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Laughter filled the forest, scattering outwards before sucking back in toward the two of you, finally culminating in a floating triangle with one large cat eye surveying you in turn.
"Ah, if it isn't old Pine Tree! Back for another crack at me? Ahaha!"
Dipper winced, but it didn't interrupt his glare.
"I see you've finally made a friend you're not related to! Nice to meet you, sugar."
Your hand was slapped away before you could shake.
"Don't do it! He'll take advantage of you! He wants to destroy the world! Starting with me!"
"Dipper! I have questions for him; I'm not stupid, just trust me!" Besides, it wasn't even a deal-handshake.
"Questions, eh, starshine? Let's have a look-see."
From the corner of your eye, you saw Dipper throw a rock at Bill, but other than flashing red, the demon showed no reaction. A few seconds later, his eye rolled back into focus.
"Ha! How does a triangle fuck? I like this kid. Let's make a deal."
"But- you can't- He'll-!"
Dipper flew backwards, hitting a tree with a heavy thunk, echoing itself mechanically when his head connected.
"Get out of here, Pine Tree. We have things to discuss."