In my clan, it is traditional not to name a child after a person who is alive (excluding the parent, of course), so as not to place a burden of expectation on them. It could also be misconstrued as a wish for that person to die.
( although the horsepeople do not fear death, it is a misconception that they welcome it. they will fight against it, fearfully and fiercely, until the end. )
[ the last part of his explanation probably shouldn't have made her laugh - at the very least, she can claim she simply choked on a small piece of biscuit as she reads his note over a short tea break. ]
I have never once considered that such a thing might also be presented as a possible death wish, but I suppose I can see where it comes from.
Thank you. I think Alerie is a beautiful name as well. Although I suppose my grandmother was more of my parent than my mother ever got to be - how do you feel about Olenna?
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In my clan, it is traditional not to name a child after a person who is alive (excluding the parent, of course), so as not to place a burden of expectation on them. It could also be misconstrued as a wish for that person to die.
( although the horsepeople do not fear death, it is a misconception that they welcome it. they will fight against it, fearfully and fiercely, until the end. )
Alerie is a beautiful name, however.
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I have never once considered that such a thing might also be presented as a possible death wish, but I suppose I can see where it comes from.
Thank you. I think Alerie is a beautiful name as well. Although I suppose my grandmother was more of my parent than my mother ever got to be - how do you feel about Olenna?
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If you wish to bestow it on a daughter, I would have no objections.
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You win this round, darling. x