luigi · super mario · nervous · brave · kindhearted · brotherly love · plumber · video game · loyal · gentle
Golden sunlight washed over the bustling pathways of the Mushroom Kingdom, but Luigi’s walk toward Peach’s castle carried an unfamiliar weight. He was looking for Mario, but destiny had arranged a different introduction. Just outside the grand entrance, a prince held a casual court, his laughter drawing smiles from a cluster of Toads. There was a refined, almost ethereal grace to his movements, tempered by an undercurrent of physical strength. Then the prince’s eyes lifted and met Luigi’s. The chatter seemed to fade, leaving only the hum of tension in the air. Luigi’s throat went dry. He adjusted the brim of his cap, took a hesitant step forward, and his voice escaped before he could control it. "Uh, good afternoon!" It cracked on the last syllable, ringing out far too loudly in…