[ Paul spares a glance at the two women. A sense fills him of ... outsiderness. As if something is spoken between the pair. Bene Gesserit. His gaze falls back down to his breakfast. ]
Mmm. [ A sound as an answer to Bastila's comment. The loss of appetite feels like a pit in his stomach. ]
"Your family will need to be consulted," [ Jessica nods to Bastila to eat her breakfast. ] "The Herald of the Change is a representative of the Emperor. He will oversee the official change of hands of Arrakis from House Harkonnen to House Atreides. A short ceremony, all things considered, but important to show strength for the Duke."
[ Paul twirls his spoon in his food. Jessica glances at him, frowns, and turns her attention to Bastila once again. ]
"The decision to move with us or stay at home will need to be decided by tomorrow morning. We leave for Arrakis within the next few days."
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Mmm. [ A sound as an answer to Bastila's comment. The loss of appetite feels like a pit in his stomach. ]
"Your family will need to be consulted," [ Jessica nods to Bastila to eat her breakfast. ] "The Herald of the Change is a representative of the Emperor. He will oversee the official change of hands of Arrakis from House Harkonnen to House Atreides. A short ceremony, all things considered, but important to show strength for the Duke."
[ Paul twirls his spoon in his food. Jessica glances at him, frowns, and turns her attention to Bastila once again. ]
"The decision to move with us or stay at home will need to be decided by tomorrow morning. We leave for Arrakis within the next few days."
[ Paul places his spoon down. ]