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

looked physically pained at the contact, though they

rest of us clapped, as directed by the producers.

appropriate amount of time for clapping was over, Nathan continued to speak.

on up here, ladies, and be

made their way to the front, Nathan added, “This win will earn you each

congratulated the two girls in turn, while the rest of us

watch.

then approached them. “Now, girls. Which of our three princes has earned your favor.”

had the

but something in his face seemed

Julian laughed and laughed. Joyce looked

quickly gave the microphone to Nicholas. “Surely you have something to say

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cleared his throat. 7 gratuitously accept.” He handed the microphone

but looked confused a moment. Had he expected him to

“He looks so

I agreed

to take Elva to see him, to hopefully cheer him

with Susie and helping her take

almost as shy as Susie was,

date with Joyce.” Susie said, which made Jessica blush as

seems interested in him.” Softer, she added, “But