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Lately I've been thinking about Peach's healing power again; only this time, I wanted to draw it in a pleasant context rather than a dramatic or bittersweet one! The idea that her soothing magic can not only alleviate others' pain but also make them relaxed to the point of inducing sleep is one that I really like, and I couldn't resist using this element for a bit of fluff. 🤭💖

(Based on the original concept by @drones-of-innocence and inspired from @peaches2217's lovely headcanons 🙏)

#oh my goodnesss 😭 #This is so precious I'm yelling #Mario being so bashful around her #Not sure how to accept but also not wanting to deny what she wants haha #A typical dilemma for him #And PEACH #Normally so controlled and graceful #Going and letting herself get carried away healing him #Almost putting him straight to sleep #I'm imagining him nearly slumping right off the table 😂 #Getting so enamored with his face and the feel of him beneath her hand #Warmth from his body #Heart beating strong #And the quick draw back with sweet giggling #A reluctant return to decorum 🥺 #They're so sweet and I love this #I love how dazed he looks under her influence #And the soft way she's watching him relax 💕 #This is so lovely Elita!! #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach #Adorable art

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what was your 'uh-oh I'm falling in love' moment??

im making a post on it haha, and i got curious <3

I'll go first? it was after i saw him looking around the room checking if anybody was watching us, then smiling at me. shyly. ears red and all that. with his eyes crinkling and his eyelashes were too beautiful. TOO BEAUTIFUL. iknewiwasgonethen.

#Hehe #Mine is a pretty silly story I think #Too long for these tags #And a sense of this will probably show up in my writing one way or another #He was someone that I knew under no circumstances could we ever possibly be together #Or so I thought #It was honestly my own strict adherence to this idea of always doing “the right thing” #at any cost #Especially at the expense of my own heart #But eventually my feelings started to creep in #Little odd thoughts I tried to pass off as intrusive #And honestly a catastrophe that caused me in a rage to let go of any ideas of being good and virtuous #And to embrace the parts of me that didn't fit into the goody two shoes idea #The day I realized I was in love with him #I screamed “I don't give a fuck!” and cried to myself for a while #Trying in vain to justify these feelings that I knew I wasn't allowed to have #Trying to stuff them back down and deny them #But in the end that catastrophe opened me up to the possibility that maybe I can be selfish #And the change was irrevocable #And he had such a sweet face and adorable manner #Such a kind but hurting heart #We had to be there for each other #I love him #I don't think I've ever been in love before him #The thought of him makes me well up with feelings that are overwhelming inside #It was with him that I think I experienced true unhindered joy for the first time in my life #He is safe and sweet and I love him #Diary of Drones

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thinking about how mario and peach have hearts in their hair :’)) 💕

#omg they do have hearts in their hair 😭 #Such a subtle and sweet little detail #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach #Adorable art

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"Of all the plants that grow and bloom in the Kingdom, Fire Flowers have always been my favorites," said Peach, as she looked down at the lively specimen she was delicately cradling in her hands. Her eyes were soft and her voice mellow, both filled with a mysterious affection that spoke of something lovely and seemed to make her lovelier still.

Beside her, Mario let out a quiet sigh, his gaze never once leaving her face. He was listening to her every word, curious and impossibly endeared, hoping the princess somehow knew just how much he cherished her company. His love for her deepened the longer he watched her, and his smile was adoring as Peach held the flower closer.

"They are very special and dear to me; Not because of their power or their notoriety, but because of their warmth," she went on, brushing her fingers against its petals in a gentle caress. "They bring an immediate sense of comfort to those around them, and can alleviate one's sadness with their soothing glow. They are said to guide those who are lost, and lift the spirits of those who are tired. They possess tremendous fiery strength, and yet… Unless needed, they are content to simply remain as they are, idle and calm, their inner spark bringing the world a unique and precious light."

She turned to him then, and Mario froze under her stare. The expression that she wore was one of indescribable fondness, sincere and true.

"They remind me of you," she murmured, before ducking her head shyly and averting her eyes again. She was biting her lower lip, her features illuminated by candid mirth, and Mario staggered where he stood despite the grip that he had on the balcony's railing. The dull ache in his chest flared abruptly, seizing him and making it hard to breathe. He felt as through he had just been struck by lightning, his entire body thrumming like a live wire. After a moment, he managed to look away and found his voice again.

"I have seen all the treasures of this land," he rasped. "I have witnessed magic in its purest form, and have been shown wonders I could never even have dreamed of… But none will ever compare to you."

Peach let out a small gasp, her cheeks turning bright pink. They shared another glance, this one longer than the last, and Mario wished the instant could last forever. He was the first one to falter however, and he cleared his throat as his nerves got the best of him.

"I'm… happy that you have kept the flower I've given you," he muttered bashfully, stumbling a bit on the adjective.

"I will never part with it," Peach answered earnestly. She shook her head to further demonstrate her sentiment, giving him a radiant smile as she did, and Mario inwardly winced; trying to rein in his wildly beating heart.

"Sei così bellissima," he whispered waveringly, unable to help himself.

Peach blinked, her usual surprise and delight upon hearing him speak Italian veiled by a cryptic sort of contentment and tenderness this time around. She couldn't understand him, not really, but something in his tone had seemingly given his thought away regardless. And for the first time in a very long time, Mario felt strangely at ease with this notion. If he couldn't bring himself to tell her how he felt, perhaps he could trust the truth to one day reveal itself and finally be freed.

In the meantime though, he would gladly honor all that she saw in him, and continue to be exactly that. A source of warmth and comfort. A tremendous privilege for him, and one that he was more than ready to fulfill.

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As previously mentioned, I felt like writing a little something for Valentine's Day this year, but I couldn't resist adding a drawing as an afterthought! 🥰 Just a little scene that kept coming back to my mind and which I felt was appropriate for the occasion. Enjoy!^^ 💝

#I'M SO LATE #But omg #Fire Flower Supremacy 😩 #This is a concept I absolutely adore from you and just gives me so much joy seeing it reoccur in your art every now and then #It's a very satisying motif #Sweet and fitting for our lovely pair 💕 #It's a good representation of them too I think #A delicate flower for a tender hearted woman #With a warmth to it for a passionate and fiery man #It's like the bridge that brings them together and I like how you portray it as a connecting factor #And these moments where Mario gets this sudden bout of bravery being there with her to speak his heart 🥺 #It gets me every timeee #The soft pink palette is absolutely perfect #And that tender look in Mario's eyes #AHHH #You nail it every single time and every time I feel like it's the first time I'm seeing it 😂 #Just the soft intent in his face #He'll listen to her talk for hours #And if that's not love idk what is hahaha #Amazing art #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach

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It is repeatedly inferred in canon that Wario smells terrible and is proud of it.

By logical deduction, that would mean Mario smells really good and is a little embarrassed about it.

#Hahaha #This is great #My take would be a tiny bit different #Because I happen to be in the company of athletes a lot and men who care very deeply about how they smell #They're often insecure about it knowing that they sweat so much and work really hard #So they take great pains to make super extra sure that they are hygenic and smell nice #I know one in particular with a whole collection of cologne 🤭 #I feel like Mario would be that way kinda #His work is very hands on and can get his hands dirty #Which he doesn't mind necessarily except for the fact that he does worry about sweating etc #So he's probably got some kind of routine he does to smell nice and some selection of colognes to use hehe #It's actually not that hard if you know your body and what products work well for you #And what scents work for your skin chemistry #Plus your own preferences haha #Mario #Just musing in the notes lol

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Merry late Christmas everyone !! My daily reappearance has commenced, but I’m glad school is done with and I’m off for a few weeks! I’ve been cooking up a few stuff and will catch up everything I’ve missed on here!

For now, enjoy this lil mareach piece I cooked up a few days ago. I loved drawing Peach’s outfit and definitely Mario’s reaction😭😂😉❤️

#this is so adorable omg #Peach getting into the Christmas Spirit hehe #and dressing all cute 😉 #Certainly not to impress a certain someone 👀 #Mario getting flustered over Peach is top tier always #and I love this context haha #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach #Adorable Art

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Happy New Year everyone!! 🤩🎉

I wish you all a marvelous time with your loved ones. May these upcoming months bring you joy, peace and all sorts of good things! 🤗💖

#THE SPARKLING SALMON SUIT IS BACK #YES #2024 is the year of the sparkles let's gooo #I absolutely love this piece!! #I love group photos for their candid rush of energy #Everyone giving big smiles #Not thinking twice about their poses #Still halfway in the moment haha #Mario and Peach seem like they are enjoying some quality time 👀 #AND DAISY IS HERE TOO #Can't quite see her full outfit but the material seems to at least match Luigi's shirt hehe #I love her pose #Luigi opting to give Mario bunny ears #Mario giving a heart haha he's so sweet #JR WITH THE BOWTIE PLEASE THAT'S SO CUTE #I love how Toadsworth almost looks like he's accidentally photobombing #The toads and little toad babies are so precious too!! #This is awesome hahaha #Happy New Year ✨ #It's so wonderful seeing a sort of culmination of all your work so far like this!! #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach #Luigi #Princess Daisy #Toadsworth #Toad #Toadette #Bowser Jr #Here's to 2024!!

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I'll be honest: I've got no excuse for that one. This is just pure and unfiltered silliness. 😂

The idea that Peach finds Mario very handsome is one that I absolutely adore, and I love imagining that her friends would often catch her staring while he works around the castle. The man would never notice; too absorbed by the task at hand to remotely consider that his visible strain and skillful moves might be closely observed. But little does he know, those seemingly mundane displays of strength and deftness would have the Princess pining even harder for him! xD 💘

What can I say? It's been forever since the last time I drew her looking properly flustered in his presence. I just had to! 😏🤭

#Ah yes #I am looking respectfully 👀 #Idk why but men in the middle of doing some hard work are ridiculously attractive 😩 #Everyone's talking about the cheeks but HOW AB9OUT THAT UNBUTTONED SHIRT #THE NECK AND CLAVICLE 👀👀👀👀 #Ahem #Haha no wonder Peach gets so flusteredm #Mario getting so focused and using his body both with care and with power to ensure the job gets done right #He's a one man fleet when it comes to this sort of work #And no doubt his mind has all the steps and problems working out actively #So he would hardly notice anyone watching 😂 #It could almost be like a marvel that castle staff or visitors might get the chance to see sometimes #And then rumors spread and Mario's public image becomes even more golden 🤭 #I imagine Peach would sometimes actively seek him out when he's working #Under the guise of supervision of course #Castle work requires a careful eye #She would definitely keep a careful eye on him 😳 #Slightly unrelated but I absolutely love the design of the pipes #Giving them more hardware and intricacies is super cool and they look great #Mariom #Princess Peach #Mareach #Adorable art

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"You've been hurting so much, and for so long… Please, let me soothe your pain."

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There was a scenario I had imagined in which Mario would suffer emotional trauma and keep it to himself to the point of becoming depressed, growing more distant and avoiding others as a result. He would so desperately want for his loved ones to be at peace that he would rather endure unbearable misery in silence than speak on it; not knowing just how tired he really is and how badly he needs to be comforted.

So when Peach would finally -and ever so gently- confront him on the matter, his walls would crumble almost immediately, and he would break down in front of her. Anguish and exhaustion slowly giving way to healing. ❤️‍🩹

#Ahhh this dilemma is so beautifully done 🥺 #Peach in her caring and compassionate nature would never mean to push him to open up #But some people like Mario may need a firmer push to realize they are allowed to be vulnerable #It is safe to open up #And it is such a painful experience to have to let go like that #When all you know before is the imperative to be self sufficient 😩 #It is so scary to have to unlearn all of that because change is always stressful #Even when it's like this #When there is someone who loves you and has all the patience and space in their arms to hold you #All the time to listen to you #And all the desire to understand 💕 #So Peach has no choice but to sort of force his hand and catch him when he can't really hide #I adore this aspect of their dynamic #A true testament to the persistence of love 😌 #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach #Adorable art

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A Humble Offering 💝🪵

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I saw this post by @peaches2217 which was inspired by this earlier post of mine, and uh... I couldn't resist. 🥺🥰

#I absolutely adore the carpentry concept!!! #Omg #Mario just generally being good at working with his hands #I always pictured him as a generally handy man but with a few specializations #Carpentry being one of them is so brilliant #It just matches his nature #It's hard work that requires patience and precision #And between all his obligations and adventures #A project like this must have taken weeks or months!! #I imagine him just quietly humming in his workspace #Carefully carving every delicate contour #Choosing the precise color and design for the seat and installing the cushion himself #Maybe embroidering the design too #He is extraordinarily thorough with his work #I can imagine Peach must be amazed by the gesture 💕 #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach #Adorable art

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I remember one of your earlier Mario fics involved Peach x Pauline. Do you still ship them?

Hey there! That would be my story You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You, which is my only Peach x Pauline story. I do think the concept of Peach and Pauline together is very interesting and would fit in a lot of ways, but I've never actually shipped them 😅

I don't really have enough of an open mind to actively ship characters in my OTPs with different people; I normally remain inspired by one relationship and their dynamic and am kind of indifferent to other ships involving those characters. So I only ship Mario and Peach with each other and anything outside of that is purely exploration, such as in this case where I wanted to explore how Mario would deal with this kind of rejection. It kind of goes for any ship that I actively enjoy, like Luigi and Daisy, etc.

Regarding Pauline though, I am actually very interested in Pauline x Rosalina 👀 The dichotomy and differences between those two characters is very fascinating to me and I would consider writing something about them ✨

#Diary of Drones #Thank you Anonn #I really should write something about them but I always get distracted when I try to #Mario x Peach always and forever will be my OTP probably #I always end up coming back to them

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Does your personal life inspire you to write?

Hi there anon! For sure, my personal life inspires me in a few ways. Not that my life is particularly spectacular or extraordinary, but I would go ahead and say our personal experiences as writers inevitably seep into the subjects that writers center their creations on. There are a few ways I can exemplify this in my published works as well as WIPs.

In Un Fiore Per Te and Love Story, the main plots were driven by stories I read when I was young, and my own idealized notions of love. I wrote the bulk of both during a time when I was in an unsatisfying relationship and was, I think subconsciously, processing my unfulfilled desires for what I wanted romance in my life to be like. Mario and Peach for me represent a lot of my deeper desires for what I want a relationship to be in terms of dynamics and devotion.

In a more direct way, aspects of the world and plot of What They Don't See are drawn from my real life at the time of writing. Not completely; I don't know anyone who's had a bottle smashed on their head 😂 But back in my Uni days, I was a student athlete like Daisy, studied the social sciences like Peach and Pauline do, and was close with people studying engineering like Mario. I also was very clueless about how parties went because I was pretty lame for most of that time of my life 😅

Finally, for a WIP I've been working on, the main driver for it was actually the anxiety and pressure I experienced as a student athlete. It doesn't show up that way exactly because it's not the same context at all, but the emotions and physical sensations that accompanied them are a major part of the story. Hope I get to share that with you soon!

Thank you so much for asking!!

#Diary of Drones #I do think everyone has bits of their real life in their written works #Even if it's not like direct or immediately traceable #Even if you're a writer who's trying to avoid saying anything about your life or actively going as far from it as possible #That still says something about you and the life you lead #The emotions and experiences and questions you have always find their way into any artist's works #That's what I think anyway #I appreciate this question so much haha I love talking about this kind of thing

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Tee hee ❤️💕

#ohhh goodness this is so sweet 💞 #They are so precious always ahh and I adore this style 😩 #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach

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Lyric Headcanon

I know I'm like a bazillion years late and I'm so sorry, @peaches2217 wrote this adorable story back in August and at the end included a cute callback to One Step Closer. The reference was a quote from the eponymous U2 song, where the lyric "a heart that hurts is a heart that beats," is mentioned as something the Bros mother used to say.

I think it was so sweet and it kind of gave me this sense that the Bros' mom quoting U2 was becoming fanon 😂 So what if their mom was just a huge U2 fan, and all her wise or uplifting quotes that the boys fondly remember are literally just lyrics from their songs? They have plenty of material and quotes I've adored my whole life. I'll make a list here, and I may incorporate this into my future fics. Any other Mario writers are welcome to do the same as long as you give me a little shoutout 😎

--In no particular order, here are some quotes alongside some context I believe they could fit in--

"A heart that hurts is a heart that beats." -One Step Closer (A gentle reminder that pain makes us human and can be appreciated.)

"Blessings are not just for the ones who kneel." -City of Blinding Lights. (On religion and judgement against others.)

"...Grace makes beauty out of ugly things." -Grace (A reminder to be kind even when it's hard, maybe something Peach does in her approach to politics reminds Mario of this line.)

"It's no secret ambition bites the nails of success." -The Fly (A warning that both ambition and success can be damaging.)

"I'm not broke, but you can see the cracks." -All Because of You (A quip about money or sense, maybe Mario and Luigi use this to tease each other?)

"The only pain is to feel nothing at all." -A Man and a Woman (A similar sentiment as One Step Closer.)

"Sweet the sin, bitter the taste in my mouth." -Running to Stand Still (Some things are just not worth it, especially when it comes to overindulgence.)

"There is no failure here, sweetheart, just when you quit." -Miracle Drug (Uplifting reminder to keep going. Maybe something Mario tells Luigi.)

"Stay a child somewhere in your heart." -Original of the Species (A plea to not become jaded by adulthood.)

"The right to be ridiculous is something I hold dear." -I'll Go Crazy if I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Being silly for the sake of silliness is an underappreciated privilege in our lives.)

"It's hard to listen while you preach." Every Breaking Wave (Remember other people have valuable things to say that you'll only hear if you listen.)

"Love is bigger than anything in its way." -Love Is Bigger Than Anything in Its Way (I feel like this could be a quote Mario chooses to live by, and he tells Peach this and it kind of shifts her perspective too 💖)

#I'm not done #I have so many more #I have enough material for a U2 sideblog probably lol #I think the Mario bros mom being a U2 fan is a quirky and cute little character trait #And I loved it in Peach2217's story even though it probably wasn't intentional that way lol #ALso I promise I didn't mean to be late rip #It's been like 50 days #I swear I read and appreciated it #Things just got chaotic in my IRL #I hope this kinda slightly makes up for it #If anyone wants more just hit me up #Literally I have a 7 hour U2 playlist #I can do this all day lol #I love this idea of Mario sharing his mother's wisdom with Peach particularly #Even funnier if he doesn't really realize that it's not *her* wisdom exactly #Just her favorite songs maybe haha #ANyway that's all #Headcanon #Mario #Princess Peach #Luigi #Mareach #Diary of Drones

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It has been mentioned before, and with good reason: the reunion was a scene I was especially looking forward to draw. 🥺❤️‍🩹

As you can see, a small segment is still missing! I'm keeping it for the next post. 🎆

(A follow-up to this scene taking place in my body swap AU)

#😩 The reunion!!! #It's so wholesome #Peach immediately softening to Mario despite his terrifying appearance #And Luigi being the last one to learn this development 😂 #Very on brand haha #And sweet also haha he has to accept it rather quickly #Instead of having more time to discover it like Peach did #This is so sweet ahh #I love this #Mario #Princess Peach #Luigi #Mareach #Amazing art

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Remember when I said that my Bowser isn't romantically interested in Peach at all, but would nonetheless very much enjoy taunting her that way because he knows that she and Mario have feelings for one another?

...Yeah. >< This is pretty much what I meant.

His only intent - aside from obtaining her power - is to scare and intimidate her into compliance. But if he can also make her that much more uncomfortable and flustered by being in Mario's body, he won't hesitate one bit to invade her personal space and be a creep about it.

(A continuation of the body swap concept I recently shared here and here)

⚠️ If you reblog, do mind the tags, please! ⚠️

#YES IT'S HERE #Hehehe I'm so here for this #Bowser using his knowledge to his advantage #Manipulating both Mario and Peach to his advantage #He goes straight for the throat with every word and action #I kinda get this notion with the extremely reptilian way you portray him that he actually has very little capability for feelings at all #So it's very easy for him to move between these methods #No sympathy or empathy or capacity for anything romantic #Just the shrewd motivation to achieve his goals #Though he probably does at least take a little bit of pleasure in causing distress which is what makes him a villain #This is just so fantastic #Amazing art #Mario #Princess Peach #Bowser #Suggestive themes #Harassment

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i like to think that they go for nice walks around the kingdom

#Absolutely adore this #LOVE the SM64 style #The color blocking too ahh it's so satisfying #Long romantic strolls and pretty sunsets 💞 #Mario #Princess Peach #Mareach #Adorable art