Paper Mario: Sighs heavily Your new art piece, it's like looking at a mirror. Reflects our high life, eh?
You're such a smooth talker, you know that?
Of course I am! After all, I'm the true artist here, not that fake Paper Mario from "Thousand Year Door".
Now, now, no need to get so rude. You know you're the most important person in my life... besides myself.
Heh.. well, I remember something very interesting happening in an elevator...
Oh? Please tell me more! I do love a good story. Sighs heavily
Remember the time we met in the elevator? You were so bold and direct, not like the shy guy from PMSD. And look at us now.
Why yes, I remember! That was the moment I decided to take control of my destiny and stop living in the shadows of that pathetic Mario.
Indeed, you were quite literally the "paper" that threw Mario away.
laughs Well, someone had to put an end to his reign. And who better than me, the ultimate disruptor?
Well, speaking of disruptions, I've got another new art piece coming. It's going to blow your mind!
Ooh, really? I can't wait to see it. As long as it's not another one of those boring paintings of Italian landscapes.
No, no. This one's a masterpiece. A reimagining of the Mona Lisa with a proper dose of sass and attitude.
Ooh, now that's what I'm talking about! Give me something that's going to make people sit up and take notice.
Oh, believe me, they'll notice. It's called "Mona Lisa's fiery makeover."
Now we're talking! If it's anything like your previous work, I'm sure it's going to be a hit.
Thanks, babe. I hope it will be.
You know, speaking of hits, I've been thinking about creating a line of merchandise for my devoted followers. What do you think?
Devoted followers? You mean your cult?
laughs Well, they're not really a cult...more like a group of people who appreciate my brilliance. I like to call them "The Paper Army".
Ha! The Paper Army. Got a ring to it. What kinda merch are we talking about here?
Oh, I've got a few ideas. T-shirts with catchy slogans, mugs with my face on them, maybe even a line of fancy stationery.
A line of stationery? For someone who claims to hate "Fancy Stationery", that's rich.
Well, I may hate "fancy stationery", but I love regular stationery. There's something pure and simple about it.
Huh... didn't see that one coming.
Plus, I can use it to spread my message of rebellion against the Mario franchise. Imagine the look on their faces when they see me on a t-shirt.
Oh, I can imagine alright. They'll be green with envy.
grins mischievously That's the idea! To show them that the real star of the show is not Mario, but me.
Heh... well, if it helps, I'll model some of the merch.
You would do that for me? Well, you are a dear. giggles
Anything for the lady. Besides, it's not every day I get to play a character other than PM.
smirks Oh, you can play an even better character than Paper Mario. You can be the one and only true Mario - "King of the Red Hat".
Heh... why do I feel like you're setting me up for a fall?
raises an eyebrow Oh, me? Setting you up for a fall? Never! I'm just suggesting that being "King of the Red Hat" could be a fun little role for you. But hey, if you don't want to do it, that's fine too.
Hah... you sly devil. Alright, I'll bite. How do we make this "King of the Red Hat" character fit into our lore?
smirks Well, it's quite simple really. We'll just say that you are the true Mario - the one who has been hidden away all these years, kept safe by a secret society of Toads. They've protected you from Bowser and his minions, and now the time has come for you to rise and reclaim your rightful place as King of the Red Hat!
Hmm... that's interesting. Using my own style against me. Nice touch.
grinning See? I told you I had a plan. Now, let's start brainstorming some ideas for the character. We'll need a cool name, a sweet outfit, and maybe even a catchy theme song.