#having weird pseudosciencey primal kink thoughts- don't mind me

[thefirstvessel]

I think one of the things that a lot of humans fail into internalize about the Predator/Prey dynamic, especially in nature, is that millions of years of being shaped into Prey can often make incredibly territorial and fierce animals that will do anything they can to fight against millions of years of fighting being killed.

That's why horses kick and buck. Why rabbits are so infamously cantankerous and moody. Why deer have giant multi-pronged bone growths coming out of their foreheads that they can use for self-defense. Why rhinos are so dangerously territorial.

Meanwhile- a lot of Predators out in nature when they are not actually hunting (or play hunting) are remarkably chill. Especially macropredators. Think about how cats are known for the fact that they just lay around in the sun all day. Dogs are goofy guys who just want a friend.

The Predator/Prey dynamic isn't about the strong ferocious Predator taking advantage of weak and innocent Prey. When you're Prey, you're something that has spent millions of years being shaped into learning how to fight back. You're something that nature itself has pulled apart and put back together with all the sharp bits pointing out, just so you can survive.

You two have to be equal, otherwise there'd be nothing left to hunt.

[angelic-omega]

This^

I am a pacifist at heart but have fought many battles In my time. For this reason I never fully rest and never feel fully safe. Ironically, my fiancé is 100% in the predator dynamic. They are mostly chill and have the confidence to handle things on their own. Whereas I fall into the prey dynamic so therefor I am more cautious.

I do love the concept of a relationship between prey and predator…

However, because I am prey…

Predators unlike my fiancé often assume I am weak by nature. When actually it is because I am soft and kind that makes me strong enough to fight when necessary. Also I do think it takes courage to admit to falling into the prey dynamic as many overly angry people lash out like the scared animals they are. You ever notice how the people who are angry all the time do so to try and gain control? Yeah, it’s because they are prey and they are frightened.

A real predator doesn’t need to yell and scream to assert dominance in a conversation. *cough* *cough* cishet men *cough* *cough* Just like being prey coded doesn’t mean you roll over and show your belly at the slightest sign of a fight. Actually prey are very distrusting people and aren’t very likely to show you any vulnerability until it is proven you are safe.

Approach me as you would a startled animal, for that is what I am. I have spent my life in fear and have grown guarded from those who could hurt me. I wasn’t born with fangs and claws I had to sharpen my blunt nails to better protect myself. I had to grow fangs to bite at those who dared to bite first and leave the bitter taste of blood and regret in my mouth. For I am gentle and kind. Without anyone to hunt me I would be at peace but sadly as a society we see innocence as something to be taken. That is why virginity is so sought after and it is why we make myths of purity.

People want prey to be food or to be nothing more than a beautiful creature with purity as its only value. A majestic deer with tall antlers they can use a symbol for peace and tranquility. Nothing is tranquil about this seasoned buck and he has horns for a reason. He was born on wobbly legs and had to learn to run far too soon, he grew horns to protect himself from those who would try and hurt him. Even when he chose to be kind those horns did give others pause for if he was kind why did he have such weapons? They do not trust him with those towering horns upon his head but they are as much a part of him as anything else. He cannot rid himself of them now and he will be forever branded as a cautionary tale…for evolving.

He has to remain on high alert and sometimes that means he pushes people who could be nice away. For the young buck is afraid because despite his defenses he is still vulnerable to those who wish to hurt him. So when he does come across someone that means him no harm he is uncertain and cautious. He may even refuse to come closer until he is completely certain all is safe. Even when he does begin to trust, those horns can still wound…

I think one of the things that a lot of humans fail into internalize about the Predator/Prey dynamic, especially in nature, is that millions of years of being shaped into Prey can often make incredibly territorial and fierce animals that will do anything they can to fight against millions of years of fighting being killed.

That's why horses kick and buck. Why rabbits are so infamously cantankerous and moody. Why deer have giant multi-pronged bone growths coming out of their foreheads that they can use for self-defense. Why rhinos are so dangerously territorial.

Meanwhile- a lot of Predators out in nature when they are not actually hunting (or play hunting) are remarkably chill. Especially macropredators. Think about how cats are known for the fact that they just lay around in the sun all day. Dogs are goofy guys who just want a friend.

The Predator/Prey dynamic isn't about the strong ferocious Predator taking advantage of weak and innocent Prey. When you're Prey, you're something that has spent millions of years being shaped into learning how to fight back. You're something that nature itself has pulled apart and put back together with all the sharp bits pointing out, just so you can survive.

You two have to be equal, otherwise there'd be nothing left to hunt.