#spiral specs

[kelbottumbles]

They had Tommy express his confusion about Buck being able to afford his loft on purpose. Buck shouldn't be able to afford that place.

Eddie's U-Haul is too small for a reason. There's no way it's fitting a house's worth of furniture in there.

Eddie isn't selling his house, Buck’s going to move in there instead (because at that point Eddie has no plans on moving back to LA). Buck also doesn't want Eddie to sell his house because then he really WON'T ever come back. Moving into Eddie's is both fiscally responsible AND keeps the door open for Eddie to come back home with Christopher.

And won't it be fun when Christopher wants to go back to LA much faster than anticipated and now *OOPS* we are roommates! 😅

[serpentface]

A few birds of prey found in (and beyond) Imperial Wardi claimed land: the crow kite, dove eagle, and golden eagle.

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The crow kite is a small, nimble hunter. This particular species is found exclusively west of the Blackmane mountain range and east of the Mouth seaway, though has close relatives elsewhere. They're mostly found in grasslands, where they can be seen hovering in midair while scanning for prey below. They primarily prey upon insects caught in flight, though will also regularly take rodents and lizards and can grapple with prey almost as large as themselves. Most of their diet consists of live prey, though they will opportunistically scavenge.

They are threatened by larger birds of prey, though are notably aggressive and proficient at mobbing most threats.

The crow kite has a particular partnership association with the (broadly unnoticed to be Sapient by humans) 'talking crows' who live here. Mutualistic and/or stealthily parasitic interactions with other animals characterize many crow cultures, and kites represent the only raptors that crows in this region partner with (largely due to posing no threat to themselves/their young).

Both (mostly) benefit from the overall relationship- the kite is slightly larger and notably more powerful than a single crow, while the crows are highly social and can keep more effective watch for predators as large groups. When foraging in association, they are highly effective at warning each other of threats and teaming up to drive them away. Crows will take on predators they wouldn't even dare approach as a large group with kites on their sides (notably the dove eagle, which is rarely outright mobbed by smaller birds due to their tremendous agility and capability of turning the tables on pursuers), and the two species are known to drive away substantially larger mammalian predators (occasionally even humans) from carcasses and resources. Kites also have beaks better equipped for tearing than crows, and can open some carcasses that crows cannot.

The most dramatic form of this association is the 'adoption' of kite chicks by some crow families. Kites rear clutches of 3-5 eggs, and the crows will occasionally steal an unguarded chick and raise it to maturity in order to fully monopolize the benefits of this partnership. Kite chicks adopted by crows do not heavily compete for resources (as the crows have a significantly more generalist diet) and serve as permanent attack dogs/can openers for their adoptive families while out foraging. This is not Particularly beneficial to the kite, who (having imprinted on their crow parents) will not readily mate with their own species, and will often be allowed to do most of the work of mobbing predators (when deemed too risky/too much effort for the crows themselves). An adopted kite's propensity to form one-sided pair bonds with their adoptive species is also utilized to assist in the labor of rearing chicks, where it can be coaxed into bringing kills for a nesting crow 'partner'. The crows generally do bond with their 'adoptees' (though not as fellow crows) and don't tend to perceive this relationship as wholly exploitative.

This association in of itself is widely noted by human observers, hence the kite's common name. Most peoples in this region have largely negative outlooks on crows (ranging from being despised scavengers to respected but frightful animals, and in all cases are considered potentially bad omens), which is extended to the crow kite. Crow kites are often regarded as omens of death and misfortune, sometimes even more intensely than crows. One of the most widespread beliefs (across several cultural groups) is that seeing a crow kite and crow perch together on top of a home indicates the impending demise of a mother and infant during childbirth.

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The dove eagle is a mid-sized specialist predator of smaller birds, found widely across the temperate and subtropical eastern continental mass. It is most associated with the killing of doves (hence its name), though the majority of its prey is passerine birds and it is occasionally known to take small mammals and reptiles. It is a very powerful predator and exceptionally agile in flight. It also has notably long legs, and can occasionally be seen pursuing prey on foot. It is most abundant in savanna and wooded regions, as well as mountainous areas with high cliffs, as it usually hunts in short bursts from high perches. It can be somewhat of a pest in human settlements, where it poses a threat to poultry.

While often an irritant to people for its predation of avian livestock, it tends to be regarded for its beauty, with its bluish-hued feathers, sleek profile, and elegant flight. Its light blue-gray eyes are notably distinctive among predatory birds here. Light eye colors commonly have sinister and/or apotropaic associations among peoples south of the Viper seaway, which carries into folklore surrounding dove eagles. They are often ascribed the power to paralyze prey with their stare, to be capable of inflicting curses, and/or to be able to frighten off evil spirits with their glare. They are often left unharmed where other threats to livestock would be killed out of fear of receiving a curse.

The dove eagle has the most extensive significance in the Hill Tribes cultural sphere. This bird is one of many avian forms ancestors can take when visiting the world of the living, and the vast majority of its birdsign-omens are wholly positive. The dove eagle tends to be a signal of impending success and good luck in economic ventures, and its presence/gaze chases away bad luck and evil spirits (perhaps at the cost of some poultry here and there, which sometimes may be a message of ancestral disapproval as well as just a general bummer). Its feathers are considered lucky and utilized in magical practice (bundles are waved to banish malicious spirits from homes and objects, single feathers are sometimes worn as good luck charms), though feathers must be retrieved from around nests or by chance, as killing predatory birds is taboo.

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The golden eagle is a very large, bulky predator. This particular subspecies (distinguishable by its dark, mostly solid colored wings) is very widespread and can be found throughout much of the northeastern hemisphere, adapting to a considerable variety of habitats and climates. It is occasionally a threat to livestock, being wholly capable of killing the tiny offspring of horses, and sometimes even a threat to newborn cattle (they are known to kill very young calves by knocking them off cliffs when the opportunity presents itself). They are noted for their dramatic courtship displays, wherein coupling pairs lock talons and spin towards the ground in freefall.

They tend to be highly regarded animals in most of this region. They tend to garner associations of regality, power and (usually masculine) strength. They are frequently used as symbols of monogamous romantic love and devotion, notably mating for life (most partnered pairs at least rear chicks together for life, though extra-pair copulation is fairly common and often goes unnoticed by observers). Their mating death-spiral makes frequent appearances in Wardi poetry as a romantic allegory, sometimes as a simple representation of foolhardy love and sometimes representative of the often challenging nature of first-time marriages (very commonly arranged, and often between strangers in the upper-class contexts that mainstream poetry tends to focus on).

Most proto-Wardi groups appear to have held the eagle as a high status sacred animal in ancient history, and very old outsider recordings of these earlier practices describe these birds as highly venerated in association with a non-personified but semi-deified sun and/or sky. Proto-Finnic groups that migrated here appear to have had associations with golden eagles in a funerary context (these migrants most likely practiced sky burials early in their history here) and to have adopted the golden eagle's semi-deified status from proto-Wardi groups they interacted with/absorbed/were absorbed by.

The centrality of the golden eagle has largely been lost in contemporary practices, but remnants of its status are still obvious. Cholemdinae folklore describes the golden eagle as one of God (who is the sun)'s most devoted creations, who tried to stop the theft of fire that would destroy the first world. Surviving 'heathen' North Wardi practices that similarly venerate the sky as a central deity describe the golden eagle as its messengers, also capable of traveling to and from the land of the dead. The King of Eagles, the first golden eagle (and first bird in general), father of dragons and the winds, is lightly venerated as a deity-spirit throughout most of the Hill Tribes religious sphere, and the spirits of dead ancestors are considered to frequently take the form of these birds. Contemporary Imperial Wardi animal-folktales also tend to cast the golden eagle as a king of birds, commanding and served by lesser flying creatures. While not outright sacred animals in the Faith of the Seven Faced God, they have noted solar associations. They are sometimes used as sacrifices to the Face Inyamache, and their feathers are given as offerings and worn by priests to this deity-aspect.

[kitkatpancakestack]

You think it's gonna be Eddie approaching Buck for sage dating advice but it actually ends up being Buck and Eddie spiraling together into parental insanity and then cue Christopher Dating Montage but Buck and Eddie are together in the background of all the scenes wearing nondescript baseball caps and hiding behind big potted plants and pretending to read a newspaper that's clearly upside down and just generally being overanxious dummies about the whole thing <3

[azaharinflames]

Given the media presence with interviews and photo shoots as of late I can't help but feel that Ryan is setting up to take flight with a different direction for his career. Do you think the move to Texas will happen and that they are building up to his exit as his contract ends with season 8?

Hi!

I mean- I've been saying it haha, so I definitely agree. Like, a one-time mention would've been normal, in my opinion. He's been in 911 for a long time and one would think the show will not go on forever, so it's natural to start thinking of the next steps.

However, his insistence on it is definitely worth noting. Mostly because no one else in the cast has adopted his behavior, or is doing something similar to him. Like, sure, JLH is doing press for her Christmas movie, but the few clips I've seen are such a different vibe.

His recent interview is... something lmao. Like a constant ick. And like, I was never his fan, but he truly did give me the ick with that one, my God. Regardless - the way he talked in it, I couldn't help but think he's low-key confirming my suspicions. Time will tell, I guess.

Now - Eddie moving to Texas is the thing that would make the most sense, in my opinion. He's not going to get killed off, we know that's not 911's style and I highly doubt they'd start to change that now. I think, if they've introduced the storyline now, and RG indeed leaves, his character leaving for Texas is what would make the most sense.

And let me add to this long answer by saying that, not going to lie, I kinda want this to happen? My feelings regarding RG aside, I just want to see some of the main cast shaken up. I want to see change! We've had the same thing since Season 2, have barely seen any change except the characters getting a couple of kids, and any potential side characters have eventually left. A main leaving would shake things up, and I would be curious to see what it does to the show.

I will also add, and this I say with my clown nose on, that if Ryan/Eddie were to leave, that would leave Buck partnerless, in a way. And not talking about the job, but just in general. And, I'm just saying, it would be a rather perfect time and opportunity to give him a permanent (romantic) partner. I'm officially manifesting Eddie leaving by the end of the season and Tommy coming back to fill the void in Buck's life. Universe, please, listen to me!

Anyway, sorry for all that lol. My inbox is always open for ranting, venting, giving opinions or confessions!

Take care <3

[aspecbuddie]

had a horrifying thought: what if the first mention of Eddie's will we get is buck asking if Eddie is gonna change it now he's moving back to Texas ����

[butchdiaz]

i think this fandom would be uh. 10x happier and more stable if everyone just ignored journalists lmao it's literally their job to create hype. & the best way to create hype on the Internet is to post bait.

[stagefoureddiediaz]

Helena in pink - innocence and naivety - has me 👀👀👀

And then you combine it with Ramons check shirt 👀👀👀

In my opinion Eddie diaz is about to have his naive thoughts about Shannon - those rose tinted glasses he has on - ripped away and a few home truths delivered to him by the Diaz parents

[llove-me-anyway]

this is driving me insane and i am not sure why has nobody talked about it yet - the promo for 8x08 - "high water"??? having to save people from drowning??? hello??? is that not an indirect call-back to the tsunami?

i would have not batted an eye if it was a standalone, but with them revisiting buddie nde greatest hits it looks sooo suspicious.

and it is hella suspicious that it is not talked about at all. like zero reactions from the characters who lived seeing their close friend almost die, in a well and then by being struck by lighting while on a ladder AND rebar. i am not sure if the writers are doing it as a (not-so-subtle) subtle nod to the audience or if it has actually any meaning.

the fact that they keep using these moments in promos is making me wonder if they are using it to bait the hardcore fans.

sorry for the word vomit and lmk if you have any theories on this pls <3

[jonny-versace]

Do you think Johm will tell Aaron he knows about the kiss next week, or will he keep that to himself for now?

I was just thinking about this and I really don't know. How I want it to go is that he keeps it to himself and stews on it, and increasingly, after Robert comes back, becomes more and more paranoid about it, almost like robron are having an affair in his own head. And you could use that as the catalyst for Aaron finally starting to wake up and see there's something Not Quite Right about that boy.

I could also see them just going the wet fart route of having John bring it up straight away and using it as Aaron giving yet another dose of reassurance, but that would be deeply boring and kinda redundant at this point.

[marenights]

Lord Mare, are you...alright?

Your face is getting kinda blue.

I-I'm not assuming that's because of this person saying that you're gay, but...um...I just wanted to tell you this.

-🌀

[kitkatpancakestack]

Or maybe Buck finally got to go out to the range with the set of clubs his Diaz boys got him for Christmas and he's all 🥰 on his day off and as he's queueing up for his first swing suddenly out of the shadows 😨 comes Gerrard 😨 and Gerrard is like "well well well so a man of taste still exists in that firehouse after all" and Buck is calculating quickly the ramifications of missing the golf ball and swinging at Gerrard's head instead. But then he's like No it's not worth it just stay cool Buckley. So he tensely finishes his round and leaves wo another word. And then he texts Eddie later about how "golf is an industrial nightmare exploiting the land and the people for everything they have to give I'm never going back😤" and Eddie is like "damn u were that bad huh" and Buck's all "AND ALSO Gerr-NARDS WAS THERE" and Eddie's like "ah"

[quickstrike-gryphon]

Spec Rising rough test part 1!

(Featuring my beautifully ugly spiral, Charlie)

I knew as soon as I turned this au around in my head that I wanted to make Spirals into these like. sugar glider weasely things. Here's my blurb about them!

Spirals - Small dragons which fill a flying squirrel or glider-like niche. Their first pair of limbs are attached via patagia (skin flap) to their back legs, allowing for fairly sustained bursts of flight perfect for nighttime insect hunting. Being high energy and social, they accrued sapience via their rapid social development. Found in temperate forests.

[meinenaffenhosen]

I’d like to thank screen rant for indirectly providing a handy dandy block list.

[cambius]

absolutely no one :

me, stoned out of my gourd : so yeah, like the human race is a plague on the earth and i just happen to exist in a time right before the inevitable collapse of society as we know it, and we’ll probably all die out, as nature intended, because the earth was around long before us, it’ll be around long after us, and also we probably exist in some fucked up simulation….

[ame-to-ame]

Life is weird as arospec asexual bc there's no good way to use words to describe what I feel and my experience that properly conveys it to allosexual alloromantic people

Even if I use vocabulary meant for this there's no way to grasp what it truly feels like, what the lived experience is like for me, because the allosexual doesn't experience it doesn't understand it

And so it's like trying to convey colors to someone with a different perception of color. They experience a reality different to mine. And maybe perception and sensation is the wrong allegory to use, even. Maybe the stimuli we experience is different in the first place. Maybe the sensation is different. But perception is definitely different. And it's hard to tell at which point do things start to differ.

But either way it's hard and I find it increasingly hard to explain myself or want to explain myself. It's so much easier to adopt that language and that culture aside from the gaping feeling that it's not exactly what you're experiencing. I can co-opt the term crush but what I feel. I know. Is not romantic attraction. Maybe some elements are the same but it's definitely diverged somewhere. But is there really a point in explaining the differences or clarifying that it's different? As long as the final goal is achieved does it really matter? Why am I doing this again.

[kodzuken]

what did i miss about tommy!? is there a secret new episode i havent seen after the helicopter rescue?? why are people mad at him im so lost

i think he’s getting a multi episode arc? he’s definitely in 7x04 and people are uhhhhhh speculating for sure