I'd avoid "Dagny" simply because of the Ayn Rand association unless you're specifically trying to comment on her work.
A question for the transgendered crowd
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---My intention is that it's treated, between them, as no more a big revelation than, say, an old tattoo, or a scar. She's surprised, sure. But he's the kind of man who knows exactly who he is, what his purpose in life is, what he believes in, and the MC needs no more explanation from him about it. (As a bit of background, this takes place in a universe in which the human race is tentatively supporting a 'we're all human' philosophy as a reaction against the cyborg population.)
Funny thing is, I actually thought the name was male before someone pointed out Dagny TaggartChanging it isn't really an issue, though - I've got the name Damien on backup.
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Oh, okay, if they're both comfortable with it, then I don't see any problems. I can see where you're going with your work and FWIW, it sounds like a great idea. It sounds to me like you're showing an 'inclusiveness' message which, to me, while very worthwhile, should also be very understated.
But I REALLY like the concept. Totally rocks.
It's sort of a 'twenty minutes into the future' deal - a certain amount of alternative timeline happens. Ultimately, I want to make sure I treat this particular reveal with the same sensitivity I would if it were happening in our own universe.
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