DUNE | ❝ the spice must flow. ❞

[thegoldenpath]

DUNE... ARRAKIS

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leto atredies ii | books/miniseries | ota.

[thegoldenpath]

( hello, all! this is stars with an ancient muse dusting off - so please don't mind the rust. please feel free to add me over on plurk: neonnight

for those who are new or haven't seen past the original, here is a brief introduction to leto atredies ii. )

— born to Paul Atredies and Chani, Leto has a twin sister named Ghanima. They are the focal characters of Children of Dune, taking place some time after the first novel Dune.
— Children of Dune is the third in the series.
— The SciFi miniseries combines Dune Messiah and Children of Dune into one miniseries. James McAvoy plays Leto II, who has been aged up from the books.
— Leto has the abilities that Paul does to a much higher degree. He effectively finishes what Paul starts (to keep those hush hush).
— Leto is typically played from the end of Children of Dune. PLEASE tag him with anyone from any point in the series! His ability to access genetic memories will allow him to know/talk to anyone, and of course, keep spoilers to a hush hush.... unless asked!
— Spoilers will be marked.

( throw any kind of prompts at me! pictures, words, bakerstreet inspired. let's go! )

[lisan_al_ghaib]

[So ideas!
1. Genetic memory 'conversation' between father and son
2. Leto searches for and finds the Preacher
3. A heavy spice dose sends Paul into a trance to 'meet' his son through prescience

I'm sure I'll think of more. There are so many other things that can and should involve Duncan with Leto as well.]

[thegoldenpath]

[ ooh, number 3 could be loads of fun! given the fact the other two sort of happen in canon in one form or another. though, if you prefer the other two, i'm fine with those too! ]

[lisan_al_ghaib]

[Every day brings them one step closer to victory.
One step closer to vengeance.
One step closer to obliterating the Harkonnen from Arrakis.

It also brings them ever closer to the abyss of jihad, the legions screaming his name and the oceans of blood they will all drown in. Desperation drives him to find another way, to see through the spice and find some way around this path that he finds himself trapped on.

Before the end, he will have to take the Water of Life, Paul knows that. But it brings a terrible risk and for now, he contiues to search for another way to save all that he has built, all that he has come to care for.

When Mu'adib seeks solace in the desert, the Fedaykin grant him that privacy. They keep away all challengers while he sinks into the past and the future, searching for some way to prevent catastrophe.

But why does the path lead here?
Jacrutu is forbidden. None of the Fremen will so much as speak the name, but Paul allows his awareness to be tugged in that direction.

Is it a voice from the past or the future?
He can't be certain, but he allows himself to go.]

i swear i'm missing notifs, dw :|

[thegoldenpath]

[ Jacrutu had been a place in which Leto's mind wanders back to often. It is the place critical to the Golden Path. The place in which he took the steps to ensure it would happen -- where he changed. The God Emperor travels to places in the memories he has access to: the waters of a long forgotten planet called Earth, the spiral cities of worlds he has never physically been, and every now and then does he visit Jacrutu.

Nostalgia, perhaps.

He sits on many of the cliff faces as his mind wanders back to those days and events that transpired. The people he's missed and loved. The few he has only known truly thanks to his genetic memories.

The blue-in-blue eyes turn as a familiar consciousness tugs at him. One that he has met only in memories, as the man that would have been called Paul Atredies - Mu'adib changed the day he, Leto, was born. His careful expression does not change as he regards the man that has now joined him. An eyebrow lifts, part of his face stiff from the sandtrout that settle there.

Why not looks as one did if one travels his own memories? ]

Same! What the heck dw?

[lisan_al_ghaib]

[Leto.

Paul knows him as sure as he knows his own breath in his own body. This is not the child slain by the Sardukar, this is another, a son he has yet to meet.

Calm. The prada-bindu techniques he has learned from his mother help keep him centered.]

I know you.
From somewhere in my future, I will know you.

time to yeet >:(

[thegoldenpath]

[ Leto slips from the rocks to face his father properly. His hands fold neatly behind his back and his head raises. A stance of power, authority, rule. His son is an Emperor - The Emperor. ]

You will, Father. [ There is no need to dance around it. His father might be young to his powers, but they are still strong. ] It will take time... but you will.

[thejessicacrime]

[ Say hello to your grandmother. ]

[thegoldenpath]

[ hello, grandma!! is there anything in particular you'd like to do? that username is A+ ]

[thejessicacrime]

Nope, I am open to whatever ideas appeal. Also had to remake my Lynch Jessica who I realize didn't make the move from lj

[thegoldenpath]

[ Hella... WELL how about I drop some picture prompts for you can pick from! ]

[lisan_al_ghaib]

[Mother!]

[thejessicacrime]

[ My proudest achievement! ]

Spoilers abound!

[feline_grace]

You wished to see me, my Lord? [Even with his recovered memories, Duncan is loyal to the Atreides and to the young man who bears the name of his Duke.

Still. The ghola is careful. He has always been careful.]

so many mANY spoilers

[thegoldenpath]

[ Leto turns as Duncan announces himself. He, of course, could tell it was the ghola even before he spoke. Footsteps remain the same from two generations worth of memories after all. He can recall the fondness that his father had for Duncan, and vice versa.

A luxury that Leto himself is aware that he may never have. ]

Duncan.

[ A gentler smile from the Emperor is seen. Sandtrout peek from the corner of his neckline, but, there are times he must appear more human than he knows he's becoming. For now.

A pause. Then: ]

How are you?

Every spoiler ever

[feline_grace]

[Like his predecessors, he will always feel a swell of warmth and affection for Paul and his kin. Leto is an echo of his namesake and his father at his core.

A curt bow, the same he'd once taught Paul.

How he misses the lad and the man he had grown to become.]

I am well, m'lord, as always.

How may I serve you?

[thegoldenpath]

[ The smile turns sad at the formalities. The issue one has with memory-selves is that there is an expectation and desire to have the same interactions. ]

There's no need to be so formal in this setting, Duncan. We should take advantage of the time we have. [ A hand raises for Duncan to take a seat across from him. Then, he leans against the desk. ] Let us speak plainly.

[feline_grace]

Sire. [The memories always take time to settle.

She is gone, Duncan.

But his fondness and love for Paul and Leto overrides all. His smile comes easier, seeking to ease the sorrow he sees.] Have you ever known me to do otherwise?

[thegoldenpath]

I can recall times when you were ... less than formal with my father, and grandfather. [ Leto gives him a mysterious smile laced with a bit of teasing. Something he knows that many find quite annoying about him. ] Tell me then, how do you truly fair?