[ Meanwhile, Eden never thought of any competition at all. While having cleaned up and recovered from her life with just the necessities (she'd been closer to the emaciated side last season upon arrival,) there was still the shiny awe of the new environment to keep her going. That and silver was probably the right choice, as she was busy learning whatever could be gotten from all the court's classes. ]

Mm... I don't think it's too much of a secret. They were bringing up ideas of what to do with at least a dozen others when asking for ideas to improve growth conditions. We still have a taste for food and drink, so they may be wanting to try putting some variety into the seasons. Or it's to think of ways to appease everyone because regardless, the pumpkins were going to suffocate most of the things in the greenhouse.

[ Someone probably did want this kept under wraps to limit expectations. Eden just didn't seem to think that was necessary with a single person. It's not as if she's shouting it across the courtyard or something. ]