Tales of a Child Eternal [NSFW]

[Avato (Patchwork Bloke)]

He shifts a little, the gesture strange but somehow readable despite his form. "I... well, that is, I do not... dislike it exactly..." He coughs. "It is just... that is what Dakesh called me."

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene's face goes carefully neutral. "What would you like to be called?"

[Avato (Patchwork Bloke)]

"Ah...." he stares at Helene helplessly. "Well.. I... I do not know? Avanti and Dakesh both named me... something... descriptive perhaps?"

[Helene Dakesh]

A brief moment as Helene considers -- and rejects -- multiple options. "...Patchwork?"

[Tethras Clan]

"Patchwork..." Zevran repeats thoughtfully. "Perhaps a second part? Patchwork... something? Not dog, I think, too obvious."

[Helene Dakesh]

"Patchwork pet?" hazards Helene.

[Tethras Clan]

"Pet is either demeaning or sexual," Zevran mutters softly to them.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene glances at him, then frowns. "Patchwork pup? Is pup acceptable?"

[Tethras Clan]

"Given that he's been around for... more than two long lived lifespans," Zevran pauses with a glance at the outsider, who nods, before continuing, "I think something more... adult might be good. Patchwork... Man? No, too... humanoid. Patchwork....Adult is too on the nose..."

[Helene Dakesh]

"Patchwork entity? Patchwork person? Patchwork being? Gender-neutral terminology in common is difficult."

[Avato (Patchwork Bloke)]

"Oh, that's easy enough- I identify as male," Patchwork something offers helpfully. "My... when I was... complete, my form was very different. Almost elven but with four arms, with golden swirls of long lost truths a'neath my skin, my hair the gossamer strands of runic equations denoting formula that describe the very making of the worlds..." He drifts off, staring at a spot to the left of both Clan members. After a moment, he starts to hum softly.

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran's eyebrows rise and rise and he gives Helene a slightly... not concerned, exactly, but very... 'paying attention with a hint of confusion' sort of look.

[Helene Dakesh]

"Ah... Patchwork Axiomite?" Helene hazards.

[Tethras Clan]

"Axumit?" Zevran tries to repeat.

[Helene Dakesh]

"Axiomite. It's what the-- he used to be."