Scene from kpop demon hunters where Mira goes into Rumi's room has been stuck in my head ever since I saw the movie 2 days ago bc one specific thing stuck with me.
How Rumi sounds so convincing and just, not like a lie when she tells Mira she's not hiding anything while quite literally hiding both the note and the tiger's tail behind her because she's so used to lying to her and Zoey about her patterns. Something something, lying to her closest friends for so long it's become second nature regardless of the secret or something. It hit me really hard esp because when you usually see someone lie to a close friend like that in media they can't do it
Idk just seeing this little bit in this scene got to me so bad, love it when I can read into things to learn about the character
Okay so I am about to be so incredibly normal. I made a little species in high school and have one (1) character of that species named Chester whom I love very much, I decided to create a little, research paper? about them because I have figured out a lot of things except for the Common Name for the species :)
Going to put it all below the cut but AHHH I am NOT NORMAL ABOUT MY THINGS !!! also VOTE AT THE BOTTOM TO HELP ME FIGURE OUT A COMMON NAME!! please :)
Felis aspid
(Feline family, aspid with ancient Greek roots meaning venomous)
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The example of the skeletal structure is my own boy, Chester. The skeleton is very feline-like closest to a domestic cat, the only difference being that extra pair of legs with the semi-fused shoulder blades.
Those upper legs, or "Pedipalps," have a lower range of movement than the front legs, making them useless for movement but very good for carrying things. Kits are carried by the scruff, but other items like some types of prey and supplies for building nests in the wild are carried using these legs. Domesticated ones may use them to carry around their toys if preferred.
These Pedipalps are also very powerful and useful for digging out dens in the wild. They will find a suitable area and dig a fully underground home for their pack, always living in groups of 3 or 4.
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These creatures have Antennae closest compared to a moth. The antennae are used for scenting the area as their sense of smell in the nose is not that strong, this combined with the "Jacobson's Organ" still gives them a pretty good idea of the smells in the area, though not in the same way a Feline or Canine may detect those smells.
The tip of the tail is made of the same kind of fur/feathering as the antennae, while thought that it coupe also be used for "scenting" it is mostly used as a sensory organ to keep better track of surroundings as they don't have a good sense of hearing. The different shapes also seem to be used for easier communication and signaling between their pack, family, or even strangers encountered nearby.
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The single eye in the center is very interesting. It is not the only eye they have. There are six more eyes placed in groups of three on either side of their large eye.
The center eye helps them see in much more detail, maybe being able to see or capture movement that would be lost to other species. While those other eyes help hone in on what they're hunting, making the creature more aware of their surroundings, usually these eyes are closed when the animal is relaxed as they have no need for it unless in a higher stress situation. This same behavior can be observed in those domesticated during play.
The eye is also interesting because it is a form of sexual dimorphism (while not always, is the case for 90% of the population). The males tend to form a much more interesting shape of pupil as they grow older, like a star or heart shape, that don't seem to naturally occur. While the females have more "boring" shapes that you may be able to find in other species of animal, like simple circles or squares. This has no effect on their sight.
The more interesting a pupil shape is to a female, the more interested she is in that male
Another fun fact about the eye is that Kits will have blue eyes for a few weeks after being born just like kittens do, they eventually grow into their adult color which, if you know what you are doing can be found out before that point. The color of the eye is completely dependent on the color of their blood and organs, like birds of paradise, this is their dash of color to attract mates.
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Their hunting style is very comparable to a regular feline. They will stalk their prey before jumping out and killing it. The key difference is that unlike most felines, they do not have retractable claws, only having small points that barely do damage to another, relying entirely on their fangs and venom.
Yes! These guys are venomous! Not any large amount like their name might imply, but enough to paralyze, at most, an animal the size of small rabbit completely. While taking on bigger prey is an issue for one, when hunting in a pack, they can easily take down something much bigger with the combined use of paralyzing venom.
The usual prey they hunt individually. However, are small animals like mice, birds, shrews, and in some places, large insects like tarantulas. Because their mouths are not built for chewing, they will use their fangs to suck the blood out of their prey, like a spider eats bugs or a vampire bat.
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Most wild examples live in colder climates, resulting in a much thicker fur and in a lighter color for camouflage, but there are examples of them living in warmer climates, with both a thinner fur type and completely different, and usually darker, coloring. Domesticated animals can come at almost any shape and form now.
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Images Below
(Wild mother with young kit)
(Domesticated Male)
(Domesticated Female)
(Female Kit, parents are previous two listed)
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The wild one you will notice has camouflaging most similar to wildcats that live in snowy areas, the light coloring allowing her to blend in with the snow.
The Domesticated ones however, you can more closely compare to a domestic tabby cat, with colors ranging from one solid color to markings just like a house cat.
Another thing of note is that you can see more clearly here how the Male and Female Dimorphism with the pupils looks like with the female having a square pupil and the male having a "heart" shaped pupil, while the kit still hasn't developed her eye color or shape, while she is young it will stay round and black, until the color comes in once she's older.
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THAT'S ALL I GOT I hope it made sense, I love these little things and anyone that sees this post should make one and tag me !!! I don't have super established or hard rules on the 'looks' side of things but go crazy I wanna see !!!!!!
and here's the poll :)
What should I name them?
Felirachnos
Spiderlions
Arachnocats
Other/Please comment or tag
Voting ended onJul 20, 2025
and please don't be shy about replying or tagging I want to see what people think of them!!
