Revelations

Now that the rains have subsided, things took a somber and compelling turn on the Island. As the castaways gathred around the campfire to discuss the events of the previous week, each one noted that Lucita seemed distant and quiet. It didn't take long for the others to question her departure from her typical self. Finally, when asked, she said thats he felt as if she has already lost, and that it was just a matter of time before they voted her off the show, she claimed that she felt alienated and disliked by the group members.

She had given up. She no longer felt like she was able to compete and had all but conceded her place in the game.

Naturally, the others jumped to assure her this was not the case and asked her why she felt she had no chance at winning... Lucita then brought forth a revelation that shook the very Island they made their home.

Lucita is a 75 year old woman, and while her Avtar is youthful and attractive, the player behind the facade was feeling tired and hopeless. The others reacted with enormous shock, but one thing united them - Their support for Lucita. For a moment in time, game politics had been set aside, and throught an emotionally riveting campfire conversation, Lucita explained that she believed this was her opportunity to bridge the gap between generations, to show the world that just because she is older, does not mean she is incapable of advancing with the rest of society, she loves her computer, she loves Second Life, and despite her age, her mind is young, sharp and beautiful. Lucita had kept her age a secret deliberately since her arrival on the Island, and felt that this was the opportunity to speak openly and honestly about her situation. The other castaways shared their thoughts with herm explaining age is only in the mind, and one is only as old as they believe they are. However, Lucita claimed thats he was tired of living with prejudice and being labeled and misjudged because of her age. She does not want to begin limiting her life experiences and retire into obscurity just because of the years behind her... there is still so much left ahead.

However, Lucita's fate is not yet decided. Will this weeks revelation spare her from elimination in the next round? We can only wait and see.