[ Distrust and weariness come with the association of being a Bene Gesserit. Jessica is used to such accusations. Many within Leto's court still doubt her alliegences even after bearing the heir. They do not know she betrayed her order by producing a son. They will never know. She is forbidden to speak of it outside of the circles the Bene Gesserit deem. If the situation moves to the direction that she hopes? Bastila will soon be apart of that circle. It had been a condition if the Shan House that their daughter receive training of the Bene Gesserit. They had perhaps hoped for a Truthsayer, but, Bastila's natural talents lay elsewhere.
She is merely in control of herself and the fact she bore a son. I swore to myself that I would never regret. ]
I should be touched you are able to tell... and worry that perhaps my own training is not what it once was. [ Jessica offers a smile in slight jest at herself. Raising two teenagers has not been easy. ] What I am to tell you will remain only between us, Bastila. No one may know. Not even Paul.
As you already know, your parents had the desire for you to be trained in the Bene Gesserit way. It is an honor for any house of any standing to have a daughter trained in their ways. A great boost of power and stature as well. [ A deep breath is taken, exhaled. Hands moved to her lap. ] The Mother Superior wishes to speak to you of bringing you into ranks formally. You have passed all tests, Bastila, even the Gom Jabbar when you were of age.
Paul... remains another matter entirely. [ Another exhale. Attempting to calm herself. ] Men rarely receive the training of a Bene Gesserit. She is here to test that training ... and his humanity.
[ Her hands wring. She will know the meaning. She was also tested to see if she was human--the Gom Jabbar. ]
I would tell you to temper your expectations with him. However, I am certain both of you are very aware of your stations, your positions. Duties. The answers you give to the Mother Superior will determine if your family will approve of your appointment to Arrakis with us. [ A thin smile. Politics. ] I would very much imagine your family would benefit of a representative to the House that controls the spice production.
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She is merely in control of herself and the fact she bore a son. I swore to myself that I would never regret. ]
I should be touched you are able to tell... and worry that perhaps my own training is not what it once was. [ Jessica offers a smile in slight jest at herself. Raising two teenagers has not been easy. ] What I am to tell you will remain only between us, Bastila. No one may know. Not even Paul.
As you already know, your parents had the desire for you to be trained in the Bene Gesserit way. It is an honor for any house of any standing to have a daughter trained in their ways. A great boost of power and stature as well. [ A deep breath is taken, exhaled. Hands moved to her lap. ] The Mother Superior wishes to speak to you of bringing you into ranks formally. You have passed all tests, Bastila, even the Gom Jabbar when you were of age.
Paul... remains another matter entirely. [ Another exhale. Attempting to calm herself. ] Men rarely receive the training of a Bene Gesserit. She is here to test that training ... and his humanity.
[ Her hands wring. She will know the meaning. She was also tested to see if she was human--the Gom Jabbar. ]
I would tell you to temper your expectations with him. However, I am certain both of you are very aware of your stations, your positions. Duties. The answers you give to the Mother Superior will determine if your family will approve of your appointment to Arrakis with us. [ A thin smile. Politics. ] I would very much imagine your family would benefit of a representative to the House that controls the spice production.