Tad entered the kitchen to see Jill at the kitchen table, staring at the cup in her hand. "Hey. I thought you were in bed. You mentioned wanting to open early tomorrow." She shrugged as he started to make a sandwich. He glanced at her in concern. "Are you feeling okay?"

"I'm fine." She stood up to lean against the table. "I just got a call from Mabel Pines." Her brother hummed in interest as he placed the last slice of bread. "Apparently somebody disguised as a doctor tried to poison Ford Pines. He's okay, of course. They ended up getting Dipper in the arm. He's okay too." She took a sip of her drink. "Everybody's fine."

"Have they caught her?"

Tad looked up at a shatter. Jill had gripped the mug so tight that it had shattered in her grasp. A mixture of tea and golden blood dripped from her clenched fist to the floor.

"What was that-"

"I never said that it was a female." She released her fist, pieces of china hitting the floor. Some remained embedded in her hand. "What did you do Thaddeus?"

The older smiled as he set his sandwich down. Slowly, he started to walk to her. "My dear, dear, darling sister." The younger gulped, blocked from stepping back by the table. "I have only done what is needed for our protection. We both know Ford Pines."

"The Pines are not our enemies."

"Yet Sixer would not have an issue removing us from existence." He stroked her cheek before patting her head. "Don't worry little one. We'll be safe and sound."

Jill stayed there as Tad picked up his sandwich and left.

Could not stay away, could you?

Amelia yelped at the voice. She looked around before the black cloth was tied over her eyes again. She sighed as she was pulled down. "I was curious. I have a tendency to imagine voices, after all." There was silence. The girl looked around. "Hello?"

You thought...Something or somethings whispered from the shadows all around her. Amelia gulped, trying to untie the blindfold. But the knot remained firm, despite how much she struggle. THAT I WAS NOT REAL?! Firm hands gripped her tightly, claws digging into her arms. Her eyes started to burn. Then she was roughly yanked up to her feet. DOES THIS FEEL REAL?!

Amelia was slammed down to the ground. Something cracked under her weight, then she was lifted up again.

"YES! That feels real, that feels real very real!" She screeched before she was slammed down again. "I'm sorry! I don't trust myself sometimes that's all!"

There was silence. Amelia curled up, collar still being held firmly. She needed to be ready in case she was dropped again. Her hand started throbbing, remembering when she got pushed down the stairs...

I apologize. I have had unfortunate experiences with people believing I was just a fantasy. She was set down on her feet, claws pricking at her flesh as her collar was fixed. It wears at you, you know. Year and years and years...

The voice sounded lonely, pricking at her heart.

"You've been all alone?"

No, dear one. I had friends before, but we were separated. Before that, I had a family and a darling sister.

Hands shifting around so she didn't fall flat on her face, Amelia sat down. "What was your sister like?" She heard sounds of something settling down across from her. "Was she nice?"

Yes, she was nice. The sweetest child to dance among the stars, she was...she was wonderful. The most perfect being in existence in my eye. Once...

The girl settled down as the being across from her began to tell a story.

She smiled faintly, the blindfold blocking her from seeing the other's eye crinkle in contentment.