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[b][u]Levels:[/u][/b] 
[color=6ecff6][b]Geno: 4 (27/40)[/b][/color]
[color=ed1c24][b]Mario: 3 (15/30)[/b][/color]
[color=32851D][b]Luigi: 1 (5/10)[/b][/color]
[b][u]Location:[/u][/b] Peach’s Castle
[b][u]Word Count:[/u][/b] 776

[color=ed1c24][b](Mario: Super Mushroom Active)[/b][/color]

[sub][b]Direct Mentions:[/b] [@Lugubrious], [@Dracolunaris][/sub]

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Now back together, the Mario brothers made their way back into the light of the others. And not a moment too soon. They would be greeted by a number of enriching smells, each filling their bulbous noses that placed them in a daze. Their stomachs rumbled furiously. Both hadn't eaten anything proper since they arrived in the "World of Light" and they were starving. A grand buffet from their beloved Princess was just the thing they needed. And they wouldn't hesitate to get their mouthes full with such delicacies. 

As they grabbed their plates, they overheard the plethora of conversations that spilled onto the table whilst talking to themselves. Most of the audience were having a great time with one another, mentioning about their own worlds as well as the current situation at hand. Of course, they made sure to sit closest to Peach and as far away from the Koopa Clan that was busy plotting their next schemes. However, their abhorrence of he and his gang had somewhat subsided for the time being. They were once again working together. And while it wouldn't surprise Mario if the Koopa King ever turned their backs on the group sometime in the future, his track record in these situations were surprisingly clean. 

And they shouldn't get started with the Centurion person holding the spirit of Megadragonbowser in his body. But for now, their recent troubles were behind them and they should enjoy this moment for as long as they could.

Just before the brothers were about to eat however, Geno came behind Mario and sat down next to him. But before he could speak, Mario quickly proceeded to introduce Luigi to him.

[color=ed1c24][b]"And uh, oh, Luigi,"[/b][/color] Mario nudged his green chad plumber as he looked over at him, [color=ed1c24][b]"Have-a-you met Geno yet?"[/b][/color]

Luigi looked over at the wooden doll curiously before a lightbulb would pop out from his head.

[color=32851D][b]"Oh,"[/b][/color] he answered aloud before shaking Geno's hand, [color=32851D][b]"No not-a-in person. You've told-a-me that you went on a little adventure with-a-him a long while ago right?"[/b][/color]

[color=6ecff6][b]"We had."[/b][/color] Geno replied statically, [color=6ecff6][b]"We along with our cloud friend Mallow, Princess Peach, and Bowser went out to collect the seven star pieces in order to beat the vile Smithy who wanted to take control of the Mushroom Kingdom. As far as what your brother said, he believes it was the first time that he even teamed up with the Koopa King himself."[/b][/color]

[color=32851D][b]"Really?"[/b][/color] green stache replied as he brushed his mustache, [color=32851D][b]"So that's-a-where the whole 'anti-hero' persona seemed to kick off from-a-him. Or, well, sometimes anyways."[/b][/color]

The doll simply nodded before asking him a question

[color=6ecff6][b]"But if I may ask, Luigi,"[/b][/color] he began, [color=6ecff6][b]"Where were you when that took place? I would've thought you would help your brother as you would usually do?"[/b][/color]

Luigi went momentarily silent at that question. He stuttered briefly before nervously chuckling.

[color=32851D][b]"O-Oh, ha, well,"[/b][/color] he began to answer bashfully, [color=32851D][b]"You see... I uh... I had some things to do-a. I was outta town when all-a-this happened - in... eh... Sarasaland actually. Princess-a Daisy invited me over to do some-a sports - mostly tennis and-a... soccer. I didn't-a-know this happened until I returned, where Mario told-a-me everything that happened."[/b][/color]

Mario's eyes locked onto his brother's as he silently judged his brother. Luigi looked at him with a nervous expression, before he found his brother simply shaking his head in disappointment. Luigi still tried to keep up his class-act for awhile, but eventually he sighed in defeat and conceded to tell the truth.

[color=32851D][b]"Oh-a-alright,"[/b][/color] Luigi replied, [color=32851D][b]"I-a-overslept. I apparently slept through the entire thing-a. I-I don't know why I would-a-do that, but I did. But I will admit-a, I did go to bed a little later than I-a-usually do..."[/b][/color]

Geno cracked a faint smile at Luigi.

[color=6ecff6][b]"That's alright."[/b][/color] the doll calmly replied, [color=6ecff6][b]"It happens to the best of us. Although you did partake in other adventures with your brother, right?"[/b][/color]

[color=32851D][b]"Yeah-yeah,"[/b][/color] Luigi replied as he sipped on a glass of water, [color=32851D][b]"I often do otherwise-a. Mario can tell you this right-a-now."[/b][/color]

His older brother nodded, confirming Luigi's explanation.

[color=6ecff6][b]"Good."[/b][/color] the puppet answered, [color=6ecff6][b]"It always helps to strengthen healthy brotherly bond. You've both done well to serve your kingdom well. I imagine Princess Peach is proud of your efforts."[/b][/color]

The two brothers nodded before they clinged glasses with Geno and each other before finally eating their delicious meals placed in front of them. As they did, they took a few glances at the map that was placed on the table. They all knew that it was going to be a long day tomorrow...

And a very, very long day at that.