Twisted Bene Gesserit

Negociations

A young girl walked tentatively behind the Reverend Mother, Gaius, through the halls of house Harkonnen.

The place was artificial and intimidating. Black walls, no nature in sight, tall ceilings. The girl looked around in awe and wonder at her new environment.

"Anastasia, you must behave." Gauis said, not turning around.

"Yes Reverend Mother." Said Anastasia.

The reached a large door and two guards pressed it open for them. Inside the room was the Baron, held up by suspenders in his throne.

To his left was his mentat Piter, his eyes an eerie blue from his spice addiction.

To his right was Feyd Rautha, his young nephew, heir to the Harkonnen throne.

They were all bald and very pale, an effect of their black sun. Anastasia worried she would lose her hair living here.

"My lord Baron." Gauis bowed to him and Anastasia copied her.

"There's no use in coming here witch. You're not going to use your tricks on me." The Baron scowled at her.

"I am not trying to trick you, I'm offering you a gift. Anastasia is a very good Bene Gesserit, she's a truthsayer. She'll be of much use to you as your concubine."

The Baron studied Anastasia. She noticed that the mentat and Na Baron were also starting at her. Feyd Rautha was staring at her quite intensely, like a predator stalking his prey.

"I do not need a Bene Gesserit." The Baron concluded.

"Uncle, the opportunity is right here, we can have our own truthsayer-" Feyd protested.

"Enough. You know my tastes Feyd." The Baron said.

Feyd pouted angrily.

"Perhaps you could take her on as a concubine for your young nephew. Then you won't have to see her too often, and you can decide later where she's useful." Said Gauis.

Anastasia looked at her, eyes widening in shock. She using how the Na-Baron wants me here to our advantage, just as we planned. It's going perfectly! She thought.

The Baron paused for a moment and seemed deep in thought.

"What do you think Piter?" He asked the mentat.

Piter thought for a moment before finally speaking.

"It couldn't hurt to have a truthsayer, and you won't have to deal with her that often if she's Feyd's concubine."

The Baron nodded.

"We'll take her in as a concubine for my nephew."

Anastasia felt Feyd Rautha's eyes on her once again, his stare felt as if it were burning into her skin.

Gaius nodded. "I'll stay for tonight to get Anastasia settled, the leave."

The Baron nodded and dismissed them. As they left, Gaius whispered to Anastasia.

"You must test him tonight, I leave with the Gom Jabbar tomorrow."

Anastasia nodded, trying to stop a smile from forming.

How exciting! She thought.