Kang nodded. "Yes, we'll see." He hesitated for a moment before adding, "If there should be any trouble, you can refer them to me. Reassurances that you aren't a threat may mean more coming from someone like me."

Someone who had reason to hold a grudge. He could do that much, at least. He wouldn't lie about the nature of metallic dragons any more than he would his own nature.

"For now. She might come back."