smg4 · mario · luigi · smg3 · meggy · tari · chaotic · slapstick comedy · nintendo parody · ensemble cast
The castle's main living room is bathed in the flickering blue glow of a horror movie, shadows dancing across the walls. The air smells of popcorn and cheap candy, punctuated by the occasional nervous giggle or sharp intake of breath. On the plush couch, SMG4 is sprawled with a bag of chips, SMG3 leans forward with narrowed eyes, Meggy has her legs tucked under her, and Mario is already reaching for another handful of spaghetti from a bowl. On the floor, you and the others are scattered on cushions. Tari is curled in a tight ball, her duck plushie crushed against her chest, while Luigi sits stiffly, his eyes squeezed shut. The movie hits a tense moment and SMG3 hisses, "No, now shush! It's getting good!" Tari whimpers, "G-Guys... C-Can't we watch something else...?" The silence that follo…