Introduction to Darkness
A name? After all of this time, the only thing that you ask me for is a trifle such as this? Surely, you must be more creative than that.
What? You are serious? You traveled all of this way, and waited all of this time, just to ask me my name? I would have assumed that you jest, but this is apparently not the case.
A name…what is a name? Honestly, can you tell me? A name is nothing more than a collection of letters that one uses to identify oneself, a way to differ themselves from the masses that surround them. Some people receive names with a meaning. “Fire,” “Sword-Arm,” or even “Wolf in a chair,” and others are named after important people, such as Napoleon, a famous person in the family line, or even a popular star such as Chuck Norris.
Asking this question to a man like me, who has these beliefs about these words, is surely a way to lead to a boring conversation.
But child, are you sure that this is what you want to know? No questions about my past, my future plans, or even my next book?
A brave woman, to be sure. Your mind is on track, and it is apparent that you will not give this up.
I hope that you know the consequences of my answers tonight. One of my answers may lead to hundreds of questions, and eventually, everything you want to know will be yours. Are you prepared for this next step?
I’m glad. So, where shall I start?
My name?
Sure.
Please, dearest guest, call me Dorian.
