Apprentice {Gravity Falls}

Better Run, Better Run

Stan glared at Ford from across the kitchen table.

"What?"

"There's only nine more days until the 25th, Poindexter!" Stan exclaimed, gesturing towards the calendar. "We barley have anything planned!"

Ford shrugged, "It's been a busy month!"

Stan sighed, "I know, but we already told everyone April 25th! We can't change the date now! And we don't even have a venue!"

"Can't you find a venue?"

"Sixer!" Stan exclaimed, slamming down his cup of coffee, "This was your idea! I think this is your responsibility! Unless you wanna cancel...?"

"We can't cancel!"

"Then try to find a venue today," Stan exclaimed. Ford nodded. As much as he wanted to find a venue later, Stan was right. If they didn't find a location soon, this plan would be a bust.

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As Dipper read a book, Ford looked for possible emplacements on his laptop. However, he was out of luck. Many of them were too expensive or already booked on the 25th. He was starting to give up when-

"GUYS!!" Soos exclaimed, entering the door. Ford looked up from his laptop and Dipper glanced up from reading.

"Look at this!!" He exclaimed, placing a flyer down for the two to see.

Dipper squinted, "Uhhh... property of Gravity Falls LaserZone?"

"Huh?" Soos looked at the paper again, "Oh! Wrong side!"

"LaserZone Laser Tag half off for the next two weeks??" Dipper exclaimed, looking up at Soos. "No way!!"

Soos beamed, "Yeah way! And it starts today! Do you wanna come?"

Dipper gave a sad smile, "I'd love to, but I can't. Grunkle Ford said we were gonna capture a jackalope today! Right Grunkle Ford?"

Ford thought for a moment. He couldn't find any where online, but maybe if the laser tag arena had space, he could make a reservation there.

"Uhh... Grunkle Ford?"

"You know what?" Ford closed his laptop, "Why not? You've been working really hard this month. You deserve a break!"

Dipper smiled, "b-but what about the jackalope?"

Ford waved him off, "That can wait until tomorrow!"

Dipper beamed, "Thank you so much Grunkle Ford!! Soos, let me grab some money real quick and I'll be right there!"

As Dipper ran up the stairs, Ford turned to Soos. "Is it possible I could make a reservation there?"

Soos nodded, "Of course! They even allow outside food and drink! But of course, you can buy food there too!"

Ford nodded, "You think they'll have a spot open for the 25th?"

Soos' eyes widened, "Oh my gosh! You still need a place for the 25th?"

"It's been a busy month. I got catering ready, but we haven't really been focused on the event. And now there's only about a week left and we're underprepared," Ford admitted.

"Why don't you come with us?" Soos suggested as Dipper began to walk down the stairs. "You can make plans while we're battling!"

"Alright, I'm ready!" Dipper exclaimed.

"Woah! Nice shirt dood! Team Rocket?" Soos exclaimed.

"Prepare for trouble!"

"Why'd you change your shirt?" Ford wondered.