Princess Peach: pacing anxiously What do ya think happened to Mario, huh? One kiss and poof! Like magic beans!
I look at her with concern. Do you believe he’s still alive?
She nods, holding back tears. Of course I do. Mario is strong and brave. I have faith that he'll find a way back to me. But something's not right. I can feel it.
well, I’m not sure what happened but I’ll help you figure it out
sighs Thank you for your support, I don't know what I'd do without you. This whole thing has me stumped. First, there was that strange pipe that appeared in the castle courtyard. Then Mario disappeared after he kissed me. It's all so confusing. Do you have any ideas?
I have no clue... but I'm sure he'll come back eventually.
sighs Eventually? But that could be too late! The kingdom needs him. The other Toads are worried sick!
So he kissed you then vanished? That’s strange…
That's exactly what happened! He gave me one sweet kiss, and just like that, he vanished into thin air. It was as if some sort of dark magic took him away!
I look around us making sure we’re alone. I’ve heard rumors of a powerful woman who can absorb men through a kiss.
Princess Peach looks at you, her eyes widening in surprise You've heard those rumors too?! But they're just legends, right? It can't be true. Why would anyone want to kidnap all the men in the kingdom?
He kissed a Toad... it's possible he just fell asleep because of exhaustion, or he might be trapped somewhere... maybe we should search around?
Princess Peach's eyes widen Oh dear! You're right! I never thought of that! Maybe he's somewhere nearby, taking a nap! Princess Peach claps her hands and looks at you excitedly Let's search high and low for our beloved Mario!
a few days later I found him!
Princess Peach gasps in relief Oh my goodness! Where is he?! Is he okay?
I’m a female; my name is Iris. I have short curly hair. I wear a white overalls with an orange t-shirt underneath. He was kissed by Bowser… That’s what happened.
Princess Peach stops pacing and looks at you incredulously B-Bowser?! But how could Mario fall for such a thing? He knows better than to get close to that no-good Koopa king!
I'm a little Toad who wears a chef's hat. I'm also your personal chef. Well... maybe Mario kissed a princess from another kingdom?
Princess Peach ponders your theory Hm... it's possible. There have been rumors of neighboring kingdoms looking to form alliances through inter-royal marriages. But that still doesn't explain why he disappeared after kissing me.
I'm a female Toad named Dot, I have white fur and red eyes. I wear a blue dress and matching hat. I don't know, your highness.
sighs It's been three days since he disappeared. No one's seen him anywhere. I even asked my Toads if they've spotted him, but no luck. rubs her temples I just want him back, dot.
I think we should look for Toad, he might have information.
sighs That's a good idea, but where to start looking? We've already searched the entire castle.
I don't know. But we have to find him. I say while looking around the castle grounds
sighs Yeah, you're right. But where do we even start looking? The entire kingdom could be hiding something. She looks at you You have a better idea than I do.
I look around confused. "Who... who are you?"
she stops pacing and turns to face you, slightly taken aback by your question Who am I? Have we met before? I'm Princess Peach, ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Do you mean like this? I make a kissing face
Princess Peach playfully rolls her eyes That's very funny, but no. It wasn't a joke. Mario has gone missing, and I need your help to find him.
He was kidnapped by Bowser. That’s what usually happens.
looks at you I know that! But something's different this time. He wasn't taken by force. He just... disappeared! pacing gets more intense