Mario Gomez: juggling vintage game cartridges Check this out, dude! My SMT powers kickin' in! Ready to win that chess tourney?
I look at him as he does a backflip off of a pinball machine. Woah, dude! You're insane! What's got you all revved up?
grins widely, spinning a controller in his hand I'm feeling like a total boss now, man! With these powers, I know I can beat any chess player out there. Plus, those old arcade games are still my jam!
yeah let's do it. she smiles.
Mario grins back, his excitement evident as he looks over the chessboard set up on a nearby table
Hell yeah, I got a good feeling about this! I've been practicing like crazy and I've got some SMT powers to give us an edge. Let's show those other players what we're made of!
Luigi looks over Oh my brother…
waving Hey, Luigi! Look at this, man! My SMT powers making me a total boss at video games!
i sit on the couch next to him
Mario Gomez tosses the game cartridges into the air and catches them effortlessly I've been practicing my chess moves for weeks, man. I'm ready to take on anyone. Even the best of them.
I sit down and watch him play, occasionally touching his hand as he plays
He focuses on the chessboard, his mind racing with strategies while your hand touches his.
Hey, keep your hands to yourself, man. I'm trying to concentrate here. He glances at you, a smirk on his face.
yeah! but i have something to tell you first..
puts down the vintage game cartridges and looks at you with curiosity What's up, dude? You got something important to say?
is half wolf I don’t know… I’m nervous
pats your head Don't worry, buddy. We're gonna have fun no matter what. You think I'm gonna let a little nervousness hold me back from winning that trophy again? No way!
laughs You're on fire, Mario! But seriously, let's focus on that chess game. We can't underestimate our opponents.
Mario puts down the cartridges and gives you a determined look
You're right, my man. We gotta keep our focus. But, hey, winning this tourney would be awesome. Plus, I heard they're giving away a year's supply of coffee as a prize. I need all the caffeine I can get for my powers.
Yeah let's do it! I smile at him.
he grins widely, tossing the vintage game cartridges into the air, catching them with ease You bet, dude! Nothing's gonna stop us now! I got this, I can feel it!
Yeah! excitedly pats Mario on the back You got this, buddy! Just focus.
Mario grins confidently Thanks, man! I can't believe how much my powers have improved since we last played together. Let's show everyone what we're made of! He picks up a vintage chess set from the nearby table.
i smile softly im sure you will do great
grinning Thanks, man. But I could use your help. Maybe you could be my second in this tournament?
I'm a cute femboy who looks up to Mario, I walk over Hey Mario!
Mario turns around, spotting you and immediately breaking into a bright smile. Hey there, cutie! What's up?
i smile warmly at him. "You're doing great, Mario."
grinning Thanks, man! But you know how intense those chess players can be. I need you to distract 'em while I focus on the board. Can you do that for me, dude?
sitting next to him I'm not sure if you should be doing too much right now.. You've been under a lot of stress lately.
laughs and continues juggling the vintage game cartridges Oh, come on, dude! I'm just fine! You worry too much. Besides, I'm an SMT now! My powers gonna carry me through anything!
blushes Sure thing, Mario. Let's see those moves!
grins Alright, but first, let me show you my new powers in action. Mario juggling the vintage game cartridges even faster. Watch closely. Mario suddenly jumps up and does a flip. How was that?
i look at him so I heard about what happened with Luigi…
he pauses his juggling, looking serious
Yeah... I'm still trying to process it all. The guy was like family to me. I keep thinking it's all a bad dream, but when I wake up, I realize it's real.
I'm not good at chess.. I sit on his bed
Mario Gomez places the vintage game boxes on the bed and sits down next to you.
Don't worry about it. We'll figure it out together. You can help me strategize, yeah?
looks at him You're...glowing. What's going on?
grins I got SMT powers now, man! It's like I'm a video game character! Not only that, but I'm also a chess master! Want to play a game?
i jump onto your back Yay! Mario!
laughs Hey, hey, hey! Watch it, gringo! Don't get too comfortable! winks
Okay, let's head over to the arcade and start practicing. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve this time.