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I. Second Time's The Charm
This... this looks awfully familiar, and... familiar in an awful way. Look around all you like, it won't change, it won't go away. You are in Wonderland. No, worse: You're back in Wonderland. Just when everything was nice and comfortable at home, or-- or wasn't it? Maybe you're happy to be here again. Hey, no judgement, free room and board is nothing to scoff at! Blessing or curse, that's really up to you; all you know for sure is that, apparently, you're here to stay.

II. What will you children do next?
It's time for another wonderful event in Wonderland! For its duration characters will suddenly find themselves ten years older or younger. This can be physically, mentally, or both, i.e., if your character is 20 years old right now, they may become 10 physically but still have the mind and memories of their 20-year-old self, or they may revert to the mentality of their 10-year-old self and lose all the memories they have of being older. Characters over 200 years old may even age by a century, as a decade isn't that long for them.

III. Through The Looking-Glass
What an extraordinary day! All of Wonderland's mirrors-- just the things, not the capital Mirrors, not the ones like you --are suddenly shattered! Shards on the floor as far as the eye can see, and empty frames that are just begging to be stepped through! Oh, but you should really stay on your side unless the Queen of Hearts orders it otherwise. Or should you? Who's to say she wouldn't want you to investigate? Go ahead, go on, explore the real side for a change! Or... stay put right where you are, and see who comes to visit. It's really up to you.

IV. Wildcard
Play out your character's arrival. Celebrate their anniversary. Choose a different event to experience. Do anything and everything you like!

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[How does she know terms like level 10? If she was just making fun of him, she probably wouldn't know how ghosts are ranked.

But...

Mabel thought Bill was possessing him when she showed up. It's ridiculous, of course. Like anything would make him desperate enough to let Bill Cipher possess him. Mabel must have been... dreaming or something. He doesn't know. But it was clear, she'd been through some things he hadn't been through. With him, which means time travel or something like it was in play.

And Pacifica's looking at him strangely. It's not hate or disdain and Dipper's... really not sure how to handle that coming from Pacifica. He's not sure what would compel him to actually help Pacifica when he can just laugh at her pain, but she seems pretty convinced.

That's not really enough for Dipper, though. Especially when she insults his sister in the same breath. Mabel might be weird, but Pacifica doesn't get to say it. It's mean coming from her.] Okay, first of all? Don't talk about my sister that way. Second of all? Why would I help you? You're the worst.

Dipper? I wasn't even trying to be m--look, never mind. Like, this isn't funny. I thought...do you not remember? Please tell me you just don't remember, okay, that would--well, it wouldn't make sense, but it's better than...

[Uncharacteristically, her voice wavers. She looks down, suddenly, expression plainly displaying her sadness--so pathetic, too pathetic for a Northwest, but does she even count as a Northwest anymore? Suddenly, she's not so certain; and the uncertainty had been manageable last night at the party when she'd thought that she had had someone who believed in her, at least.

His words seem so, so familiar; before the party, when she'd asked for help. "You're the worst."

No, he definitely didn't remember. But where did that leave Pacifica?]

Look--Look, I'm sorry. [It was so hard to get used to saying that phrase. Usually, it was reserved for her parents. But she'd already apologized to Dipper last night. It couldn't hurt to do it again.] But, like, I'm ninety-nine percent sure that you just don't remember what happened. That happens, right? Like, I barely even know why I'm afraid of b....

..Anyways. You've gotta believe me, I don't--wanna be like how you must remember me. Okay? I don't wanna be like my parents, or the Northwests before them. You're the one who told me that I could change, so--stop hating me, already.

[Dipper takes a few steps back. He doesn't like not knowing what's going on. Bad enough when it's Mabel. Now Pacifica's saying things that make zero sense. Apologizing to him? Pacifica wanting to... not be the worst?

It doesn't work at all with what Dipper knows of Pacifica. And that makes Dipper not trust a single word coming out of her mouth. Why would Pacifica want to change? She's rich and popular and clearly has a great life. Pacifica doesn't care if he hates her or not.

The part of his brain that's always paying attention, always analyzing, starts running through all the b-words he knows to try and find her weakness. It could be useful. Bees? Busses? Babies? He fixes a glare on her.]

I don't know what kind of trick you're trying to pull, but it's not gonna work. Since when have you wanted to change? And why shouldn't I hate you? You hate us.

[She stares at Dipper for a moment, eyes wide and indescribably hurt. She makes no effort to follow him; and as much as the rational part of Pacifica's mind can understand Dipper's hostility and reservations, that doesn't put her at ease. Not at all.

She flinches a bit at Dipper's words; they're accusatory and angry and only half-correct. And it confirms the worst: she doesn't have a single friend left the world. The girls from home aren't friends; they're allies, there to support her only far enough to leech off of her fame and prosperity.

She had considered Dipper a friend after the party. She had been desperate to call him one, after he'd spoken to her so kindly and told her everything she'd needed to hear.

Is she the one with the faulty memory?

No. No, she can't accept that. She balls her hands into fists, yelling right back at him.]

I don't hate you! And I told you--since last night, which you apparently don't remember. Since before that. I, like, did hate you at one point. I totally did. But I don't, anymore, okay?!

I get why you wouldn't believe me, okay. I'm not some dumb blonde. I've been totally awful to you and your Mabel and your gross weird uncle. Do you think I would just, like, up and admit that if I had some freaky ulterior motive?

I'm not my parents. I'm not.

Okay, okay, just... hold on. I need to... [He grips his head and starts pacing. She sounds convincing. For whatever that's worth, she sounds like she means it, like she really doesn't hate him and is sorry for all the things she's done. Which has been a lot. To Mabel more than Dipper, but honestly, Dipper would be more forgiving if it was to him. You don't mess with his sister.]

So you're... what, from the future? I mean, that happens here. Mabel's from further ahead of me too. [Grumbles, almost but not quite under his breath:] Seems like everyone is.

[He turns towards her, stopping his pacing, and tilts his hat back. He's still not smiling at her.] Okay, two things: this future? Where we're friends? [He spits out the word.] Hasn't happened for me. I still hate you. And that's not going to change.

Fine. I get it, okay? Honestly, I'm not, like, surprised...even if you remembered, you should still probably hate me.

[But she can't let it go. She can't just forget laughing with Dipper, or wrecking her parents' favorite carpet with him; and she can't forget his touch on her shoulder and You don't have to be like them.

She wants to cry, because she's small and stupid and pathetic. But she's also a Northwest, so she instead looks Dipper in the eye. With sorrow, yes, but mainly with determination.]

But I can't hate you. And I'm not going to. I'm going to prove every awful thing you think about me wrong, and I'm going to fix my family name.

So, there.

[He breaks first, looking away uncomfortably. This doesn't feel good. Normally he enjoys when Pacifica is mad and upset. She really generally deserves it. But this feels uncomfortably like he is the one in the wrong, and he doesn't like the feeling. Pacifica is rich and a huge jerk. Why is she acting like he's hurting her?]

Well, seeing as you're the only other one from Gravity Falls besides me and Mabel, I guess we can have a truce.

[He won't agree not to hate her. He certainly won't agree to try and be friends. But if she is willing to help him figure out the mysteries of Wonderland and find a way home (preferably one that will also let him come and go since he actually likes this place), then he supposes he can put up with her. Reluctantly.]

[She would smirk to herself in triumph, were this any other staring contest; but there's something so inherently wrong about the situation, something that hurts her in a way she's not used to hurting, and she simply nods, expression certainly less warm than it had been when she'd first seen Dipper.]

Fine.

[She pauses, suddenly sheepish. She offers a smile, bright as usual, though a bit more shy than what she usually projects. More genuine, perhaps. Even if Dipper doesn't remember, maybe...]

You should, like, ask Mabel if she remembers mini-golf. It was...um, fun. And stuff.

You played mini-golf with Mabel? [Still confused about this strange future where they do fun things with Pacifica. But Mabel and mini-golf is at least a vaguely comfortable topic. He doesn't know how it relates to Pacifica, but Mabel's awesome at mini-golf. That much is solid ground.]

Did she totally kick your butt?

She challenged me to mini-golf, actually. She wasn't that bad, either. But no, I would've totally crushed her, but--then you guys bribed these, like little mini-golf creatures to help you win.

Oh, and then they tried to kill Mabel and I, so, like, we totally busted outta there. If I remember correctly, you elected to leave me behind. Mabel was the one who kicked butt.

[She seems more at ease, recounting the tale. Despite her near constant condescension, her voice is almost fond. Weirdly fond, for someone talking about a past attempt on her life.

Still, it's so, so, so weird giving Mabel Pines compliments. She almost feels sick, imagining what her parents would think. But it's also getting easier with each compliment. Weird.]

Don't feel too bad about the fact that I totally creamed your sister, though. I'm, like, kind of globally ranked.

[Well. At least that sounds more like the Pacifica he knows and hates. Bragging about how good she is about things and how much better at things she is. Dipper raises an eyebrow.]

Little mini-golf creatures? Are you serious?

[He thinks about it for a moment, then shakes his head.]

Actually? Never mind. That's both too ridiculous for you to make up, and exactly the kind of thing I've come to expect this summer.

[He really doesn't feel bad about apparently wanting to leave Pacifica behind. He'd probably make the same decision right now without hesitation.]

[Pacifica crosses her arms, glancing at Dipper before rolling her eyes in a noticably exaggerated fashion.]

Do you really think I'd lie about stuff like that? God, Dipper. They were kind of jerks. Anyway.

[She frowns.]

...Do you, like, know what this is? Any of this? If my parents think I ran away, then I'm--I just, have to get back to Gravity Falls. Like, ASAP.

Well, there's good news and bad news. [He glances away. He likes this place a lot, but the fact that he hasn't found a way out yet has grated on him. What kind of Mystery Twin is he if he can't get them out of this? Isn't that his job?

He doesn't mind so much, but he knows it's been harder on Mabel.]

The bad news? We're totally stuck. In uh... Wonderland. I know how it sounds. [But is it really weirder than tiny golf men? Really?] But on the bright side, time doesn't move at all back home, so your parents won't even notice you're gone! So you don't have to worry about... that.

Y-You mean I'm going to be here? Without my parents? And they won't even know I'm gone?

[Only cowards crave escape. Pacifica knows that. But she can't stop a small, genuine smile from passing over her face. Her chest, previously tense with anxiety, seems to have had a weight lifted from it; she would hug Dipper, but for the fact that she's pretty sure he'd be less than thrilled.]

...I mean, like, I totally have to get back home. But if no time passes, it can't hurt to stay here for a bit, right?

[The thing that is most disturbing about that statement, for Dipper at least, is how closely it resembled his reaction to being stuck here. Not for the same reasons, of course. He hasn't really talked much to his parents since he arrived at Gravity Falls, and while his feelings about Grunkle Stan might be mixed sometimes, he doesn't actually want to be away from the man. Still, the opportunity to explore a place as mysterious as Wonderland for as long as he'd like without any consequence or chance of being yelled at by Grunkle Stan has been pretty fun.

The fact that "as long as he'd like" may end up being "way longer than he'd like" is something he's trying hard not to think about.]

Uh, yeah, I guess. But if you're planning a weird rebellious phase or something don't expect me and Mabel to wait up when we find a way out.

[Even Dipper's attitude doesn't seem to bother Pacifica; that same small smile remains on her face. She doesn't have to see her parents ever again.

But, of course, nothing The feeling is immediately followed by one of intense guilt, of course; how much of a monster is she, to not care for her parents? The newfound freedom and anxious guilt fight it out until, finally, the guilt wins out, and the smile slips from Pacifica's face slowly. Her eyes flicker towards Dipper, and she swallows.]

Northwests, like, don't rebel. And if they do--it ends poorly.

[Like it would for her if she went back. Her voice is oddly quiet, almost solemn, but she quickly flashes Dipper one of her bright, cocky smiles before returning to her normal demeanor.]

So, like, we're stuck. Awesome. What now?

That's.... not ominous at all. [What does she mean, ends poorly? Like... are they really bad at it since they're really rich and awful? Or does she mean something more ominous?

He shakes his head a little. He's probably just being paranoid. Then again, no matter how happy most kids are to get some unsupervised time... she seems a little happier about being separated from her family than he would have expected.]

...umm, this'll probably be really hard for you, but you're gonna want to cover up or destroy the mirrors in your room. They listen in on you.

Pft, ominous?

[Pacifica just smiles; this Dipper doesn't know how awful her family is, really, and there's no reason to let him know. Even if it brings back that familiar, empty feeling of pretending her family is the best, and that everything is all right.]

Ugh. Irritating, but totally doable. Except--do I, like, even have a room?

[She rolls her eyes.]

Sure. I mean, I guess you just get to pick an empty one. [He pauses, looking conflicted, before adding grudgingly:] I guess you could take one on the same floor as me and Mabel. But you better not be all... you at her.

[Any truce he might have agreed to is completely off if she's mean to Mabel. And since traditionally it's Mabel, not Dipper, she's antagonized, he can't help but be apprehensive.]

Look, I told you, Mabel and I are totally cool. Kind of. I don't know?? She told me what, um....

[Pacifica thinks for a moment. The concept is hard for her.]

...sharing is? And, like, seriously--I've got more than enough to worry about then to bother your lame sister, dummy.

[She's trying to be jovial. Dipper will probably take it the wrong way and jump down her throat but--hey, at least she's trying.]

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i had to rewatch parts of 2x10 to make sure paz wasnt being oocly attached 2 dip here rip me

SOBS ABOUT IT

omg "she clearly has a great life" thx dip

He doesn't knooooow

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!

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in which paz strategically ignores certain parts of the story

COME ON PAZ

listen shes tellin the story how SHE WANTS TO TELL IT

HE'S GONNA GET MABEL'S SIDE OF THINGS NEXT X(

paz is literally so happy she's not going to have to go home for a bit lmao

sobs poor child. her life is so hard.

ok but paz in a stereotypical rebellious phase

she could hang out with Robbie and take fashion tips from him!

GOD

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LMAO SORRY I'VE BEEN IN JAPAN