"Good as promised is not the same as actually did," Karla reminded with a husky laugh. "And of course you would! The question is, what does one get the Emperor who already has everything?"

She eyed him thoughtfully for a few moments, sipping her rum as she turned over possibilities in her mind.

"A visit," she said slowly. "A visit of my brood to Arrakis to annoy and confound your courtiers...while I teach you how to play Kaeleeran chess."

A strategy game that had convoluted rules and bore only the faintest resemblance to the Earth game of the same name? She rather thought Leto might enjoy a bit bit of entertainment.