That's what's getting to me: why bring Dart all the way from wherever he's from in the first place? Especially if you're just gonna lose him. [A small offended huff of breath. Dustin has clearly thought this plausible scenario through.]

Also—you know how pollywogs need water? And reptiles need heat and light? He doesn't need either, too much heat hurts him, and he actively avoids water. So maybe, just maybe, he's an undiscovered species. [He grins at the thought of this. Hell yeah! An undiscovered species! This is the best!] I'm not sure about that just yet, though. Maybe someone else has an idea what he is.

[A baby demogorgon, that's what he is.]

The—The food or the insects?