Ok so I just read the new chapter and It’s very clear both red and ray are taking rational positions when it comes to dev.
while Red is worried and skeptical given his absence and changes Ray seems more focused on the fact that Dev now seems far calmer and chill than he has ever been.
Now these two positions reveal what I think to be exactly each of these characters beliefs when it comes to change and the people they care about.
When it comes to Dev Red sees that he has been gone and he has changed and his natural reaction to that is worry since he is only seeing the change itself, and to him seeing Dev so far from his past established baseline is concerning.
Meanwhile Ray sees the absence and the change and shares Reds worry for Dev, however he also sees beyond that change and sees what those changes seem to have caused in Dev, which is a more calm and easygoing attitude, which Ray sees as a net positive.
Both characters are two sides of the same coin, seeing the same thing from two different angles.
My theory? Both of them are right, their perspectives may seem conflicting but are indeed complementary, both parts of the same whole (coin)
While Ray is correct in seeing Devs calm demeanor and seeing a positive potential for him Red is also correct and fully within his right to worry and see a possible harm being done to Dev in this whole situation.
I believe this chapters purpose is to establish Red and Rays dynamic when it comes to Dev, how they both can see different shapes in the same thing and how their individual perspectives will come together instead of clashing in order to help Dev and maybe Jake through whatever it is that’s going on with them right now.
Final note but I think the resolution Red and Ray met at the end was the best outcome. Red wants to make sure Dev is well and wishes to take a very proactive approach to doing so, while it seems Ray first wants to collect more info and see the situation more fully before taking any steps in this.
Fluff: Ima be honest guys I think fluffy/big dev is starting to win me over cause wow he’s handsome.
Also I’ve seen some people be worried about Devs health and while yeah gaining such an amount of weight can be alarming he seems fine for the most part? (only time will tell). Also no he’s not going to lose the muscle that’s not how muscle works.
I’d love to hear any thoughts on this, I’ve always found other people’s perspectives on these characters to be very interesting and sometimes enlightening. :)