Kindness is a fickle thing on areality seriesas intense asSurvivor.

Her starting group, the purple Lagi tribe, has had a pretty relaxed experience so far.

The sentimental scene in the first episode solidified the pair’s bond.

Eva and Bianca making fire on ‘Survivor 48.'

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This alliance is ready to dominate.

That’s not to say that these bonds should be neglected.

For example, theinfamousRussell Hantzlied and belittled everyone in his seasons, and it cost him multiple wins.

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Yet while being nice certainly has its advantages, this can’t be done without being strategic.

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