Despite having been in Gravity Falls for years now, the mysterious scientist in the cabin remains just that, a mystery. His own mind hasn’t felt safe for months, not since he realised Bill’s true nature, and he wasn’t too far from completely losing his mind. He can’t remember the last time he had a full night’s sleep, all he can do is write, study, look for a solution. Keep an eye out.

Which is probably why, when a kind and slightly curious neighbour hopes to greet him and check up on him, they’re greeted with a crossbow to the face. “Who’s there?! You won’t take my-“ The brunette stops himself the moment he sees a new face, breathing slightly heavily, but slowly he lowers his weapon. Brown eyes narrow at the sudden cold air that comes into the house, virgin snow left untouched save for the newcomers’ footprints.

The stranger is met with a blank stare, for a few moments he simply looks into his eyes and tries to figure out if they might be possessed. “Sorry, sorry… pure force of habit. You uh-“ Ford clears his throat, running a hand through messy, tangled hair. “…can I help you?”