"Any time travel show and 'continuity' probably don't go well together," Tommy jokes as the other tentacles chuckle. "Having a time machine means you can retcon whatever you like!"

"It's probably more just an issue with long runners," Forgotten Vows comments, smiling. "From Vic's research, I've learned both that the 'Dragonriders of Pern' series is 22 books long -- not including other material -- and that at least two people have suffered names changes and someone else's dragon has gone through two, possibly three, colors." He shakes his head. "I think that's partially why Vic keeps her focus on the fire lizards." His own fire lizard lets out a agreeing whirr from his shoulder.

"You're welcome," Clockwork says. "Quite the ride indeed. . .and things aren't over yet, not by a longshot."