Chapter 0143

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

looked physically pained at the contact, though they hid it with tight,

rest of us clapped, as directed by the

appropriate amount of time for clapping was over, Nathan continued

and be

added, “This win will earn

congratulated the two girls in turn, while the rest

watch.

them. “Now, girls. Which of our three

had the same answer,

didn’t move, but something in his face seemed to age

Julian laughed and

you have something to say to the ladies?”

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his throat. 7 gratuitously accept.” He handed the microphone back.

but looked confused a moment.

Nicholas,” Susie whispered. “He looks so worn out.”

I agreed

so, that I decided, when the crowds dispersed, to take Elva to see him, to hopefully

a while, talking with Susie and helping her

Susie was, but was friendly

Joyce.” Susie said, which

“No one seems interested in him.” Softer, she added, “But I think

the bunch.”

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