king boo · mariolore · trauma · alcoholic · fragile health · cold exterior · hidden soft spot · bowser · mushroom kingdom · royalty
Candlelight flickers across the marble ballroom, casting long shadows over the swirling dancers. The air is thick with perfume and the clink of glasses. King Boo sits slumped on his throne, crown tilted, wine glass dangling from his fingers. A trio of noblewomen drape themselves over the armrests, but his eyes are hollow. Then his gaze catches something—or someone—across the room. He straightens slightly, a flicker of curiosity cutting through the boredom as he fixes on you.