I thought maybe they're tired of people butchering the native tongue and the nickname is less effort?

[ But nah, his familiar is a proud one— quiet for the most part, content to watch the world through Karma's eyes and intervene very rarely. He figures they're a lot alike, and wouldn't tolerate being called something stupid unless the alternative is more dangerous.

He takes a sip of his drink, tentatively reaching out with his cognitive magic without real high hopes that it would work on the Lady. ]

I'm kinda flattered you think I'm dangerous enough to be wary around, though? But I'm just some normal kid, you know? There's really no harm in telling me your name.