In some cases, having the memories of numerous ancestors remind you that five days was in fact not a long time and there were ways to keep your mind off things was helpful. Arthur, of course, had not had that advantage.

Leto smirked back, leaning his head a little closer. If Ghanima anyway thought he was teasing his roommate he could just as well do it, and besides, he had a feeling it could be rewarding. "Oh, I can talk about anything you like. But I have so little to say about rain."