Oliver took a deep breath, waiting impatiently for his moment, watching the others disembark before him. Finally, he heard his name. “Showtime,” he mumbled, puffing out his chest and giving his best tough-guy impression before quickly strolling off the boat. He glanced around at the other contestants, memorizing their faces, and positioned himself next to Heloise, sending a not-so-subtle wink her way as he did so.

“THE WINNER HAS ARRIVED!!” Autumn announced, striking a pose. She sashayed off the boat, smiling brightly, and high-fiving all of the other contestants as she passed. “Hello, hello, hello, and good luck to you all – not that it'll do you any good!”

Behind Autumn, Parade poked her head out of the boat and looked around. Her expression was a little inquisitive, and a lot excited – she didn't fully understand what was happening, but everyone seemed happy to be here, and she sure was, too. She ambled off the boat, taking everything in as she walked: the beach, the water, the other folks lined up before her. Was that... was that bird wearing a plastic necklace? Everything was so exotic and strange, and Parade couldn't wait to get out there and explore this crazy new place. She looked again to the lineup of faces, and picked out the one that seemed the most friendly – Ned, was it? She flashed a friendly smile and then turned her attention back to the boat, because that seemed to be the place where everyone was looking.