"It was my name until I became a Sanzo," he confirms, "and was given the homyo, or holy name, of Koumyou."

So much of what had come before had been discarded, as was tradition. Even his name.

"If I hadn't become a Sanzo, I'd still be Houmei. Going by what you've told me, I'd guess everyone changes their name where you're from?"

Creche being something just for early years, and all.

And Koumyou chuckles at that last bit, his hands curled in front of his face on Devero's lap starting to idly pick at the front of the bigger man's shirt.

"So what was your crechename? Seems only fair."