[Dipper reaches into the bag and pulls out the cookie. He scrutinizes it carefully before holding it out to his sister, his voice heavy with a gravitas that was in all honesty most likely unneeded for the situation.
What if they don't like parties? What if they're a party-hating species of aliens that believe the act of partying is an act of war? Too many variables.
[Mabel's face lights up so very brightly and her eyes go wide before squeals.] Thank you thank you thank you! [You are getting a super fast and super energetic hug around the neck.
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[Dipper reaches into the bag and pulls out the cookie. He scrutinizes it carefully before holding it out to his sister, his voice heavy with a gravitas that was in all honesty most likely unneeded for the situation.
FORTUNE COOKIES ARE SERIOUS BUSINESS OKAY.]
Go ahead, Mabel.
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Sorry not sorry for this I didn't need my heart did you need yours?
Actually, on second thought I don't really want another mailbox incident.
[He very quickly rescinds his proposition, unwrapping the cookie himself and snapping it open.]
Okay, deep breath. Let's see what this says...
[The fortune is only two words, but they feel like a punch to the gut.]
... "Trust them."
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... I bet it's aliens.
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He cracks a small smile, laughing.]
Aliens?
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[Mabel no.]
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[w a i t.]
... No, no, that was my fault, but that's not the point. We don't even know if this fortune is actually about aliens. It could be about anything!
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Fine. We can throw a party.
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Mabel likes parties.]
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We still have to ask Grunkle Stan, but if it ends up being anything like the first party we had here I don't see why he'll say no.
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[And in from the other room comes one grumpy grunkle, looking down at the two kids in his care.]
You two are not throwing a party...
[He looks between the two of them]
... without me charging twenty bucks a pop for admission and someone working a concession stand!