But you aren’t special because you’re the kids of royalty.
That’s not true, said Dawn. We are special. We get special treatment. It’s just how things are.
Dawn and Dusk turned from Assa and went back to the big room. They sat around the table and took out a deck of cards.
Now we’ll play a game. Do you want to play too? asked Dawn.
Is it okay for a commoner to play with royalty? asked Assa.
Normally, no, said Dusk. But these are special circumstances. And I think maybe you are a special commoner or you wouldn’t have been kidnapped. Plus, we like you. You’re trying to do the hunger strike with us, even though you will start eating again before we ever do.
No I won’t.
Dawn and Dusk looked at each other and smiled.
I’m telling you, said Assa. I won’t.
Dawn dealt the cards. Assa sat do
