@kingbeauregard @mos_8502 I think you have a wise idea, doing "X identifies as Y now" semantically privileges X as a "core truth" and Y as a "fact about X".
Only watched a little Dr. Who, but certainly happy to hear the quote. For me, it's Deep Space Nine..."Kurzon, my old friend!"..."I'm Jadzia now!".."Jadzia, my old friend!"