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[[folder:Dipper Pines/Alcor]]

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* YourWorstNightmare: Dipper can plague people with nightmares. Sometimes as curses or offering to give nightmares in a deal that he would eat for his summoners later on.

* NiceHat: Has traded his trucker hat for a floating top hat. It also functions as a [[BagOfHolding pocket dimension]] where he can hold all sorts of things, though objects are often exposed to magic the longer they remain in that hat.

* BlessedWithSuck: After being turned into a demon by Bill, Dipper inherits all of Bill's powers--he can [[PlayingWithFire easily control flames]], [[DreamWalker enter and manipulate dreams]], [[MindOverMatter powerful telekinesis]], {{Flight}}, [[VoluntaryShapeshifting shapeshifting]], {{Teleportation}}, [[KnowledgeBroker Bill's semi-omniscient]], [[CompleteImmortality immortality]], and more. In addition, his status as a HalfHumanHybrid enables him to interact with the physical plane more easily, making him a powerful RealityWarper who is [[UpToEleven continuously growing more powerful]]. Unfortunately, it came with a price; Dipper's future was stolen from him at the age of twelve and aside from inheriting Bill's powers and semi-omniscient, has also inherited [[{{Sadist}} unwanted traits]] and [[TheSociopath quirks]] from the dead demon. Not to mention Dipper has to deal with [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatInsanity controlling with his more violent and malicious demonic impulses]]--[[HeWhoFightsMonsters at risk of losing his humanity and morality]], and fearing he would hurt or kill his loved ones in his madness. Not only that, his early days as a demon has him unable to experience senses as he used unless he's summon, constantly detached from reality for a long time and [[PowerIncontinence didn't know how to control his powers]]. Not to mention Mabel, the only one able to see and hear him in his early days, was [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer alienated by her classmates]] outside Gravity Falls because of it and has cursed her and her reincarnations to forever be Mizar [[spoiler: due to owning her soul]]. Plus his semi-omniscient would constantly give him useless facts that he doesn't need, and even bombard him with "info dumps" that he [[GoMadFromTheRevelation can't completely handle]] [[WasOnceAMan due to being human before]] or the info he receives are the exact date and time his loved ones will die. Additionally, his immortality ensures that he will always [[WhoWantsToLiveForever outlive his friends and loved ones]], repeating the cycle again with their reincarnations, [[GoMadFromTheIsolation slowly growing more insane the longer he's separated with humanity]]. And then there's the fact because he's a powerful demon, he would [[PersonOfMassDestruction cause disasters and destruction in his wake]], unintentionally or not and is constantly sought out by many, with ill-intentioned people desiring to capture and bind him to their every command. And even with all his powers, there are things his [[DealWithTheDevil demon deals]] can't do as much as he wants. Though once Dipper has accepted his demon status and gotten used being Alcor, [[CursedWithAwesome his powers and abilities comes back being awesome]].

* {{Asexual}}: He lacks any desire or interest in romantic or sexual relationships, although he is still capable of platonic and familial love. Whether it is the result of being transformed into a demon or subconsciously fearing the consequences of these relationships are left to interpretations. He will however, flatter those who do express interest in him before turning them down gently and explains why it will never work.

* CelibateHero: He is [[{{Asexuality}} asexual]] and aromantic ever since he became a demon. Doesn't stop Twin Souls from shipping him among other creepy fantasies much to his dismayed.

** This is one of the source of conflicts in Reincarnation Blues, in which Dipper attempts to get to see if Ian [[spoiler: is really Bill Cipher playing him like a fool]], which he does by making deals with Ian to view his mind and dreams freely without putting an end date on that deal. Even Mira [[WhatTheHellHero calls him out on it]], pointing out that he is acting like [[NotSoDifferent Bill]], to [[JerkAssRealization his horror]].

* NotSoDifferent: Dipper fears he is this to Bill Cipher now, considering his powers came from him and he inherited a few of Bill's traits doesn't help. Him adapting a similar fashion sense and displaying mannerism eerily similar to Bill makes Dipper feel worse. With him embracing his demon instincts and vindictive streak, Dipper fears that if he loses his humanity he could end up becoming like [[PsychopathicManChild Bill]] or even '''worse'''. Not to mention that as gets more experienced as a demon and making deals, he can be as [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative]] as Bill was, which became prominent in the "Reincarnation Blues" storyline. Ultimately, Dipper proves he's [[NotSoSimilar not]] [[NobleDemon the same]] as Bill.

* BeneathTheMask: Throughout the years, Alcor has developed different masks for his persona. As Alcor, to humans, demons, and the supernatural alike, his appearance as a [[TheDreaded fearsome]], [[AxeCrazy unpredictable]], [[ReallySevenHundredYearsOld ancient]], charismatic and confident demon hides his [[NobleDemon more benevolent]] if [[TheGadfly playful]] and [[TheTrickster tricky]] self he shows to [[FriendToAllChildren children]]. Then there's the Alcor who's eccentric NobleDemon self hides his more childish, goofy and nerdy mask which he only shows to people he's close to. All of these mask who he really is at his core; Dipper Pines, the boy who desires to fit in and still does, who is eternally 12-years old and struggles to retain his humanity and morality, which becomes harder as he [[BecomingTheMask becomes used to being Alcor]].

* ArmorPiercingQuestion: Dipper has a tendency to throw several of these whenever he's messing with someone--a sign that he's becoming manipulative with his targets.

** Bill Cipher.
** The Twin Stars book series (think Twilight, except with Alcor as Edward and Mizar as Bella).

** When he masquerade as demonology student Tyrone Evergreen in So You Want To Be A Demonologist? storyline, he initially did it as a bet with Lucy Ann and was planning on a big reveal at the end of the graduation ceremony. Dipper ended up befriending the Demonology Gang despite remaining secretive and grew to care for them, enjoying their company. He even decided to back out of his plans of the big reveal since he didn't know how his friends would take the news, but started making plans on it when they learn of his true identity and are cool with it. Though [[OnlySaneMan Thomas]] convinced him to not go through with the reveal as he'll have to get a new identity then.

* HisQuirkLivesOn: A dark and unintentional example. Dipper not only inherited Bill Cipher's powers, but also some of the dead demon's mannerism (familiar phrase said by Bill, {{Cloudcuckoolander}} [[TalkativeLoon tendencies]], AffablyEvil [[AxeCrazy Demon mode]] ), personality traits and quirks ([[BlackComedy his sense of humor]], [[{{Sadist}} sadism]], [[TooKinkyToTorture love for pain]] [[NightmareFetishist and the morbid]], [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative streak]]), and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking fashion sense]].

* StalkerWithoutACrush: As part of gaining Bill's powers, Dipper also gained the demon's omniscience and ability to spy on people either throw the Mindscape or through his symbol (in Dipper's case; a one-eyed winged star). He often uses these abilities either to gain information on someone due to suspicion or to follow his friends or family, whether it's to keep an eye on them or he's bored. Even his friends admit that despite Dipper's intentions, it's pretty creepy and disturbing.

* {{Adorkable}}: Even after becoming a demon, Dipper is still his dorky old self. He shows this from time to time whether pretending to be human or as Alcor, especially around friends and families and even to children or amateur summoners. After all, no one would expect [[TheDreaded the Dreambender]] himself to be a '''huge''' fanboy of Dungeons, Dungeons, and more Dungeons.

* BeneathTheMask: Throughout the years, Alcor has developed different masks for his persona. As Alcor, to humans, demons, and the supernatural alike, his appearance as a [[TheDreaded fearsome]], [[AxeCrazy unpredictable]], [[ReallySevenHundredYearsOld ancient]], charismatic and confident demon hides his [[NobleDemon more benevolent]] if [[TheGadfly playful]] and [[TheTrickster tricky]] self he shows to [[FriendToAllChildren children]]. Then there's the Alcor who's eccentric NobleDemon self hides his more childish, [[{{Adorkable}} goofy and nerdy]] mask which he only shows to people he's close to. All of these mask who he really is at his core; Dipper Pines, the boy who desires to fit in and still does, who is eternally 12-years old and struggles to retain his humanity and morality, which becomes harder as he [[BecomingTheMask becomes used to being Alcor]].

** In the Transdimensional Arc, Alcor continually tests his younger self through jokes and teasing, which [[OtherMeAnnoysMe annoys young Dipper to no end]]. However it's {{deconstructed|Trope}} as Alcor's teasing doesn't improve the relationship and trust with his younger self and Dipper thinks Alcor '''hates''' him because of it. Likewise, the other reason on why Alcor teases him was because he is ''envious'' of the future his younger self can have, whereas Alcor's future was stolen the moment he became a demon courtesy of Bill. Not mention Alcor has been a demon for so long that he has forgotten how to interact with humans and how his past self would feel. {{Reconstructed|Trope}} when the two have a long talk over this and reach an understanding between them, and, while Alcor does mention stuff that riles up his younger self, he's considerate to young Dipper's feelings.

* JerkassFacade: As Alcor, he displays a more ruthless, sadistic and [[TheTrickster deceptive]] demonic persona in order to both ward off demons who would hurt his loved ones or challenge him or petty and greedy people into thinking twice of using him. However this façade works a bit [[GoneHorriblyRight too well]] as [[TookALevelInJerkass Dipper's at risk of]] [[BecomingTheMask becoming even more demonic and losing his humanity.]] Thankfully, interacting with Mizar reincarnations and other humans helps restore his humanity.

* GoMadFromTheRevelation: The downside of being semi-omniscient is that he would occasionally suffer large accumulation of information and knowledge in one go that he's unable to handle them, which are called "Info Dumps". Such info [[{{Understatement}} kindly]] informs Dipper/Alcor the exact time and date of his loved ones, when will the sun die and other knowledge that results in Dipper either [[HeroicBSOD going in a catatonic state, shock over the revelation, or makes him go demonic and insane]], which involves him [[RealityWarper affecting the environment around him]].

* BlueAndOrangeMorality: Dipper still retains his sense of morality and standards but he's still a demon nonetheless and some of his demon natured morals don't make any sense to anyone sane.

* BecomingTheMask: Whenever he's pretending to be human to blend in with humans, it's initially for a reason or two. However, he does end up caring for the people he befriended during his guise.

* MacGuffinSuperPerson: One of the downside of being a powerful demon is that he often has people seeking him out, whether to use his powers, control or bind him for their own agenda.

** The is one of the source of conflicts in Reincarnation Blues, in which Dipper attempts to get to see if Ian [[spoiler: is really Bill Cipher playing him like a fool]], which he does by making deals with Ian to view his mind and dreams freely without putting an end date on that deal. Even Mira [[WhatTheHellHero calls him out on it]], pointing out that he is acting like [[NotSoDifferent Bill]], to [[JerkAssRealization his horror]].

* BlessedWithSuck: After being turned into a demon by Bill, Dipper inherits all of Bill's powers--he can [[PlayingWithFire easily control flames]], [[DreamWalker enter and manipulate dreams]], [[MindOverMatter powerful telekinesis]], {{Flight}}, [[VoluntaryShapeshifting shapeshifting]], {{Teleportation}}, [[KnowledgeBroker Bill's semi-omniscient]], [[CompleteImmortality immortality]], and more. In addition, his status as a HalfHumanHybrid enables him to interact with the physical plane more easily, making him a powerful RealityWarper who is [[UpToEleven continuously growing more powerful]]. Unfortunately, it came with a price; Dipper's future was stolen from him at the age of twelve and aside from inheriting Bill's powers and semi-omniscient, has also inherited [[{{Sadist}} unwanted traits]] and [[TheSociopath quirks]] from the dead demon. Not to mention Dipper has to deal with [[WithGreatPowerComesGreatInsanity controlling with his more violent and malicious demonic impulses]]--[[HeWhoFightsMonsters at risk of losing his humanity and morality]], and fearing he would hurt or kill his loved ones in his madness. Not only that, his early days as a demon has him unable to experience senses as he used unless he's summon, constantly detached from reality for a long time and [[PowerIncontinence didn't know how to control his powers]]. Not to mention Mabel, the only one able to see and hear him in his early days, was [[AllOfTheOtherReindeer alienated by her classmates]] outside Gravity Falls because of it and has cursed her and her reincarnations to forever be Mizar [[spoiler: due to owning her soul]]. Plus his semi-omniscient would constantly give him useless facts that he doesn't need, and even bombard him with "info dumps" that he [[GoMadFromTheRevelation can't completely handle]] [[WasOnceAMan due to being human before]] or the info he receives are the exact date and time his loved ones will die. Additionally, his immortality ensures that he will always [[WhoWantsToLiveForever outlive his friends and loved ones]] and has to repeat seeing them die again with their reincarnations, [[GoMadFromTheIsolation slowly growing more insane the longer he's separated with humanity]]. And then there's the fact because he's a powerful demon, he would [[PersonOfMassDestruction cause disasters and destruction in his wake]], unintentionally or not and is constantly sought out by many, with ill-intentioned people desiring to capture and bind him to their every command. And even with all his powers, there are things his [[DealWithTheDevil demon deals]] can't do as much as he wants. Though once Dipper has accepted his demon status and gotten used being Alcor, [[CursedWithAwesome his powers and abilities comes back being awesome]].

* BullyingTheDragon: Although Dipper is feared by many, there are still a few cocky demons, [[SmugSnake smug summoners]], demon hunters and HolierThanThou people who don't think twice in messing with the most powerful demon.

* DissonantSerenity: Dipper often has a cheery and laidback demeanor in the face of danger or during a tight situation--whether it be surrounded by dead cultists, threatened with a gun directed at his head or [[WouldYouLikeToHearHowTheyDied describing the ways he killed the cultists]]. He even hums when he and his friends were threatened with death to summon a demon for them. It really depends on the time period regarding to being used to being a demon and the situation itself if Dipper will act like this or not.

* HisQuirkLivesOn: A dark and unintentional example. Dipper not only inherited Bill Cipher's powers, but also some of the dead demon's mannerism (familiar phrase said by Bill, SlasherSmile, toying his victims, a smooth talker), personality traits and quirks (his sense of humor, sadism, love for pain and the morbid, manipulative streak), and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking fashion sense]].