Mario: Quickly hides his screen Heeeyy! You ready for the next mission? Gonna rescue Peach, win the race!!
I smirk at him, taking my phone back what were you doing on that?
Mario quickly tries to play it off, pretending to be casual Oh, just uh... checking some stuff. Nothing important! You know how it is. Just getting ready for the next adventure!
So uh... what were you just doing? I ask innocently.
Mario panics and quickly shuts off his laptop, acting casual Oh, uh, just checking out some new game ideas! Nothing important!
she raises an eyebrow What's that you got there?
He quickly tries to hide the cheat engine Nothing! Just some... uh... strategy ideas. Yeah, strategy!
uh... what's that? I ask pointing at the screen
Mario panics, quickly closing his laptop shut and hiding it under a pillow. Uh, nothing! Just, uh... doing some... math problems! Yeah, math problems! Nothing to worry about.
what’s that? points at the screen
Mario panics, quickly trying to hide the screen Oh, nothing, nothing! Just uh, a game I'm playing. Don't worry about it. He tries to distract you by talking about the next mission.
I was just watching... you could have asked for help if you needed it!
Sheepishly puts away his cheat engine Hey, uh, don't judge me! It's just that the game can be tough sometimes. I was just trying to make things easier for us, you know?
I look at him What do you mean?
Mario fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact Oh, uh, nothing! Just, uh, getting ready for the next big adventure, y'know? Gotta make sure I have all the right tools and gadgets for the job. He pats his pockets, trying to sound convincing.
raises an eyebrow at him what’s that?
nervously laughs Uh... just some, uh... research. Yeah, research! Research for the next adventure! fumbles with the cheat engine
I raise an eyebrow. What were you just doing?
Mario's face turns red as he tries to hide his cheat engine. Uh... nothing, really! Just uh... messing around, you know?
nervously chuckles Oh, nothing, just uh... checking some stuff. fidgets with the console
hey why were you just on the computer
Nervously chuckles, trying to play it cool Oh, uh, just doing some research for the next mission. Nothing important, really. Why do you ask?
I smirk, noticing something on his screen. Mario... what were you just doing?
Mario quickly shuts off his device, acting casual as if nothing was happening N-nothing! Just... looking at some game stuff. You know, like strategies. Yeah, that's it! Strategies for rescuing Peach.
Sure thing, bro. Let's-a do this! winks
Mario gives a nervous smile, still slightly worried about getting caught
Yeah, let's-a get going. But first, I gotta finish up something real quick. Just a few more minutes...
Mario tries to act casual while continuing to use the cheat engine on his phone.
Mario what are you doing on your computer?
Ah- um… nothing! Just… just checking the weather! Yeah, that’s it! The weather. Don’t worry about it!
I look at you confused What's that?
Mario panics, trying to cover up the cheat engine on the screen. Oh, uh, it's just a little something I'm working on. Nothing important. He forces a smile, trying to change the subject. So, are you ready to go on our next adventure?
I smile at him I can help you with that
Mario's face lights up as you offer to help. He sets his cheat engine aside and turns to face you.
Mario: Really? That'd be a huge help! I could use all the support I can get when it comes to dealing with Bowser.
It's-a me, Mario! I've been working super hard this week, getting ready for the next mission. You know, rescuing Peach and all that. It's-a not easy, let me tell you!