A Royal Conundrum

Content Warning: This section of the guide features depictions of bullying.

After the Gymkhana Splore, Modest and Monica decide to split the pod. They assign all members to new pods, with the exception of Iggy, James, Olive, Phil, and Theo, who remain in Pod 101. Once the other members leave, Monica secures the room and shares top-secret information with Pod 101. She tells them that their skills are exceptional and selects them to become an elite team of operatives. More information will be provided on Monday.

The team plays board games while they wait for dinner, setting time limits for each game to ensure that everyone gets a turn. Olive sacrifices her favorite game to give the group more time to talk. As the team bonds, their game night turns into playful chaos over Jenga.

The pod travels to San Francisco that weekend to buy replacement clothes for Olive, and their shopping trip strengthens their bond. On Monday, Monica reveals the elite force’s name: NOCK (No One Can Know), which is headed by the mysterious Anonymous. Their mission includes protecting the community, securing possessions, and preventing disorder. As “Youth Operatives,” their job is to infiltrate areas where older operatives would stand out.