"I went with a variant on a name that appears on both sides of Elspeth's family," Bella shrugs. "Edward's mother was called Elizabeth and Isabella's a variant on the same. I don't know what that would leave you with, if Nathan even remembers any family members' names."

"I remember my wife's name," he says. "It was Calybrid. I don't remember much else about her, though, and no other names."

"No part of my family is gonna touch this kid," says the Joker.

Nathan nods. But says, "There are some nice Manx names, if not Calybrid in particular."

"Well," says Bella, "insofar as congratulations are appropriate, you have mine - I assume you're keeping it quiet till you're sure if you'll be giving birth or not? Will you want any help with the delivery?"

"Mm, will we need it?" she asks.

"It's not impossible. Even with magic, you could find yourselves distracted."

"Then sure."

"The capital sites are all equipped for it, a lot of the people who come in for turning are pregnant, but we can just skip that with you. Give me a day's notice, please."

"Sure, okay."

"Have we new coins this week?"

"We do!" she says cheerfully, and transfers most of them. Unlike previous times, though, she keeps a few of each kind for herself.

Bella observes that but doesn't remark on it. "Thanks," she says. "I'll see you in a couple weeks more."

"See ya," she says agreeably.

"Bye, Bella."

Bella closes the door and teleports away.

"Manx names, huh?" says the Joker. "Like what?"

"Ascon, Kerron, Payl. If it's a boy. Girls - Aedyt, Jony, Myghin. Lots of them really, but I like those."

"Those're cute."

"You're cute."

"Right back atcha, hon," she says, and kisses him.

Well, that leads to predictable places. She's not that pregnant yet. Heck, the baby hasn't even started breaking her ribs.

About a week later, Nathan says, "This is the best time to ask if you've made up your mind."