You annoying, aggravating, amazing writers. You all made this such a hard decision for Tender and slightly for Wisteria. There were moments of switching, intense doubt, saddening heartbreak, and life-threatening existence. We don't exaggerate when we say this.

We hate you all for making this so difficult.

I, Tender, legitimately think about the tributes of this competition in random situations in my real life. It's sad. I'm sad. This is all sad.

Now, to get on with the two advancing to the finals.

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WISTERIA'S CHOICE...

...BECKETT MALEN

Why you ask?

One of the reasons I didn't give you feedback is because it's all going to be explained here. I see a lot of potential in you as a writer and under the right circumstances, I can expect you'll do greater things. I know many are shocked I didn't chose my own Sponsored, but he's had a lot of help throughout the trails. This time, I'd like to show my gratitude to Beckett. I was completely nailed by your Task 5 Entry. Before I was a little uneasy but have grown fond of him over the course of the games. As we all know, Wisteria is basically a demon of these as a Head Game Maker but every once and a while it's nice to show a little sweltering heart. 

Congratulations and further on in the games. Oh, and for future reference:

The Odds Are In Your Favor

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TENDER'S CHOICE...

...WILEY TERUS

Why you ask?

Okay, I had a top three for this round, and I went back and forth about a hundred times. I ultimately chose Wiley for the simple elegance of his scene with the snow. His author set up such a poetic, movie moment with the names and it perfectly summed up every character we had submitted. That moment is the single moment that shocked me, and I loved being shocked. Wiley's author knew exactly when to surprise us and because the byes were to be based on this entry alone, I couldn't let that scene go unrecognized.

Congratulations, Wiley!

ONE MORE THING!

Wiley, you DESERVE this. Don't you dare say you shouldn't have gotten it, because it's already yours.