The Luna Choosing Game

Around late morning, I headed into the kitchen in search of a cold drink. The Servants were more than willing to help me, but as I was perfectly able to find the refrigerator in this house, I thanked them but sought it out on my own.

I'filled a glass with ice, poured my lemonade, and was about to leave the room when I heard talking just outside the room, on the other side of the door.

“We got some good footage during the volleyball game,” a man said. “But everyone just sitting around like this doesn’t make for good television, even if they are in the swim suits. We need to at least get them in the water, or stir

LI Ree et ag up drama somehow.” “Don’t worry,” Nathan said. I realized then that the other person must have been with the camera crew. “I have another activity planned that will help boost the ratings.” My stomach sank. I didn’t like the sound of that.

This trip was supposed to have been a reward for those who performed well in the theater event. Yes, I piggybacked off of Veronica and Julian’s success, but even so, no one was supposed to be put on the spot here. This was supposed to be relaxing.

Yet somehow, Nathan and the camera crew wanted to extend the reach of the competition even to here, this place of supposed relaxation. Or was it the king to blame?

SEER." Cae up drama somehow.” “Don’t worry,” Nathan said. I realized then that the other person must have been with the camera crew. “I have another activity planned that will help boost the ratings.” My stomach sank. I didn’t like the sound of that.

This trip was supposed to have been a reward for those who performed well in the theater event. Yes, I piggybacked off of Veronica and Julian’s success, but even so, no one was supposed to be put on the spot here. This was supposed to be relaxing.

Yet somehow, Nathan and the camera crew wanted to extend the reach of the competition even to here, this place of supposed relaxation. Or was it the king to blame?

It didn’t matter whose fault it was. It was happening regardless.

“Gather everyone on the deck,” Nathan said.

On the other side of the door, I sighed.

Out on the deck, I leaned against the railing beside Veronica. Everyone was there, gathered by Nathan’s command.

The camera crew were positioned across the deck, filming everyone and their reactions. I internally vowed to keep a straight face, no matter what activity Nathan was about to propose.

a new event! One made especially for you here

kept a straight face as always, though her eyes did narrow somewhat. Jessica

seemed bored, picking at his fingernails. Nicholas appeared marginally concerned. Only Bridget truly seemed excited, clapping her hands

“How wonderful!” she exclaimed.

or something? That didn’t seem so bad. Maybe this wouldn't be such a big

dropped along the shore at separate points. You will each be given a limited set of instructions on

while the others will be racing against

to find a treasure will have a special romantic boat date with

Jessica's hand went up.

Prince Joyce, once he has recovered from his

be much of a competition. I had noticed many of the nearby islands were

us to walk into a jungle? I raised

was a warning, but I persisted. Eventually, he sighed.

of supplies will we be

even hiking boots or a rope, or even a compass? No. I had to be overthinking this. The royal family didn’t want us dead, after all. They wouldn't send us into a jungle unprepared. It had to

took my silence as acceptance and moved on. “You'll be leaving in the morning at first light. Good

The cameramen came closer for their reaction shots. Maybe some of the others found what they needed, but the cameraman on Veronica and I was left wanting, We both just sort of stared

leaned into Veronica and told her, “I'm not

treasure.” “You don’t have

sit on a boat

up,” Veronica replied. “I don’t