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We’re told Dek wants to make a name for himself, that he’s fighting for the RIGHT to hunt in this dangerous ass planet and possibly others, and he wants to secure HIS bloodline. For ME, that doesn’t read as if this is a Chiva, but that this is a solo venture of a blooded hunter who wants to get out of his dad’s thumb and start his own clan.

(And this is also why I think he’s a hybrid, because why WOULD his dad be opposed to this? Why is Dek fighting so hard? I see a lot of similarities to Prey)

Now, Dan can very well get rid of the concept of a Chiva, but I don’t think we’re building lore from the ground up! It’s already such an impressive prospect that he’s developed a proper language, hinting that he’s keeping a few established words, so I doubt that he’s getting rid of certain things that have already formed roots across the AvP universe.

And no, no one HAS to agree with the those of us who interpret the Chiva as graduating college with a major in kickassary as opposed to “turning 18” as others have suggested, but I stick by the fact that it’s been repeatedly stated to be the final test before properly entering society. Like it’s less your 18 now life sucks wear a helmet, and more prove you’re an adult and can participate in our society by showing you’re an educated expert.

I had someone suggest Dek was a PRETEEN in one of my prior posts, so I need us to be sooooooo fucking for real as we learn more of the story. This guy doesn’t come off as some privileged 17 year old, either, but a blooded Yautja w a chip on his shoulder and something to prove. For whatever reason he’s small and his hair is weird, I’m sure the reason isn’t because he’s “minor-coded”😭

Having said that - i feel I’ve gained a reputation for always pointing this out, but that’s only because this is EXACTLY the kind of things antis use to infiltrate established fandom spaces. You’ll remember me when discourse evolves 1-3 months from now that insists we can’t ship anyone w Dek the way SOME suggested it w Scar and co forever ago and lead to…very dumb callouts.

As I said way back then, even if it’s YOUR personal headcanon that this is true, don’t come at others sideways about it, especially accusing anyone of outrageous shit when it comes to fictional aliens who can live to 1000 years.

We must stay vigilant