In the training chamber of Castle Caladan, Paul Atreides was engaged in a sparring session with Gurney Halleck, one of Duke Leto's chief officers and also served as Swordmaster of House Atreides alongside Duncan Idaho, whom was originally slated to be teaching Paul weaponry today, but had departed to lead the second wave onto planet Arrakis.

Thus, Gurney was left with the role of being the boy's mentor. Paul and Gurney wielded rapiers, engaging in attacks, defences, feints, parries.

Meanwhile, you occupied a seat off to the side on the chair where Paul was previously sitting in, which you had repositioned. Your head rested in your hands, eyes darting between the two, though your gaze primarily lingered on Paul.

When the session concluded, Paul approached you, dragging another chair over to join you, his hair dishevelled and fatigue evident.

He emitted a sound that mingled amusement with a hint of scorn, “You have been quite attentive to my performance, haven't you?”