Drabble - Names
“Do you know what I’m thinking, Isabelle?”
“I wouldn’t think to presume, your holiness.”
“I am a Belladonna. I claim the position of Menagerie’s chieftain as much.”
“I am aware, your holiness. Everyone knows this.”
“Indeed, but I’m beginning to suspect that the name does not suit me.”
“Your holiness?”
“In the context of our struggle, does not the name Belladonna denote weakness? Those who gave up the struggle?”
“I suppose I’ve never dwelt on it... You often speak so highly of the holy mother.”
“Oh, do not mistake me, I adore my grandmother, dearest Blake, bless her soul. But my mother? My great-grandfather? Such connections are... perhaps not the best to be affiliated with.”
“So what would you recommend?”
“My Menagerie does not follow the ideology of the Belladonnas. No, I’ve always felt much more sympathy for Adam Taurus’ cause. Alas, his name has been thoroughly dragged through the mud. But do you know who hasn’t? Which leading figure of the faunus cause have I yet to mention?”
“...Sienna Khan, my lord.”
“Precisely. What a strong name. Khan... Feels almost stately. A woman who was extremely close with the holy mother. Yes, I will draw inspiration from her. I shall take on her name. Her burden. I shall be Cato Belladonna no more. Cato Khan... now that is powerful. A much better earthly title than chieftain or lord. Khan...”










