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He knew that people did not really have a choice in the names they were given always, but he didn't see that as a reason to not compliment on her name. He didn't know how other cultures named their pups, but quite a lot of care and thought went into the naming of children in the AniWayan society and he only naturally assumed that it was at least somewhat similar elsewhere. After all, it wouldn't make much sense to be careless or frivolous in naming one's next generation. Meanings behind names were nearly just as important as the names themselves, he felt, and he was curious what the meaning of her name was but refrained from asking. Perhaps once they were better acquainted with one another he could, but it would seem too much of an intrusion currently.
Nayati listened with rapt attention as Tayui tried to explain why the lands were named as they were. He couldn't help but let a small expression of shock come across his strong features as she stated the name for the old lands many here had once inhabited. The name was one filled with pain and sorrow and he couldn't believe that anyone would want to live in a place with such a cursed name. It seemed to him an ill omen that must have plagued all who resided within its boundaries. He had no idea that it was a fire and not their own choice to have left the old lands, but if he had known he would have thought that the place needed to be cleansed in that way. "It does not surprise me to hear that a supposed curse came with those old lands. Such a name is a very ill one indeed. The name for these lands is much better. Hopefully you were able to rid yourselves of those bad spirits." The AniWayan believed wholly in the powers of the world beyond their own and knew that spirits and curses held great sway.
He knew that people did not really have a choice in the names they were given always, but he didn't see that as a reason to not compliment on her name. He didn't know how other cultures named their pups, but quite a lot of care and thought went into the naming of children in the AniWayan society and he only naturally assumed that it was at least somewhat similar elsewhere. After all, it wouldn't make much sense to be careless or frivolous in naming one's next generation. Meanings behind names were nearly just as important as the names themselves, he felt, and he was curious what the meaning of her name was but refrained from asking. Perhaps once they were better acquainted with one another he could, but it would seem too much of an intrusion currently.
Nayati listened with rapt attention as Tayui tried to explain why the lands were named as they were. He couldn't help but let a small expression of shock come across his strong features as she stated the name for the old lands many here had once inhabited. The name was one filled with pain and sorrow and he couldn't believe that anyone would want to live in a place with such a cursed name. It seemed to him an ill omen that must have plagued all who resided within its boundaries. He had no idea that it was a fire and not their own choice to have left the old lands, but if he had known he would have thought that the place needed to be cleansed in that way. "It does not surprise me to hear that a supposed curse came with those old lands. Such a name is a very ill one indeed. The name for these lands is much better. Hopefully you were able to rid yourselves of those bad spirits." The AniWayan believed wholly in the powers of the world beyond their own and knew that spirits and curses held great sway.