Hank Marlow

The way they tell it for thousands of years, the people on this island lived in fear. That's a hell of a long time to be scared. And then, one day, the damnedest thing happened. Some of the things they were afraid of started protecting them against the things that were eating them. But nothing lasts forever, I guess. And this is where they honor the last of their saviors. Yeah. That's Kong. He's king around here. He's God to these people. Kong's a pretty good king. Keeps to himself, mostly. This is his home. We're just guests here. But you don't go into someone's house and start dropping bombs unless you're picking a fight.

Mason Weaver

Wasn't Kong the one who killed your friend?

Hank Marlow

No. One of them did. [points to a painting of a Skull Crawler] Kong's God on the island, but the devils live below us.

James Conrad

And what are they called?

Hank Marlow

The Iwis won't speak their name. But I call them Skullcrawlers.

James Conrad

Why?

Hank Marlow

'Cause it sounds neat.

James Conrad

…Okay.

Hank Marlow

Look, I just made that name up. I'm trying to scare you!

Mason Weaver

I'm fine calling them that. [to Conrad] Are you cool with that? I like the name, so I think...

James Conrad

Yeah, that seems like... a great name.

Hank Marlow

I've never said that name out loud before, it sounds stupid now that I say it. Just... you call them whatever you want. They're big lizard things. Nasty. They come from the vents, deep down. That's why Kong got so mad. Those bombs woke up a bunch of them. I tell you what, you're lucky he's out there too, or you would not have made it this far. Crafty bastards, mean as hell. He can handle them, as long as he gets to them when they're still small. But you don't wanna wake up the Big One.

How big is it?

Hank Marlow

It's bigger. It wiped out his whole family. Kong's the last of his kind, but he's still growing. And you better hope he does, because the Iwis say once Kong goes... then the Big One comes up. And it's goodnight, Irene!