#hayt x alia

[melodyshmelody]

I think Hayt and Alia fall in love because they're two sides of the same coin. Alia is -for all intents and purposes- a copy of Jessica, she never had the opportunity to carve her own path and resents not having an identity of her own. Hayt is literally a copy of Duncan and struggles with the fact that everybody around him still perceives him as Duncan. Of course, the latent attraction between Jessica and Duncan plays out between Hayt and Alia because of this, but I do think they would've fallen for each other anyway. I imagine they'd feel truly seen by one another.

[melodyshmelody]

the more I read Dune Messiah the more I love it. First time through felt a little slow but I think it's a testament to the fact that you can read these books in whatever order you like. The Alia x Hayt hits so much harder once you have the full series under your belt. Same with Paul's transition into total prescience, I think it's the first time in the series you're introduced to the concept but I don't think it's as impactful until you've read God Emperor. I'm obsessed with the idea of destiny and reluctant godhood. Idk I just love this series and there's always a new little treat for me every time I re-read.