''Water is life, life for the children, the adults and the elders. Not mere strength: persistance''

She nods in agreement

''We are in uncharted sands so we must be careful....still we could gain much by helping shape what is to come.''

''I understand they have limited time to get the proof they need. The deadline is coming soon''

''No water is wasted'' she confirm somewhat cryptically ''The dead as no need for it, the living do''

''Water is life'' she stated first, not sure how she should approach the subject of sietches ''Sietches are our homes. You were granted a great honor in coming in one...keep what you have seen and heard to yourself.''

''From what I understand the Harkonnen are suspected to steal spice which is a great crime to their leaders. If they have proof their leaders will likely act.''

She frowns

''How much they are willing to risk getting that proof of what they will promise us to do it for, or with, them.''

''Any word from the Dreamer yet?'' she asked ''The offworlders have various reasons to harm the Harkonnens...that can be trusted, at least.''

Whatever positive connotation Dorian's words were meant to carry did not seem to impact Ahmina demeanor. She might not be visibly hostile to the auditors present like some of the other fremen in the sietch but her stare was cold. She was not left unaffected by the general mood in the cave, it seems....

She turned to Chat and switched language for privacy...from the smugglers at least

''I suppose they said the same thing to your people? They do not seem to be lying to me.''

''A debt of honor your say. We can respect this at least, should it prove to be true. Why does this debt you spoke of involve you coming here?''

She raised an eyebrow, not sure how to take that

''Was there ever any doubt?''

Ahmina was not far, watching, listening. Perhaps she did not make as much as an effort to remain unseen as she could have...who knows?

''It is impossible to know for certain...but they did not shoot at us so it is a good omen''

''Material things are useful for survival but only just for that'' she replied ''I am told you work for the outsiders, what is your arrangement with them?''

''A settlement assumes you have something to trade'' she replied to the smuggler ''So what can you trade Bannerjee? I am curious''

Ahmina continued to move with the wind

Sneak away from Orgiz, Move (unobtrusive)+ Faith (15), subtle steps, 2 threats: 4#1d20 11 18 2 13
dedication used to re-roll the 18
Sneak away from Orgiz dedication to re-roll the 18: 1d20 9

5-2=3 successes

(19 threat)

It had been several days now that Ahmina had carefully walked under the eye of the Harkonnen and that was a muscle that was keeping it's strength. She took her turn leading the group out at a good pace Sneak away from Orgiz, Move (unobtrusive)+ Faith (15), subtle steps : 3#1d20 7 1 8 5-1=4 successes...

''Dying is also bad for business'' she replied ''Aren't they aware of the situation they are in?''

"Why does this offworld woman look like me." It was an answer more than a question - the reason for her disquiet, even as she was hiding it. "You could have told me about it, Ahmina." ''I should have'' she admitted, still in their tongue ''But I have a lot on my mind when I came back from the west ...

+2 threat

Ahmina had been trained to blend in in all situation so that even an observing eye would not look twice at her. Dune is alive, after all, and all things move...you just need to learn and follow the rythm Sneak to Orgiz, Move (unobtrusive)+ Faith (15), subtle steps, threat for 1 dice, complication 19...

Ahmina nodded to Stillgar and moved to place herself behind Chani. Leaning forward she whispered in Chakobsa ''Something on your mind?''

Ahmina turned to Stillgar for a moment

''They will need my help as well, my naib. Can I accompany Chani in this endeavor?''

She rose as well

''I what capacity do they deal with the outsiders...we must stay ahead and keep aware of such dealings''

She raised an eyebrow

''I wonder why they came here in the first place...who gave them the location''