@DemousWell, Mars had something to say back... and it probably wasn't the most kind thing she's ever said.
I kind of have this headcannon about Manaketes that they can't be called a Manakete until they have their first transformation when they are officially considered an 'adult.' Its a cultural status symbol, and they can gain other statuses eventually through proving themselves in the tribe/clan of Manakete. If they cant transform they aren't allowed to take the name 'Manakete' because that is a symbol of their dragon half. Ones who can't transform are allowed to remain with Manakete for as long as they like because they were born in the village, but they usually leave because they can't participate in the coming of age ceremonies and other strange stuff Manaketes do
It could just be for her tribe she was with or whatever.
I was trying to make Manakete culture a bit different than human, so Mars will be doing some strange things and revealing the cultural upbringing she had later. XD
(I mean.. they are huge dragons, right?? I feel like something about them should be different than humans.. actually i was formulating their culture based on a bunch of different ancient human ones XD)