( but the bigger dilemma, looming in front of her: what does a woman wear to celebrate an abrupt marriage? genya would surely have the answer at a snap of her fingertips, tugging chiffon and lace and silk from alina's closet like a fairy godmother, come to beautify her for a prince. as it stands, alina is only an ugly duckling, and has no other help than her own to make herself into a swan.
too long. too short. not special enough. too fancy. not the right shade — too colorful, too dour. eventually, after a handful of stressful minutes, she sends back a picture. short, white. not too plain, not too overly decorated. )
I've never met one I've retreated from. You sound like you're eager to be put in your place. A victory for me, and not quite a defeat for you, I suppose.
That's not true. He had you. I should be making the brave effort to prove myself a worthy rider, shouldn't I? A very deserving, dedicated one. Of course I'm no expert, but ... I'm almost certain that's what Shai-Hulud would ask of me.
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I suppose even traitors still have something they're good at.
( which physically pains her : ) to have to admit, but her stomach is more honest than her head or her heart. )
I'll wear one down to my ankles. Stuffy and properly buttoned.
Since you didn't specify.
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Every empire needs a jester or two. If they can cook, that's even better.
Buttons are good. More fun to take off. ( not to pressure her, though — paul carries on seamlessly, ) Short dress please. 🙏🙏
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( but the bigger dilemma, looming in front of her: what does a woman wear to celebrate an abrupt marriage? genya would surely have the answer at a snap of her fingertips, tugging chiffon and lace and silk from alina's closet like a fairy godmother, come to beautify her for a prince. as it stands, alina is only an ugly duckling, and has no other help than her own to make herself into a swan.
too long. too short. not special enough. too fancy. not the right shade — too colorful, too dour. eventually, after a handful of stressful minutes, she sends back a picture. short, white. not too plain, not too overly decorated. )
👍👎?
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( ha ... ha... get it. )
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A thing is usually at least a little hard when you're around.
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I don't think breathing in your direction is at danger of waking up Shai-Hulud.
( google is it sacrilegious to compare your husband's dick to his deity )
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Don't believe me? Test me sometime.
You know, we call people who can capture and ride a sandworm sandriders.
Alina Atreides Sandrider, in that case.
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Your bluff is terribly obvious.
( narrator voice: it was probably not a bluff )
Are the sandworms always so easy to capture and ride?
I hardly broke a sweat.
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You sound like you're eager for more of a challenge.
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You sound like you're eager to be put in your place.
A victory for me, and not quite a defeat for you, I suppose.
( 😇 )
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Then again, Shai-Hulud never had so beautiful a rider. I'm sure he would understand.
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I should be making the brave effort to prove myself a worthy rider, shouldn't I? A very deserving, dedicated one.
Of course I'm no expert, but ... I'm almost certain that's what Shai-Hulud would ask of me.