Oh, don't worry, we were grounded immediately upon disembarking with a pig. [ EVEN IF IT'S TECHNICALLY MABEL'S PIG. He bears responsibility for letting Waddles come home too, apparently. ] Buuuut I think that was more on principle. Once they saw how much Mabel loves him there's no way they could tell her to get rid of him.
[Fortunately, Pacifica lets that one slide, if only because he catches himself before the rest of that question slips out. He would have gotten a very flat "no" otherwise.
Still, her voice is tenser than it was when she first called.]
Fine. [Another pause.] Dad's found another house for us to move into. I don't think he and mom are too happy about what happened.
[ Well, who would be happy about something like that happening? Even if Dipper couldn't really find it in himself to feel sorry for her parents, he did worry about Pacifica. Maybe more than he should. ]
That's...got to be some adjustment. Um...what - what do you think about it?
[Another pause, accompanied by a soft exhale. Her sense of pride wants her to brush it off and make off like it's fine, of course she's fine, because showing any kind off anything but her best side is a weakness.
But this is Dipper. He's already seen her at her worst and most vulnerable before, it's not like confiding in him would make that much of a difference, right?]
I don't know what to think. [It seems like a step in the right direction, being honest like this.] I grew up in that mansion and it's my home, but there's a lot of bad history there, too. Like that room we found.
[ A small part of his brain is flattered while she answers that she doesn't attempt to brush off his question. Just like that, she's opening up to him. It is a huge step in the right direction. ]
A new place might be kind of nice for a fresh start, you know? It's...you can make it what you want.
Tell that to my parents. I think they're still in shock over what happened.
[The roll of her eyes is practically audible this time.]
I don't know why dad even thought the bonds were, like, a good idea in the first place, when Bill... [Pacifica trails off, the memory of her father's mutilated face still making her nauseous.]
I forgot you weren't there. [Pacifica murmurs, mostly to herself.]
When Bill first showed up in town, he brought his creepy friends with him, too. Dad tried to suck up to him. [Pacifica sighs, as if to say 'no surprise there'.]
Bill...did something to his face. [At this point, she sounds a little more hesitant to continue.] I think he switched some things around. Like...one of his eyes was where his mouth was supposed to be.
[ A tight sound escapes from Dipper's throat, holding the phone just slightly further from his face. That sounded...horrible. Even if Mr. Northwest was hardly his favorite person, he wouldn't wish a Bill treatment on anyone.
Eager to steer the conversation carefully but without dismissing it completely: ] Bill seemed to get a kick out of...messing with people's bodies. [ A beat, before he continues: ] He kind of possessed me once. Long story. But when he did, he totally trashed my body. He thought it was funny.
[ It had all been just fun and games to Bill. The world was his plaything. In spite of himself, Dipper shudders. ]
[A wave of indignation sweeps through her. Knowing what Bill had done to her dad, thinking about what he could have done to Dipper sends a chill down her spine.]
When did this happen? Why didn't you say anything?
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Anyway, shouldn't your sister be more worried about your parents? Pigs and Piedmont aren't exactly words you hear together often. How'd they take it?
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Your parents caved just because she really likes Waddles?
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Fortunately, he catches himself before putting his foot in his mouth, and clears his throat. ]
So, uh...how are things going on your end? [ Maybe not the smoothest transition. ]
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Still, her voice is tenser than it was when she first called.]
Fine. [Another pause.] Dad's found another house for us to move into. I don't think he and mom are too happy about what happened.
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That's...got to be some adjustment. Um...what - what do you think about it?
[ Was she handling it okay? ]
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But this is Dipper. He's already seen her at her worst and most vulnerable before, it's not like confiding in him would make that much of a difference, right?]
I don't know what to think. [It seems like a step in the right direction, being honest like this.] I grew up in that mansion and it's my home, but there's a lot of bad history there, too. Like that room we found.
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A new place might be kind of nice for a fresh start, you know? It's...you can make it what you want.
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[The roll of her eyes is practically audible this time.]
I don't know why dad even thought the bonds were, like, a good idea in the first place, when Bill... [Pacifica trails off, the memory of her father's mutilated face still making her nauseous.]
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He picks up the trail where she left off, though, too alarmed by any mention of Bill just to let it go. ]
When Bill what?
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When Bill first showed up in town, he brought his creepy friends with him, too. Dad tried to suck up to him. [Pacifica sighs, as if to say 'no surprise there'.]
Bill...did something to his face. [At this point, she sounds a little more hesitant to continue.] I think he switched some things around. Like...one of his eyes was where his mouth was supposed to be.
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Eager to steer the conversation carefully but without dismissing it completely: ] Bill seemed to get a kick out of...messing with people's bodies. [ A beat, before he continues: ] He kind of possessed me once. Long story. But when he did, he totally trashed my body. He thought it was funny.
[ It had all been just fun and games to Bill. The world was his plaything. In spite of himself, Dipper shudders. ]
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[A wave of indignation sweeps through her. Knowing what Bill had done to her dad, thinking about what he could have done to Dipper sends a chill down her spine.]
When did this happen? Why didn't you say anything?