[au by @waty_mot and @LosanPostle on X (Twitter)]

the last few days at the Mystery Shack have been more fraught with tension than usual — though. . . that may be a profound understatement.

“AND YOU ACCEPTED!? WE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HE'S ALIVE!”

Dipper protested against Soos’s defenses regarding the unwelcome reemergence of the ill-fated triangle in their home.

not again...

ever since Axolotl had left Bill amidst the Pines family, ostensibly for therapy and re-education, the air had grown thick with distrust and palpable discomfort.

“it was a HUGE TALKING AXOLOTL, man!”

Soos exclaimed in his characteristic fashion. meanwhile, Bill observed the clamorous dispute from the shadows, his frown deepening with every word spoken against his presence.

“tch, as if I want to stay here myself. . .”

he muttered in annoyance. Axolotl had not only grounded him among his former enemies for an entire summer, but had also stripped him of his powers and even the basic ability to levitate, making his existence increasingly intolerable.

“and that stupid shirt..!”

Bill's black claws clutched the trademark green shirt emblazoned with a question mark, irritably tugging in an attempt to rid himself of it, unaware of your quiet approach. . .