VIDEO; a public service announcement

[glitterateur]

[Aw, look, it’s a cute little preteen! And she is definitely not in jail. Though she does look very serious (in her very serious sweater) as she addresses the camera.]

Hi! For anybody I don’t know, my name’s Mabel! Mabel Pines. And today I have good news and also bad news that has some good news? The totally good news is that I’m doing sweater commissions! So if anybody needs a last minute Hanukkah gift or something for Christmas or any other holiday, just let me know. All I need is a size and what design you want and you’ve got it! My rates are very reasonable.

Now the bad news! So... people might have seen that video on the network last week? The creepy one where the guy who looks like my brother was all like today I’m gonna walk on glass and freak everybody out? Well-- long story short but that’s actually not Dipper! That’s a demon. His name’s Bill and he’s pretty evil and also he can take over people’s bodies. [She looks off camera for a second before continuing.]

Which is all kinds of freaky, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! There're ways to tell if you're dealing with him or not.

[She holds up a pair of visual aids to the screen. Marvel at this 13 year old's artistic skills.]

And I’ve got these in helpful pamphlet form, too, for anybody who wants. See, I told you there was more good news! So, just to recap-- creepy wrong pupils is bad, triangles are extra bad, and please don’t just punch Dipper or anyone else you might suspect before you check for the warning signs.

--oh and if you’re gonna call us probably don’t call Stan first? It’s bad if his communicator thing goes off during one of his [Airquotes:] “business deals.” It scares the pugs.

[Mabel gives the camera a thumbs up!! Before turning it off.]

Comments

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[helpline]

In that case, I suppose I can suffer through text messages and phone calls. [ though 'he could be anyone'...that opens up questions ]

So that wasn't him taking over Dipper's body?

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[deciphered]

Dipper was with us at the time of the broadcast. Bill may have found someone with shape-shifting abilities, or it may be something else entirely.

That's why this information is so important. His actions with that form were deliberate. He's choosing targets, and he'll only get more efficient as he becomes familiar with the people here. Knowing who he can look like and how he does it are crucial to stopping him.

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[helpline]

Unless their physiology is part of their powers, the Porter gives people a human form. Perhaps it was simply an unfortunate quirk of the Porter, nothing more?

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[deciphered]

[Oh, now that idea has his interest.]

Is that an event with precedent? Bestowing a body others would recognize as another person?

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[helpline]

I honestly don't know—I've only heard of the bestowing a human body through hearsay.

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[deciphered]

I suppose we'll find out when the time comes. Until we do, be cautious. Assume the worst. He'll use anything he can to trick you.

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[helpline]

A healthy dose of pessimism keeps everybody safe. Will do, Grunkle Ford.