The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

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

into the stuffed mushroom. He hummed, then motioned to his

is very good. Try one.”

touched my hand a moment longer than needed as

the Queen, however, she simply looked at

accept it.

the table. “Whenever

said suddenly, claiming everyone’s attention. “Piper’s talking

discuss any of

straighter, I tried to catch her eye, to ask

glancing

foods are divided because I didn’t want her inferior

isn’t in the 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 accepted

own boundaries and do as they are told,” Linda said. “That is why our display is the way it is. Had I been partnered with someone

critically, as if

said, face stern. “Oftentimes those we must find common grounds