Worlds within worlds. I am grateful for all I can learn of them — and you, daughter of Dune.
[ foster child or otherwise, she has no home but Arrakis — but Paul, who has forsaken her. ]
I can show you my tower in Waterdeep, the bustling streets of Baldur’s Gate, even the bioluminescent wonder of the Underdark. Then you’ll have left your planet thrice over.
[in the singing touch of mind against mind, alia's presence grows warm, affectionate, arms slung gracelessly and fond around gale's neck, cheek pillowed on his shoulder.]
All of it. I want to see it all, please.
[destined princess, spoiled duke's daughter, alia does not mind her manners most times, but -- for gale she will.]
Show me all your best beloved places, and I shall show you mine.
[ his arm wraps around her waist in turn, knuckles running up and down her sides. affectionate and easy. he thinks, maybe, this is what it would have been like if he had a sister — if he hadn’t been so lonely throughout his childhood, with only a goddess' whispers for company. ]
You have a deal, my dear. And we’ve a wonderful afternoon ahead of us.
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[ foster child or otherwise, she has no home but Arrakis — but Paul, who has forsaken her. ]
I can show you my tower in Waterdeep, the bustling streets of Baldur’s Gate, even the bioluminescent wonder of the Underdark. Then you’ll have left your planet thrice over.
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All of it. I want to see it all, please.
[destined princess, spoiled duke's daughter, alia does not mind her manners most times, but -- for gale she will.]
Show me all your best beloved places, and I shall show you mine.
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You have a deal, my dear.
And we’ve a wonderful afternoon ahead of us.