for Anyway, I've Been There5/29/2023 c124 
29YuniX-2
I remember my last year trick or treating very clearly, but definitely not my last time playing outside with friends. I mean, I think it's because I still do play outside, just not playing imagination games and more hiking and hunting for forageable plants. But there's definitely a bittersweet moment where you realize that childhood has slipped away, and you notice that your parents have picked you up for the last time. My heart goes out to mabel.
29YuniX-2I remember my last year trick or treating very clearly, but definitely not my last time playing outside with friends. I mean, I think it's because I still do play outside, just not playing imagination games and more hiking and hunting for forageable plants. But there's definitely a bittersweet moment where you realize that childhood has slipped away, and you notice that your parents have picked you up for the last time. My heart goes out to mabel.
5/25/2023 c124 The One Who Reads Too Much
You know, at the tail end of that bus conversation on the way home, or just after they get off the bus, I could see Dipper asking if Mabel would want to be told if his friends or whoever ever said anything like that about her, as he realizes she was talking him for his own sake and she might like to hear it for hers as well.
You know, at the tail end of that bus conversation on the way home, or just after they get off the bus, I could see Dipper asking if Mabel would want to be told if his friends or whoever ever said anything like that about her, as he realizes she was talking him for his own sake and she might like to hear it for hers as well.
5/21/2023 c123 29YuniX-2
For the longest time I only read the first book of this series because it answered my biggest questions and I'm a sucker for the beginnings of romance. So glad I finally found the mood to read the rest this weekend. Chapter 84, where Dipper said "I like you so much sometimes I think I'm going crazy" or something to that effect - wow, that hit me hard. Actually inspired me to write a bit myself, though it was somewhere between "can I turn this meandering train of thought from prose to poetry" and "damn, I cannot figure out how to put these feelings into my (upcoming) wedding vows but that line sure got to the core of it." This whole story is such a well written look at the struggle of growing up and that strange uncertainty that childhood carries, where you are both infinitely more safe because you have adults and infinitely less so because you are trapped, bound by what adults decide for you. I doubt you'll write this story long enough to get to this point, but I do think it would be interesting to see the moment Dipper realizes there is no hard line between adulthood and childhood. That he is still just him, now free to make all his own choices and now free to fail in a way he was never quite capable of before, because there is no one who can catch him if he falls. The moment you realize all adults are stumbling through every new situation just as blindly as you always have is a pretty powerful one, and the moment you realize you are expected to take the helm with no supports can feel like the world tilting on a new axis. Still, you always manage to bring deep humanity to each new stage of these character's lives, despite the veneer of weirdness. I'm eager to see Brandan and Mabel's relationship grow too. You know a writer is skilled when they can write an OC that is actually engaging. If you ever write an original story that gets published, please put a link to purchase on your profile. I think I would enjoy reading anything you write.
29YuniX-2For the longest time I only read the first book of this series because it answered my biggest questions and I'm a sucker for the beginnings of romance. So glad I finally found the mood to read the rest this weekend. Chapter 84, where Dipper said "I like you so much sometimes I think I'm going crazy" or something to that effect - wow, that hit me hard. Actually inspired me to write a bit myself, though it was somewhere between "can I turn this meandering train of thought from prose to poetry" and "damn, I cannot figure out how to put these feelings into my (upcoming) wedding vows but that line sure got to the core of it." This whole story is such a well written look at the struggle of growing up and that strange uncertainty that childhood carries, where you are both infinitely more safe because you have adults and infinitely less so because you are trapped, bound by what adults decide for you. I doubt you'll write this story long enough to get to this point, but I do think it would be interesting to see the moment Dipper realizes there is no hard line between adulthood and childhood. That he is still just him, now free to make all his own choices and now free to fail in a way he was never quite capable of before, because there is no one who can catch him if he falls. The moment you realize all adults are stumbling through every new situation just as blindly as you always have is a pretty powerful one, and the moment you realize you are expected to take the helm with no supports can feel like the world tilting on a new axis. Still, you always manage to bring deep humanity to each new stage of these character's lives, despite the veneer of weirdness. I'm eager to see Brandan and Mabel's relationship grow too. You know a writer is skilled when they can write an OC that is actually engaging. If you ever write an original story that gets published, please put a link to purchase on your profile. I think I would enjoy reading anything you write.
5/14/2023 c122 wgolyoko
Just wanna point out how much I love your Stan. His quips are always on point and he's been a great character all around. Good stuff !
Just wanna point out how much I love your Stan. His quips are always on point and he's been a great character all around. Good stuff !
5/12/2023 c122 9Sacredstar Mentor
Dipper feels sad and moppy right now because he’ll miss Pacifica. I loved how both shared a touching moment in the ending.
9Sacredstar MentorDipper feels sad and moppy right now because he’ll miss Pacifica. I loved how both shared a touching moment in the ending.
5/12/2023 c123 The One Who Reads Too Much
That off brand GTA name was just too funny.
I was as surprised as Dipper. Been there, done that with lobster, why not get a new flavor of giant animal monster, maybe a squirrel looking to store all its food for the Winter?
Huh, I could've sworn Dipper had already experienced a PTSD episode... but also, given how late it was and how tired he was, he might have been half asleep already, so it makes sense he would think it was a regular nightmare.
That off brand GTA name was just too funny.
I was as surprised as Dipper. Been there, done that with lobster, why not get a new flavor of giant animal monster, maybe a squirrel looking to store all its food for the Winter?
Huh, I could've sworn Dipper had already experienced a PTSD episode... but also, given how late it was and how tired he was, he might have been half asleep already, so it makes sense he would think it was a regular nightmare.
5/12/2023 c123 2Mr. Haziq
They might be missing that rush of adrenaline they occasionally get when weirdness goes on
2Mr. HaziqThey might be missing that rush of adrenaline they occasionally get when weirdness goes on
5/10/2023 c78 2Scarlett-Parker-19
"Perhaps this place fulfills our desires," Not-Ford muses. "You wanted to talk to your great-uncle. Or, perhaps I wanted to talk to my favorite nibling!"
Not sure if "nibling" is a typo of "sibling" or this is how it's pronounced in the Glass Dimension.
2Scarlett-Parker-19"Perhaps this place fulfills our desires," Not-Ford muses. "You wanted to talk to your great-uncle. Or, perhaps I wanted to talk to my favorite nibling!"
Not sure if "nibling" is a typo of "sibling" or this is how it's pronounced in the Glass Dimension.
5/1/2023 c122 Guest
I agree with Stan. Giving Mabel coffee would make her have a sugar rush, staying up 24 hours and stun her grow.
I think Dipper is so sad and mopey because he’ll miss Pacifica. You can tell by his dialogue and expression within this chapter.
I loved the heartfelt moments with all the characters. This isn’t goodbye, it’s more like I’ll see you soon. Type of scene.
I agree with Stan. Giving Mabel coffee would make her have a sugar rush, staying up 24 hours and stun her grow.
I think Dipper is so sad and mopey because he’ll miss Pacifica. You can tell by his dialogue and expression within this chapter.
I loved the heartfelt moments with all the characters. This isn’t goodbye, it’s more like I’ll see you soon. Type of scene.
4/30/2023 c122 Taac79
I reread this every 4-6 months because it's just that good.
Hope you're doing alright bud.
I reread this every 4-6 months because it's just that good.
Hope you're doing alright bud.
4/30/2023 c122 29EDD17SP
Quite a heavy and emotional chapter.
If I had anything negative at all to say about this fanfic, it’s that I feel like Stan is a little out of character. Every other character is written perfectly, but Stand stands out to me as being, like, too grouchy and when he interacts with the kids, it seems like he doesn’t actually…like them.
I hate to have anything negative to say about your work because it’s all so beautifully written, but it’s a thought I’ve had in the back of my head for quite some time. It doesn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story, though.
29EDD17SPQuite a heavy and emotional chapter.
If I had anything negative at all to say about this fanfic, it’s that I feel like Stan is a little out of character. Every other character is written perfectly, but Stand stands out to me as being, like, too grouchy and when he interacts with the kids, it seems like he doesn’t actually…like them.
I hate to have anything negative to say about your work because it’s all so beautifully written, but it’s a thought I’ve had in the back of my head for quite some time. It doesn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story, though.