Then it was back to the top of the list.

Halfway through the first list, some of the hopeful begin to notice their monthly bleed is not coming. The first one, oddly enough, is the lesbian. Her father predictably is thrilled.

An argument breaks out over whether she is lying, as such a person should not be Queen. Your mother steps forward and argues that since they cannot confirm the validity of anyone’s last bleed date, and because a late period does not guarantee your seed has taken hold, everyone should decide based on the first childbirth.

After further debate, the masses decide to accept her suggestion and determine the outcome based on first natural-born child.

Following the first reported missed period, the women are forbidden from taking any more chemicals out of fear they might try to induce a miscarriage. As a result, many begin to hide the fact that they are late so they can continue taking medication longer. This idea in theory should work until their condition becomes too obvious to deny.

Once again, another argument arises regarding whether they are cheating by taking medication for up to two months past their missed dates.

The final ruling is that no one can determine what their actual missed date is. Even if they could, the rule states the start date is based on the first reported miss. Therefore, by remaining silent, they ensure nothing is officially reported.

From that day on, all twenty-three of them are placed on a restricted list and denied medication due to their late periods.

You complain to Sir Dietrich about being **** to have potentially twenty-three little ones running around your palace.