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

though

us clapped, as directed by

clapping was over,

and be personally congratulated by the

Olivia and Megan made their way to the front, Nathan added, “This win will earn you each a personal

the two girls in turn, while the

watch.

them. “Now, girls. Which of our three princes has earned your

had the same answer,

in his face seemed to age as he

Julian laughed and laughed. Joyce looked

“Surely you have something

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

it but looked confused a moment. Had he expected him to say

“He looks so

I agreed

when the crowds dispersed, to take Elva to see him, to hopefully cheer him

waited around for a while, talking with Susie and helping her take her display

Susie was, but was friendly enough

hoping 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