The Spider's Duet

by Tearoom Saloon

Love, they said, was a tall, stiff drink. Dipper Gleeful wasn't sure he wanted a glass of love, but he needed something to wash its taste from his mouth. His sister thought so too, so she poured him a glass of rubbing alcohol and slid it across the table, content to wait for the infatuation to wear off. The problem, however, was that he didn't intend to give this one up.

1. Cast

CAST OF CHARACTERS

'Will you walk into my parlor?' said the Spider to the Fly.

Dipper Gleeful, the Spider: Our protagonist. A quiet, cunning boy whose motives are as hazy as his eyes. Eighteen years of age, he's grown from a curious, mischievous child into a handsome, cutthroat young man. To cross him would be a foolish act, as few have managed to fight back. Mabel occasionally uses him to woo girls and gather information. He does this in a sterile, surgical manner, none of them holding his attention for more than a few hours.

Mabel Gleeful, the Fox: Twin of Dipper. Though she is more sadistic, she is not the crueler of the pair. A loud, manipulative girl capable of winning mind games against the strongest of opponents. She is not good, nor is she nice, though she easily feigns emotions to get her way. It is unclear if she has genuine feelings of caring for anyone aside from her granduncle and brother. The undeniable leader of the Gleeful siblings, she takes full advantage of Dipper, knowing he won't reject her puppy stare.

Pacifica Northwest, the Fly: An unwitting pawn in Mabel's game, whose involvement is less unwilling than Dipper's. Childhood friend of Gideon. A bit goofy, she comes from a large, wealthy family in the north-most part of California. She is the only child of her parents and one of many cousins. Her family is loving and kind, and they accept how she behaves, though none pretend to understand. She believes the best in people, and is crushed when their darker sides show. Pacifica likes to think she can bring out the best in those who hide themselves, and it will be her downfall.

Gideon Pines, the Frog: The boy with the journal. Son of Bud and Martha Pines, owners of the Mystery Shack. Obsessed with anomalies, he has spent most of his summers chasing down supernatural events in Gravity Falls. He was chubby as a child, but after years of Mabel's constant bullying, he took to powerlifting, his broad frame a perfect fit for his new strength. She continues to tease but now compares him to a bear. He is protective of Pacifica, both because of his own feelings and his previous experiences with the Gleeful twins. Gideon is kind, but unlike Pacifica, is willing to lash out at unfair and unjust actions.