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I don't really make posts on this thing--I never really know what to say, for one. And it kind of feels a little bit weird being a forty-something dad and using this thing basically to blog. But, anyway, considering I haven't posted in months and I don't really know half of you...well, might as well do this.

I'm Curt Connors, and I'm from the same world as...God, a ton of people. Tony Stark, Peter Parker, the couple of X-Men we've got here, Spider-Man... [ he cuts himself off with a small laugh. ] And probably a ton of other people from that world who I just don't know yet. Anyway, I work with reptiles pretty much on a daily basis, so if you've got questions about snakes or lizards, I'm your guy.

...is that all? Uh, I don't really know what people say on these sort of things.

[ look at Connors not being a recluse, aren't you proud of him? there's a pause though, before he barrels into another question, his tone of voice more apprehensive now. ]

Ah, I do have a question, though. How would formal education work here? I had a doctorate back home, and I'd kind of like to have it again. Being an assistant research biologist is nice, but you're still an assistant. I know that with lawyers you can simply retake the bar, and with doctors I'm sure you can prove your skills in a medical setting, but I'm not exactly sure how the rest of us would prove our knowledge.

It's not like I can get my diploma or published research from across dimensions, after all.

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I'm sure the government may be able to pull a few strings, if you ask. Not many, but something.

[Hi Connors, there is a very reptilian person looking at you.]

[ because someone's a little self-conscious. that being said, HOLY SHIT IT'S A REPTILE DUDE. ]

Oh gosh. I hope you don't think this is rude, but what species are you? [ he sounds so interested, bless his heart. ]

But you're right, I suppose I'll check with Holiday or something like that.

[He quirks an eye ridge slightly, but he's more amused than annoyed at the moment. He should have expected a response like that, given the human's stated profession.]

I am a draconian. A bozak, specifically; I was created from the egg of a bronze dragon. [A pause.] My name is Kang.

They must have people in all sorts of advantageous spots to provide us with jobs that match our experience.

Oh, my job matches my experience perfectly well. I just want to get a promotion. [ said with a little laugh. ] But I've got to say, I've never met a draconian before--my world doesn't even have dragons.

Would you mind telling me a little bit more about your species?

Most here come from similar worlds, I've noticed.

[At that, he tilts his head to one side slightly.]

What are you wanting to know?

Anything! I mean, draconians obviously lay eggs because you told me, but do you shed your skin? Can you hibernate-ah, or simply what about your metabolism? Can you perform caudal autotomy--that's when a lizard essentially amputates its tail in order to flee from a predator. Or are you the, for lack of a better term, predator?

Again, if I'm being rude please tell me. I've just never met anyone like you before and it's fascinating.

[...that wasn't quite what he was expecting. He blinks, beginning to regret his decision to talk to Connors, and takes a few seconds to formulate a response.]

We are not like lizards or snakes in either the shedding or... tail amputation sense. Neither do we hibernate.

[And then, he grins in a way that better shows the very sharp teeth in his mouth, crosses his arms over his very muscular chest, and flares his wings slightly:]

I pity any creature that attempts to hunt us as prey.

[ are you ready for possibly invasive questions about your biology, CAUSE THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE GONNA GET, KANG.

but goddamn does he look cool. Connors makes a little noise of awe and appreciation before he continues. ]

You do look very imposing. I've got another question and this is purely a point of clarification: in your world, what's the difference between draconians and dragons?

{Yes, he's very aware of it and it has come in handy more than once. His wings settle back.]

Does your world have myths about dragons?

As a matter of fact, it does. They're large winged creatures who do things like hoard gold and kidnap princesses.

I hear that one a lot.

[He snorts.]

My world's dragons don't do ridiculous things such as kidnap princesses. And not all dragons hoard gold and jewels.

Were I to stand next to a dragon, there would be no mistaking me for one.

So you're saying your dragons resemble ours? That's interesting. The fact that one of our species of myth so closely resembles one you have in reality.

I'm not entirely sure what it means.

Just as interesting as the fact that my world has humans, as well.

It does? How interesting...I doubt any of the humans from your world are here, are they? It'd be an interesting contrast, seeing if evolution spurred us in a different direction since there was a greater predator. [ and then another pause. ] I hope this isn't insensitive, but do your dragons eat humans?

No, none of the humans. I can tell you - with complete certainty - that my world's humans did not result from evolution; they were created by gods.

[He pauses, and narrows his eyes slightly.]

And yes, we had proof of their existence. They had a tendency to meddle in mortal affairs.

[Then, he snorts.]

Most don't. Why would they, when there are cows and deer and sheep? There is one dragon here, though, that I'd highly recommend you do not interact with. I'm fairly certain she has.

[ There's a little 'hmm' of a noise. Because he's not entirely sure how to feel about the fact that there are supposedly gods in his world that actively "meddled."

Then again, his world has Thor. He couldn't really talk. ]

Hey, I don't know your dietary habits, [ he said with a chuckle. ] And...mind telling me who this other dragon is?

We are not dragons.

[It's a gentle reminder. As annoying as it is, he understands that the humans from other worlds often take a while for it to sink in.]

Her name is Crematia. She does not hide her nature, so she won't be difficult to notice.

Oh, right. Draconians. My mistake.

And I'll be sure to keep a safe distance away from her. Though...it's perfectly safe talking to her on this device, right?

Yes, it's safe on these. I would try not to anger her, though; red dragons are very vindictive.

Duly noted. All conversations shall be purely platonic and hopefully non-combative.

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