#ma bad

Ok so rapid fire, off the top of my head, I love the sinister swell in the music at the end when it’s revealed that Mr. Pyo has had a tail(?) on Taepoong and you think. Well shit. If he has some sort of surveillance type shit then he has an upper hand, right? But then they swoop in with Taepoong looking at the deconstruction of the shoe just to remind you that he’s a dog with a bone. For better or worse he’s seeing this all the way through. And Pyo wouldn’t have a tail on him if he weren’t at least mildly concerned that Taepoong is a threat - Because Taepoong is impulsive, yes, but he has audacity, determination, and a risk-taking nature (and apparently a pretty good natural instinct) that makes him dangerous.

Speaking of Taepoong being impulsive I sort of love the scene where Mi-seon barks at him for doing something so rash that he didn’t consult her about. Not as in a “yeah, get his ass” way but also… not not like that. It was deserved. I think he kind of needed that check. Like the way a bigger dog will nip a puppy when they get too rambunctious. Perhaps. Which it’s really funny to think of Mi-seon as the Big Dog in this situation but she’s so cool I think it’s a nickname she’s earned.

I also think that until now watchers could have maybe fallen into this trap of characterizing her as quiet or shy or meek. Which she certainly can be the first, might be the second, but I think that moment proved that she definitely isn’t the third.

ACTUALLY returning to the dog analogy I just remembered that part towards the end where the lady (I forget her name; but Taepoong’s new contact in Busan) says that they’re like puppies playing in the sand. So. Alas, I’m not so far off here. Anyways.

I think that whole scene towards the end on the beach was quite sweet. Again, I think it’s a little amusing to reinforce the concept of Big Dog Mi-seon (as I have dubbed it) when he writes “I will not make you mad” in the sand. I love the idea that he’s like. Mi-seon scary when mad. Don’t make the smart, pretty lady mad. And it’s also funny when she says “are you going to do this every time?” because she is under no illusions that he’s not gonna tick her off again at some point. He’s too hasty and too new to this not to.

Going off track a little here for a second, I’m obligated to mention that Mi-seon is so pretty. Her cute freckles and the slight flush on her cheeks (nice bit of makeup detailing there actually) are really sweet. Taepoong is a dope and should only be so lucky. But at least he’s a sincere one.

Speaking of, I was caught off guard by how grounded and genuine he was? When I was watching the first episode, I was curious how far they were gonna lean into his whole “black sheep with a disapproving father, party boy” schtick so I was kind of pleasantly surprised to find that it doesn’t fall too far into overly comedic/theatrical territory (like it would in maybe a lighter drama) while still demonstrating that he is a much different person in the beginning than he is when he steps up after his dad dies, but his transition into being a slightly more serious character is believable. It also shows that part of why he was a bit devil-may-care is because at the time he felt pigeonholed and misunderstood by his father, so he didn’t really radically try to subvert his expectations (however them showing the small ways in which he did do things for his father/care about his approval was pretty well-done too).

I’m wondering how they’re gonna reintroduce his gardening habit, because I’m sure it’ll be significant again. He clearly is really invested in it, or was, cause I think he mentioned having his own species/strain of rose that he had bred or something? I can’t remember super well but I think he was talking with Nam-mo about it at some point. Something about releasing it on the market and having a domestic breed of flower with a unique color.

TW: torture, cannibalism, eye removal, murder, getting rid of the body, sexual acts.

“Oh? Why hello there.” Marcus giggled as he saw Metatron entering his house, “I thought you had a date and couldn’t make it to our little dinner.” Something in his voice sounded familiar.

“She suddenly disappeared in the middle of our date, how rude.” He gave him an accusing look before putting his coat and hat away, “how could she? Well, at least you could spend time with me!” Marcus chuckled avoiding his gaze while leading him to the table already had two plates prepared.

He could have at least tried, Metatron thought to himself as he sat down with a carefree smile.

They ate in silence Marcus looking at him expectingly with excitement. Hmm? Now why would that be?

“What are we eating right now?” He’d hate for it to be poisoned, he really outdid himself this time. The smile that made its way onto Marcus’s lips showed he had chosen the right question.

“Thighs” is such a simple answer, very suspicious. “Thighs of what?” Oh? His smile deepened promising many things. “Wanna see?” Marcus asked excited like a child, and what was he supposed to do? Refuse him?

He nodded making Marcus practically jumped out of his seat and held his arm to lead him into the basement.

As they walked down he could hear something moving around and whining. It can’t be….

“TA DAAAA!” Marcus cheerfully exclaimed as he showed a chained-down demon girl he went on a date with. Now don’t misunderstand him, he cared not for her. He only went cause Marcus was acting like a brat and he knew he held a dislike for the girl,and he knew he’d throw a fit when he found out about it. But this was unexpected even if it really shouldn’t have been.

He slowly put his hand on his mouth as he realized parts of her thighs were missing, “is something the matter?” Marcus asked in a sweet voice and if he didn’t know him he wouldn’t be able to pick up on the sadistic undertone.

“Isn’t it ironic how you shamed demons for eating each other only to end up eating them too?” Marcus continued as he looked at the ground hand still on his mouth, “Now now please don’t throw up! It’d be rude after I went through all the trouble of getting it and cooking for you!” He laughed as Metatron pulled his hand from his mouth and walked closer to the demon.

She looked up at him with pleading eyes, and he held her face. Marcus slowly started laughing as he did that giving a harsh glare they didn’t see, just as he was about to say something muffled screaming started.

Metatron turned to him holding the girl’s eye.

He couldn’t speak as he saw him and he had half a mind to turn around and run as he started walking towards him, as he got closer he put the eye in his mouth and pulled him into a kiss. He could feel his hands wander down as they kissed, swallowing the eye in the process.

Both heard the muffled screams as sweet music.

At some point, their clothes ended up on the floor and the screaming stopped, Marcus started smoking as Metatron dressed himself again. He didn’t pay any mind to the dazed demon girl, good.

With a flick of his wrist, he pulled out a knife and stabbed her, that should be enough to kill her.

He smiled as he felt a blanket wrap around him, “Put some clothes on, it’s freezing down here.” Marcus only chuckled in reply. “How should we get rid of it?” Sure the girl isn’t dead yet but they should still think of something, which Metatron immediately started wondering even tho this isn’t his mess to clean.