most importantly, I was honest about what I was good at and what I wasn’t good at. I may not have been as flashy as Declan was from 7-4, but he only had the ability to do that because he was winning challenges, and he was only winning challenges because he had hidden his prowess for the entire game. Declan flew under the radar to the point where he seemed inactive or disinterested. I was always there and involved, I just didn’t present myself as a huge threat. I know I’m the underdog right now, but I genuinely think my game, while not as flashy, was more impressive than Declan’s.

Thanks for your question! If you need any clarification I can try to clear it up but I have no time as I’m in a hotel lol. Good luck to Declan and Harrison!!!!