For a moment or five, Devin isn't sure how to respond. His name both explains and does not explain why he uses 'the Fool' - Devin can guess there are numerous reasons aside from potential awkwardness. Apprehension twists in his gut; without context, were he to use that name in public it might read to people as something else, something he doesn't yet mean (does he?) and isn't even sure he can mean, despite X's assurances. If Devin is going to be disingenuous, he'll do it on purpose and not by virtue of a technicality.
But he meant what he promised: no matter if it makes him uncomfortable, if the Fool-- if Beloved wishes to be called by the name his mother gave him, Devin will. He can get over himself and grow comfortable with using a new moniker if it makes his lover happy.
"Thank you," is what Devin says first, quiet and appreciative. Even if it's not such a big secret, he knows Devin well enough to anticipate some of the thought process he's just had, and trusts that Devin will keep his word regardless.
The vampire hums thoughtfully, an uncertain smile tugging at his lips. "Beloved," he echoes, as if testing the sound of it rolling off his tongue - and so his lover can hear it, and decide if he likes the sound, too. (Maybe he's stumbled across an ideal Christmas gift after all.) "Well, that does seem an appropriate way to make sure one's child knows their parent loves them, even after they're gone."
Assuming it was not meant for narcissistic reasons, but Devin gets the feeling that the Fool wouldn't be quite so amused about the whole thing if his mother hadn't given him that name truthfully. They haven't talked much about parents and family.
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For a moment or five, Devin isn't sure how to respond. His name both explains and does not explain why he uses 'the Fool' - Devin can guess there are numerous reasons aside from potential awkwardness. Apprehension twists in his gut; without context, were he to use that name in public it might read to people as something else, something he doesn't yet mean (does he?) and isn't even sure he can mean, despite X's assurances. If Devin is going to be disingenuous, he'll do it on purpose and not by virtue of a technicality.
But he meant what he promised: no matter if it makes him uncomfortable, if the Fool-- if Beloved wishes to be called by the name his mother gave him, Devin will. He can get over himself and grow comfortable with using a new moniker if it makes his lover happy.
"Thank you," is what Devin says first, quiet and appreciative. Even if it's not such a big secret, he knows Devin well enough to anticipate some of the thought process he's just had, and trusts that Devin will keep his word regardless.
The vampire hums thoughtfully, an uncertain smile tugging at his lips. "Beloved," he echoes, as if testing the sound of it rolling off his tongue - and so his lover can hear it, and decide if he likes the sound, too. (Maybe he's stumbled across an ideal Christmas gift after all.) "Well, that does seem an appropriate way to make sure one's child knows their parent loves them, even after they're gone."
Assuming it was not meant for narcissistic reasons, but Devin gets the feeling that the Fool wouldn't be quite so amused about the whole thing if his mother hadn't given him that name truthfully. They haven't talked much about parents and family.