The Luna Choosing Game

He motioned for the Queen, who stepped forward. “Maintaining diplomatic relations is one of the most

essential rules for a Luna. Finding common ground with those often considered to be your enemies is a

vital piece of this diplomacy.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Nathan said.

The girls and I clapped politely.

“Now, we will announce the winners of this event. This pair has shown the best overall cooperation, as

well as individual talent in both cooking and presentation.”

“It’s not going to be me,” Susie said softly, worrying her hands together.

I whispered to her, “At least your partner knew how to cook.”

Susie smiled a little and it felt like a victory.

“The winners are.” Nathan paused for dramatic effect. “Olivia and Megan!”

Olivia gasped, then laughed in faux disbelief. She pulled Megan beside her into a sideways hug. They

contact, though they hid it with

us clapped, as directed by

for clapping was over, Nathan continued to

on up here, ladies, and be personally congratulated

front, Nathan added, “This win will earn you each a personal

girls in turn, while the

watch.

of our three princes

Olivia had the same

didn’t move, but something in his face seemed to age as he

laughed and laughed. Joyce looked bored.

“Surely you have something

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accept.” He handed the microphone

looked confused a moment. Had he expected him to

“He looks so

I agreed

I decided, when the crowds dispersed, to take Elva to see him,

Susie and helping her take her display apart.

Susie was, but was friendly

for a date with Joyce.” Susie said, which made Jessica blush as red as her

bad,” she said. “No one seems interested in him.” Softer, she added, “But I think he’s the cutest in