The "Cops and Robbers" game would go on for 36 hrs.
Traditionally, the Robbers would win if they had even just one person who remained free once the time was up, whilst the Cops would win if they could capture all the Robbers before the time was up.
And yet. "The Secret Sauce" was what would truly raise the stakes of the game.
This was, literally, a bottle of... thick, nutritious, creamy white sauce personally... whipped up by Gordan Handsey, and whoever had it in their possession at the end of the game - and remained alive - would automatically make it to the "Winner Winner Steak Dinner", and moreover, would clearly have their "Gordan Handsey Steak Dining Experience" elevated to the next level.
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It was a fascinating scenario.
On the surface, there were two distinct teams, both with clear reasons to work together and to support each other.
And yet, there was also room for individuals to act in their own interests...
What would happen?
The Producers - and the Audience - could hardly wait to find out...
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It had all started so innocuously.
What had begun as a fun game of "tag" had spiralled, and The "Cops and Robbers" game - now quite possibly a free-for-all Deathmatch - had officially kicked off.
Fairé Enuff was the as usual gorgeous Leader of the Robbers, strong, fearless, fair, and enough.
Over Thortit was the Leader of the Cops, extremely tactical and strategic, but was he overthinking it?!
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