Suzanne: Yep, she didn't even speak with us at all!
Graham: Aww, I'm feeling sad for Europa.
Kayzer: Aww man! What now circle?
Jackson: I really hope she doesn't come here!
Europa: Hello...
Alain: And now there are just 8 left...
Rose: Hey Europa! Nice to finally meet you in person! Yeah, shit of a twist this... Not sure how I'm supposed to cope for too long!
Rose: Maybe you're right. I got a second chance to redeem myself! Can you give me advice on how to handle this?
Rose: Haha, yeah, I think we should ask the pros how to stay in the game. And why did I choose Graham? He has a very obvious tic with his messages, making him reasonably easy to clone... So far I managed well, I think!
Europa: I think you did well, so good luck with that!
Europa: And I guess it's time for me to go!
Rose: Thanks for choosing me on your way out!
Europa: It was nice meeting you in person! I'm rooting for you! You can do it! Bye!
Rose: Thanks! And see you at the finals! Bye!
Good night, Circle!
The next morning...
A body to die for...
And then it's bedtime!
Suzanne: What? You must be joking!
Suzanne: Yeah, let's see what she has to say!
Graham: Oh no. Poor Europa! Bottom of the rankings and then BOOM. Cut from The Circle. I hope she's okay!
Jackson: Nice! Let's see what is it about!
After the video Graham decides to opens a chat
Graham: This Blue and Red Graham still working on my nerves. I need to talk to people and let them know who the real me is... I'm going to start with Cameron. Circle please opens a chat with Cameron.
Message: Cameron, my boy!
My dear boy, I come to you and your youthful advice. I do not use a lot of social media in my daily life, is this a normal occurrence? It seems this gentleman is trying to use my personal information against me and I am both horrified by my lack of privacy and furious at this... whoever it is! What do I do, my boy?
I am coming to you because I know you understand that he did not answer your question, but I know that you have always called me "Mr. Graham". I pray you to continue to do so.
Sincerely, Mr. Graham. Send message!
Suzanne: Yeah, I really feel sad for him. It must be hard to convince everyone that you are the real player and not fake. At least we know who the real Graham is!
Iris: I hope he is okay? Circle opens the chat with Graham.
Message: I immediately knew he is the fake one after answering my question wrong, Mr. Graham. So don’t worry, if I can see through him so will others. And as I understand it, it’s just a twist of the game. Send message.
Message: Hello Cameron!
Suzanne: Message: Just hang in there, Mr. Graham. I'm sure this will be over soon! And I'm happy to support you! I do believe that you are the real Graham, Mr. Graham! Send message.
Cameron, my boy! I am so glad that all my newfound friends have banded together to show such support for me in this difficult time. Thank you for your support, I appreciate it dearly, my boy.
Sincerely, Mr. Graham. Send message!
Iris: I really hope he feels better after our chat! He is such a nice charming person!
Kayzer: Circle please opens a chat with Red Graham.
Kayzer decides it's a good time to chat with the Red Graham
Message: Hey Poppycorn! I thought I would pop in and see how you are doing? How have you found the twist with the other Graham so far?? Send message!
Rose: Oooh, Kayzer wants to chat with Red Graham. Let's do it!
Message: Hello Kayzer,
Amir: I'm still not sure who is the real Graham. Let's start a chat with Blue Graham, please Circle!
I have found it... confusing, and a little trying, to be honest with you. It unsettles me to have to deal with another one of me, let alone to have to convince everyone of my authenticity. I had been hoping to avoid it by entering as myself and not a catfish...
Yours truly, Graham. Send message!
Amir aka Emma decides to open a chat with Blue Graham
Message: Wow, this is really messed up, guess the Circle was more glitched out than I thought? So... I'll be honest pops, I always thought there was something fishy 'bout you when we first met but now there are two of you, this is just crazy weird! I'm not sure how we are going to tell which one is which, what if you are just one person? I know, how about you tell me something about yourself the other Graham wouldn't know? Send message!
Graham: Aww, Emma wants to chat with me. Hopefully, she will realize that I'm the real Graham and not the other one who says he is. Circle opens the chat with Emma.
Message: Hello Emma!
Amir: This really changes the way I've been feeling about Graham, maybe he is legit after all? The question is, which one is real?
Emma, my dear, I am unsure what to make of this debarkle. I was certain my answers were going to be telling, but it seems that the new Graham knew my answers as well. He correctly guessed an answer in a private chat I had with Alain and knew about my three grandchildren! I am not happy and very frightened. I am not a social media user in my daily life, and this is very worrisome for myself, to have my personal information be used against me.
I have not revealed this to a single player thus far. I am not ashamed of this fact, but someone from my generation has been prone to numerous accounts of judgement. I am in a same-sex relationship, and have been proudly for many years. My husband Gregg and myself, went through a painful struggle with avenues of adoption and possible surrogacy, and our beloved Charlotte is our only daughter. Red Graham does not know. Ask him about my "wife" and see what kind of, dare I say, bulls wallop, he comes up with!
Sincerely, a scared and angry Graham. Send message.
Message: Wow! That's not what I was expecting at all! :o Not that I was judging you but like, I kinda thought you were a catfish, this is just, way too much info to take in right now. :s I'm so honored you'd trust me enough to tell me something like that pops, I promise I won't tell anyone else, hand on heart. I can understand feeling scared about having your identity stolen, it's a common problem in this day and age, I... I feel really bad... I need to think about some stuff. Send message!
Graham: Message: Greetings Emma,
Jackson: Circle, open a chat with Red Graham.
My dear, it wasn't until before this program that my daughter explained to my partner and I, what a catfish actually was. Silly sausage me thought about seafood! Ha Ha! Now that I've experienced it first hand, it makes me extremely mad that such an heinous act happens to good people in the real world. I understand this is a reality program, but I am very very frightened and upset. This is my real private information too.
As for your response, I very much appreciate it. It is not necessary to hold your heart, as I am very proud about my life and my family. I do not lie about who I am, nor my relationship, nor do I shy away from standing proud in that fact. Gregg is my soul mate, and no amount of judgment from bigots will stop that. So tell away! Tell the world, but just know that you are the first I have mentioned this to.
Sincerely, Graham. Send message!
And Jackson wants to find the real Graham
Message: Hmm, some of the answers you gave seem to add up nicely. So I'm wondering now, are you playing TWO accounts right now? Send message!
Rose: Ugh another one wants to talk to me... Hopefully, I can convince him I'm the real Graham.
Message: Hello Jackson!
Jackson: Blue Graham seems to be the more genuine one, who feels closer to the way he wrote. Red is more likely the impostor.
I am not, though perhaps that would have been a fun idea? Regardless, no, the other me is not me.
Yours truly, Graham. Send message.
Message: Hmm, it's honestly an odd thing going on that's for sure. I wonder what is going on with it all then. And now I had to block Europa and I feel #bummed about it. :( Hope she can forgive me afterward. I wonder if she'll visit me?
Rose: Message: Hello Jackson,
Jackson: I figured out they're not the real one, but I should still work with whoever is behind the mask. They can still rate I guess.
Yes, I can't say I'm not confused by this twist. And yes, it does feel awful having to block someone, doesn't it? I had a hard time blocking Rose - I must confess that in the end, I chose someone nearly at random. I hope there are no hard feelings with her.
Sincerely, Graham. Send message!
Message: Yeah, coming from just blocking Europa I know what ya talking about, had to work with Kayzer on that so I guess we share the responsibility, but the pain is still the full thing.
Graham: Circle, open a chat with Miriam, please. I'm sure she believes in me!
As for the full twist, if we figure out who's faking it I still hope to meet the person behind it and see them play as themselves. Except for Ned of course XD Dang, that guy was something-something. Send message!
Message: Greetings Miriam!
Miriam: Aww, Blue Graham wants to chat with me!
My dear, I am happy to see you are still here. I had no doubts that boys would have kept you, but I was still surprised to not see you in first position! I feel bad for poor Europa, last on the rankings must have made her feel outcasted, and the blockings must've made he feel even worse. I wish I could have time to chat with Europa and make sure she is okay. Did you speak much to Europa yourself?
Sincerely, Graham. Send message.
Message: Hey Blue Graham, I'm also happy that I'm still here. Honestly, I'd rather be here and not block somebody or having to be the bearer of the bad news. :sweat_smile: I hope you are doing fine, I wanted to respond to your previous messages, but time was running out. I kinda feel like a bad friend in that regard. Poor Europa, I'm kinda sad to see her go. I have to admit though that I'm not entirely shocked. I tried to talk to her a few times, but she wouldn't respond to me. Maybe she wasn't feeling the game entirely as well. I have similar issues with Emma sadly, so for me that could explain why I wasn't higher, but I'm not bummed by that. All that counts is that we are still here. Send message!
Graham: Greetings Miriam!
Amir: Circle, what do you want from us?
Graham: Story of my life? What is that about?
My dear, I completely understand on all accounts. I, as well, had minimal responses from Europa but I tried my darndest. I also am glad you didn't have to go through the blocking experience, as it is terribly heartbreaking. I am heartbroken for Europa, but I know that she must understand to some degree that she just didn't reach out as much as some of the other Circle members.
Sincerely, Graham. Send message!
And then!
Rose: Hopefully this isn't bad news! Circle, can we have something fun?
Miriam: Is this a game?
The first picture:
Suzanne: Yep! Let's see who's story sounds the most real!
Graham: Ah! This was only a year and a half ago! Yet it feels like an eternity. This was a quick snap taken of me during our trip abroad in China. We were in a local market, not some big tourist attraction, but my partner has the most rambunctious trigger finger on that darned camera! What a silly sausage. I cannot wait to return.
Kayzer: Hopefully, the next picture will tell us more.
Rose: This photo is of a work trip to Shang Simla three years ago. It's not particularly interesting, apart from the fact that I had to rush back a day early to greet my third grandchild.
Alain: Wow! They both sound genuine! I can't say who's the real Graham.
Another picture:
Rose: This photo is of me as a much younger man when I first started my job at the popcorn distribution company. Yes, that's your Poppycorn before he was your Poppycorn!
Graham: Oh, dear, The Circle. What a crafty bunch you are to have gotten this photo of me! This was back in the late 1980's. I was a much, much younger man then! I must have been in my early-thirties around that time. A friend of mine refused to get an upgraded camera. "Polaroid is the only thing, you can trust" he used to say. Truth is, he just didn't have the money to upgrade.
Last picture:
Alain: I'm sure Blue Graham sounds more genuine.
Graham: Ladies and Gentlemen of The Circle, I believe I have proven myself in my honest words to be nothing but myself, Graham Wolford. The same man who has adored bonding with all of you! I hope that you all see Red Graham’s inconsistencies with my own private conversations and this has proved him to be a pretender. I am truly thankful for your fabulous support!
Sincerely, Graham.
Hello Circle!
Honestly, I find this a tad ridiculous, since the Poppycorn doth protest too much, methinks. However, I have found this twist enjoyable, and whichever me you all decide to block, I just want the other me to know that there are no hard feelings. I also want to thank you all for making me the first Influencer and to kindly request that you never put me in that position again.
Sincerely, Graham.
Alain: I still believe in Blue Graham!
Alain: Hello Michelle. I analyzed all results and come to the following conclusion: Blue Graham is the real Graham. Therefore, Red Graham should be blocked.
I hope Red Graham is not one of my friends...
Suzanne: So, we choose to block, Red Graham!
To be continue
