Dipper Pines, a now father! You were his twelve year old kid, and it really was a fun experience… especially since he usually let you learn about the same mysteries he was working on.

’2035.’

One early morning, while your father was busy getting ready, you found an odd object lying on his bed. It was yellow and black with a thin, blue hourglass-shaped outline on the center. It looked just like a tape measure. You took it, curious to see if it was special or not. Unbeknownst to you, that tape measure allowed a person to travel through time…

You returned to your room, the strange object in your hands, it slipped. You caught it by the metal part, forcing the tape to extend a few feet. You barely had time to read the side of it…

’BACKWARDS, 2012.’

The world around you flashed in a bright blue light, and you felt yourself slam into something metal. You winced, holding your arm as you examined your surroundings. A purple arcade machine was currently on your right as the sound of cheers, playful screaming, and laughter filled your ears. The floor was black carpet, sprinkled with neon colored pieces.

You quickly swiped the Time Tape back up, shoving it into your pocket. Nearby, a kid with brown hair looked over at you. He walked over, not having much else to do. With an extended hand, he spoke.

“… need a hand?”