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thecandykingdom2013-08-04 08:01 pm
radscience) wrote in thecandykingdom2013-08-04 08:01 pm
✦ Party Crashers
The portal appears out of nowhere. It’s a giant, opposing mass that, even though it obviously doesn't belong, seems to draw you in as though it’s meant just for you. You have two options; you can walk into it of your own violation, or be forcibly dragged into the unknown. Either way, you end up speeding through an endless void.
“It works!”
You hear the voice from somewhere in the distance and you lurch towards it, tumbling out into a brightly colored, unfamiliar room. The trip leaves you feeling woozy, making the world seem like a kaleidoscopic blur. Someone approaches, offering a hand to help you to your feet before moving on to someone near you. When your vision finally clears, you see Peppermint Butler stepping away from the last traveler, moving to Princess Bubblegum’s side as she smiles and waves to the small gathering of new-comers.
“Welcome, travelers! Good, you all seem to have arrived in one piece, so please do not be alarmed by the sudden change in scenery. I can assure you that everything is going as planned. Now, I’m sure you all must be very confused, so let the questions commence! ”
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Alright, so....it sounds like we're not going to be stuck here for very long, but try not to go too far, ok? I don't want to lose you and not be able to find you again once it's time for us to leave.
[And he's certainly not leaving this place without making absolutely sure that Mabel's with him.]
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'Don't go too far'... Got it!
[She pauses for a second then leans forward, staring at and nudging Dipper suggestively.]
But you know, there are a lot of places I wanna go to before then... Maaaybe we should go check them out before it's time to go home, yeah?
hello friends I am here finally
It's troubling because it wasn't a traditional summoning that somehow called him here. Not only that, but out of anyone that possibly could have followed him to this unfamiliar realm, it just so happened to be Dipper and Mabel. Something about that didn't strike him as a coincidence.
But it's relieving that he already knows everything there is to know about the both of them... yet even so, he makes it an explicit point to very closely stay near them and observe, all while still doing his best to keep them unaware.
He said he'd be watching them. They may not be in Gravity Falls right now, but that hasn't changed.]
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I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to do a little looking around too, but...maybe we should wait for a few minutes here, at least. This is kinda overwhelming for everyone..
[And by everyone he really means him. He's not sure if it's just anxiety getting to him or not, but suddenly he gets the strongest feeling of being watched. Dipper goes rigid where he stands for a moment, feeling a chill rush through him before he turns around sharply, staring into the shadows.
Nothing.]
...hmm..
[He could have sworn he saw.....no. No. Not here.
Yeah, probably just....anxiety.]
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[Mabel leans forward and flicks her brother's nose, laughing a bit. However, when she sees his nervous expression and how he suddenly stiffens in fear, she ceases her laughter and raises an eyebrow in concern.]
Hey... What's the matter, Dips?
[She looks back to where he turned around but sees nothing except the shadows. Her features contort into slight confusion as she turns back around, watching him muse to himself. Dipper was quite paranoid and, in all honesty, she couldn't really blame him. Gravity Falls had been full of terrifying ordeals, she will admit, but she wished that he could overcome all that. After all, what harm could there possibly be in the Land of Ooo? Especially in the Candy Kingdom. She puts a comforting hand on his shoulder and gives a soft smile.]
Do you want some candy? Maybe that'll help you relax while we wait.
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Yet it disappears likely before Dipper has the chance to blink, possibly leaving the boy to wonder if it's just his anxious imagination...
Or give him the smallest hint that even here, he remains under Bill's watchful eye.]
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[The boy blinks, shaking his head hard. Did he really just see that? He can't quite tell if he's seeing things or not, but the fact that Mabel isn't seeing anything leads him to believe he might be.]
No uh....nothing's wrong. Just thought I saw something. ...What did you say?
[Sorry Mabel, he didn't hear a word you just said. In fact, he's having the hardest time concentrating right now in the first place. He could have sworn he saw that ever familiar, triangle shape in the shadows....watching them...
But no, how could that be possible? Didn't he have to be summoned to appear in the first place?
Unless Bubblegum's experiment was a little more complicated than she let on..]
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You're acting like you saw a ghost! Chill out, bro-bro. I'm sure there's no creepy, paranormal thingies in the Candy Kingdom.
[What Dipper really needs is to relax. After all, Bill is back in whatever abyss he was summoned from, and Gideon is imprisoned. Needless to say, they're still back in Gravity Falls and are about who knows how many miles away from them. She glances behind her towards the refreshments area then returns her gaze to Dipper.]
I asked if you wanted some candy to take your mind off of... well, whatever it is that you "see."
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What Bill did a moment ago to the boy he now does to his sister - his shadow appearing for a split second right behind Dipper so only Mabel can see, before vanishing again almost immediately.
After all, he's still very much watching the both of them.]
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Well...I guess a little candy wouldn't hurt. Just as long as it doesn't talk.
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[Just as she's about to turn around, she catches a glimpse of something, a shadow-like figure; however, as she returns to her previous position, it isn't there anymore. She rubs her eyes but still, nothing. Mabel furrows her eyebrows and purses her lips in thought. No way...]
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[Dipper blinks and turns around when he notices Mabel looking at something over his shoulder. Of course he still doesn't see anything, so with a frown he looks back at his sister.]
..What is it?
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Oh, nothing, nothing... Just thought I saw something. Guess it was just one of those moments where your eyes go abracadabra on you, or something. Anyways, it's no big deal, broseph, so let's go get that candy, 'kay?
[...Despite her words, she couldn't overcome the feeling that someone was watching her. Goodness, is this how Dipper felt all the time?]
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Should they happen to, in any way, feel the strange presence of his gaze and choose to look up...
Well, of course he'll be gone before they can.
It isn't just for his own amusement that he attempts to invoke a sense of paranoia into them.
They're in a foreign world now, one that's completely outside even Bill's knowledge and awareness. For their own good, they must be vigilant.
What better way than to invoke a feeling of needing to be?]
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[He nods a little, rubbing his forearm as he resists the urge to glance over his shoulder again. The feeling of being watched is definitely present now, and it doesn't feel like it's going to go away any time soon. At least Mabel seems to be seeing things just as much as Dipper is, so that's a bit of a relief. He's unsure if candy is going to soothe him or just make his nerves worse, but he'll do whatever he can to get his mind off his own paranoia right now.]
Well, you lead the way then.
[Don't mind him as he glances up in spite of himself, but obviously there's nothing there for him to spot.]
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[Mabel grabs Dipper's hand and begins to walk in the direction of the snack table, still unable to shake off the feeling that someone, something is watching her; however, for sake of easing Dipper's paranoia, she tries not to make her uneasiness obvious.]