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 tight, overly–friendly

us clapped, as directed by the

appropriate amount of time for clapping was

ladies, and be personally congratulated by

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

the two girls in turn, while the rest of us

watch.

girls. Which of our three princes has

had

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

and laughed.

you have something to say to the ladies?”

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gratuitously accept.” He handed the

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

whispered. “He looks so

I agreed

to take Elva to see him,

and helping her take her display apart. Her partner,

as Susie was, but was friendly enough

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

she said. “No one seems interested in him.”