So ... what's a courtesy name? Before you say anything, the name doesn't tell me much. I think it's courteous to not call Sora a dork, but it's not what I'd call a courtesy name.
It's a little like that. We have a name given to us at birth, and 'Wei Ying' is mine. When we reach adulthood, we are able to use a more respectful and formal name -- to be courteous -- and mine is 'Wei Wuxian'. Depending on our exploits and successes, we also receive titles in the cultivation world.
In society, names and titles are very important. Names are given, but titles are earned - like 'master'!
That's sweet of you to offer, but there's no need. I told you because I don't mind who knows. Besides. Lan Zhan calls me 'Wei Ying' often enough, it was bound to come up one day - what with us living in such close proximity.
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'Wei Ying'; that's my birth name. My courtesy name is 'Wei Wuxian'.
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It's a little like that. We have a name given to us at birth, and 'Wei Ying' is mine. When we reach adulthood, we are able to use a more respectful and formal name -- to be courteous -- and mine is 'Wei Wuxian'. Depending on our exploits and successes, we also receive titles in the cultivation world.
In society, names and titles are very important. Names are given, but titles are earned - like 'master'!
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Well, I won't ever make you call me Master.
Is it really formal to call you Wei Wuxian?
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Call me 'Wei Ying'. I'd like that best.
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Should I keep this from Sora?
[Riku doesn't mean it as a "big bad secret." He means it more as, "Is this something you'd prefer to choose to have get out?"]
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[Out of respect for their privacy!]
But you're right. It probably would.
You sing songs and stuff, right? When you're out and about.