Unconventional Friendship

Chapter 5 - Day 5

The Con

Dipper:

~Dipper wakes up on the couch, and looks around only to find that the demon is gone yet again. They left off in good spirits though so he isn't worried and has no doubt that the boy will turn up sooner or later.~

Well, at least I'll be able to have a few free hours before I have to babysit that brat at the con. I guess I should go start getting ready.

~After taking a minute or two to wake up he makes his way to the kitchen and prepares himself a cup of coffee. He has the house to himself as he gets dressed into his deertaur costume, muttering to himself as he puts on the necessary makeup. He keeps it simple and when he finishes he packs up his materials and waits outside for Mabel's crew to pick him up.~

~It's not too long before Mabel and her friends come by the Shack to pick Dipper up. Unfortunately for the teen, the girls are only playing songs from their new favorite boy band. As soon as they pull up to the con, he exits the car and walks inside, but something is off. He hasn't seen Bill at all so far, and isn't sure what to prepare himself for when the demon finally does make an appearance.~

~Finally being rid of the girls and their mysterious music choices, Dipper goes to check on the Mystery Museum's set up. His two grunkles seem to have it under control, the gargoyle and griffin wings Ford designed for them bound to get their booth some attention. The deer teen decides he can wander around, not being needed at the moment. He walks far enough up the hillside of the valley the convention is being held in to see the the entire event. He wonders what he could have possibly been thinking that he would need help keeping it under control. This is a celebration of how peaceful they are with the mysterious parts of the town. Nothing is going to go wrong.~

???:

Hey Pinetree!

~A smooth voice says from behind him. He turns to investigate and sees a teenaged girl; blonde hair, yellow and black striped dress, black flats, and a top hat to complete the look.~

Dipper:

~He is confused. How did this girl, whom he's never seen before, know that nickname and why couldn't he shake the image of Bill's vessel?~

Um, hi? I'm sorry, did my sister put you up to this? Heh, yeah, that little prankster... ~But he knows his sister would never joke about Bill Cipher. Who is this girl?~

???:

~The feminine teen's bright smile fades into a dramatic frown.~

You mean you don't recognize me? Oh Pinetree... I expected more from you.

~She turns and begins to walk away, but as she goes, she says with crazed laughter.~

Heh, It's funny how dumb you are...

Dipper:

Wait, tch, stay. Who are you?

~That comment had put him on edge. Only one being had ever said such a thing to him before, but Bill was in the Dream Dimension, he assumed. This newcomer could be dangerous.~

???:

~The girl stops walking and sighs.~

You really are clueless, aren't you? I'll help you out a bit.

~She turns and curtsies.~

Hello, my name is Lillian Cyprus. Ringing any bells, kid?

Dipper:

~Dipper's so far polite, if not confused, expression turns to a hardened gaze.~

"Pinetree"? "Kid"? Just who do you think you are?