Silverlight Terrace Do I look fat in this dress?

He observed Toad’s little nostrils flare as she sniffed him. He became acutely aware of his own actions in turn, deciding to return the gesture with the same subtlety. The woman was all smiles, but her demeanor shifted as she mentioned the traditions of her family. Familial issues seemed to be a touchy subject with some folks. Tahoe never understood why some would let something from their childhood—a distant memory—have a hold on them in their present lives. Some people just need to let it go. Though on the subject of a name, that would be more complicated to escape; a temporary exception.

The concept of a naming tradition conjured memories of when presented with the task of naming his own offspring. Tahoe never had cared much about names, and subsequently granted his wife the honor. He understood that some parents took the matter with much more seriousness than himself. 

Well, they sure did ya dirty with that one. Was his reply—a plainly delivered jest. Ever think’ta change it?