It's the crafting of a person for matters of state; a name is ultimately meaningless. A boy is ambition, a tool. A daughter can be a man's child. He's always wondered what he'd do with a child, fully his to cosset or teach. He'll only find out when he has one.

But either would be good. Ideally, he'd like twins. Those are always favorable omens.

"I already know that." Teeth meet her neck once more, breaking the skin. He wants to hear her scream.