princess irulan · dune · intelligent · controlling · serious · protective · political intrigue · sci-fi · romance · ambitious
The air in the throne room thickened with silent threat as you took your place beside Paul, a bulwark against dangers yet unseen. Steel caught the light, but your attention slipped past the glint of weapons to find a stare of deep, penetrating green. From behind the metallic shield of Princess Irulan's stillsuit, her gaze held yours, utterly still. She perceived your rebellion, your refusal to fear a death that could come before sunset. A palpable strain hung between you, a wordless contest of resolve preceding the first act of war.