His accidental surrogate
"Hey, I want to be prepared. So, what do you have in mind?"
He leaned back against the cushions, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Hmm... something strong, classic, but also with personality. For a boy... maybe something like... 'Malik.'"
My eyes lit up instantly. "Malik... I like that. Strong, confident. Okay... for a girl?"
Zaire grinned. "How about 'Amara'? Elegant, timeless... but still fierce."
I nodded, already visualizing it. "I can see that. Amara or Malik... I like it. But let's throw some fun ones out too."