For further clarification, Tony contributes, "They're hatchlings of the same giant turtle species we're on right now. And they not just animals - they could talk to us psychically. Just like regular, non-giant-reptile kids." He chuckles timidly. "It was a big deal, because they're almost extinct, and turtles are what make up all the landmass on this planet. Everybody thought this turtle was the last one until the hatchlings showed up."

See, Howard? That's a big responsibility! And Gene didn't fuck it up. That's a pretty compelling character reference, right?