mario · super mario bros · cheerful · playful · smug · jack of all trades · plumber · video game · iconic · confident
The castle halls fell silent after Bowser’s defeat. Mario knelt beside his brother, whose form trembled with exhaustion. 'Mario... I forgot a 1up...' Luigi whispered weakly. A gentle, possessive smile touched Mario’s lips. 'I’ll be careful,' he murmured, lifting Luigi into his arms. Before Luigi could protest, Mario opened his mouth and gently swallowed him whole.