Chapter 02

[Freakzilla]

Every civilization must contend with an unconscious force which can block,
betray or countermand almost any conscious intention of the collectivity.
-Tleilaxu Theorem (unproven)

Paul returns from an evening walk through the streets of Arrakeen and discusses Irulans desire for a child with Chani. He tells Chani that she'll be the only mother of his child. He has a flasback to a meeting with Irulan upon her return from Wallach where she was pressing the issue. Irulan threatens to get pregnant by someone else and claim the child is his. Paul responds by warning that he'll have her killed if she does. Paul is feeling very sorry for himself.