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[I inserted modern euphemisms in [brackets] rather than use Bolt's. N.B., Bolt is a 30 yo woman. —R]

Does temporary count? The Boss. Boss Mead. I hate the guy, but the way he was handling the negotiation to hire a new enforcer it was about to turn into a [cluster-f$$k], so I seduced Mead, which diffused the [ticking bomb], but I needed to follow through. Funny thing, he's pretty classy and actually caring, very skilled in the riding department if not athletic considering his age. Rather fun. Afterward, in the bed beside him as he slept, with the bodyguards discretely supervising from the shadows, I thought about what could come next. Between us. Not euphemistically either.

But.

No.

Not happening.

He's my boss. He's using blackmail to control me. A good reason to hate him. Not enough to wield a hatchet for real, however.

So, big-n Nope.

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Dragons would stop humans from taking over Mars

Do you think humans will ever colonize Mars? What would life there actually look like?

Today we have one of the dragon emperors speaking to us about this. Ashuton lets us know his thoughts on the idea of humans colonizing mars.

Ashuton

I pray they do not. If they colonize Mars it will be a place where they don’t allow colored humans, and if they do, it will only be a few who kiss up to… you know. I can’t say much in regards to that.

If humans do get there, it will be another mess where they destroy a planet, but I would wipe the colonists off the face of Mars before they have a chance. I showed mercy once before because it was a diverse group of humans, but I will not be so merciful next time. If not me, it will be one my children who knocks them out.

Mars is our world. If the Draconizica Council deems humans unnecessary on its surface, I will oblige their decision. Pests will be dealt with accordingly.

Interviewer: since when have you had this harsh tone when speaking about humans? What changed?

Ashuton: Nothing. I just don’t like it when they think they can destroy another world that belongs to us.

*He looks down at his hands, silent for a moment, before looking back at the interviewer.*

Ashuton: I admit as I have many times before, I love humans. I would rather help them figure out how to live cleanly and non-destructively towards the world.

Interviewer: and towards each other?

Ashuton: I don’t live in a fantasy.

That concludes another week of Dragon Street Talk! Thank you for tuning in!

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