{Video; UN: gambler}

[thescorpionking]

{He looks like a shell of a man, pale and perfect, but...empty. Nearly empty. This is what happens when someone is used and used for years on end without a shred of gratitude or genuine affection thrown into the mix. And now...}

The thread that joins us has snapped. {Xie closes his eyes, privately mourning, before he focuses on the network, sharp and alert.} I am interested if anyone recognizes me?

{Or is this truly a new beginning? The Glazed Armor hangs heavy around his neck and he wants to laugh...and cry.}

What good are names anymore? I could call myself anything...

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[thescorpionking]

I'll have to think about it. Nothing sounds right.

[bloodyroses]

Dude, take all the time you need.

I mean, I've never thought about changing my name before, but it sounds like the kind of thing you don't want to fuck up.

[thescorpionking]

Precisely. I need one that resonates with who I am. I can't walk around with one that sounds foreign to my ears.

{Names are special. He wants one that he responds to instinctively.}

[bloodyroses]

You should make a big list of all the ones that sound cool to you and try them.

Maybe like, go to a cafe or somewhere that calls out names when your order's ready and order using one of the names?

And then see which one feels right.

[thescorpionking]

You are full of good suggestions. Do you have experience with this?

{Arriving in a new world does make it tempting, doesn't it?}

I am attracted to the idea of someone giving me a name. Perhaps I will keep Xie.

[bloodyroses]

Had to go incognito for a while, so I didn't really change my name, but I had to use a fake one for a bit?

[thescorpionking]

Was that difficult? Did you respond easily to your new moniker?

[bloodyroses]

Kinda hard at first, but like. You get used to it.

[thescorpionking]

As with all changes in life. I would like one that makes me happy to hear it spoken aloud.

[bloodyroses]

Maybe try making a list? Or like, some lines you can read to yourself?