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

the contact, though they hid it with

us clapped, as directed by

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

ladies, and be personally

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

Queen, and princes congratulated the two girls in turn, while the rest of us were forced

watch.

of our

Olivia had the same answer,

move, but something in his face seemed to age as he heard

and laughed. Joyce looked

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

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

accepted it but looked confused a moment. Had he expected him

whispered. “He

I agreed

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

a while, talking with Susie and helping her take her display apart. Her partner,

as shy as Susie was, but

Joyce.” Susie said, which made

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