Hi! You may call me "Minerva". My tumblr page will be devoted to writing of all kinds — incorrect quotes, analysis essays, potential fanfics, and perhaps excerpts of my own books I'm developing. I aspire to become an author, and this is my way to write my heart out as I work on my debut novels. I'm currently in several fandoms, but my main ones are as follows: Gravity Falls, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Epic Mickey, Fnaf, Batim, Cuphead, Inky Mystery/Babitim, EPIC: The Musical, Alien Stage, DDLC, and Ducktales (2017). Feel free to ask me about anything (except politics, this is an escape from reality)!
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—Meet the Cast!—
(Part Two: The Stan Twins)
Stan:
Stan has spent the majority of his life as an actor. Ever since he was young, he auditioned for parts in plays; giving him an early start to his career. His lengthy experience has allowed him to perfect the art, becoming a professional of the finest quality. He would have never ended up at this point, however, if not for his passion for performing.
"I'd have to say I love the thrill of it. Always have. Putting on a persona and just fallin' back into the character. I dunno too much about the mental implications — that's more of Ford's thing, ya see: nerd stuff — but maybe the fact that it makes me feel in control of the situation is why. And, yeah, I know that it's 'you' not 'ya,' or whatever. I get enough of that at home from you-know-who," he explained upon questioning.
He was requested specifically to play the role of "Stanley Pines" by the creators, Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. They claimed that they thought no one would be able to bring the character to life as well as him. After all, it was a difficult balance of "greedy conman," "grumpy old man," and "secret softie" that had to be done perfectly in order to accurately reflect the vision. A feat they believed only Stan was capable of achieving. Ultimately, they were right: Causing Stanley Pines to become a character loved by the public all because of Stan's acting.
In his free time, he tends to attend casinos for the cause of gambling. He'll walk in with a small amount of cash in his pockets (moderated by Ford to ensure that his twin doesn't accidentally drive himself broke) and come out with bags overflowing with money. He claims to be an extremely lucky person with natural talent and good instincts when it comes to the activity. He has been accused of cheating by many, but his good heart and reputation is enough to challenge and disarm such slander. (Plus, Ford comes to his brother's defense in a way so aggressively protective that some of them back off immediately out of fear.)
Despite his tough outside and gruff voice, he's a kind person who cares a lot about those around him. He's started multiple charities with the money he's won from casinos and gained over the years in an attempt to help those in need. He implores others to step up and do the same, since every donation and act to make the world better makes a difference.
He lives with his twin brother, Ford, and the two of them spend much quality time together. Some people are suprised that they still stay so close at their age, but they just reply that they're like fictional counterparts and wouldn't have it any other way.
Ford:
Ford is a well-established scientist whose scientific endeavors, while usually being a bit more unorthodox, have paved the way for several accomplishments. He strives for the betterment for society and believes that in order to make discoveries, you need to realize and accept the truth surrounding you. Recently, he's also developed some fame for his first ever acting role of playing "Stanford Pines" from the adored series, "Gravity Falls." The story of how he came to receiving that role is one of humorous coincidences.
"It really was just a huge struck of unbelievable luck — though it was because of Stan, so maybe it isn't that out-of-left-field. The beginning of the story, so I was told, was this: Stan was talking to the writers about upcoming episodes and they revealed to him that they were going to green screen him as double for the rest of the series for the long-lost twin brother, Stanford. Stan was asking about the appearance — what does the twin look like, are there any specific details he should know in advance for when it came to dressing for the scene shoot — so then they mentioned, 'Oh! Well, he has polydactyly, so we'll have to find some way to add an extra pair of fingers on.'" Of course, Stan immediately thought of me and told the crew about having a twin brother who just so happened to have six fingers. They were delighted by this information and offered me the role as a result.
"I didn't know what to think at first. Acting wasn't my forte and I didn't have much experience; not to say that I had none, for there were a few times where I covered for Stan when he had to drop-out last minute. Regardless, I still wasn't very skilled in that particular field of expertise. I wasn't that confident in my ability and felt that my acting would only hinder the quality of the show. That should've been the end of it.
"...
"Yet, it wasn't because Stan is nothing but stubborn, and I can't help loving him for it. He sat down next to me and gave me an encouraging talk. He said that I'm much better than I think I am and this would be a chance to prove those words to be true. He then...he then told me that he would love to be able to work with me on set, and that accepting the role would save the CGI crew some time. At that point, I couldn't refuse, so I was welcomed as the actor of 'Stanford Pines'. And I have to say, I don't regret that decision," the scientist reminisced during a behind-the-scenes interview.
Ford is usually quiet unless a topic of his interest is brought up or he's speaking to a person he enjoys conversating with. He's extremely fond of academics and has been found to help the younger actors with any educational assistance they require; whether that be a math problem they don't understand or an in-depth lesson on theme.
Now, this part is purely theorizing, but many people suspect that he has some kind of past relation to popular actor, William (actor of "Bill Cipher"). Despite the two claiming to not be familiar with the other, they seem to avoid each other specifically out of all of the cast members — even on their supposed 'first day' of meeting! William is more subtle, suddenly being reminded of things and gaining convenient excuses to leave the room. Ford, meanwhile, just slips away once the yellow triangle comes near. However, please remember that this is pure suspicion and not anything valid, so do with this information as you please.
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Greetings, fellow Star Falls fans! If you enjoyed this fanfic by @ameluvs , then please check out the rest of their blog. They write excellent fanfics and have wrote another one for the AU, as well.
Deity! Bill and Dr. Stanford Pines.
I stare silently at my muse, he is so beautiful… so perfect. Yet he also seemed… tired. He never spoke of his past like the very thought pained him. I tried not to pry but I was also intrigued by him… I mean it’s part of research right? It’s part of the contract, surely it’s not that big a deal to ask, he knows a lot.
“You know a human from my past taught me two things.” He says suddenly, I meet his gaze evenly, seeing that normally composed stare as something other than that startled me. I couldn’t put a name on it… or maybe I did… I just didn’t believe it because it was gone when I blinked.
“To never let any human see that they got to me.” He says, like he could hear me asking what. He turns his gaze up to the star filled sky, it was as though the stars kissed his face; his cheeks dusted in them for a brief moment before they were replaced again with the natural bricks. I shake my head and prompt him to continue,
“And two…?”
He was quiet for a beat or two, his voice now laced with barely there frustration, “You all have and always will see me as just a deity, the earth’s protector and guardian of dreams…” the faintest form of a smile reaches his lips at the last statement before it falls as he continues, “the last time I tried to be something different…” a haunted look crosses his features as he trails off, “there’s no point in being anything different than what I was made for.”
He brings his gaze away from the stars, like it hurt him to continue looking at them. I wanted to say something, I tried to, standing to my feet and reaching my hand out to him; his eyes widened ever so slightly at the sight of the gesture before he turns away from me.
“Good night Stanford.”
Good evening everyone! This AU belongs to @fazfuri go check out their work and I hope you enjoyed!! I’ll definitely be writing more! 🩵
—Meet the Cast!—
(Part One: The Real "Mystery Twins")
Mabel:
The young tween is making a debut in the acting industry as a rising star. After landing the role of playing "Mabel" in the new hit show, "Gravity Falls," she decided that she'd rather associate with that name for her stage name.
Before gaining a presence in acting, she was famous for her love for animals. She started her own brand of sweaters for both people and pets, believing that they deserve a chance to be fashionable as well. She even fully trained her pet pig, "Waddles" — becoming well known for doing such an impressive feat. Due to her passion towards nature's creatures, she's also sworn on being vegetarian; refusing to eat meat of any sort.
She has a heart of pure gold and is said to be just as amazing of a person in real life as she's viewed online.
"Mabel? Oh, she's just the sweetest! She checks on everyone — and I mean everyone — and asks if they're having a good day. She hasn't let any of the attention, or benefits, of getting a main role go to her head, and is so modest. She's splendid to have on set," Susannah (actor of "Lazy Susan") exclaimed during an interview.
The pre-teen girl is beloved by seemingly everyone working on the show, causing her to be quite popular with them. The same can't be said for some of the fan-base, however. Hate groups have been formed against her character and they've decided to also take out their anger against her as well, considering that she's the actress playing the female Pines twin. Other cast members of the show — like Stan (actor of "Stanley Pines"), Mason (actor of "Dipper Pines"), and William (actor of "Bill Cipher") — have shielded her against the verbal assault, coming to her defense. We can only hope that part of the community gains some sense and realizes that they should fix their behavior.
Mason:
Mason plays the role of "Dipper Pines" — a nerdy teen obsessed with uncovering the mysteries surrounding him. While not being a hunter of the paranormal like his fictional counterpart, Mason has a history of acting in mysteries and horror films. Despite being younger than most people with a job in those genres of media, he's had a successful career with it. He claims that he's never found the supposed 'creepiness' to be unsettling: In fact, he says he's instead usually drawn to it, like a moth to a flame. As a result, he has a passion for the eerie and supernatural — causing him to be a perfect fit for the character.
Many wondered whether or not the 'Big Dipper' birthmark he displays in the show was authentic due to how real it looks, and he confirmed to indeed be simply makeup. Though, he admits that he wishes he did have it for an actual birthmark because of how cool it would be.
Mason is not at all the insecure kid he acts like in the series, and instead is confident and outgoing in person. However, similarly to Dipper, he's tends to be an introvert.
"It's mental whiplash just interacting with the kid! He'll be a sarcastic smart*** , but as soon as the camera starts rolling, all of the sudden he's an awkward mess, sweating bullets left and right. The change catches me off-guard every time, but I try not to act like it," Stan (actor of "Stanley Pines") grunted when we asked him about his experiences.
He's extremely attached to Mabel and clicked with her as soon as they met. They could really trick you into thinking that they were twins with how close they are. They barely spend a moment apart. Frankly, it's adorable.
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Bill: "Yo. I've been talking to Ford for a couple of weeks, and I think I'm ready to ask him out."
Fiddleford: "I mean, yeah, that's cool that you wanna go out with him, but I heard that he only likes guys with blonde hair, like—"
*He blinks and all of a sudden Bill is a guy with extremely blonde hair*
Fiddleford: "..."
Fiddleford: "Bro..."
Bill: "I'm — I'm just chilling."
Fiddleford: "Bill, how are you gonna change your entire self...for a guy, bro—"
Bill: "Bro..."
*Bill taps the southern man on the shoulder and points into the distance where Stan is walking up next to Ford*
Bill: "He has a twin...brother."
*Fiddleford now has hair so blonde and bright that it's capable of blinding the eyes of passerby*
...
Fiddleford: "See, that's a different story."
Bill: "That's what I'm trying to say!"
Guess who's going to see "Legally Blonde the Musical" today? 🥳
—Presenting "Actor Falls" AU—
So, as far as I am aware, no one has done an actor AU solely for Gravity Falls. Orxinus and Fazfuri do have a collab actor AU, however it's based off of their AU's exclusively and not the show itself. So, I decided to become the (maybe) first one to create one for Gravity falls.
General Gist:
My AU "Actor Falls" is set within a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"/"Once Upon a Studio" type universe where humans and toons act together to create cartoons and fictional entertainment. Dipper, Mabel, Stan, Fiddleford, Ford and the rest of the human cast of Gravity Falls are, well, humans. Bill, the henchmaniacs, and all of the other supernatural creatures, meanwhile, are toons — cartoon characters who exist as real people in the world. They are all employed by the company Disney to work on the series.
Stanley and Stanford are biological, identical twins (just like how they are in the series), while Dipper and Mabel aren't actually related. They didn't know each before being cast with their roles, but quickly developed a close bond as if they were genuinely siblings. Bill and the Axolotl also don't have powers of any sort; the amphibian isn't truly a god, and two-dimensional triangle isn't a dream demon.
Background Information:
In order to avoid weirdness, I'm not going to include any of the people who genuinely worked on the show in my AU. Instead, GF was written by Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. They decided to project the evolution of their brotherly bond and relationship into the story — Mickey unintentionally ruining Oswald's chance for success, causing an accident that destroyed his brother's life, Oswald resenting him for decades, and the two of them coming together in order to defeat a threat larger than life. Everything that happened in "Epic Mickey" actually occurred, and Mickey had the game created out of the events in order to restore Oswald's heart by reintroducing him to the public. They won't be the focus of the AU, but they're still part of it as the writers of Gravity Falls in-universe.
In-Depth Details:
Originally, they were just going to have Stan act as a double for the mysterious other twin in the story and green-screen an extra pair of fingers on. That was until Stan told them that – conveniently — he had a twin with polydactyly. He discussed the idea of becoming an actor for the series to Ford and he was hesitant about it at first, unsure of how well of one he would be. However, with some encouragement from his brother and reminders that his acceptance would benefit everyone, Ford ultimately ended up agreeing to the role.
Unfortunately, once he started working he found out that Bill also happened to be an actor for the series. They're canonly exes in this AU. They used to date in secret because of the strong public hate towards human/toon relationships. But, in the end, the lingering guilt of doing something so 'wrong' caused them to break up. They still long for the other, but will never openly admit it. Not yet, at least.
The two of them have a mutual, silent agreement to keep their romantic past hidden, in fear of wrecking their reputations. Bill is better at masking his disdain and remaining love, since he's a professional actor, but Ford struggles, being the newbie. This ends up causing rumors and gossip about the two of them currently dating. This certainly isn't helped by their dymanic in the show and how they seem to put extra emotion into certain scenes.
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The Axolotl: "Now, there'll be no more interruptions, distractions, or side plots. Bill Cipher, is there anything further you'd like to say to the Court?"
*A piano, which was notably not there beforehand, is present with Bill sitting on its bench. He flexes his fingers before drifting them towards the white-and-black keys, playing the opening notes of a tune. He then turns to face the great amphibian expectantly*
The Axolotl: "Not in the form of a song."
*Bill's eye twitches in annoyance for a moment and he closes it to gain composure before opening it back up*
Bill: "I'm innocent."
The Axolotl: "Very well."
*They move to face the jury, opening their mouth for a second to speak before being immediately interrupted by a certain triangle continuing his statement while playing a melody on the piano*
Bill: "I'm so incredibly innocent that the word 'innocent ' should be written on my face. The 'i' would stand for 'I'm innocent.' The 'n' would stand for 'nothing wrong,' which is what I've done. The 'a' would stand for—"
Ford: "That's not how you spell 'innocent.'"
Bill: "I'm sure spelling doesn't count."
The Axolotl: "Spelling counts."
*Bill's eye scrunches in annoyance at the frilled god and he does his best to side-eye them with his singular eye before placing focus back on his piano*
Bill: "Well, then 'innocent' should be spelled 'B-I-L-L' because that is how I plead!"
*The keys got louder with the pronunciation of each letter and he finished off with a selection of sweet notes, nodding in showmanship*
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "Penultimate Peril: Part 2" of the show "A Series of Unfortunate Events".)
(SPOILER WARNING for the endings of Little Nightmares || and the Security Breach: Ruin DLC)
If I had a nickel for every time the protagonist of an indie horror game, after getting into the final boss fight from an attempt to save their best friend, was dropped and betrayed by said friend, I would have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
I was going to create my own EPIC: The Musical x Gravity Falls AU if I couldn't find anything on Tumblr and name it "Epic Falls". Seems like the name was already taken, but at least someone is taking advantage of the potential for the crossover. This is really neat!
You are a Warrior of the Mind...
Don't disappoint me
More on the AU under cut!
I've finally more or less figured out how Epic Falls is gonna go! Everything I make for this au is probably not gonna be a fully finished piece, I just had an itch thinking about Ford and Bill in this AU
In this AU, Ford, Stan and Shermie are all sent to fight in the war, through a series of misunderstandings and accidents and more than a little intervention by a certain demon to get Ford out of Ithaca
Shermie was the heir, being the oldest, but he figured Ford would be a better ruler than him anyway, Stan was actually sent to war by King Filbrick in order to ensure Ford would be next in line after Shermie, and Ford got a very odd dream that convinced him he needed to prove himself to his kingdom by winning the war for Ithaca. Little did he know Shermie was also leaving... (for more info you could look at the epic falls tag!!)
ANYWAY, Ford and Bill. Wow are these guys interesting.
Ford basically treated Bill as one of his only friends, his muse, and Bill convinced him that he needed Bills help to win the war. It's only once he break the deal with Bill and properly lets his brothers in on the warplanning that they pull a Trojan Horse and win the war. (The actual reasoning for the war in this au is... under progress)
Bill, angered by Ford's insolence and him breaking the deal, acts as nearly all the gods in this AU, taking the place of Athena, Zeus in Thunder Bringer, and Posiedon (Bills goal in this AU is to rid Ithaca of all of its heirs, and he has his own ulterior motives for that. Getting into his character is gonna be a blast guys, trust) (all of which has IMPLICATIONS for 'We'll be Fine')
(Character-based SPOILER WARNING for Sayori from "DDLC" and Sayaka from "Madoka Magica")
If I had a nickel for every time a teenage girl whose name started with a "Say" had short unnaturally colored hair, blue eyes, was childhood friends with the protagonist, fell into depressive state, and was from a Japanese piece of media, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
(I accidentally added the 3rd GIF; please pretend it doesn't exist)
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I admittedly don't have a bank account, so unfortunately I can't donate. Hopefully someone who can, however, sees this ask.
"Is this about the children? I apologize for the noise. I told them to cry using their inside voices."
—Filbrick Pines, probably
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "The Bad Beginning" of the TV show "A Series of Unfortunate Events".)
"Girls were falling all over me in school, and not just because I would extend my leg when they walked by. I was a lone wolf, a mysterious stranger, a regular client at the hospital."
-Bill Cipher, probably
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "The Austere Academy" of the TV show "A Series of Unfortunate Events".)
*Ford and Stan open the door to the Mystery Shack and step outside, exiting it*
Ford: "Now, all that stands between us and enjoying ourselves is—"
Bill: "YOUR OL' PAL AND OVERLORD, BILL CIPHER! MUAHAHAHA!"
*Ford flinches back as Bill shoves his face into his personal space, one hand of his grasping a flashlight which he flickers on-and-off as the other one waves up and down; gesturing madly*
Bill: "Zzzz—eerrk! Lightning! HAHAHA! "
*The flashlight then flickers off...permanently...leaving Bill to shake it furiously. The Axolotl walks up from behind him, wearing a white lab coat*
The Axolotl: "I cut his dramatic-entrance budget."
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "Raiders of the Doomsday Vault!" of the series "Ducktales (2017)".)
A Game of Pretend
Prologue
Ford was a fraud of a muse that wanted to use him to accomplish...whatever corrupt plans he had. Bill was aware of this from the start in an instinctual way he couldn't quite place his finger on. The routine felt familiar to him, as if it was something he was destined to experience, and yet so distant at the same time. Like he had only been left with a phantom whisp of a trace to go off and use in picking up the pieces. Off.
Not that he'd never met some scheming, manipulative puppeteer who attempted (emphasis on attempt; he was no easy target) to trick and exploit him before— No, Bill was well equipped with the type and how to handle them. It was just that this time felt... different.
...
He wasn't sure what to think about that.
...
So, he wouldn't.
Ford claimed to be a benevolent god bestowing wisdom upon those living their lives in ignorance. Clearing the fog that blinded their eyes and enlightening them with knowledge previously beyond their comprehension. A muse.
What he wouldn't say was that he was liar who was barely managing to hide his ulterior motives with every breath he took. Bill didn't care nearly enough to tell the guy, though. He'd let him have his fun as long the egomaniac got the memo that the painter wasn't interested in whatever con he was selling and left to go pester the next potential puppet. After all, he was a busy guy! He had perspectives to shatter with his breathtaking — totally original — art; stars to gaze at; etcetera, etcetera. You get the idea.
As he had previously stated (and was proud to declare), he knew how to deal with scumbags like these: Beings striving to play the long game to reel you in to a false sense of security where all they have to do to pull the strings is a simple lift of a finger, and — BAM! — they have someone, either entirely out of their will or out of pressure, capable of doing their bidding.
It never got to that part for Bill, though. He wasn't one to brag (he very much was so, depending on who he was talking to), but he had a natural talent for spotting out shapes — and more — like them. He stopped them before they even had the chance to play their games. He learned the best tip was to ignore them. It usually took a while, sure, since they were persistent to get their way, but as long as you were as well, they would give up.
So, that was what he had decided to do with the confusing higher being. Any attempts at conversation from his behalf would be met with utter silence from the Euclidean triangle, whom acted like he couldn't see him. That's how most of their interactions were...in the beginning.
Hey! A shape could only be so patient before something — or someone — got on their nerves! So, eventually, Bill snapped. He started yelling at the six-fingered person, cursing him out. This only seemed to amuse the supposedly 'superior' being, though, which got on the painter's nerves more. He acted oh so better and greater, all because he could float and do...er...other things Bill couldn't remember at the moment.
In the end, he caved in to the god's desires, deciding that his irritating efforts would diminish if the triangle played along ever the slightest bit.
They began to hold genuine conversations where they learned about one another. Ford began to seem less like some far-away, untouchable being who was created into existence just to annoy him, and more like an actual person with feelings and thoughts. Who knew! And — here's the real kicker — Bill was starting to like him.
Behind that arrogant, all-powerful persona was someone who listened to him, emphasizing, understanding. He truly was intelligent and shared ideas that the painter would have never considered on his own. They taught each other things, and instantly developed a kind of chemistry and dymanic that only that one person can create with you. He was funny, charming, charismatic...
...
But, still manipulative. Still trying to rope Bill into becoming some kind of puppet he could utilize for whatever plots he has in mind. He hadn't forgotten that, nor did Ford get any better at masking it.
He knew that he should cut him off, stop things now before they began to spiral into something worse he couldn't return from. But, he was hesitant to because Ford was the only other person capable of understanding him. Because Ford filled that gaping ache of missing companship. Because he was so starved for any other kind of connection he could have after a childhood of being alone, outcasted by his society for being different. Because Ford was the only other person who was just as much of a freak as him. Because Ford could not only tolerate his weirdness, but even like it. Because Ford was the only other person who knew what was like to see the stars...
...
He didn't want to lose that. Didn't want to lose his muse who showed him wonderful things he never dreamed of seeing before. Didn't want to lose his love.
And, besides, he was curious to find out what Ford's plans were and his curiosity was one that was rarely left unfulfilled.
So, for the first time ever, Bill would entertain this manipulator. Allow himself to go along with whatever ulterior motives he has planned. Engage himself in a game of pretend.
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The "Euclydia Rises" AU was created by @orxinus . Thank you for reading! 💖
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Bill: "My boyfriend is wearing a freaking suit for his autism diagnosis appointment."
Ford: "It's a special event!"
Bill: "Shut up."
Cuphead (upon being offered the Devil's deal): "And that's when it hit me: The best idea I ever had in my entire life! "
—Later that day—
Mugman: "That was the worst idea you ever had in your entire life! "
Bill: "So, Frills, just wanted to double check. How do ethical beings feel about murder?"
The Axolotl: "It's frowned upon."
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "Derek" of the series "The Good Place".)
Okay, so, um, the song "Dead Girl Walking (Reprise)" feels a lot like how I think your AU is going to end story wise, and I wanted to go into depth about why. Slight Spoiler Warning for "Heathers the Musical," I guess. I won't talk about its plot, but this song specifically is one of the final ones from it and because of that it touches on some parts of the story, so a few details may be revealed. That aside, I'm going to begin my analysis:
"I wanted someone strong who could protect me."
Megalomaniac Ford's like a god to Simple Bill; one who watches over him and advises him. He's a much more powerful being who can come to Bill's aid, may he ever need it. A potential protector. He's also a muse to the Euclidean triangle: Guiding him, inspiring him, and — in a way — taking care of him by sharing his 'wisdom'.
"I let his anger fester and infect me."
This is going to be where I'll first enter my theory zone. Considering that MM!Ford has, more or less, the same type of childhood as Canon Ford, he most likely also wanted to prove his greatness to the world. Show them all the wonderful things he is capable of doing, how he's going to be the one to change their lives, and how they're going to regret all of the cruel things they said to him growing up once they see him blossom into what he was always meant to be: A renowned genius. He was outcasted by society for being different — for being better, and able to realize and see things others could not ever possibly comprehend.
Upon becoming familiar with Simple Bill, he probably recognizes just how similar their upbringings were. How they were both social rejects born with physical 'defects,' enlightened on a level far above their peers', and capable of making a difference if they seized the opportunity properly. Like Canon Ford did with Dipper for the mentorship (don't read this as me hating on him, please), Megalomaniac Ford most likely ends up projecting on Bill due to these similarities. Why should Bill have to suffocate in mediocrity when he's capable of achieving greatness? Why should he allow himself to be held back by such flat minds, dumbing down the beauty of the stars in his paintings? He should prove them wrong, make a difference!
...And maybe even show Euclydia the stars for real....
His anger and indignation would infect the painter's mind, slowly consuming him within.
"His solution is a lie, no one here deserves to die — except for me and the monster I created!"
So, it was implied in one of your earlier comics that MM!Ford plans on getting Bill to show Euclydia the stars — and more — by saying, "We'll show them," when Bill mentioned that his parents wouldn't understand anything his muse talks about, since they don't even understand the stars. To 'solve' Bill's problem of not being understood by a dimension living in ignorance of things bigger than them, he could show them the stars. It would be the perfect start to liberating their minds! If not for one small thing: Introducing the stars to Euclydia massacred the dimension and it's people, as revealed in TBOB. So, the supposed 'solution' would end up killing them. But, Ford would most likely argue that it would be worth it to enlighten them with the knowledge and bestow intelligence greater than they've known on them. In doing so, he would become a monster. All for his dear painter.
"Heads up, J.D., I'm a dead girl walkin'."
Since this AU is a role reversal, some events are parallel to the original show; meaning that there's a good chance that Simple Bill would confront Ford on his true intentions. And, once he does, he's as good as dead. Canon Ford at least was in a dimension Canon Bill couldn't each, so he couldn't harm the ex-devotee with the full extent of his power. MM!Ford, however, can come and go to Simple Bill as he pleases, so there's no safety net for the Euclidean triangle once he leaves his museum's side. He may as well be a dead triangle walking.
"And there's your final bell (Ah). It's one more dance and then farewell (Ah)."
Again, I feel like Euclydia is going to be endangered and at risk of being destroyed some point towards the end.
"I wish your mom had been a little stronger. I wish your dad were good, I wish grown-ups understood, I wish we met before they convinced you life is war."
This is probably the most self-explanatory, but I'll still delve into it anyways. Caryn — and this isn't me calling her a terrible a mom — didn't stand up for how her boys were treated in any way as far as we could tell on screen. Filbrick was, evidently, a terrible and abusive father. Pressuring Ford to be perfect and only valuing him for his intellectual worth, while tossing Stan aside as a scapegoat. Ford, as stated earlier, was turned into an outsider by society and wasn't fully understood by them. Through experiencing a life as tragic and difficult as this, Ford developed a certain mentality. He decided to live by "survive of the fittest," but in the mental sense. Bill probably wishes that he could've turned back time and stopped him from embracing this way of life.
Anyway, this was my analysis essay. Thank you for allowing me to ramble. I live your AU and hope that you have a good day!
FUCK YESS ive compared simplemaniac with veronica and JD a lot already and i love this one hehe theyre sooo fucked up i love this
(Credit for the amazing artwork and AU goes to @fazfuri )
(All credit for the AU and artwork used go to @fazfuri )
—This is an attempt to get the panels in order—
(All credit for the AU and artwork used go to @fazfuri )
—This is an attempt to get the panels in order. Click on the "#stars falls x my clematis" tag on my tumblr blog to find the finished version I reblogged with the rest of the panels included—
Mr. Ford Pines: "Do you believe in god?"
Deity Bill: "No! Stop talking."
Mr. Ford: "Once upon a time, mankind believed in god and had religion."
Deity: *sighs*
Mr. Ford: "They believed that things that cannot be solved by human strength are the will of god; believed that the entire universe revolved around the Earth; thought that the place that connected with the sky, which they could not dare to reach, was the place where the gods lived."
Deity: "That's just ridiculous."
Mr. Ford: "From the moment humanity left the universe, we all forgot god."
...
Mr. Ford: "But if belief in god is human. If all I can do as a human is to believe–"
Deity: "Why are you staring at me? "
Mr. Ford: "My god..."
Deity: "Hey — hey! Wait! "
Mr. Ford: "...My universe."
Deity: "Ah, go away! Ahhhh! "
("Star Falls" AU and artwork featured are created by @fazfuri )
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the Alien Stage Ivan & Till cover of the song "My Clematis".)
!!Check out my reblogged post of the one I made that came after this one, if you want to see the full panels in order!!
*Upon the Pines family finding out that, somehow, someone stole from the Mystery Shack*
Mabel: "You know, I'm suprised we haven't heard from Grunkle St—"
*She's interrupted by Stanley all of sudden bursting into the room*
Stan: "WE'VE BEEN ROBBED?! Oh, the humanity! Give it to me straight, Sixer. How much did I — uh — we — uh — you lose?"
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "The 87 Cent Solution" of the series "Ducktales (2017)".)
Gremlin Gus: "Or, you could go to one place and get all the candy you could ever want..."
Mickey: "We're going to a candy store?"
Gus: "What? No, it's night-time. Candy stores are closed."
Oswald: "We're gonna rob a candy store?!"
Gus: "Ugh..."
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the series "Ducktales (2017)".)
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*Holly after showing up at Dr. Oddswell's house uninvited and unexpected demanding to meet the B-Bros in person*
Holly: "You said how I got your address?"
Bendy: ...
Boris: ...
Holly: "Don't you worry about that bro—"
"I am the monster, rawr, rawr, rawr! "
-Bill Cipher after the Euclidean Massacre
(Incorrect Quote sourced from an april fools prank song by Jorge-Riverra-Herrans for EPIC: The Musical)
This is canon. It happened while they were sailing around the world together. The only person who can dispute this is Alex Hirsch himself.
(For @romanticizing-writing)
Stan: AHHH! I ain’t too worried about it! (Gasping) 😰
Ford: You had that dream again, didn’t you? 😒
*The Pines Family (and Bill) are gathered together in the Mystery Shack's living room as Mabel attempts to teach a lesson about ethics using the infamous trolley problem. Bill is fixated on doodling on the paper he's holding*
Mabel: "Bill. You've been quiet. What do you think about this?"
Handyman Bill: "Well, obviously the dilemma is clear: How do you kill all six people?"
*He turns the paper he was drawing on around, so that the Pines can see it properly. It's a vivid depiction of bloodshed and massacre utilizing creative methods that only a psychopath could think of...which he is. Sparkly, red glitter is glued on to color and illustrate the blood rushing from the victims' wounds*
Bill: "Well, I would dangle a sharp blade out of a window to slice the neck of the guy on the other track as we swoosh our five main guys."
*He looks around expectantly only to be met with tired expressions, too used to this kind of mayhem*
Bill: "Oh... I did the thing again, didn't I?"
Mabel: "Yeah. Ten more more, buddy."
*She flips around the blackboard she had borrowed from Ford to use for her lesson to reveal hundreds of "People=Good" messages scribbled on the other side in chalk*
Bill: "People. Good. People... Why is that so hard to remember? "
(The "Handyman Bill AU" was created by @/LosanPostle and @/waty_mot on Twitter)
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "The Trolley Problem" of the series "The Good Place".)
Stan: "But nothing scares me anymore."
Ford: "Not even Bill?"
Stan: "When was the last time we even saw that guy? I guess you could say I ain't too worried about it. You should give it a shot! Feels pretty good."
Ford: ...
Ford: "'I'm not too worried about it..?'"
(Thank you @gemwing1988 for giving me the inspiration for this)
(Incorrect Quote sourced from the episode "Release the Demons" of the series "The Cuphead Show".)