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

at the contact, though they hid it with tight,

of us clapped, as directed

clapping was over, Nathan continued to

and be personally congratulated

to the front, Nathan added, “This win

two girls in turn, while the rest of us were forced to

watch.

of our three princes

and Olivia had the

something in his face seemed to age as he heard their responses.

him, Julian laughed and

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

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cleared his throat. 7 gratuitously accept.” He

moment.

Nicholas,” Susie whispered. “He looks so

I agreed

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

while, talking with Susie and helping her take her display

was, but was friendly enough when we

hoping for a date with Joyce.” Susie said, which made

feel bad,” she said. “No one seems interested in him.” Softer, she added, “But I think