"Names can invoke a kind of power, yes. In magic." Bela explains, glad that she had told him. "I'm not a magic user, though. Nor do I hold any kind of power." But she is very aware of the witches and warlocks in her world.
The next question makes her laugh softly. "I got it from an actor. I'm a fan of old horror films and it just seems to have stuck. His name was Bela Lugosi, and he was most famous for portraying Dracula - you know, a vampire."
Realization visibly dawns on his features. "Lugosi, right. Your username?" It's less of question and more of a confirmation. "Even though I'm hundreds of years ahead of you, certain names - " he pauses to raise a brow, since this comes full circle " - are still floating around because they had that much of an impact, and Bela Lugosi is one of them. If this place ever gets one of his films, we should watch it together."
"Incredible. I didn't think his legacy would last that long." Bela replies, shaking her head with a smile. "We are absolutely going to watch one of his films if we find it here. Should we find several, I am proposing a marathon." Her smile turns softer. "You know, you're the second person to have realised that about my username. The last time was...oh, a few weeks after I arrived."
She finds it amusing in a way.
"So, I believe I am going to learn your middle name?"
"Yeah, sure. Absolutely. I've never seen one before." As he's long since told her, his thing was more space gladiators, and Lugosi definitely didn't dip into that genre.
Pronouncing the Italian name properly, James says, "It's Riccioli. Some of my ancestors were...I think you call them Italians?...and that was one of their surnames. If I'm remembering what one of my moms told me correctly."
"Riccioli." Bela repeats with a smile, her pronunciation flawless. "I've been to Italy before and I've always had a fondness for the country. And it's people too. Their language is beautiful as well, but I wouldn't say I was fluent in it."
She reaches over with a hand, smoothing it through his hair and ruffles it with affection.
"I like the name. Thank you for telling me, James."
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The next question makes her laugh softly. "I got it from an actor. I'm a fan of old horror films and it just seems to have stuck. His name was Bela Lugosi, and he was most famous for portraying Dracula - you know, a vampire."
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She finds it amusing in a way.
"So, I believe I am going to learn your middle name?"
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Pronouncing the Italian name properly, James says, "It's Riccioli. Some of my ancestors were...I think you call them Italians?...and that was one of their surnames. If I'm remembering what one of my moms told me correctly."
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She reaches over with a hand, smoothing it through his hair and ruffles it with affection.
"I like the name. Thank you for telling me, James."
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Yes! :)