#ha ian

[aenie]

IAN & YOOGUN (MERRY MARBLING) MATCHING ICONS

credits for iiPengkii (twt)

[cheergoodtimes]

merry marbling stuff ^_^

[kyungraeist]

merry marbling ch 87 spoilers //

i really REALLY need to talk about their argument they had because oh my god the fucking BACKSTORY

when mirye found out that kyungbin had gotten hurt by his sunbaes on the taekwondo team (because of their anger at being reported), he came to the conclusion that kyungbin liked him simply because of the good deed he had done for him. and his whole dilemma around that is he believes that it wasn't something he had done "authentically". he's worried kyungbin is in love with the "illusion" of mirye, and doesn't want to disappoint those expectations. in fact, he had never brought it up to kyungbin, probably due to his fear that kyungbin would think that was a true version of himself, when it was really something he had done due to ian's influence (more on this later...) in general, mirye feels insecure and afraid kyungbin won't like him anymore because he believes kyungbin only likes him for something he did due to the influence of someone else.

and kyungbin basically tells him "i wouldn't have asked you out simply because im grateful for something you did in middle school". rather, what mirye did ended up putting his existence on kyungbin's radar. obviously, we don't know the exact progression of his feelings, but he does say that he became "interested" in him during middle school. after all, he literally had been talking to joong about him for YEARS. he couldn't have been repeating the same "im so grateful" for years. he found other things he liked about mirye, and that's what his feelings are now. although they hadn't talked to each other until their second year of high school, kyungbin had been exposed to the "real" mirye before he realized that he liked him and asked him out. when he talked to him, he had genuine conversations, and still likes him.

he didn't immediately fall for him just because of that one incident. he himself isn't sure when his feelings started, but knows for sure that he likes mirye now. so yeah, he's upset that mirye is so worried and is basically kind of pissed that mirye would think that he would ask him out without properly knowing how he felt. it feels like mirye is underestimating his ability to tell his own feelings apart.

back to "ian's influence" on mirye, though... ian also didn't report the money mirye's dad had lost due to his own "sense of justice", he just did it because he was worried he would get in trouble for picking up the money. but it's not like mirye would feel any less grateful that ian was able to get HEAPS of money back to his family?

kyungbin even asks him if he ever developed romantic feelings for ian due to the good deed he had done for mirye's family, which mirye vehemently denies. he's denied it multiple times, too. he appreciates ian, but he doesn't just care about ian because of some good deed he did, he cares about ian because they're friends and because he knows ian better than most people, and understands the him that's underneath his facade. this situation is so... like… mirye is solving his own worries without even realizing it. these are such symmetrical situations, but they don't even realize it. both mirye and kyungbin have received help from someone they now know well, and they don't just like that person because of that one thing they had done for them all those years ago.

both ian and mirye worry that what they did wasn't something they did "authentically", but it's not like ian and mirye are terrible people who just happened to do one nice thing, they both show that they do have some "sense of justice", even if it isnt apparent to themselves. i think for ian, it's obvious that he's a people pleaser but he also genuinely looks out for his friends (particularly yugun), and mirye genuinely looks out for kyungbin. in ch 77, he literally talks about how kyungbin should report his dorm monitor for his inappropriate behavior, and kyungbin literally points it out lmao?

as for how i think this situation will affect the future chapters:

i suppose i'm kind of curious how mirye will deal with the fact that kyungbin is actually angry at him this time. the last time he thought kyungbin was angry (when he wasn't even actually mad), he was super depressed. so i'm not sure how long this will go on for, but we can already see at the end of the chapter that mirye regrets arguing with him, so god knows how he's gonna be for the next few chapters.

i'm also hoping we'll see how kyungbin explains why he likes mirye, regardless of how "embarrassing" it might be. because otherwise, mirye is going to continue thinking kyungbin likes a false version of himself, and that he can't live up to his expectations. within the chapter, kyungbin says he isnt sure why he likes mirye because he's never thought about it, but i do believe that he does have a reason he likes mirye. mirye has said before that he wants to be someone kyungbin can rely on, so perhaps that has something to do with it? but these are just inferences.

that should be all? but i'd like to know what anyone else thinks

id love to dissect this entire chapter but i fear that will be way too boring, and i'd rather wait until the translation comes out

[ahwait-no-yes]

more of them because they're so cute.

[pocketscribbs]

Basically the announcement trailer:

[whatthebodygraspsnot]

(separation anxiety)

when ian gets home from his trip with lip, he expects mickey to be all up in his business because it's mickey and it's them and it's true, after a lifetime of fighting for it, when they're not glued at the hip, shit just feels off.

so he expects mickey to b-line it to the front door when he finally steps in. he expects the way he helps himself into ian's space, his hug literally and beautifully immediate. and he expects it to linger - wants it to, frankly. getting to hold his husband again after a week apart is damn near orgasmic. he's been counting down the hours for this very moment.

what he doesn't expect is for mickey to not let go.

it's not a bad thing. ian will gladly hug him until the earth stands still. it's just...

"hey..." he softly chuckles, rubbing mickey's back as he tries to duck his head to get a good look at him. beside them, his luggage lays as forgotten on the floor as when he ditched it on impact. which is good. he's sick of it. it's just... "missed ya..." he smiles, abandoning the impossible task of trying to loosen mickey enough to see his face, and committing instead to a full back rub. "damn baby, you been workin' out while i was gone...?"

because mickey is fucking squeezing. his man is taking this shit seriously, both arms snuck under ian's jacket and wrapped around him so snugly that there's nowhere else for his face to go than pressed firmly into ian's chest. "mm..."

it's not a bad thing. ian loves it. it's just... "wanna hear about whatchya got up to," he says, in hopes of coaxing them into a little movement. "gotta fill me in." as if they haven't been texting at every reasonable, waking hour in his absence. (and as if lip hasn't had something to say about it.)

mickey does this little hum of affirmation into ian's chest. which is...oh so cute. fuck, he really missed him. but they're still not moving. and...

"okay," he chuckles again, kindly and very very gently trying to take a step. and mickey lets him! he does. it's just...he comes with him. takes the step backward with him, still vacuum-sealed to his front. "mick..."

"what..."

"you okay?"

"fuckin' great," he states, and he absolutely means it. it's obvious. and ian's fucking great too, now that he's with him again, it's just...

"feel like i got a layer of airport grime on me," he admits, suddenly very conscious of the fact that he's still in his jacket and plane sweatpants. "gonna let me take a shower?"

"no."

"real quick."

"mm."

a grumble! face pressed possessively into him. staking claim again. "you can come with..." ian floats, his tone lifted high at the end in suggestion.

and...

"fine."

they make it into the shower. their beautiful, familiar shower with their beautiful, dogshit water pressure and ian kinda daydreamed their reunion fuck to be in bed, but he'll definitely accept some slippery, soapy sex.

they don't fuck. literally not an issue. romantic, nasty reunion sex in bed is still on the table because instead of pouncing on him like he thought he would, mickey actually lets ian shower. lets him get all the airport gunk off from his spot standing behind him, warming his back like a perfect little jetpack as ian tells him about his flight in.

it takes longer than necessary but it's not bed. ian loves it, actually. he'd almost feel bad about putting an end to it if he wasn't already coming to a couple conclusions. connecting some dots. about his husband.

because when they're all dried off and clean and comfortable, ian barely has to reach a hand out to him from his spot on the couch before mickey is dropping down into his lap and assuming position.

he wraps his arms around ian's middle, shoving them between his back and the couch. slots his thighs up nice and snug a little lower. buries his face in ian's neck, and he stays there. he commits, his body melting into ian's like it's supposed to be.

and in hindsight, ian feels like a fucking dumbass to not expect this. maybe it was the rush of the trip. the stress of traveling. it had him all one step removed from what was happening at home. but the signs were all there.

all of mickey's texts. 'when you in for the night?' and 'the fucks he got you doin' and 'yo big guy whats the plan for the day' and 'call me when youre back'.

how most nights when they would hang up their facetime call, ian would barely get his phone down before it was lighting up again, mickey on the end with some thinly veiled thing he forgot to tell him, just enough light from their nightstand lamp revealing which of ian's shirts he's wearing that day.

when it was happening, he just thought it was endearing. felt his own sentimentalities validated. but now...

ian wraps his arms around mickey, one hand smoothing up his spine before holding the back of his neck. holding him close. "love you, baby..."

in his lap, mickey makes no moves. but he doesn't need to. he's getting exactly what he needs. and ian wants to give it to him. "glad you're home..."

"yeah... me too..." he's felt that edge of discomfort. that panic. it's not fucking fun. and he's about to do whatever he needs to get his husband feeling right again. "kinda planned on taking you out tonight, but... how'dya feel if i just ordered something in for us...?"

not leave the house.

not leave this bubble.

stay velcroed onto each other, soothing over everything that needs to be soothed over. filling everything that's been emptied.

in his lap, mickey hums in thought. and this time, ian doesn't miss it. he sounds pleased as fuck. "pizza..."

there he is. "yeah?"

"yeah..." he murmurs against his neck. "fuckload of meat..."

and wow, it's got ian smiling. has his chest filling up with this warm, satisfied light. "sounds great, mick..." even as he slides his hands down to support him under his ass. "come get the menu with me, huh..?"

as if mickey has any plans to move from his spot until the pizza gets here. as if ian isn't prepared and eager to carry this man around baby koala style for the rest of the evening.

and as ian hauls his husband up and into the kitchen - as he casually sifts through the junk drawer with one hand, the other holding him up - he can feel it pressing into his neck.

mickey's smile.

it's good to be home.

[romidoes]

✨ GO FOR IT, IAN GALLAGHER !! ✨

[yesokayiknow]

barbara and ian's exit is an unashamedly joyful one. they laugh about the missing years! they have a pigeon chasing montage! they whisper goodbye at the sky and then run off giggling! and then as vicki laughs at their joy, too happy to let the loss of her few friends sink in, one just turns his head and very gently says that he will miss them. he will miss them.

[ukulele-mixtape]

here's to hoping this joke makes sense in the next 24 hours LMAO

[maximura]

[aenie]

IAN & YOO GUN (MERRY MARBLING) MATCHING ICONS

credits for iiPengkii (twt)

[sevenines]

i saw this tweet and found it interesting for two reasons. one is that some people base how good cartoon network would be to toh by how it treated su, and despite the fact that su’s treatment by the network was considered poor at the time, now its thought to be exceptionally good in comparison to modern shows.

two is how exactly su got impacted by a limited budget. a common criticism is how characters like connie, peridot, and lapis are left out of missions. but balancing a lot of characters is not only hard but also costly (extra animation, extra voices—it’s been revealed that the show is limited to a set number of characters per episode otherwise they’re over budget). animation mistakes are not uncommon since retakes cost extra. the entire reason the original show got cut short was due to loss of funding!

[leafsfromthevine]

only sokka would call zuko's aura dark and sexy and then immediately deflect a compliment to point out zuko's abs (and then praise himself for creating said abs)

[doshiart]

what could be more fun than celebrating a birthday together and breaking a couple of laws?

@gallacrafts theme 36 – birthday boy mickey milkovich ♡

[deedala]

i had the whole damn world in the palm of my hands had the whole damn thing at my fingertips+

[tragic-vaudeville]

I HAVE FINISHED SCANNING 8 BEAT GAG VOLUMES 4-6!!!

They are available to read for free on my google drive!

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-3mzepVlPwG4rfeR30khWksmvZf3PjT1

I hope you all enjoy and have fun!! i dont mind reposts/downloads, do whatever!! i do ask if you could spread my google drive around if able to so more people can discover the scans!!