"I have a hard time imagining another person's follow up would compare to this, at the moment, but I'm glad we can both agree on that. There's a difference between understandable jealousy and possessive behavior. I'd offer the former rather than the later should the occasion arise for you as well."

They can work together, a little at a time to figure out where they're going on this one. It almost sounds healthy, which is something of a surprise considering the individuals involved. But maybe a little breath out of their lives and city was doing them both a little good.

"Because demanding a name would be...wrong. You told me Blade, and I'm glad to call you by the name you offered."