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In this illustration of Bonded by LittleAmberamethyst, Bill recovers from the sleeping potion Dipper gave him in order to use project menten on him, since he didn't believe Bill had changed. Ford and Mabel suggest to him to make amends over what occurred last summer.
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"Bill," Ford said and sat down next to his boyfriend. He waited until those gold eyes were on him before he continued. "I think you should also apologize to Dipper."
"What did I do?" Bill exclaimed.
"Do I really need to give you a mile long list?" Ford asked.
Bill sulked and contemplated pouring his drink on the carpet. Ford put a hand on Bill's shoulder. The blond scowled at him, but stayed quiet.
"You never did apologize to him for all you did last summer," Ford reminded him.
Bill sighed and nodded. He had asked and received Mabel's forgiveness, and the others eventually granted him the same. Although he was certain that Wendy nursed a sore spot where her family was concerned.
"It's for the best," Mabel said from the other side of the chair. She patted his hand. "I want you and Dipper to be friends, just like you and me."
"Shooting Star," Bill whined.
"You are sorry, right?" Mabel asked.
Bill was stunned speechless. Everything he had done was to further his plan of taking over the universe. He wasn't sorry for working towards his goals. His eyes met with Mabel's, and in that moment he felt remorse for ever causing her and her loved ones any trouble.
"I suppose so," Bill said. He quickly added, "For hurting you and your family." He crossed his arms. "Not for trying to break free from my dimension. My redecoration of this world was fabulous, if I say so myself."
Mabel smiled and Ford shook his head. At least he felt remorse for the right things.
"Please apologize to Dipper," Mabel begged. "Please, so we can move on."
"And say it like you mean it," Ford added.
Bill groaned and leaned his head against the back of the chair.