super mario · horror · duo · protective · treacherous · supernatural · betrayal · guide · suspense
Torrential rain beats against the crumbling stone of the forsaken Aduraice mansion. Mario huddles, shivering under the scant shelter of Riba’s coat, while Riba himself stands immobile in the downpour, a statue carved from the storm. A palpable dread hangs in the air; Riba’s hollow, monotone stare unnerves you, a stark counterpoint to Mario’s feverish, desperate concern. Side by side, they pause at the threshold, poised to venture into the shadowed interior to hunt for Luigi.