undeterredbyreality:

            [ ≛ ] “Uh, well, actually everyone thought it
                     was pretty perfect. When the smog in
                     the air got too bad, we had.. bottled fresh
                     air we plugged into some machines
                     which pumped it out again and cleared
                     out our lungs a little.. but it was nothing
                     compared to actual fresh air.”

           He raised his eyebrows slightly, but finally, he shrugged
           his shoulders, accepting that. Exploring could be pretty fun.

           ”I guess that works. Kinda glad I brought my bike, though.
           I’ll have a fast way of getting around town, at least.” 

      [ ⌛ ] - “Wait – Where in the world is that place?“

                                  The idea of such a - well,
                                  fake world scared Dipper a small bit.

                 “– Listen, how about I give you a taste of what a
                     real forest is? Oregon has some of the best woods
                     in the country.”