I certainly do appreciate a good fuck. Haven't had one in nine years, you know. But my loyalty to Chani is stronger than that. I've enjoyed their company in other ways, though. Telling them stories, playing games. I've learned the rules to some fascinating board games. Perhaps I might even start a book club.
[After everything Paul should know better than to hope, and yet...]
I believe the same thing. Somehow, somewhere, we could meet again.
His name was Leto, after my father. He was murdered by the men of the Emperor I usurped. A price was paid in blood, from the deserving and undeserving alike. [A moment of seriousness, and then Paul takes a delicate bite out of a pizza slice.]
[ She'd say that sex could be a purely physical experience with none of the emotional hang ups, and while that was true, it had become a lie for her. Once she was married to Papa Nihil, she could no longer bring herself indulge in what she'd used to before they'd met. It was a self-imposed discipline, just as Paul's was. ]
They enjoy the company. The Sisters aren't restricted to the Ministry - as long as they do their duties, they can go out and mingle, unlike some nuns of other religions. But it still isn't everyday that one meets someone from another planet.
[ A wry smile. ]
Go ahead and start the book club. I'm sure you'll all enjoy.
[ Sister finished her own slice, then patted her growing belly. ] It is the price we exact for our children and their future.
[It isn't impossible that Paul could fall in love again, but it would have to be with a very specific kind of person and after some time. Being his partner hopefully wouldn't carry the same danger as it had for Chani, but Paul doesn't want to take the risk lightly. Chani had faced more dangers than anyone should have as Paul's concubine.]
As for me, I travel, but it's getting rarer. I might just settle down here now there are reasons for me to stay. I'm rather happy here. It's...a feeling I missed. Having friends, even. I was afraid of making friends since my last friends turned into worshippers.
[He gives a flicker of a smile.]
I didn't get to know any of my children as well as I would have liked. [He pats his own belly.] You know, I think I've put on some weight as well.
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Date: 2024-04-01 10:30 pm (UTC)[After everything Paul should know better than to hope, and yet...]
I believe the same thing. Somehow, somewhere, we could meet again.
His name was Leto, after my father. He was murdered by the men of the Emperor I usurped. A price was paid in blood, from the deserving and undeserving alike. [A moment of seriousness, and then Paul takes a delicate bite out of a pizza slice.]
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Date: 2024-04-02 04:59 pm (UTC)They enjoy the company. The Sisters aren't restricted to the Ministry - as long as they do their duties, they can go out and mingle, unlike some nuns of other religions. But it still isn't everyday that one meets someone from another planet.
[ A wry smile. ]
Go ahead and start the book club. I'm sure you'll all enjoy.
[ Sister finished her own slice, then patted her growing belly. ] It is the price we exact for our children and their future.
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Date: 2024-04-02 05:18 pm (UTC)As for me, I travel, but it's getting rarer. I might just settle down here now there are reasons for me to stay. I'm rather happy here. It's...a feeling I missed. Having friends, even. I was afraid of making friends since my last friends turned into worshippers.
[He gives a flicker of a smile.]
I didn't get to know any of my children as well as I would have liked. [He pats his own belly.] You know, I think I've put on some weight as well.
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Date: 2024-04-03 02:40 pm (UTC)[ She lifted her glass of lemonade up in a toast. ]
Cheers.
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Date: 2024-04-03 03:00 pm (UTC)[Paul raises his own glass, smiling.]
To babies, both of the real and of the pizza variety.