The Luna Choosing Game

I had more or less the same footwear as her, curtesy of the royal family, so her insult to me was at its base incorrect. But, knowing we would likely be walking through the gardens, I had chosen leather ankle

I boots rather than frilly and frail pumps or sandals.

“Not all ladies‘ footwear is so delicate,” I said. “Perhaps it might have been wise to consider the location of our date and the weather before deciding what to wear.”

“A woman’s appearance is more important than her comfort.”

“Not if it’s so impractical she can’t even go on a date with her prince,” I said.

Olivia’s eyes narrowed. “There’s clearly much you do not understand about fashion or royalty.”

Nicholas sighed. “Actually, I would prefer you be able to go on this walk. If you prefer to wait here, you

can

Olivia’s smile twitched. Her face became redder and redder. “To spend time with you, Prince Nicholas, I will sacrifice my shoes.”

“I prefer whatever Prince Nicholas prefers,” Lilliana added, likely feeling excluded.

“Let’s just walk,” Nicholas said.

and then crossed over into the lawn. Olivia made a disgusted face but eventually pressed her fancy shoes into

the fresh air,” Nicholas said.

like fresh

–” I started, only to be cut off by Olivia.

of freshly cut

smell after the rain,” Lilliana said, and set Olivia a

allowed to like your own things,”

Your Royal Highness,” Lilliana

be fun off by

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you love the clear sky, Sir? That

there.” I pointed where some gray clouds hovered

horizon.

said. “I was speaking with His Royal

I,” Lilliana said.

stopped walking and turned to face us

“A Luna knows when to let others

“Forgive me, Your Royal Highness. I meant no offense. You are, of course, correct in all ways.”

made no apologies, but