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

pained at the contact, though they hid

us clapped, as directed by the producers.

amount of time for clapping

here, ladies, and be personally congratulated by the

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

King, Queen, and princes congratulated the two girls in turn, while the rest of

watch.

of our three princes has earned

had the same answer,

but something in his face seemed to age as he heard

laughed and laughed. Joyce looked

you have

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gratuitously accept.” He handed the

a moment. Had he expected him to say

Susie whispered. “He

I agreed

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

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

almost as shy as Susie was,

Susie said, which made Jessica blush as red as

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