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Help"Island Survivors" Congrats (Round One)
This is Round One of the Island Survivors congrats game! If you want to join, new sign-ups are always welcome (you can make it so your characters have been on the beach all along or that they were elsewhere on the island and found their way to/are discovered by the other survivors). Remember, you can respond to another player's post and pair up with them or you can be assigned another "character" to pair up with if you want. Feel free to post more pictures and write with as much detail as you want. I've really enjoyed everyone's stories! :)
Side Note: From now on put your survivor(s) name in the subject line in your post. That way it will be easier for me (and everyone else) to know who is who. Thanks!
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It's been two weeks since the plane crash and landing on the island. Everyone has long since grown tired of having nothing but coconuts to eat and drink from. At first they held onto the hope that help was on its way and they would be rescued, but as the days pass it becomes clear that help could be a long way off. The hunger and heat puts everyone on edge and arguing starts. People begin to claim parts of the beach, fight over coconuts, and chaos seems to be taking over.
One morning, when a fight breaks out between several of the survivors over who has claim to which part of the beach, someone steps up and gets everyone's attention. "Listen!" he shouts over the bickering. The man is 41 year old Joel Abraham, a U.S. politician who was traveling to Australia on business when the plane went down. He is wearing a dark business suit that has faded in the hot sun and is torn in several places. His "no nonsense" manner causes everyone to stop fighting and pay attention to what he has to say. "We can't keep fighting like this," he continues. "Help doesn't seem to be coming and we will most likely be here a while. It's about time we set some ground rules and pull together to build better shelters and find enough food to feed everyone." No one argues against that. Since they landed on the island several large storms, like the one that caused the plane to crash, have hit and threatened the makeshift shelters they managed to put together using pieces of the plane and whatever could be found on the beach. "What do you mean set ground rules?" one of the survivors asks him cautiously. "Rules. Laws, if you will. We need to have some sort of agreement in place to control this chaos and bring order to this island." He looks around at the other people sitting in the sand. "You there," he says, pointing out Rachel Isaacs. "You were studying to be a doctor right? I've seen you helping some of the injured passangers. If we're going to survive will need someone who can be in charge of medical care. Didn't that flight attendant say she was pregnant? What if we're still here when she goes into labor? We'll need someone to take care of her. Are you willing to take on the roll of full-time island doctor?" he asks her. He scans the crowd. "And you....you were a co-pilot on our plane, right?" He walks up to Ben McCarthy. "You must know something about flight routes and calculating locations, don't you? I suggest we put you in charge of figuring out where the hell we are and how the hell we're going to make our presence known to any planes or ships that might pass by." He takes a few steps back and addresses everyone. "I've seen several of you start fires and heard you talking about being scouts when you were younger. I purpose we put this man and that woman in charge of leading an expedition group to find a better place to build shelter and search for food," he's talking about the 28 year old Vietnamese soldier, Quan Phan, and Maya Amit, who served in Israel's military. "Do you think you can do that?" he asks her. "Anyone who thinks they can help can join her. Everyone else should stay on the beach and see after the young children and the wounded." He takes one more look around at everyone and announces one last thing. "We will hold a meeting tonight right after sunset to discuss new laws for the island."
Satisfied with the results of his speech, Joel goes off to talk further with the co-pilot, Ben, about the island's location. The survivors are a little stunned by the sudden commands he is giving, but since it is obvious that something needs to be done, they disperse and begin to follow his orders. However, there is a new feeling that he has put himself in charge. Some are happy to have something to do and someone to follow, but not everyone is comfortable with their new leader.
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How does your survivor(s) feel about Joel taking command of the island? What rules/laws do you suggest at the meeting? Do you follow him willingly or do you feel you would be better suited to lead the other passengers?
UN: lalalove
-Bianca Hayden (23)
-Benjamin McCarthy (25)
--Bianca is put in charge of babysitting the orphans and other passenger's children while they hunt for food and a place to build shelter. Ben is working closely with Joel to figure out where they are and how they can get the attention of any planes and ships that may pass by. How is the pregnancy going and how does Ben feel about working with Joel?
UN: Edith Therese
-Faustina Agnelli (28)
-Lara Agnelli (10)
-Benny Agnelli (8)
-Francesco Agnelli (35)
--Faustina has been asked to babysit the children with Bianca Hayden while Francesco and the others who have survival skills go on the food/shelter mission. Benny may also go on the mission if you are comfortable with it. How are you and your children handling being on the island? There have been many injured and scared passengers who are in need of religious comfort. Many people have also died since landing on the island. How does Francesco feel about so many asking for his blessings, last rights, and comfort? And how do your survivors feel about Joel taking charge?
UN: Keepskuh
-Anne MacAndrew (23)
--You have been asked to join the food/shelter mission because of your experience in girl scouts. How do you contribute to the search? And how do you feel about the new island leader, Joel?
UN: Aderyn Azula
-Rachel Isaacs (26)
--Now that the word is out about you being a medical student, other passengers swarm around you begging for help for everything from broken bones, serious infections, and sunburns. How do you feel about the sudden responsibility of becoming island's full-time doctor, with only some of your schooling complete and little in the way of medical supplies available? And what do you think of Joel delegating jobs and taking charge?
UN: La Reina
-Justin Hart (16)
-David Hart (14)
-Oliver Winston (26)
--The mission team are in need of strong people to help build shelter and carry food back to the beach. There are also many sick and injured people who need someone to give them water and food. Are Justin, David, or Oliver willing to follow Joel's command and lend a hand? And how do they feel about the new leader?
UN: Gabriella Grace
-Maya Amit (26)
-Tali Amit (2)
--Joel has put you in charge of the food/shelter mission team, along with Quan Phan. He is a 28 year old Vietnamese soldier who was on leave and taking what was supposed to be a fun trip around the world to visit family in L.A. and Sydney with his 4 year old son, Bao Phan. Quan speaks English well and, despite seeming quiet and serious, he is very friendly. Leading the mission is a big responsibility for both of you. There are a lot of hungry people who need fresh water, a safe place to live that will protect them from the island storms and wildlife, and something to eat other than coconuts. How do you feel about being put in charge? What do Maya and Tali think of now spending so much time with Quan and Bao? And what do you think of Joel taking charge of the island?
UN: Wandering Moon
-Layla McLeod (23)
-Freddie McLeod (3)
--What do you decide to do: stay and help the injured and care for the children or join the mission to find food and build shelter? And how do you feel about Joel giving orders and nominating himself as leader?
UN: luvmonkeezz
-Heidi Craft (16)
-Toni Spearman (7)
--You have been asked to help Rachel Isaacs care for the injured and the sick. How do you handle this new responsibility? Do you leave Toni with the babysitting group or do you take her with you? There are other teenagers on the island as well, 16 year old Justin Hart and his brother 14 year old David Hart. Do you feel you are able to relate with them about the whole situation since you are close in age? And how do you feel about the island's self-appointed leader, Joel?
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Side Note: From now on put your survivor(s) name in the subject line in your post. That way it will be easier for me (and everyone else) to know who is who. Thanks!
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It's been two weeks since the plane crash and landing on the island. Everyone has long since grown tired of having nothing but coconuts to eat and drink from. At first they held onto the hope that help was on its way and they would be rescued, but as the days pass it becomes clear that help could be a long way off. The hunger and heat puts everyone on edge and arguing starts. People begin to claim parts of the beach, fight over coconuts, and chaos seems to be taking over.
One morning, when a fight breaks out between several of the survivors over who has claim to which part of the beach, someone steps up and gets everyone's attention. "Listen!" he shouts over the bickering. The man is 41 year old Joel Abraham, a U.S. politician who was traveling to Australia on business when the plane went down. He is wearing a dark business suit that has faded in the hot sun and is torn in several places. His "no nonsense" manner causes everyone to stop fighting and pay attention to what he has to say. "We can't keep fighting like this," he continues. "Help doesn't seem to be coming and we will most likely be here a while. It's about time we set some ground rules and pull together to build better shelters and find enough food to feed everyone." No one argues against that. Since they landed on the island several large storms, like the one that caused the plane to crash, have hit and threatened the makeshift shelters they managed to put together using pieces of the plane and whatever could be found on the beach. "What do you mean set ground rules?" one of the survivors asks him cautiously. "Rules. Laws, if you will. We need to have some sort of agreement in place to control this chaos and bring order to this island." He looks around at the other people sitting in the sand. "You there," he says, pointing out Rachel Isaacs. "You were studying to be a doctor right? I've seen you helping some of the injured passangers. If we're going to survive will need someone who can be in charge of medical care. Didn't that flight attendant say she was pregnant? What if we're still here when she goes into labor? We'll need someone to take care of her. Are you willing to take on the roll of full-time island doctor?" he asks her. He scans the crowd. "And you....you were a co-pilot on our plane, right?" He walks up to Ben McCarthy. "You must know something about flight routes and calculating locations, don't you? I suggest we put you in charge of figuring out where the hell we are and how the hell we're going to make our presence known to any planes or ships that might pass by." He takes a few steps back and addresses everyone. "I've seen several of you start fires and heard you talking about being scouts when you were younger. I purpose we put this man and that woman in charge of leading an expedition group to find a better place to build shelter and search for food," he's talking about the 28 year old Vietnamese soldier, Quan Phan, and Maya Amit, who served in Israel's military. "Do you think you can do that?" he asks her. "Anyone who thinks they can help can join her. Everyone else should stay on the beach and see after the young children and the wounded." He takes one more look around at everyone and announces one last thing. "We will hold a meeting tonight right after sunset to discuss new laws for the island."
Satisfied with the results of his speech, Joel goes off to talk further with the co-pilot, Ben, about the island's location. The survivors are a little stunned by the sudden commands he is giving, but since it is obvious that something needs to be done, they disperse and begin to follow his orders. However, there is a new feeling that he has put himself in charge. Some are happy to have something to do and someone to follow, but not everyone is comfortable with their new leader.
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How does your survivor(s) feel about Joel taking command of the island? What rules/laws do you suggest at the meeting? Do you follow him willingly or do you feel you would be better suited to lead the other passengers?
UN: lalalove
-Bianca Hayden (23)
-Benjamin McCarthy (25)
--Bianca is put in charge of babysitting the orphans and other passenger's children while they hunt for food and a place to build shelter. Ben is working closely with Joel to figure out where they are and how they can get the attention of any planes and ships that may pass by. How is the pregnancy going and how does Ben feel about working with Joel?
UN: Edith Therese
-Faustina Agnelli (28)
-Lara Agnelli (10)
-Benny Agnelli (8)
-Francesco Agnelli (35)
--Faustina has been asked to babysit the children with Bianca Hayden while Francesco and the others who have survival skills go on the food/shelter mission. Benny may also go on the mission if you are comfortable with it. How are you and your children handling being on the island? There have been many injured and scared passengers who are in need of religious comfort. Many people have also died since landing on the island. How does Francesco feel about so many asking for his blessings, last rights, and comfort? And how do your survivors feel about Joel taking charge?
UN: Keepskuh
-Anne MacAndrew (23)
--You have been asked to join the food/shelter mission because of your experience in girl scouts. How do you contribute to the search? And how do you feel about the new island leader, Joel?
UN: Aderyn Azula
-Rachel Isaacs (26)
--Now that the word is out about you being a medical student, other passengers swarm around you begging for help for everything from broken bones, serious infections, and sunburns. How do you feel about the sudden responsibility of becoming island's full-time doctor, with only some of your schooling complete and little in the way of medical supplies available? And what do you think of Joel delegating jobs and taking charge?
UN: La Reina
-Justin Hart (16)
-David Hart (14)
-Oliver Winston (26)
--The mission team are in need of strong people to help build shelter and carry food back to the beach. There are also many sick and injured people who need someone to give them water and food. Are Justin, David, or Oliver willing to follow Joel's command and lend a hand? And how do they feel about the new leader?
UN: Gabriella Grace
-Maya Amit (26)
-Tali Amit (2)
--Joel has put you in charge of the food/shelter mission team, along with Quan Phan. He is a 28 year old Vietnamese soldier who was on leave and taking what was supposed to be a fun trip around the world to visit family in L.A. and Sydney with his 4 year old son, Bao Phan. Quan speaks English well and, despite seeming quiet and serious, he is very friendly. Leading the mission is a big responsibility for both of you. There are a lot of hungry people who need fresh water, a safe place to live that will protect them from the island storms and wildlife, and something to eat other than coconuts. How do you feel about being put in charge? What do Maya and Tali think of now spending so much time with Quan and Bao? And what do you think of Joel taking charge of the island?
UN: Wandering Moon
-Layla McLeod (23)
-Freddie McLeod (3)
--What do you decide to do: stay and help the injured and care for the children or join the mission to find food and build shelter? And how do you feel about Joel giving orders and nominating himself as leader?
UN: luvmonkeezz
-Heidi Craft (16)
-Toni Spearman (7)
--You have been asked to help Rachel Isaacs care for the injured and the sick. How do you handle this new responsibility? Do you leave Toni with the babysitting group or do you take her with you? There are other teenagers on the island as well, 16 year old Justin Hart and his brother 14 year old David Hart. Do you feel you are able to relate with them about the whole situation since you are close in age? And how do you feel about the island's self-appointed leader, Joel?
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Maya and Tali
Although the enormity of the situation alarms Maya her training takes over once more. She, carrying Tali on her hip, leads the mission into the forest. Quan holds up the back. Eventually they find a river, some caves, and banana trees.
Sitting on some soft grass, to take a break, the two children run around a bit.
"Ima!" The little girl calls "I see a bird! A big one!" The excitement in her voice is evident.
Silently, Maya gets up and goes over to her daughter. In the brush she sees a wild turkey!
In a whisper, Maya asks her daughter to go back to the group.
When the child is far enough away, she grabs a stick and kills the turkey with it.
So there were wild turkeys on the island? That meant they would now have them to eat along with the bananas and coconuts.
Maya brings the turkey back to the scouting group.
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(re: Joel) Maya is just glad that there is order on the island
Maya and Tali do not mind spending time with Quan and Bao.
Although the enormity of the situation alarms Maya her training takes over once more. She, carrying Tali on her hip, leads the mission into the forest. Quan holds up the back. Eventually they find a river, some caves, and banana trees.
Sitting on some soft grass, to take a break, the two children run around a bit.
"Ima!" The little girl calls "I see a bird! A big one!" The excitement in her voice is evident.
Silently, Maya gets up and goes over to her daughter. In the brush she sees a wild turkey!
In a whisper, Maya asks her daughter to go back to the group.
When the child is far enough away, she grabs a stick and kills the turkey with it.
So there were wild turkeys on the island? That meant they would now have them to eat along with the bananas and coconuts.
Maya brings the turkey back to the scouting group.
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(re: Joel) Maya is just glad that there is order on the island
Maya and Tali do not mind spending time with Quan and Bao.
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Heidi and Toni (sorry for the double post)
UN: luvmonkeezz
-Heidi Craft (16)
-Toni Spearman (7)
--You have been asked to help Rachel Isaacs care for the injured and the sick. How do you handle this new responsibility? Do you leave Toni with the babysitting group or do you take her with you? There are other teenagers on the island as well, 16 year old Justin Hart and his brother 14 year old David Hart. Do you feel you are able to relate with them about the whole situation since you are close in age? And how do you feel about the island's self-appointed leader, Joel?
As the "meeting" breaks up and Heidi is asked to help Rachel, she sighs. The pressure of all this was getting to everyone. She was willing to help, happy that she would get the chance to. Heidi had to admit to herself that she was glad Joel had stepped up and taken control of the group. Without a leader, even a self imposed one, they were going to get nowhere.
Heidi turns to Toni. She didn't really want to leave here with the babysitting group but she knew she had to learn to trust the others on the island at some point. She might as well start now. "Toni, I need you to stay with the other kids while I'm helping Ms. Isaacs, ok?" she says gently.
"But, I wanna go with you," Toni pouts. "I know, me too," Heidi says. "But you need to get to know the other kids, make some more friends. We don't know how long we'll be here and we're gonna need to learn to cooperate with the others, ok?" Toni doesn't looked thrilled with the idea but she nods anyway. Heidi guides her to the others kids. "I'll see you later," she says giving her a hug.
As Heidi walks away to find Rachel, she notices the other two teenagers that were also on the island. Justin and David she thought. She had barely interacted with anyone except Toni since being stranded here and realized glumly that she should take her own advice that she had given Toni and make some friends. She was sure it wouldn't be too hard, they were in the same situation. Unless of course they were the kind of teens who got hostile and grumpy under bad circumstances. She shakes her head. I sure hope we get off this island soon, she thinks to herself.
UN: luvmonkeezz
-Heidi Craft (16)
-Toni Spearman (7)
--You have been asked to help Rachel Isaacs care for the injured and the sick. How do you handle this new responsibility? Do you leave Toni with the babysitting group or do you take her with you? There are other teenagers on the island as well, 16 year old Justin Hart and his brother 14 year old David Hart. Do you feel you are able to relate with them about the whole situation since you are close in age? And how do you feel about the island's self-appointed leader, Joel?
As the "meeting" breaks up and Heidi is asked to help Rachel, she sighs. The pressure of all this was getting to everyone. She was willing to help, happy that she would get the chance to. Heidi had to admit to herself that she was glad Joel had stepped up and taken control of the group. Without a leader, even a self imposed one, they were going to get nowhere.
Heidi turns to Toni. She didn't really want to leave here with the babysitting group but she knew she had to learn to trust the others on the island at some point. She might as well start now. "Toni, I need you to stay with the other kids while I'm helping Ms. Isaacs, ok?" she says gently.
"But, I wanna go with you," Toni pouts. "I know, me too," Heidi says. "But you need to get to know the other kids, make some more friends. We don't know how long we'll be here and we're gonna need to learn to cooperate with the others, ok?" Toni doesn't looked thrilled with the idea but she nods anyway. Heidi guides her to the others kids. "I'll see you later," she says giving her a hug.
As Heidi walks away to find Rachel, she notices the other two teenagers that were also on the island. Justin and David she thought. She had barely interacted with anyone except Toni since being stranded here and realized glumly that she should take her own advice that she had given Toni and make some friends. She was sure it wouldn't be too hard, they were in the same situation. Unless of course they were the kind of teens who got hostile and grumpy under bad circumstances. She shakes her head. I sure hope we get off this island soon, she thinks to herself.
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Heidi and Toni
UN: luvmonkeezz
-Heidi Craft (16)
-Toni Spearman (7)
--You have been asked to help Rachel Isaacs care for the injured and the sick. How do you handle this new responsibility? Do you leave Toni with the babysitting group or do you take her with you? There are other teenagers on the island as well, 16 year old Justin Hart and his brother 14 year old David Hart. Do you feel you are able to relate with them about the whole situation since you are close in age? And how do you feel about the island's self-appointed leader, Joel?
As the "meeting" breaks up and Heidi is asked to help Rachel, she sighs. The pressure of all this was getting to everyone. She was willing to help, happy that she would get the chance to. Heidi had to admit to herself that she was glad Joel had stepped up and taken control of the group. Without a leader, even a self imposed one, they were going to get nowhere.
Heidi turns to Toni. She didn't really want to leave here with the babysitting group but she knew she had to learn to trust the others on the island at some point. She might as well start now. "Toni, I need you to stay with the other kids while I'm helping Ms. Isaacs, ok?" she says gently.
"But, I wanna go with you," Toni pouts. "I know, me too," Heidi says. "But you need to get to know the other kids, make some more friends. We don't know how long we'll be here and we're gonna need to learn to cooperate with the others, ok?" Toni doesn't looked thrilled with the idea but she nods anyway. Heidi guides her to the others kids. "I'll see you later," she says giving her a hug.
As Heidi walks away to find Rachel, she notices the other two teenagers that were also on the island. Justin and David she thought. She had barely interacted with anyone except Toni since being stranded here and realized glumly that she should take her own advice that she had given Toni and make some friends. She was sure it wouldn't be too hard, they were in the same situation. Unless of course they were the kind of teens who got hostile and grumpy under bad circumstances. She shakes her head. I sure hope we get off this island soon, she thinks to herself.
UN: luvmonkeezz
-Heidi Craft (16)
-Toni Spearman (7)
--You have been asked to help Rachel Isaacs care for the injured and the sick. How do you handle this new responsibility? Do you leave Toni with the babysitting group or do you take her with you? There are other teenagers on the island as well, 16 year old Justin Hart and his brother 14 year old David Hart. Do you feel you are able to relate with them about the whole situation since you are close in age? And how do you feel about the island's self-appointed leader, Joel?
As the "meeting" breaks up and Heidi is asked to help Rachel, she sighs. The pressure of all this was getting to everyone. She was willing to help, happy that she would get the chance to. Heidi had to admit to herself that she was glad Joel had stepped up and taken control of the group. Without a leader, even a self imposed one, they were going to get nowhere.
Heidi turns to Toni. She didn't really want to leave here with the babysitting group but she knew she had to learn to trust the others on the island at some point. She might as well start now. "Toni, I need you to stay with the other kids while I'm helping Ms. Isaacs, ok?" she says gently.
"But, I wanna go with you," Toni pouts. "I know, me too," Heidi says. "But you need to get to know the other kids, make some more friends. We don't know how long we'll be here and we're gonna need to learn to cooperate with the others, ok?" Toni doesn't looked thrilled with the idea but she nods anyway. Heidi guides her to the others kids. "I'll see you later," she says giving her a hug.
As Heidi walks away to find Rachel, she notices the other two teenagers that were also on the island. Justin and David she thought. She had barely interacted with anyone except Toni since being stranded here and realized glumly that she should take her own advice that she had given Toni and make some friends. She was sure it wouldn't be too hard, they were in the same situation. Unless of course they were the kind of teens who got hostile and grumpy under bad circumstances. She shakes her head. I sure hope we get off this island soon, she thinks to herself.
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Layla and Freddie McLeod
UN: Wandering Moon
-Layla McLeod (23)
-Freddie McLeod (3)
--What do you decide to do: stay and help the injured and care for the children or join the mission to find food and build shelter? And how do you feel about Joel giving orders and nominating himself as leader?
I decided to stay help take car of the injured and children, since I don't particularly like leaving Freddie alone for any length of time and I actually rather enjoy children, their outlook on life is neat and they aren't afraid to ask questions.
I don't like Mr. Abraham just taking charge like that but since everyone has stopped arguing I will tolerate being ordered around for the time being.
UN: Wandering Moon
-Layla McLeod (23)
-Freddie McLeod (3)
--What do you decide to do: stay and help the injured and care for the children or join the mission to find food and build shelter? And how do you feel about Joel giving orders and nominating himself as leader?
I decided to stay help take car of the injured and children, since I don't particularly like leaving Freddie alone for any length of time and I actually rather enjoy children, their outlook on life is neat and they aren't afraid to ask questions.
I don't like Mr. Abraham just taking charge like that but since everyone has stopped arguing I will tolerate being ordered around for the time being.
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Justin, David, and Oliver
UN: La Reina
-Justin Hart (16)
-David Hart (14)
-Oliver Winston (26)
--The mission team are in need of strong people to help build shelter and carry food back to the beach. There are also many sick and injured people who need someone to give them water and food. Are Justin, David, or Oliver willing to follow Joel's command and lend a hand? And how do they feel about the new leader?
It all happened very fast. Neither Justin nor David had any idea what was going on. All they knew were, the loud screeches and arguments were suddenly stunned silent, and that an authoritative voice had taken control of the masses. Curious, they listened to Joel Abraham as he went around giving orders and organising people. As he watched them obey the man's words, Justin felt a pang in his heart - he's just like Dad, everyone obeys what Dad says. Justin sent a glance towards David, who was also staring at the new leader. No use making that comment to him.
In a while, people were scattered round about again, this time shouting for volunteers on one side and another. From amidst the (relatively organised) confusion, Oliver Winston made his way back to the brothers.
"Hey, I'm going to join the scouting team over there, just so you guys know."
David sprung to attention, almost losing his balance. "I'm coming with you," he said immediately.
The man shook his head. "I don't think so, man. You gotta rest here. You've just been lost yourself - I don't want to risk losing you again."
"I want to come with you." David was insistent. Already his hands folded and unfolded itself into a fist.
Justin was perplexed. While he could see why his brother would feel safer with his rescuer, he couldn't understand why David would want to desert him. Oliver, on the other hand, stood firm with his opinion. "But you can't, OK? Stay with your brother. Stick together."
David started trembling. It was, at first, barely noticeable, but it soon became apparent that his hands were shaking ever so slightly. When he finally spoke again, his teeth were ground together tightly. "I'm coming with you." His voice was level, strangely restrained. "I want to find my parents."
UN: La Reina
-Justin Hart (16)
-David Hart (14)
-Oliver Winston (26)
--The mission team are in need of strong people to help build shelter and carry food back to the beach. There are also many sick and injured people who need someone to give them water and food. Are Justin, David, or Oliver willing to follow Joel's command and lend a hand? And how do they feel about the new leader?
It all happened very fast. Neither Justin nor David had any idea what was going on. All they knew were, the loud screeches and arguments were suddenly stunned silent, and that an authoritative voice had taken control of the masses. Curious, they listened to Joel Abraham as he went around giving orders and organising people. As he watched them obey the man's words, Justin felt a pang in his heart - he's just like Dad, everyone obeys what Dad says. Justin sent a glance towards David, who was also staring at the new leader. No use making that comment to him.
In a while, people were scattered round about again, this time shouting for volunteers on one side and another. From amidst the (relatively organised) confusion, Oliver Winston made his way back to the brothers.
"Hey, I'm going to join the scouting team over there, just so you guys know."
David sprung to attention, almost losing his balance. "I'm coming with you," he said immediately.
The man shook his head. "I don't think so, man. You gotta rest here. You've just been lost yourself - I don't want to risk losing you again."
"I want to come with you." David was insistent. Already his hands folded and unfolded itself into a fist.
Justin was perplexed. While he could see why his brother would feel safer with his rescuer, he couldn't understand why David would want to desert him. Oliver, on the other hand, stood firm with his opinion. "But you can't, OK? Stay with your brother. Stick together."
David started trembling. It was, at first, barely noticeable, but it soon became apparent that his hands were shaking ever so slightly. When he finally spoke again, his teeth were ground together tightly. "I'm coming with you." His voice was level, strangely restrained. "I want to find my parents."
This message was edited 7/22/2011, 8:57 AM
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Anne MacAndrew
UN: Keepskuh
-Anne MacAndrew (23)
--You have been asked to join the food/shelter mission because of your experience in girl scouts. How do you contribute to the search? And how do you feel about the new island leader, Joel?
Anne was happy that Joel was there when the fight broke out. She hates violence and fighting and anyone strong enough to stand up to it gets Anne's respect and devotion. She is very loyal to Joel and tries to help him in any way possible. She was glad to help on the mission. She enjoys walking and exploring, and doesn't get frightened easily (except big insects), so this was the right task for her. Sometimes she was a bit scared because of all the insects, but also excited to be in such a wild place. That day they found fresh water and some trees and plants with fruit. Quan Phan also found some tracks of wild boars.
UN: Keepskuh
-Anne MacAndrew (23)
--You have been asked to join the food/shelter mission because of your experience in girl scouts. How do you contribute to the search? And how do you feel about the new island leader, Joel?
Anne was happy that Joel was there when the fight broke out. She hates violence and fighting and anyone strong enough to stand up to it gets Anne's respect and devotion. She is very loyal to Joel and tries to help him in any way possible. She was glad to help on the mission. She enjoys walking and exploring, and doesn't get frightened easily (except big insects), so this was the right task for her. Sometimes she was a bit scared because of all the insects, but also excited to be in such a wild place. That day they found fresh water and some trees and plants with fruit. Quan Phan also found some tracks of wild boars.
This message was edited 7/21/2011, 1:21 AM
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Faustina, Benny, Lara, & Francesco
-Faustina Agnelli (28)
-Lara Agnelli (10)
-Benny Agnelli (8)
-Francesco Agnelli (25*)
*I meant to change his age. But I suppose both can be changed. :)
Faustina allows Benny to go on the mission, as long as he promises to stay with his uncle. It has been a long, hard couple of weeks. Benny and Lara have made some friends, but it's still hard. Francesco has been very busy, but he would rather be busy than idle. Faustina and Francesco are a little wary, but they are beginning to trust Joel a little more now.
-Faustina Agnelli (28)
-Lara Agnelli (10)
-Benny Agnelli (8)
-Francesco Agnelli (25*)
*I meant to change his age. But I suppose both can be changed. :)
Faustina allows Benny to go on the mission, as long as he promises to stay with his uncle. It has been a long, hard couple of weeks. Benny and Lara have made some friends, but it's still hard. Francesco has been very busy, but he would rather be busy than idle. Faustina and Francesco are a little wary, but they are beginning to trust Joel a little more now.
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Bianca & Ben
-Bianca Hayden (23)
-Benjamin McCarthy (25)
In the two weeks since the crash, things have been looking better for Bianca and Ben. Bianca hasn't noticed any signs that she lost the baby and has been resting and staying hydrated and out of the sun as much as possible. She was sort of relieved that Joel took charge and began attempts to improve their life on the island. She was happy to be put in charge of baby sitting the children, as it will give her some much needed practice and experience for her own baby. Ben was glad that Bianca was given a relatively calm job, he wouldn't have allowed anyone to try to get her to exert herself too much by searching for food or shelter and possibly hurt his future child. Ben has resolved to work as hard as he has to to figure out where they are and how to get off the island and is fine working with Joel. He seems to have earned his approval and favor and due to this he's noticed some of the other passengers looking at him with disdain. Bianca enjoys working with the children and Faustina. If they aren't able to escape the island before the baby is born, Bianca and Ben want it to be as improved as possible for their precious baby.
-Bianca Hayden (23)
-Benjamin McCarthy (25)
In the two weeks since the crash, things have been looking better for Bianca and Ben. Bianca hasn't noticed any signs that she lost the baby and has been resting and staying hydrated and out of the sun as much as possible. She was sort of relieved that Joel took charge and began attempts to improve their life on the island. She was happy to be put in charge of baby sitting the children, as it will give her some much needed practice and experience for her own baby. Ben was glad that Bianca was given a relatively calm job, he wouldn't have allowed anyone to try to get her to exert herself too much by searching for food or shelter and possibly hurt his future child. Ben has resolved to work as hard as he has to to figure out where they are and how to get off the island and is fine working with Joel. He seems to have earned his approval and favor and due to this he's noticed some of the other passengers looking at him with disdain. Bianca enjoys working with the children and Faustina. If they aren't able to escape the island before the baby is born, Bianca and Ben want it to be as improved as possible for their precious baby.
This message was edited 7/21/2011, 7:38 AM
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Rachel Isaacs
UN: Aderyn Azula
-Rachel Isaacs (26)
--Now that the word is out about you being a medical student, other passengers swarm around you begging for help for everything from broken bones, serious infections, and sunburns. How do you feel about the sudden responsibility of becoming island's full-time doctor, with only some of your schooling complete and little in the way of medical supplies available? And what do you think of Joel delegating jobs and taking charge?
I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed with all the new responsibilities. While I know that medical care is valuable, I haven't had too much field experience working with patients. But I guess this will be a crash course (no pun intended).
I'm glad to try to help anyone I can, but it's frustrating how little I can do sometimes. Right now, we're hardly established, so we barely have enough water, much less antibiotics. While I might be able to set a broken bone, I can't do much to help with infections, except provide first aid of sorts. As for the sun burns, that seems like an ailment that people will have to endure. They'll get tan eventually. And right now, there are more pressing matters. It's just so frustrating I was training to be a modern doctor after all. We never had to take courses in outdoor survival medicine. And now people are expecting miracles from me.
Joel is to blaim for that I suppose. But I have to remember that it's not his fault we ended up here. I guess I'm glad someone has stepped up to be a leader.Keeping order is important if we want to survive. And organizing people to do work helps to keep people from duplicating some jobs and forgetting others. I'll follow Joel as long as he seems to be making smart decisions. I just hope that the others will listen to him too. The last thing we need is some sort of Lord Of the Flies-esque tribal war going on.
UN: Aderyn Azula
-Rachel Isaacs (26)
--Now that the word is out about you being a medical student, other passengers swarm around you begging for help for everything from broken bones, serious infections, and sunburns. How do you feel about the sudden responsibility of becoming island's full-time doctor, with only some of your schooling complete and little in the way of medical supplies available? And what do you think of Joel delegating jobs and taking charge?
I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed with all the new responsibilities. While I know that medical care is valuable, I haven't had too much field experience working with patients. But I guess this will be a crash course (no pun intended).
I'm glad to try to help anyone I can, but it's frustrating how little I can do sometimes. Right now, we're hardly established, so we barely have enough water, much less antibiotics. While I might be able to set a broken bone, I can't do much to help with infections, except provide first aid of sorts. As for the sun burns, that seems like an ailment that people will have to endure. They'll get tan eventually. And right now, there are more pressing matters. It's just so frustrating I was training to be a modern doctor after all. We never had to take courses in outdoor survival medicine. And now people are expecting miracles from me.
Joel is to blaim for that I suppose. But I have to remember that it's not his fault we ended up here. I guess I'm glad someone has stepped up to be a leader.Keeping order is important if we want to survive. And organizing people to do work helps to keep people from duplicating some jobs and forgetting others. I'll follow Joel as long as he seems to be making smart decisions. I just hope that the others will listen to him too. The last thing we need is some sort of Lord Of the Flies-esque tribal war going on.
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