It can be so easy to place all the blame on yourself, and when that happens, it can leave a scar inside you that hurts worse than anything. The guilt consumes you and your life. You feel lost and are afraid to hope because it hurts too much. You hide yourself from the world and are afraid to step outside.



Mabel is such a sweet, loving character. She always smiles and does her best to make everyone happy. To see her in such a wretched state is heartbreaking, and the possibility that she may blame herself for accidentally endangering the world really makes me fear for her. How will she live with herself? What would her friends and family think? And most of all, what will Dipper think?



But it's when I think of Dipper that I hold no fear.



Several things have changed for Dipper and Mabel over this summer, but one thing forever remains the same: these two love each other. Dipper and Mabel Pines are, without a doubt, the best brother and sister I've ever seen. They are so kind and respectful to each other and they have sacrificed their own safety to protect each other more times than one can count (unless, of course, you actually count the episodes in Gravity Falls). If Mabel is feeling sad or scared or guilty, I have no doubt Dipper will be there for her. He will share with her the burden that they face, and Mabel, as she holds to her brother, will let go of her guilt and understand what she must do.



I love the glow you have to your piece. They way it highlights Dipper and Mabel is creative. And the way they stand over the rift is quite poetic. The only nitpick I have is that the arms and hands could've been done a little better. It looks like Mabel's left hand is inverted and her left sleeve is going through Dipper's arm. Other than that, no complaints.



Good job on creating this drawing, and pray that Dipper will be able to wake Mabel from the dream Bill has put her in.