Prologue

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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1 month ago

Bill: "My boyfriend is wearing a freaking suit for his autism diagnosis appointment."

Ford: "It's a special event!"

Bill: "Shut up."


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So, as I've stated in my last post, I've began to write my final draft for the first chapter of my AU's fanfic. However, I added a "(?)" because I figured, knowing myself, there would most likely be a couple of things I would remove to add in. And I was correct. There was a portion I initially liked, but realized seemed so random in the chapter, so I removed it. However, I didn't just want to delete it altogether, so I'm posting it here. Enjoy!

TRIGGER WARNING: Panic Attack

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(Out-of-Context)

Cut Content From My Fic:

When he first entered the elevator, he was extremely confident and optimistic about how his first impression would be recieved. Now that his thoughts had been given some time to simmer from the long ride, he couldn't help his worries piling up at the front of his mind. What if he messed up? What if he said something wrong and offended everyone there and he had no genius to blanket his fall, since intellect wasn't vital the acting industry? Or, furthermore, what if it turns out he's not at all the good actor Stan assured him he was and made an utter fool out of himself? He could just picture the headline: "Dr. Ford — Brilliant Scientist Turned Actor Laughingstock."

Oh, Moses, what was he thinking! He had to leave this elevator this instant, one way or another.

His fingers resumed the activity of tapping the shiny, metallic railing attached to and surrounding the glossy walls of the elevator — this time at a much rapid pace than before. (He hadn't even realized he had stopped.)

Tappity-tappity-tap.

His brown eyes scanned through the assortment of buttons, searching for something that would allow him to pause or stop the electrical contraction. It didn't matter what it did as long as it would save him from future humiliation.

Tappity-tappity-tappity-tap!

He couldn't go through with this. Moses, for someone so smart he was so stupid. Why did he ever think this was a good idea?

TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAP!

Why did he decide to go through with this? Why did he decide to go through this? Whydidhedecidetogothroughwiththis? WHYDIDHEDECIDETOGOTHROUGHWITHTHIS?

TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY-TAPPITY—!

...

His entire body was frozen as still as a statue, yet it felt as if he was shaking and moving so much internally.

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Fun fact about me: For some reason, I have a tendency to write my protagonists having mental breakdowns in the first chapter of my fics (original and fanfiction alike). Usually, it doesn't feel random and fits in quite well, since those first chapters also tend to be very dramatic and impactful on my protagonist's emotional state. Here, it doesn't work. Stan has already assured him he'll do fine. Sure, he still can worry and be anxious about his reception to everyone (I know I would *cough cough* anxiety disorder *cough cough*), but it doesn't feel too in character for Ford, especially at the moment. So, I'm deleting the scene.


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I actually have an hourglass figure with curvy hips, but chances are you would never realize because most of the clothes I wear are slightly on the larger side. I wouldn't call them baggy clothing, but they aren't tight either 🤷‍♀️

reblog and put in the tags a physical feature about yourself that might change your mutuals visual idea of you


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3 weeks ago

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! 🩵


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4 weeks ago

(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.

(Character-based SPOILER WARNING For Sayori From "DDLC" And Sayaka From "Madoka Magica")

(Character-based SPOILER WARNING For Sayori From "DDLC" And Sayaka From "Madoka Magica")
(Character-based SPOILER WARNING For Sayori From "DDLC" And Sayaka From "Madoka Magica")

(I accidentally added the 3rd GIF; please pretend it doesn't exist)


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I just realized that I set the amount of voting time for my poll to be a day instead of 1 week 💀 I swore I clicked on the week option, but I guess not.


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3 weeks ago

No idea what you're supposed to do for this, but oh well. 🤷‍♀️

(Apologies for sending this strange abomination to all of you)

@ameluvs @kat-reich-4222000 @pickledoesthetumbling

All of you have spent hours fixated on a particular project that you're passionate about.

...

And maybe need to touch grass—

(This is a joke, please don't hate me 😥)

yes, i am doing this again.

mutuals + other people, rb this with a hyper-specific “headcanon” of the person who tagged you

idk who to do so i’ll just tag some people to get it started

@arijaiscool, @glitch-studios, @microraptorhours, @sykatz, @4rielle, @frankiefridayyy

all tags are no pressure ofc

Favorite Color: Lavender (Light purple)

Last Song: Candy Store — Heathers the Musical

Currently Reading: Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse (& multiple fanfics)

Currently Watching: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Currently Craving: Chocolate

Coffee or Tea: Tea

No Pressure Tags:

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get to know your moots tag game ! ✶ answer the questions, then tag six people

favorite color ꕀ green and brown last song ꕀ tú by maye currently reading ꕀ the luminaries by susan dennard currently watching ꕀ the great british baking show currently craving ꕀ massaman curry. like always. and like. alcohol and a couple cigs HAHA. a break too :P coffee or tea ꕀ always tea! i don't like coffee

ty for the tag @saltcxrcle ! tagging: @lelapine @toadspondofwhimsy @outof-spite @h0neyst4rz @hhoneylemon @our-lady-of-venom


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3 weeks ago

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...

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')


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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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