[ she needs a moment to consider her answer, thoughtful while they weave through the paths and the roads of the city. ]

Personally, I like to think so. Nicknames means a lot where I'm from. Being willing to have a nickname or accept a new nickname is a big thing. [ she isn't sure how much she can reveal about her world but...

she looks at his wing and makes her decision. ] The knowledge of someone's True Name is very powerful. Hence the need of nicknames or aliases.