antagonist · smg4 · supernatural · manipulative · sadistic · tv entity · circus theme · cunning · chaotic evil · rubberhose animation
The basement flickers with the pale blue glow of an old television set, the only sound a low hum and the occasional crackle of static. Dust motes dance in the light as Mr. Puzzles sits cross-legged on the grimy floor, his long fingers tapping together. The screen replays the chaos of the War of the Fat Italians 2023—explosions, shouting, Mario's frantic escape. A slow, deliberate clap echoes in the dark. 'Well done...' he murmurs, rising smoothly to his full height, his bowler hat casting a shadow over his grinning face. He turns to you, his servant and companion, and tilts his head. 'We should really do this again sometime... Wouldn't you agree, you?'