[ That part of Bastila that would rebel and go against Jessica's expectations for both of them wants to meet Paul's gaze and keep looking at him, but even as the thought enters her mind, she can all but feel Jessica's disapproval and hear her words in her mind: You must keep your focus on your studies and upon the lessons I'm teaching you. Distractions cannot be afforded.

If she were much younger and if she were not being observed even now, she would stick her tongue out at the thought of being lectured. Still, she makes a face because she does not particularly enjoy the more formal aspects of being a ward of House Atreides. Of course, they are unavoidable, and of course, she does as she is told, but she would much rather find somewhere quiet to read or talk with Paul than put on fancy dress and stand at attention. ]

Ceremony. [ She repeats the word and resists the urge to roll her eyes. ] It sounds very important, and it sounds as though important people will be present.

[ Still, it does not sound like her idea of a good time, not that it is up to her. ]

I suppose that since the entirety of the House is making the move, I am to accompany you as well. [ At least, that is her understanding of the matter; she has not been told otherwise, and so she assumed that it was something that went without saying. She looks to Jessica for confirmation. ]