Nadira was about to say sorry for not being able to be as clear as possible with the coded talks with Lakshmi, but then the Acolyte said those words!<br/><br/><em>Well...this is a surprise,</em>thought the non-traditional Bene Gesserit while still trying to maintain composure.  It is noted that Nadira's eyes did go wide at the surprise that was made by this turn of events being the only visible reaction she has about Lakshmi making these revelations.<br/><br/>The Bene Gesserit looked at the supposed imposter and possible defector with a look of deep skepticism.  This could be a ploy by her enemies, but she also knew that constant paranoia would lead to her seeing things that weren't actually there.   It could have felt like an eternity for Lakshmi as Nadira pondered deeply on what to do next.  There were so many routes to take with this revelations, and so she decided to go forth with this.<br/><br/>Closing her eyes slowly she then opened them up to give Lakshmi a glare of discontent to her and began...<br/><br/><strong>"You say these words about whether House Dorcha can protect you, or even guarantee your safety"</strong>[/b] Nadira spoke with a silky voice as she strode behind Lakshmi like a stalking predator and leaned closer to Lakshmi's ear to speak softly to the supposed imposter,<strong>"My question is, what guarantees do you have to House Dorcha that would make it worthwhile for us to even offer you protection.  I do hope you have something to show to me right now, the clock is ticking afterall."</strong>