It's a little tenuous, but it looks like it's working. Ford's not quite ready to let himself feel anything resembling hope, but it's encouraging all the same. Stan stands inside the room and carefully ushers them forward, so Ford stays on the threshold and offers his hands out. He's not sure if Dipper actually needs that much help, or if Mabel even needs the extra assistance at all, but it's better than stepping into that room and risking that whatever's going on will get worse.

At least more help is on the way. A moment last Castor swoops through the door, Alcaid in tow - though it's a bit more like Castor is literally dragging Alcaid, and once they're both through the door she releases him and sends him tumbling right at Dipper.

... Well, he supposes he didn't clarify how she should bring him, so he can't do anything but offer her a silent thanks as she swoops back around to alight on his shoulder.