This is true michel and this would be why I am a little more positive on Pavarti's method of strategy. Misty's strategy was generic but her time of exile in the first episode was what certainly had me conjecturing she would be leaving soon rather than later. The first person exiled EVER and she was treated very casually there. Pavarti received a very good presence on the first episode and her strategy discussions were more developed (again despite the fact that I have a hard time seeing a contestant highlighted in this regard win the game in light of how this season is premised) and with this, it would be of no surprise to me if we see her "claim a victim." That naturally has me a bit concerned for Nathan (although I don't really envision him at end game anyway) since I do believe that the editors found a dream in Nathan in negating many stereotypes that have been attributed in the past towards African American males. With that said, if Pavarti's little story has merit then by all rights we should see a victim I'm not of the mindset to totally discount that Nathan may see the end sooner rather than later especially with the lovely highlighting they did of him.

ag - Thank you for confirming the white bird(s) I did recall seeing them during the conversation at Aitu with Cristina and Cecelia. It will be very interesting to see when and where these white birds show themselves as they did certainly stand out to me as did the scampering mice; and we all know the animal imagery certainly may symbolize someone (screaming monkeys anyone?) so I fully expect emy to keep an eye on them. I usually equate white birds with innocence but in the world of Survivor they could have their very own special meaning