"Either that, or you'll need to modify it into some sort of very finicky jet pack," Jeka agreed. She had never spent much time in the labs back home; having trouble doing nothing when she could be doing something for one, and being quite vulnerable to the inevitable explosions for two. But she was enjoying talking with Brainy, and he didn't seem to object to her company. She'd duck behind something if it seemed like an explosion was imminent.

His question dovetailed rather nicely with her own curiosity about his Legion. It rather touched her to learn that the Legion wasn't alone in the multiverse, and the combined similarities and differences only intrigued her more.

"I wouldn't mind at all," she said, folding her hands. "Is there anything in particular you'd like to hear about? The battles, the day-to-day living...?"

She wasn't sure if he knew about her transformation, but if he did, she hoped he didn't ask about it. It still scraped her scales, even if she had gotten over the worst of it.