[ It took fighting through endless distractions and an exploding pen, but Ford finally has Dipper's hidden message sorted out—and then Pollux lands on the book right as he's trying to dot the last period. ]
Pollux—!
[ ... Wait a second. Pollux doesn't usually seek him out directly like this. Seeking out Castor is one thing, but Ford himself? Even if she hasn't gotten so distressed as to outright speak to him, that's still not a good sign.
Ford closes the book, not even worrying that it's going to smear the still-drying ink. ]
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Pollux—!
[ ... Wait a second. Pollux doesn't usually seek him out directly like this. Seeking out Castor is one thing, but Ford himself? Even if she hasn't gotten so distressed as to outright speak to him, that's still not a good sign.
Ford closes the book, not even worrying that it's going to smear the still-drying ink. ]
Where is he?