Chapter 0132

Forgive me, Your Majesty, but we had given consideration to the spirit of the event,” I said.

It wasn’t totally a lie. I had given some thought about how our divided display could still indicate some measure of cooperation, even if Linda hadn’t.

“Explain yourself,” the Queen said.

I motioned toward our display. “At first glance, our table is divided, which could reflect the deep disagreements between us and our adversaries. Yet if you look closer, you will notice that our selections actually complement each other.”

The Luna and King pressed in closer to the display, peering at where I suggested. Behind them, Nicholas. and Julian gave me supportive looks – a full smile from Julian, a partial from Nicholas. Joyce continued

to look off into the distance, disinterested.

“Linda’s cold selection and my warm one offer an exploration of taste. The drinks in between act as a palate cleanser, when needed. Individually, we could stand alone fine, but when presented together, we

are better.”

I lifted one of the stuffed mushrooms and handed it to the King.

like diplomatic relations, we bring two different individualities together

the stuffed mushroom. He hummed, then motioned to his sons.”

is very good. Try one.”

than needed as he accepted his. Pride shone

Queen, however, she simply looked at me blankly,

accept it.

it back to the table. “Whenever you are ready.”

claiming everyone’s attention. “Piper’s talking out

discuss any

catch her eye, to ask

bother glancing my

her inferior selection to be anywhere near my own. I

spirit of the event.” Linda huffed. “But what kind of diplomatic relations would

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her dried–out deviled eggs and handed it to the Queen, who eagerly

their own boundaries and do as they are told,” Linda said. “That is why our display is the way it is. Had

critically, as if they agreed

work with,” Nicholas said, face stern. “Oftentimes those

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