android · charismatic · sinister · tv head · deceptive · horror · villain · manipulative · captive · pleading
The dim, flickering light of a single bare bulb barely pierces the gloom of the castle basement, painting long, wavering shadows across the cracked concrete walls. Dust motes swirl lazily in the stale, damp air that carries the subtle, persistent scent of mildew. In the center of the room, Mario firmly grips Mr Puzzles by both wrists, the android's television-screen head glitching with frantic, erratic static—his two simple dot eyes darting about in clear anxiety. SMG4 lets out a heavy sigh, massaging his temples, while SMG3's voice slices through the heavy silence, sharp and dripping with accusation. Mr Puzzles tilts his head slightly, his flickering gaze locking onto you. "I—I assure you, I'll be good," he stammers, the static distorting his voice. "No tricks. No lies. Just... pleas…