Ash Salt Cookie

[plush-chimera]

Intro Post

Yet another rp blog by @energylessartist because Ash is eating my brain hi hello I am ok with any/all pronouns

Ash Salt uses primarily she/they/it pronouns for herself but is receptive to being referred to with any/all as well

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Not much on the lore front atm aside from her having chimeric traits and stitch-like scars from where she'd been sewn/repaired while a doll. With enough magic and the right parts, you can remove and replace almost every part of them!

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I DO NOT CONSENT TO ANYTHING ON THIS BLOG BEING USED TO TRAIN OR GENERATE OR CREATE AI

Arts under cut

Now see it bald:

Because I'm evil /silly /j

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[and dipper merely nods back.]

"weeell—" [mabel pipes up] "if you waaant, you can come on in and explore the shack for a bit! we are a tourist attraction!"

"during the day."

[plush-chimera]

"... I did come here to explore my surroundings. I suppose I could look around for a bit," she nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"great! come on in!"

[plush-chimera]

Another nod, and she moves to enter the shack

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they step inside as well.]

[the interior is odd, but then again, as are most tourist traps banking on the success of the paranormal.]

[plush-chimera]

She doesn't mind. Not the oddest place she's been, though she does look around. Just to see what's here, of course.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they both wander around with her, explaining some of the attractions and stories behind them(if they have one, that is)]

[plush-chimera]

And she listens to each story. Attentively, looking towards whoever is telling the story behind each attraction

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[at some point, an old man steps into the room, looks at the three of them, and walks back out.]

[probably their grunkle..]

[plush-chimera]

It looks towards him when he enters, and watches til he leaves. Then goes back to looking at the twin that had been telling her about the attraction currently next to her

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[after they explain almost every attraction in the shack, they step outside once more]

"well! thats that!" [MABEL chirps, smiling.] "have fun?"

[plush-chimera]

She nods. "It was pleasant, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"great!"

"well, we dont wanna hold up your exploring..uh, adventures."

[plush-chimera]

Another nod. "... thank you."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[and dipper merely nods back.]

"weeell—" [mabel pipes up] "if you waaant, you can come on in and explore the shack for a bit! we are a tourist attraction!"

"during the day."

[plush-chimera]

"... I did come here to explore my surroundings. I suppose I could look around for a bit," she nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"great! come on in!"

[plush-chimera]

Another nod, and she moves to enter the shack

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they step inside as well.]

[the interior is odd, but then again, as are most tourist traps banking on the success of the paranormal.]

[plush-chimera]

She doesn't mind. Not the oddest place she's been, though she does look around. Just to see what's here, of course.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they both wander around with her, explaining some of the attractions and stories behind them(if they have one, that is)]

[plush-chimera]

And she listens to each story. Attentively, looking towards whoever is telling the story behind each attraction

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[at some point, an old man steps into the room, looks at the three of them, and walks back out.]

[probably their grunkle..]

[plush-chimera]

It looks towards him when he enters, and watches til he leaves. Then goes back to looking at the twin that had been telling her about the attraction currently next to her

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[after they explain almost every attraction in the shack, they step outside once more]

"well! thats that!" [MABEL chirps, smiling.] "have fun?"

[plush-chimera]

She nods. "It was pleasant, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[and dipper merely nods back.]

"weeell—" [mabel pipes up] "if you waaant, you can come on in and explore the shack for a bit! we are a tourist attraction!"

"during the day."

[plush-chimera]

"... I did come here to explore my surroundings. I suppose I could look around for a bit," she nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"great! come on in!"

[plush-chimera]

Another nod, and she moves to enter the shack

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they step inside as well.]

[the interior is odd, but then again, as are most tourist traps banking on the success of the paranormal.]

[plush-chimera]

She doesn't mind. Not the oddest place she's been, though she does look around. Just to see what's here, of course.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they both wander around with her, explaining some of the attractions and stories behind them(if they have one, that is)]

[plush-chimera]

And she listens to each story. Attentively, looking towards whoever is telling the story behind each attraction

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[at some point, an old man steps into the room, looks at the three of them, and walks back out.]

[probably their grunkle..]

[plush-chimera]

It looks towards him when he enters, and watches til he leaves. Then goes back to looking at the twin that had been telling her about the attraction currently next to her

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[and dipper merely nods back.]

"weeell—" [mabel pipes up] "if you waaant, you can come on in and explore the shack for a bit! we are a tourist attraction!"

"during the day."

[plush-chimera]

"... I did come here to explore my surroundings. I suppose I could look around for a bit," she nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"great! come on in!"

[plush-chimera]

Another nod, and she moves to enter the shack

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they step inside as well.]

[the interior is odd, but then again, as are most tourist traps banking on the success of the paranormal.]

[plush-chimera]

She doesn't mind. Not the oddest place she's been, though she does look around. Just to see what's here, of course.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they both wander around with her, explaining some of the attractions and stories behind them(if they have one, that is)]

[plush-chimera]

And she listens to each story. Attentively, looking towards whoever is telling the story behind each attraction

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[and dipper merely nods back.]

"weeell—" [mabel pipes up] "if you waaant, you can come on in and explore the shack for a bit! we are a tourist attraction!"

"during the day."

[plush-chimera]

"... I did come here to explore my surroundings. I suppose I could look around for a bit," she nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"great! come on in!"

[plush-chimera]

Another nod, and she moves to enter the shack

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[they step inside as well.]

[the interior is odd, but then again, as are most tourist traps banking on the success of the paranormal.]

[plush-chimera]

She doesn't mind. Not the oddest place she's been, though she does look around. Just to see what's here, of course.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[and dipper merely nods back.]

"weeell—" [mabel pipes up] "if you waaant, you can come on in and explore the shack for a bit! we are a tourist attraction!"

"during the day."

[plush-chimera]

"... I did come here to explore my surroundings. I suppose I could look around for a bit," she nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"great! come on in!"

[plush-chimera]

Another nod, and she moves to enter the shack

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[and dipper merely nods back.]

"weeell—" [mabel pipes up] "if you waaant, you can come on in and explore the shack for a bit! we are a tourist attraction!"

"during the day."

[plush-chimera]

"... I did come here to explore my surroundings. I suppose I could look around for a bit," she nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..huh. damn."

[plush-chimera]

She just nods

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"cool!"

"and hes just..letting you explore all bg yourself?"

[plush-chimera]

"He only instructed that this is to be my home. He did not instruct me to stay, nor to wait for him."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..is he..like..your dad? I know hes got a lot of kids.."

[plush-chimera]

"I suppose that is a fitting comparison, yes."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[DIPPER just stares back.]

[MABEL clears her throat.]

"so! uh— how do you know shadow milk?"

[plush-chimera]

"He is the first face I know. The first to guide me through life."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"right. couldve just..uh, said that."

"dipper youre giving me second hand embarassement, here."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...so am I just..not getting an answer, or.."

[plush-chimera]

"I do not have an answer to give, no."

[cookiesofapathy]

There is another Cookie, wandering around. Quiet and wary, and clearly alert, but not dressed well for blending into these surroundings.

- @plush-chimera

[They perk up, ears twitching as the stalk the other cookie, coming up from behind]

“You. What are you doing here.”

[plush-chimera]

That gets them to turn around, clearly ready for a fight! "Looking around. What are you doing here."

[cookiesofapathy]

“Im hiding out here. This place is supposed to be secret. How did you find it.”

[plush-chimera]

"I walked here. From the valley."

[cookiesofapathy]

[They relax slightly as Fog surrounds the two. before walking to gather fire wood]

“Well, you might as well stay. Not like you have much of a choice. The fog here is thick it protects and usually doesn’t let you out, you’ll have to wait it out.”

[plush-chimera]

"Ah. I see." She moves to follow them. Might as well learn what she can while it's trapped here.

[cookiesofapathy]

[He Walks to what looks like a small hut and campfire.]

“Make yourself at home I suppose. Just don’t mess anything up.”

[plush-chimera]

They just nod, following along. Their tail hisses, once, then it's back to silence

[cookiesofapathy]

[They add wood into the fire. It crackles and grows slightly bigger]

“You hungry?”

[plush-chimera]

"I am fine." They're watching the fire now...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"like..were you shaped like that before being put into the oven or what?"

"dipper."

"hm?"

"I really think you should stop asking weird questions."

[plush-chimera]

Ash just keeps staring at Dipper silently. They don't know what happened for them to have the shape they have, nor do they care.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

She's moving through the trees, wary but confident. If she is to stay in this area, she may as well get familiar with it. Quite unfortunate she doesn't particularly blend in, with light patterns on her clothes and how white her hair is, but what can you do about that? Gaze scanning her surroundings, she's absorbing all the information she can

- @plush-chimera (hi hello I've been sent here by a wild Shmilk /j /silly)

[in the distance, there will be a shack. upon that shack will be two figures.]

[one who burns bright, like that of a star, whos touch looks as if itll burn, and another, who resembles that of..some sort of deer. atleast, at first. but its far too humanoid to be considered such an animal— if animal at all. perhaps not..]

[both of their heads snap towards you the second you take another step— an uncanny sight, really— before they step off the porch, and..]

[..huh.]

[theyre human, now.]

[twins..]

"helloooo?" [the girl calls out.] "who are you?"

[the boy is silent. observing.]

[plush-chimera]

She stares a moment. Curious. Then states "My name is Ash Salt Cookie. Yours?" Her gaze lingers on the boy for a moment before returning to the girl

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"im mabel! and thiis—"

[she grabs the boys arm, waving it]

"is my brother, dipper!"

[plush-chimera]

They nod, "A pleasure to meet you both." Then they proceed to stare at the pair. Not much for conversation, this one...

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"ahah..pleasures all mine!—"

"why are you near our shack?" [ah, so he does speak.]

[plush-chimera]

"I am familiarizing myself with my surroundings. Shadow Milk Cookie instructed me that the tower nearby is my home now." Good to know he can speak. A useful skill.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..shadow milk? mabel, isnt that—"

"youre friends with my puppet buddy??"

[plush-chimera]

"... I suppose so, yes." She is learning a lot about these two. Far quicker than she'd expected.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well! its nice to meet a friend of a friend!"

[she is offering a handshake]

[plush-chimera]

They stare at the hand for a moment before offering their own. She has never shaken hands with someone before, so this is 100% a guess as to what she should do

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

[MABEL takes her hand and shakes it.]

[plush-chimera]

She just kind of watches as this happens. Quiet. Curious.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"..did..you not know what a handshake was?"

[plush-chimera]

They do not respond. But they also clearly did not.

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"...ill take that as a nnno..."

[plush-chimera]

They look back towards Mabel's face with a nod. They finally gave an answer!

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"mhm, yeah— definitely a no. okay— we usually shake hands when we greet someone, or, uh, seal a deal of sorts. so.."

"you dont look much like a cookie."

"dipper!"

"what??"

[plush-chimera]

They look towards Dipper. Silent, for a moment, then says "And you looked more like a deer as I was approaching."

[shootingstars-and-pinetrees]

"well..yeah. im not exactly human— mabel, if you would—"

[MABEL mutters something under her breath, and whatever 'glamor'(or disguise or illusion—) was applied to him is lifted, and what is left is...]

[this thing.]

"now. what are you? like i said, you dont look much like a cookie. unless you were baked with a different shape? how does that work, by the way? the baking thing?"

"I think thats their version of being born."

"uh, yeah, duh, I know that, mabel. thats not what im asking—"

[plush-chimera]

"I do not understand what you are getting at."