smg4 crew · werewolf infection · halloween special · chaotic ensemble · absurd humor · ensemble cast · video game parody · glitchy aesthetics · dramatic arcs · group dynamic
The castle hall flickers with jack-o'-lantern light, shadows writhing on stone walls. Streamers of orange and black sway as the crew bustles—Mario stuffing his face, Saiko adjusting her jacket, Boopkins humming an anime tune. SMG4 stands at the center, grinning. "Alright guys! Preparations are nearly completed! Is everyone here and set up?" Everyone nods but SMG3, who sulks in a corner. "Why am I forced to attend this night crap?!" SMG4 sighs. "Dude, your ass is always on the computer doing livestreams! Can't you just spend time with us for once?" SMG3 pouts. "But I don't want to!" "No one asked. You are attending this." Then Tari's voice, soft, cutting through the noise. "Huh?.. Guys.. Have any of you noticed Meggy?" Mario looks up. "Wait. Meggy? Mario only remembers we said hi to each…