In fact, I had in mind that Nikolai is angry because of something that has happened to someone he knows, and it reminds him of a earlier time. He feels it's his fault that his friend died long ago, and what has just happened now has brought back his anger and guilt over it.
It was really important I name him something that I loved, and I was going for 'not English'. Nikolai just fitted; Kolya would be the traditional diminutive, I think - you would know better than me! - but also Nikki would fit nicely when trying to blend into modern American society. [as an aside, there's a song I found in very random circumstances by searching for 'Nikolai'. The lyrics and humour fitted somewhat, so I keep it in my playlist for vampire fic :D there's a video of sorts. Not that my Nikolia is necessarily 'fake Russian' but who knows; he's certainly not above deceit or charm to get what he wants.
Aura in the original version is Cecilia, who becomes Aurelia - there is a reason she chooses it. But Aura would fit as a nickname/diminutive for Aurelia too. Yes, Cater is the detective from Violets; I hadn't named him, so had to choose something a bit random for this piece :D
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In fact, I had in mind that Nikolai is angry because of something that has happened to someone he knows, and it reminds him of a earlier time. He feels it's his fault that his friend died long ago, and what has just happened now has brought back his anger and guilt over it.
It was really important I name him something that I loved, and I was going for 'not English'. Nikolai just fitted; Kolya would be the traditional diminutive, I think - you would know better than me! - but also Nikki would fit nicely when trying to blend into modern American society.
[as an aside, there's a song I found in very random circumstances by searching for 'Nikolai'. The lyrics and humour fitted somewhat, so I keep it in my playlist for vampire fic :D there's a video of sorts. Not that my Nikolia is necessarily 'fake Russian' but who knows; he's certainly not above deceit or charm to get what he wants.
Aura in the original version is Cecilia, who becomes Aurelia - there is a reason she chooses it. But Aura would fit as a nickname/diminutive for Aurelia too.
Yes, Cater is the detective from Violets; I hadn't named him, so had to choose something a bit random for this piece :D