#iggy what the heck

[context-is--irrelevant]

never compromise your passions 😤

#She can’t silence me #out of context #out of context quotes #context is irrelevant #no context #context #iggy what the heck

[iggyfing]

finished book 1 of dune last night btw. heck harkonnen. all my homies hate harkonnen.

#iggy reads #dune #all it took were a couple paragraphs at the tail end of a chapter and. wow. he’s so much worse than in the movie. what the heck #either that or all allusions to his especially rancid bastardry flew right over my head

[oh-hell-help-me]

July 23: Parent’s Day

Ludwig hadn’t fully trusted Luigi even after he married his father- at least until the Incident.

In fact, even though it was likely one of the few times he was scared after… after, Luigi proved himself to actually give a damn (as Roy put it) about the Koopalings.

Don’t get him wrong- the time he spent with all of them before ‘that’ had been appreciated but…

Ludwig needed proof- something that guaranteed him that Luigi had their best interest.

And after he has? After having the patience and genuine kindness to bring him out of such a vulnerable situation?

Well, it was easy to let himself be dragged into a Group Meeting- especially knowing what day it’s going to be.

Lemmy didn’t have much of an opinion on Luigi before his dad married him. It’s no secret that most of the other Koopalings thought the same.

But even in the few times he had met him, Lemmy saw him as he appeared- a soft-hearted scaredy cat who ran more than fought.

If Lemmy wasn’t there for the few fights the human did do, he wouldn’t have believed him capable of even winning them.

But after his dad’s marriage?

He started see Luigi to be more than that. Heck, in the days he took the time to spend with them individually, Lemmy also learned that the human was braver than most, and has been for quite awhile if the stories about King Boo are to be believed.

AND he’s pretty cool- sometimes even surprising him with moments of mischief (like letting him sneak cookies out of the kitchen) or impressive feats of agility (like pirouetting off the castle wall and landing catlike on his feet in a game of tag).

It was one of many reasons that Lemmy chipped into Operation Date Night- something that Junior plans to coordinate on the same day as Parent’s Day.

Roy considered Luigi to be pretty strong, mostly after he married his old man.

He’s strong enough to carry Morton like he was a baby, which even Roy himself could struggle with.

He’s strong enough to tug Bowser around, and to do so with a not-so-light Junior piggybacking him.

And, weirdly, Luigi was strong enough to bring the Koopalings together in the midst of a disagreement.

Which seems to be what they need now, considering the arguing that has broken out over where the date will be.

He hopes to Grambi that Luigi will unconsciously lend him his strength because getting through this is hard enough.

Iggy would never have thought that a Mario Brother would ever understand the intricacies of mechanical engineering…

But then Luigi decided to turn that notion on its head by not only showing his understanding of it with the construction of his own Kart and the days they spent together in the lab, one-on-one.

However, even he could see that it will be empirically impossible to expect Luigi to spend ever waking day with him just to fine-tune his inventions- never mind the others.

And considering that they were originally going to invite the laws of gravity to a vacation by having a table set up at a volcanic edge.

Seriously, he specializes in mechanics, but his dabbling into human biology was enough to have him join yet another argument.

Wendy knew how tough it was to be the only girl in a large family of boys.

With the possibility of getting another girl in the family, she was all for having Peach as a Mama.

But… daddy didn’t end up with her, and while Wendy wanted another female to bond with, even she knew that Luigi had more love for them in his pinky finger than Peach did as a whole.

For her, it seemed like she would have to just deal with it.

And then she discovered Luigi’s interest in fashion- specifically in dresses.

It was a wonderful day when she found out. That Luigi would reveal his tastes during a particularly hot morning, one that was unremarkable… if not for the shared surprise of the Royal Family as Luigi popped into the Dining Hall with a fashionably airy dress.

It was an opportunity she didn’t let herself miss and had spent the rest of that day practically glued to his side as she discussed (not info dumped) about everything fashion with him.

So, when ‘someone’ (Roy) had the audacity to suggest setting the Date at a wrestling ring, she had disagreed for Luigi’s sake- especially when she knew that he found the concept of trying to relax in a place meant for fighting to be absolutely eye-watering.

Morton knew some things. Morton knew that his dad loved him and his siblings very much. Morton also knew his dad was dead set on getting them a mama because of it.

And it was a pleasant surprise when it was Luigi instead of Peach.

Despite his dad’s best efforts, Morton knew long before that Peach didn’t love them like a mom would- that she didn’t look at them in the way he’s seen mamas do whenever he ventured outside the castle.

But Mama Luigi did! He liked spending time with Morton and Junior and Wendy and everyone else! He looked at them warm-like and smiled at them in a way that Peach never did!

And Morton was very happy when his dad married Luigi! It meant that Morton and his siblings got to spend time with someone who gave them warm looks and spoiled them even more rotten.

It meant that none of them will have to be mama-less.

So, that was why Morton did not hesitate to offer to handle the set up of the table- with Wendy’s help, of course!

Larry usually had three things he worried about in his life: his hair, his status as the second youngest kid, and his father’s love life.

He didn’t intend to add Luigi’s safety to the list, but what can he do- other than have him live in a layer of bubble wrap?

Even going down the aisle, Larry knew that Luigi was clumsy, maybe detrimentally so. It also meant that every Koopaling had save him from face-planting at least once.

It was ridiculous enough to be met with some humor, but Larry would have said that the situation definitely needed something to lighten up the mood after the bickering.

At this rate, he’s just glad that there is a plan they can stick with.

Junior had always wanted a mom.

It seemed logical to think of Peach as his future mom with his dad liking her.

But… even years chasing after her, and the small moments where he did spend time with her, his dad never seemed to be truly happy.

And then he met Luigi.

Well, yeah, they already met before in battles, but that never counted.

Anyways, having Luigi as his mama had been a dream come true! Heck, he ended up being a great mama to him and the other Koopalings and a loving husband for his dad!

It was everything he wanted and needed, and…

He sort of felt like he hasn’t given much appreciation for it (though his siblings say otherwise).

So, while Operation Date Night had been rocky, and filled with shouting and brattiness, Junior was confidant that this plan will work!

…

(Later, it was a miracle of life for the Royal Couple to find a fancy dining table underneath their favorite tree in the garden.)

#bowuigi #NATIONAL HOLIDAY #Roy and Larry hardest to write #edit later #sleepy #night

[ostensiblyfunctional]

iggy.....do you perhaps have any.... shadowgear headcanons..................... or thoughts........................................... <3 your brain is so interesting to me I need to examine how it reacts to sg under a microscope

LOL yes yes, here let me give you some brain tissue samples—

To be honest, I don't have much on Shadow Gear in my gray matter? Most of my thoughts on them comes from you or @/grayseyebrowscar, actually! But I have a couple things rattling around in my head, so here they are:

— Levy is feral when it comes to things that interest her, to the point that Jet and Droy have frequently had to restrain her from putting some poor soul into a centrifuge and seeing what filters out just because they wield a rare form of Jutsu-shiki or something like that. If it's weird and magic, or weird and of academic interest, or both, there will be a Levy trying to pounce on it, and a Jet and Droy going "no, don't pounce on that, what if it explodes." Jet and Droy frequently exchange commiserating grimaces with Evergreen and Bickslow when they have to wrangle Levy and Freed on the same hyperfocused rampage.

— I agree that SG are floor people, but to me Jet is also a what-the-heck-are-you-sitting-on-with-that-posture kind of person. If he fits, he sits. This means he sits on the floor, on armrests, on couch backs, on people if they're particularly unfortunate during a guild brawl, in the air of a doorframe, on refrigerators, on the guild hall's entrance sign, in the guild hall's rafters somehow, on the railing of the second floor—and even in normal chairs he sits sideways or spins them around to sit backwards or sprawls or does anything except sit normally. Droy frequently makes comments about the state of his spine because of this.

— I'm also wholly convinced that Jet has some beastman ancestry that influences his bone structure and teeth, and also maybe his eyes because I find it immensely funny to think of a dark guild mage getting scared half to death by shining a light on him and finding a red-pupiled blur (demon??) coming for their soul at speed.

— Droy seems the most normal of SG, but that's because Jet and Levy are subjected to his plant infodumps the most and he gets a lot of his gushing out of the way by the time he has to interact with the rest of the guild. A full half of SG's missions are plant-related because of him, either finding rare plants, or helping annual harvests of magical plants, or getting/safeguarding inconvenient ingredients for pharmaceuticals, or playing security for botanist conferences because he wants to hear some of the sweet, sweet botany discoveries. That, and some of the lectures in those botanist conferences are by him. He has a very robust greenhouse full of weird plants and occasionally Levy will edit his rambling about them into research papers and release them into the wilderness of academia for kicks. Neither of them were at all expecting scientists to track them down and scratch pitifully at their door like cats wailing to be let in. And now Droy gets to ramble annually around like-minded nerds and occasionally get into hair-pulling biting catfights about how to class amaryllis zephyrus, coloquially known as zephyrillis or wind-lily.

— Speaking of scientists tracking them down! SG definitely are roommates with their own house. I feel like they've known each other for a long, long time, before they ever joined Fairy Tail, and they're really comfortable around each other. Their smoothness in combat is borne from knowing each other since early childhood, growing up learning each other as much as they learned about themselves. This means they all have the eerie tendency to never bump into each other, in combat or not. It's easy to get in Jet's way if you're not used to how suddenly fast he can be, or accidentally bulldoze over Droy if he stays still too long and you forget he's there, or incidentally get smacked by a gesturing, excited Levy, but that's for other people. Not for them.

#wow i had more thoughts than i expected! anyway i hope you enjoy these tissue samples onx #fairy tail #fairy tail headcanon #levy mcgarden #jet fairy tail #droy fairy tail #team shadowgear

[skratchytheclown]

How long have the Koopalings been in the closet? Any updates?

... ... ...

ROY: Oh, Stewart! thank god you picked up.

STEWART: Woah. Okay? Why do you sound so relieved?

ROY: We're kind of in a tight spot right now..

STEWART: You need my help with something?

ROY: Uh.. no. *sigh* .. Is Emar there?

STEWART: Yeah? Why?

ROY: Can I talk to him?

...

EMAR: A phone?

STEWART: Correct! You are very observant!

EMAR: From who?

STEWART: My friend Roy wants to talk with you for some reason. I put it on speaker for ya. Make sure you tell me when you're done talking.

EMAR: Ok. ...

EMAR: Hello?

ROY: Yeahh.. Hey, Emar. Can you do something for us? We kind of need you right now.

EMAR: You... need my help?

ROY: Yep. Can you come over to Bowser's castle? ...You know where that is, right?

EMAR: ... ...Yes, I think I remember that place.

ROY: Good. I need you to get here right now. We have a bug problem and it's bad.

EMAR: What am I supposed to do about it?

ROY: Burn those stupid bugs, dude! I'm sick of hiding in this stuffy closet!

WENDY: Shouldn't we tell him where in the castle we are?

ROY: I don't think He'll understand those kind of details. It's a miracle he knows where the castle is.

EMAR: Hey! It's Stewart's other friend!

WENDY: Yup.

ROY: Pay attention, please. I'm gettin' parched.

WENDY: We are hiding in Iggy's bedroom. Specifically in his walk-in closet... Which is so dumb. Why the heck does he get a walk-in closet?!?

ROY: That shouldn't be our top priority right now. Anyway, you still there, Emar?

EMAR: Yes.

ROY: Ok then. So, you know what to do, right? Enter the castle, look for the area where there are a LOT of bugs, and burn them or eat them or whatever. Maybe focus on the bedrooms first 'cause we are hiding in one.

EMAR: Ok. I'll head over there. Hold on, before I go, can I ask you a few questions? I'm curious because I hear my siblings talk about the "Koopalings" a lot, and I'm pretty sure you guys are Koopalings? Is there more or is it just-

ROY: Ok, ok, I'm gonna have to stop you right there. First of all, this is urgent. Stop yapping. Second of all, I hardly understood a word you said right there. Your voice is already so garbled, so when you talk fast like that, all I hear is nonsense.

EMAR: Oh. Ok.

ROY: I'm going to hang up now, so you have BETTER remembered everything I told you to do.

EMAR: I ..remember.

ROY: Good. Bye.

...

...

STEWART: Wait, WHAT? You're leaving? That sure was sudden.

EMAR: I need to do something.

STEWART: Hey, hey! You aren't just going to leave me here alone with her, are you? Emar! At least take her with you! HEY!

[just-a-carrot]

DD2 and OW Genzy double date where the entire time OW Genzou and Iggy are stupefied at the lack of the other Genzou's linguistic prowess, and DD2 Genzou and Iggy are stupefied that OW Genzou can use such flavorful language.

LKDJFALSKDJFALSDF I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE THE VIBES 🤣

also OW genzy wondering what the heck "aught" means and why it seems to be in 90% of everyone's sentences lkadjfasd

they should at least go out and do something epic and dramatic so DD2 genzy can show off their skills in being able to take down a dragon (something i was finally able to do after like 50 hours in the game lol)

#ask: ow #ask: genzou #ask: iggy

[darknebula85]

31/3/2024, Log of DARKNEBULA85, 2:02 AM...

Jojos bizarre adventure part 4 to 6...

Well, I just finished Jojo's, and I have no idea where to start. WHAT AN ANIME, WHAT A SERIES, AND HOW AMAZING EVERYTHING WAS. I started watching the series because of the memes and ended up watching one of the most incredible anime series ever. Seriously, what an amazing freaking anime, I enjoyed it like crazy. Let's break it down: Josuke's season was one of my favorites; I really liked the plot, and throughout the season, I was trying to figure out how the heck they were going to beat Kira, and while it didn't have as many memorable fights, the final battle is spectacular. Giorno's season also impressed me; it was the one I was most looking forward to, and it was totally worth it. The fights were great, and the ending too. Plus, the soundtrack for this season is exquisite, and it also has one of my favorite moments of the entire series and one of the reasons I started watching: The Torture Dance. And finally, Jolyne's season... it was my favorite of them all :v, great fights, great opening, spectacular villain (actually my favorite in the series), and with a final battle that can only be described as overwhelming. Bro, Pucci's stand is the most fucking cataclysmic power I've ever seen in any medium, I literally felt genuine distress watching the entire fight against Pucci. I'm trying to think of any character with a similar power, but I can't think of any (Edit: Antispiral too, cof cof); he literally reset the damn universe XD. One thing I loved about this series was the deaths, and those who have followed me for a long time will know that one of the things I hate most in an anime (especially in One Piece) is fake deaths, but in this damn show, they keep killing off all the protagonists and secondary characters, man, which, although it left me with a high degree of depression (Shigechi, Iggy, Avdol :''''v), I must say made the situations and fights completely adrenaline-filled. I was stressed out in every season, not knowing who they were going to kill off in each episode. The death that hit me the hardest was Shigechi's; the final moment gave me so much anxiety, and the fact that he ended up dying just before telling his friends... Now, my favorite fight was Everyone vs. Father Pucci, my favorite stands were Silver Chariot and Crazy Diamond, my favorite villain was Pucci, my favorite Jojo was all of them (Especially Josuke), my favorite jobros were Polnareff and Koichi, and lastly, my favorite season was Stone Ocean. The only thing I didn't like is that now I'm left wanting more. I could describe my experience with the following phrase: I don't know what I'm watching, but I can't stop watching it. What a great series.

#jojo's bizzarre adventure #jojos #diamond is unbreakable #stone ocean #golden wind #josuke higashikata #jotaro kujo #crazy diamond #star platinum #koichi hirose #za hando #okuyasu nijimura #rohan kishibe #kira yoshikage #killer queen #giorno giovanna #guido mista #jjba narancia #bruno bucciarati #leone abbacchio #fugo pannacotta #diavolo #trish una #jolyne cujoh #jolyne kujo #ermes costello #ff jjba #emporio alnino #enrico pucci #weather report

[snowyfrostshadows]

Playing Koopid

When Mario wished something interesting would happen at one of Peach's more formal parties, he didn't mean 'watching his brother aggressively chase down and flirt with with the King of the Koopas' but that's exactly what happened and to say he's at his wit's end here is a bit of an understatement

Based off of the Accidental Cupid prompt by @shapeshiftinterest

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Carefully eyeing a brick in the not-too-far-away tower, Larry pulled back on the arrow to make his shot, only to have what would have been a perfect hit fly wildly to the left and just barely hit the tower as a certain BRAT pushed into him at the last second.

“You’re taking too long!”

Larry scowled and smacked the top of Junior’s head with the bow. “And you made me miss what that arrow did!”

Junior stomped his foot and stuck his tongue out. “Well maybe if you were quicker you could have seen it! Gimmie the bow! It’s my turn!”

Scowl deepening, Larry pulled the bow away from Junior’s stupid, grubby hands. “No way! It’s still my turn cuz you got in my way!”

“Did not!”

“Did too!”

“Lemmy! Tell him it’s my turn!”

Both koopalings turned to face the third, lying lazily on top of his ball and watching his siblings fight with all the investment of a bargain bin lifeguard.

“Why should I? This is boring. Can’t we do something else already?”

“No! I wanna see what those arrows Kamek and the other magikoopas were all hush-hush about do!”

Lemmy rolled his eyes. “Fiiiine.” Leaning forward a little, Lemmy pressed a star on his ball, opening up the secret compartment and peaked inside. “Looooooks like we got three more.”

“Only three left?” Larry asked, dumbfounded. “How is that possible? We haven’t been out here that long!”

Lemmy shrugged. “My ball’s only so big genius. Until Iggy figures out how to recreate that whatchamacallit from his one nerd show, what I can fit in here to sneak out, is what we got.”

Larry rolled his eyes. “Fiiiiine. Gimmie the arrows.”

“Why do you get the arrows?! It’s my turn!”

Larry snorted. “You ruined my last one! I should get to go again!”

Junior scowled. “Says who?”

“Me. And literally every other koopa who’s been stuck with a brat like you.”

Junior’s eyes narrowed and the next thing Larry knew, he was being pushed hard enough to land on his shell.

“Whoops.” Junior said, in that fakely sweet tone that somehow managed to fool adults. “Looks like you’re too stuck to try again.”

“LEMMY!” Larry howled as he struggled to right himself. Curse the Mushroom Kingdom’s stupid soft ground and spongy grass. It was never this hard to get back up at home!

“Sorry Lar, Junior’s got a point about this being his turn.”

“Traitor.”

Lemmy rolled his eyes as he approached the youngest sibling. “Kay Junior; which one do you want?”

“Hmm. That one! It looks like mama’s hair!”

“Huh. It kinda does. Yeah alright. Knock yourself out.”

Larry struggled even harder to no avail. “Leeemmy.” he whined at his brother as he passed him as he stepped away from Junior.

“...fine. I swear, you’re just as bad as he is…”

Larry bit back the insult he so badly wanted to say at that. If he wanted to get back on his feet, he had to be nice.

Ignoring Lemmy’s grunts as he worked to pull the slightly bigger koopaling back up, Larry focused his attention on Junior.

He didn’t even know why he wanted to fire an arrow so bad. The brat was having such a hard time trying to get the arrow in the bow. And heck, even when he did manage to fit one in there, he had so little strength, the arrows barely flew at all and ended up in the dirt a few steps away and utterly wasting whatever magical effect they had.

Eyes darting towards the two that Lemmy had placed down to help him, Larry noticed that they were both just like a couple they’d used already while Junior….had a new one….and knowing him, he was just gonna waste it with one of his bad shots.

“There. You’re not stuck anymore. Happy?”

Larry nodded, eyes still locked on Junior as he pushed his brother out of his way and made his way towards The Brat.

Lemmy rolled his eyes and made his way back to his ball. He was not going to get involved in the upcoming fight. Although, he couldn’t help smirking a little as he took out some candy from one of his ball’s hidden compartments, that didn’t mean he couldn’t watch the upcoming fireworks.

The others didn’t know what they were missing, refusing to come on the same trip as those two.

Junior had just gotten the arrow in the bow and was admiring how the heart shaped tip of it looked against the curve of the bow. If mama could see him now, she’d be soooo proud and impressed that she’d go back with papa on her own after this party.

His tail wagged a little. Maybe he could go down and show her how cool he was right now.

“Ya’know, if you don’t know what to do next, I could take over this one and you could shoot the next two.”

Junior turned slightly and frowned. “How did you get back up?”

Larry puffed his chest out. “I’m just that talented.”

“At being stupid maybe.” Junior muttered before scowling. “Now go away. I’m busy and I don’t need your help.”

Larry snorted. “You’re right. You don’t, which is why I’m taking over.”

“HEY!” Junior yelped as his brother suddenly dove at him and tried to rip the bow and arrow out of his hands. “GET OFFA ME!”

“OH? SO YOU CAN RUIN THIS LAST COOL ARROW LIKE YOU RUIN EVERYTHING ELSE? NO! GIMMIE THAT STUFF BRAT!”

“NOOOO! IT’S MY TURN AND I DON’T RUIN STUFF! YOU DO! LIKE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW!”

“LET GO JUNIOR!”

“YOU LET GO!”

In the middle of their tug-of-war, the bow had shifted position so that by the time Larry pinched Junior a little too hard, forcing him to loose his grip on the arrow prematurely, the arrow did not, as most of the previous ones had, fly towards a probably abandoned tower, but high up in the air before falling straight down towards the crowd of boring, stuffy grown-ups having a boring, fancy smancy lunch party at the bottom of the hill.

And then, a loud ‘ow’ rose up from the party from wherever the arrow had landed.

Junior and Larry froze before turning wide eyes to the only technically older koopaling in the vicinity.

“Weeelp.” Lemmy said cheerfully as he slid off his ball. “There’s only one thing to do in situations like these. Run.”

Picking up his ball, Lemmy did just that.

Exchanging a quick look with each other, Junior and Larry quickly dropped the bow and chased after him.

After all, Lemmy had the right idea.

In situations like these, the best course of action was always abandoning the scene of the crime and be far enough away that the mere idea of them being the culprits was the last thing on anyone’s mind.

.

.

.

It wasn't that he hated the more formal social functions that Peach would throw on occasion. They were important. He understood that, really!

Not all royals and diplomats were willing to play intense party games or sports festivals to maintain good relations.

So. For those more...high collar individuals, Peach elected to hold these more formal and polite parties.

They were just. Kinda boring.

Well, really boring if he was honest.

If Peach hadn't personally requested he and Luigi attend to keep an eye on a certain (technically) royal koopa in attendance, then he wouldn't have even come.

Maybe.

...these super high end royal parties did serve really really good cake...

He just wished something halfway interesting would happen at one of these things for once.

A sudden yelp from Luigi next to him drew him out of his thoughts.

"You okay bro?"

"Yeah." Luigi grimaced as he rubbed his shoulder. "I think something just stung me."

Concerned, Mario looked around for the possible culprit. (He hoped it wasn't a buzzer. Or multiple buzzers. He absolutely did not want to fight a bunch of overgrown bees in one of his nicer outfits)

To his confusion, (or maybe luck?) he didn't see anything. Did. Did the Mushroom Kingdom have actual insect sized insects???

"Hey. Mario."

Mario looked back at Luigi and frowned at the somewhat dazed look on his brother's face.

"Are you a sure you're okay?"

"Yeah. Yeah. Fantastico mai meglio..." Luigi suddenly straightened as he practically shoved his water cup at him.

"Can you hold this?"

"Sure? Why-?"

Luigi gave him a wide, almost demented grin. "I just saw someone I really, really need to talk to. Right. Now."

"...and I'm a holding your drink why?"

Luigi rolled his eyes. "So I don't drop it. Duh."

Before Mario could even reply to that, Luigi was patting his shoulder and running off into the crowd with a cry of 'Scusami, bello'.

Frown deepening, Mario slowly followed.

He didn't want to ruin whatever meeting Luigi was so desperate to initiate but this all felt...off.

He couldn't imagine who would cause that sort of reaction in his brother

Maybe Peasley?

...but then again...Luigi had seemed kind of embarrassed when he'd asked him how things were going on between them so. Prooobably not the BeanBean prince...

"What do you want Greenie?"

Mario frowned at the familiar boisterous voice of the Koopa King and quickly picked up his pace

For once, he agreed with Bowser. What could Luigi possibly want with him?

The two of them came in sight just in time for Mario to watch his brother confidently push his hair back as he stepped within arm's reach of Bowser

"I've been meaning to ask, but. Do you only like Princesses or is it humans you like?" Luigi leaned forwards, smile teetering dangerously close to a smirk. "Cuz I'm human and I'm interested if you are~."

"...What?" Bowser flatly asked, staring at his brother as if he couldn't believe what had just come out of his mouth.

Mario couldn't blame him. He also felt like he'd just walked into some sort of weird fun house mirror.

There's no way he heard that right.

Luigi sighed dramatically before suddenly spinning on his heel to better lean against Bowser, head tilted slightly back to look up at the Koopa. "Just a being around you is-" Luigi flicked his fingers, summoning a couple small sparks of lightning. "-electrifying"

Bowser's jaw dropped. "Are you. Hitting on me?!?"

Luigi grinned, twisting around again. "I sure am~" he half sang. "I a told Mario you're a smart Koopa." and then, to really drive in his apparent brand new sudden death wish, Luigi BOOPED the giant fire breathing monster with anger issues right on the nose with maybe the dopiest grin known to man.

Mario felt his heart jump instantly to his throat at the sight.

Nope!

He could not just stand around watching this anymore!

Not if he wanted to watch his brother become a pile of ash in about three seconds judging by how red Bowser's face was looking.

Quickly marching forward, Mario roughly pulled his brother out of Bowser's space and gave his rival the most apologetic (and not at all panicked) look he could muster.

"So a sorry. I a don't know what's a gotten into him. Deve avere delle api nel cervello. Mi dispiace. We're just a gonna go now. Ciao.”

Grip tightening on Luigi, Mario began to drag his brother away from the slowly growing crowd, only stopping once he felt they were far enough away and hidden in one of Peach’s private tents where they could talk (and maybe figure out if Luigi was suffering from Heatstroke or something.)

Leading his twin to a chair, Mario stared at him in concern.

"Are you. Feeling okay?"

"Mmhm. Never better." Luigi mummered distractedly as he looked back towards the area they'd just left.

"...are you sure? You just a flirted with Bowser." Mario frowned. "In public."

Luigi shrugged before suddenly glancing down at him, eyes wide. "You don't think it was too much, do you?"

Mario blinked, completely thrown at the direction the conversation had suddenly taken.

"I mean, I thought he'd you know. Like an aggressive approach. Since he's a so so so-"

"Brash?"

"Confident!"

"That is not the word I'd a use."

Luigi sighed as he placed his hands over his heart, gazing dreamily somewhere over his brother's head.

"But he is! He practically oozes confidence! Whenever he enters a room, all eyes are on a him and it doesn't bother him! In fact, I a think he relishes in the attention, not that I a blame him. Who wouldn't want ta look at him? Strong, brave, always knows what he wants to say and do..."

Mario felt his jaw drop before waving his hands to drag Luigi's attention back to him and, more importantly, back to earth.

"This is a Bowser we're talking about! You know, the guy who steals powerful magical objects! Leaves destruction and chaos in his wake?! Repeatedly Kidnaps Peach!?!"

Luigi placed his head in a hand and sighed dejectedly. "Yeah...but ya know what they a say. Nobody's perfect."

Mario stared at him in disbelief.

"Those are serious problems not harmless little quirks Luigi!"

His brother shrugged and looked away. "You a done? I've got a Koopa to woo."

"You're a gonna annoy him before 'wooing' him! Did you want him to a bite you with that last stunt?"

A weird look crossed his brother's face. "...do you really think he'd have bit me?"

"Yes??? You invaded his space and a bopped his nose."

Luigi nodded thoughtfully. "But. Do you think it would have been a hard bite like, I lose a my hand sorta bite or a soft enough to barely break skin?" Luigi's eyes lit up. "Oh! Maybe he would have pinned me down first and y'know. Threatened to eat me but not really?"

Mario stared at him in a mix of disbelief and horror. "Have you lost a your mind?!?!"

Luigi frowned and cupped his chin. "I don't know why I a said that." Mario breathed a quiet sigh of relief "This isn't the time or place for something like that."

"That's what you find wrong with what you just a said?!" Mario nearly screeched.

Luigi gave him a confused look "Ye? I haven't even gotten a kiss yet and I'm a ready to y'know. Jump ahead several-"

"Stop!" Mario slammed his hands over his ears. "I a don't want to hear. That Stuff. Ever. Please"

Luigi frowned and tilted his head. “Cuz I want to do that with Bowser or-?”

Mario couldn’t help the annoyed look he shot him. “You know how I a feel about. Y’know.”

Luigi nodded. “So me wanting to...kiss and uh. Maybe more with Bowser; that’s not a problem?”

Mario frowned as he took off a glove and placed a hand against his brother’s head. “I a just told you. That’s a Bowser. Terror of the Mushroom Kingdom? How did you just forget all a that???”

Luigi just shrugged and looked away.

Mario’s frown deepened. “You don’t a feel hot.” he muttered. So. This...probably wasn’t heatstroke…

His brother snorted and swatted his hand away. “Thank you Dr. Mario for the diagnoses. Can I go now?”

“To bother Bowser again? No.”

Luigi muttered something under his breath as he slumped in his chair like a moody teenager.

Mario couldn’t help pinching his nose at that. There was clearly something going on with his brother but for the life of him he couldn’t figure out what.

If it wasn’t a heatstroke, then the only other thing he could think of was a concussion but people didn’t just. Get concussed standing around doing nothing.

“I’mma gonna get some help. Promise me you’ll stay here until I get back?”

Luigi just gave him a shrug but since he didn’t say anything crazy or flat out refusal to staying, Mario decided to take that as an agreement to stay put.

Smiling, Mario stepped forward to give his brother’s arm a quick pat. “Thanks Lu. I’ll be a right back.”

Fifteen minutes later, with Peach and Dr. Toadley in tow, Mario came back to an empty tent.

“He left.”

Peach gently rubbed his back. “Maybe...we just missed him?”

Mario took a deep breath. “Y-Yeah...maybe...he just a got tired of a waiting. He couldn’t have gotten too far.”

Peach gave him a warm smile. “Right. It shouldn’t take too long to find him again.”

Mario felt himself relaxing a little for the first time all afternoon. “Right.” he repeated back with a small laugh. “How much trouble can he get into in a couple minutes?”

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"GET OFF OF ME ALREADY!"

If it wasn't for the fact it was Green ‘Stache of all people hanging off him, Bowser would almost be impressed at how well the guy was holding on despite how hard he was waving his arm.

Unless the guy had dumped a barrel of glue on himself first, Bowser could not figure out how the Green MENACE was doing it.

There was no way in Jaydees Greenie had enough upper body strength to have just one arm hold onto him while the other held his face cupped in his hand as he stared dreamily up at him

"I really don't weigh anything to you at all, do I?"

"NO!" He snarled at him. Wasn't Greenie supposed to be a coward or something? Why wasn't he bolting already?

Greenie sighed happily “Dio che è così fottutamente sexy. Ringrazio Dio ogni giorno la principessa non è interessata alla meraviglia assoluta che sei”

"What."

Greenie gave him a stupid looking smile. "Sorry. I a said, you're a so hot and thank GOD a certain princess isn't interested in the absolute wonder you are." He leaned forward, still grinning like an idiot. "I think I'd have lost it by now if a utter Dreamboat like you was off a the market."

Bowser froze as he felt his face heat up. "You uh. You think I'm a Dreamboat?"

"The dreamiest."

Bowser stared at the human in disbelief. Totally not because he was called ‘a dreamboat’. Cuz he was! He was the coolest and hottest guy around for miles!

...it was just a little weird that Greenie of all people would say that. Out loud. Cuz they were enemies.

Speaking of Greenie, the human had managed to climb up a little further up his arm, expression a weird mix of determination and...hunger?

“How about you and I take this conversation somewhere a lil more...private, tesoruccio?”

A weird, twisty feeling hit him at that.

Was. Was Greenie cursing him?

A totally not unsure ‘uh’ was the only thing he managed to get out before a red blur came out of nowhere and managed to knock the insane little human off his arm.

Bowser blinked at his now pest free appendage before focusing on the two humans wrestling on the grass.

“Bloccacazzi! I was a so close!”

“To what?! Getting your face bitten off?!”

Bowser frowned, a little insulted at Mario’s comment. Sure he enjoyed scaring the pants off of anyone and everyone that got in his way, but that didn’t mean he’d ever bite someone. Let alone one of Peaches’ subjects, no matter how weird they were acting.

“Bowser?”

Speak of the angel.

Turning away from the fighting brothers, Bowser grinned down at the hostess of the party. “Princess.”

Peach frowned slightly up at him. “You. Wouldn’t have anything to do with this, would you?”

Bowser blinked. “Do with wha-”

“DID YOU SERIOUSLY JUST SHOCK ME?!”

Both royals turned at the shout and watched the two heroes spew random gibberish at each other.

“That.” Peach replied dryly.

Bowser huffed, offended. “Yeah. Cuz I totally planned on having Green ‘Stache over there work to distract me from working to maintain what few good relations I got with other kingdoms.”

Peach gave a small hum. “I see. That would be rather unbeneficial for you...I apologize for my assumptions, but I did have to ask as this seemed like one of your usual tricks.”

“Peaches I am offended and hurt you would think so lowly of me when I have been nothing but cor-”

A small yelp drew his attention back to the meddling plumbers and Bowser couldn’t help the small shudder that shook him at the sight of the Orange Terror currently holding Greenie in a headlock.

She must have smelled blood and come running.

“Looks like you got things under control now so I’ll just go and enjoy the rest of the party.”

Peach couldn’t help the small kick of amusement she got watching the great King of the Koopas practically bolt at the sight of Daisy.

She really would have to ask her friend how she’d managed to scare him so badly.

For now however, there was a bigger concern.

When Mario had told her Luigi was bound and determined to flirt with Bowser, she’d thought they might have been playing a prank on her to give her a small break from hosting.

But between seeing Luigi hanging off of Bowser and then watch the koopa leave the area with a longing look, Peach was convinced that this wasn’t a joke and found herself just as worried for her friend.

“Daisy? If you could come with us back to the castle?”

Daisy grinned and gave her a mock salute. “Sure thing boss.” She smirked as she bumped Luigi’s side. “Someone’s gotta keep Mister Love-Struck here in line.”

Luigi, for his part, just rolled his eyes at that but thankfully didn’t break away to go chase after Bowser again.

Thank the stars for Daisy.

“Mario, if you could get Dr. Toadley to the castle, that would be wonderful. We’ll meet you two in the parlor room.”

Mario frowned a little but nodded, and ran off to do just that.

Hopefully, whatever was affecting Luigi would be easily solvable.

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“Is there anything physically wrong with him? No. Luigi appears to be perfectly fine.”

Mario frowned. “But he’s not! He’s been a chasing Bowser down all day and-”

Dr. Toadley raised a hand, stalling any more words from the human. “Do I dismiss your claims? No. Can I tell if one is magically affected mentally or not? Also no. Have I done all I can to help resolve this problem? Yes. I am afraid there is not more I can do without more information.”

Mario stared at the doctor for a moment before dragging a hand down his face. “Perché ho pensato che potevi aiutare.” he muttered quietly. Whatever he said, it earned a small snort from Luigi. Which meant it was probably something juicy or even the oh so rare ‘Mario Snark’.

One of these days, she was going to make Lou teach her some Italian. If only so she could witness his brother’s supposed not-so-heroic comments herself in real time and not after the fact.

“So since the doc can’t figure anything out, guess that means you’re back to square one, huh?”

Mario gave her a tired look. “As if there was even a ‘square’ to go back to.”

Daisy couldn’t help the dumbfounded look she shot him at that. “Really? You can’t think of anywhere you can start to figure out what’s up with your bro?”

Mario just looked at her blankly. Whether cuz he was just stressed and not thinking straight or he really was this clueless, she had no idea.

Daisy sighed. “When did he start acting goofy for koopas?”

“HEY!”

“We were standing by one of the pop-up fences and then a something stung him and then he got all a...kooky.”

Daisy nodded as she very pointedly ignored Luigi’s protests at being talked around like he wasn’t even there.

“Did ya look around the area for anything weird?”

Mario tipped his head slightly. “Like what?”

“I dunno! Somethin that could be a possible explanation! Ya’know what they say, if you can’t figure something out, it’s always a good idea to retrace your steps.”

Mario frowned, apparently still not convinced by Daisy’s suggestion. Peach, bless her, stepped closer to her hero. “It couldn’t hurt to look around. Maybe we’ll find something, maybe we won’t. But at least it’d be another thing crossed off possible explanations.” Peach smiled brightly as an idea hit her. “We could even ask Kamek to help since Bowser seems to be Luigi’s focus.”

Mario sighed as he ran a hand through his hair. “Okay. I’mma not sure if we’ll a find anything, but like you said, it’s a lead. Kinda.”

“Cool. You two do that, and I’ll keep Lou entertained. Seeyouguyswhenyoufigureitoutbyyyyyyyyye.”

After basically slamming the doors shut after pushing them out, Daisy turned to Luigi and grinned.

“Alright Weeg, Spill.”

Luigi took a startled step back. “Spill?”

“Yeah. Is this, like. Liquid courage or somethin? Ya can be honest.”

Luigi stared at her for a moment before giving her maybe the widest grin she’d ever seen on the guy. “Yep! That’s a it! Liquid courage!”

Daisy nodded. “Thought so. Though, I gotta ask, how much did you drink to get the confidence to actually jump the guy like that?”

Luigi shrugged as he slowly inched his way around her. “Oh y’know. Enough. I uh. Forgot but I still feel a good to go and not sick at all.”

Daisy smirked. “Sure you are champ. Listen, I’ll hold down the fort for ya to try one more time. But ya gotta promise me you’ll tell Mario about this later. Poor guy’s gonna have a heart attack soon.”

Luigi gave a quick nod. “Certa certa. Remind me to make you the maid a honor at the wedding.” Still grinning wildly, Luigi basically bolted out of the room.

Daisy couldn’t help feeling a little weird at that comment. She knew her friend had it bad for the koopa, but it seemed a little early for him to be thinking about wedding bells, even with some alcohol in his system.

...it was probably nothing. If anything, it was just Mario’s worries getting to her.

Luigi would be fine. He was a smart guy and even with a little liquid courage helping him out, it wouldn't be in him to do anything too drastic.

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He was nearing the end of a conversation with the ruler of the Wooded Kingdom when he felt himself being watched.

Looking around, Bowser caught sight of a very familiar shade of green. Holding back a growl, Bowser quickly excused himself and stomped over to the human.

“What.”

Greenie smiled brightly up at him. “Can’t I watch a skilled diplomat at work?”

Bowser blinked, not used to someone calling him diplomatic. “I guess….but weren’t you climbing up my arm not that long ago? Why aren’t you doing that again?”

Greenie’s eyes lit up as he leaned forward a little. “Would you like me to?”

“What? NO!” Bowser yelped as he pushed the guy away with his hand. “What is with you today?”

With more strength than he thought the human had in him, Greenie gently moved his hand away.

“Weell.” he hummed. “It a hit me earlier just how perfect and handsome you are and how life can be so unfairly short and if I’m not a spending mine with you. amore mio, then what am I a doing with my life?”

Bowser couldn’t help staring wide-eyed at the human, absolutely dumbfounded.

“Are you serious?”

“More than I’ve ever a been in my life.”

Green ‘Stache stepped forward even more, eyes half lidded and mouth twisted up in a cocky smirk.

It was. Weirdly hot of the guy.

"Aaand," he drawled, slowly drawing closer, hand moving to press against his chest. "I a don’t mind a little spice in a relationship. You could always give kidnapping me a shot. I definitely wouldn't mind it, Roba Cab-" Greenie's face twitched.

The confident smirk fell into a small frown as the human's eyes opened more fully before locking onto his hand which had yep; made it to his chest.

Bowser could practically see the gears turning in the guy's head.

"Oh. Oh no." Greenie whispered before dropping his hand like it'd been burned. Which, rude.

The human slowly looked up at Bowser, eyes wide and face redder than his brother's stupid hat.

“Dio mio. I. Quello era reale. Merda. Merda. S-Sorry. I need to go."

Before he could say anything or even shake the guy to repeat whatever gibberish he'd just said but into something understandable this time, Greenie had taken several steps back and bolted towards Peach's castle.

"WEEGEE WAIT!"

Bowser blinked as he watched the biggest pain in his tail run off after the other human.

(When had Mario shown up?)

"What. Just happened?"

"If I had to wager I guess, your Baffledness, it seems your children snuck some weapon prototypes out with them before coming with."

Bowser glanced down at his adviser. Had. Mario dragged him over with him while Greenie was distracting him?

“What’s that got to do with Green ‘Stache?”

Kamek fiddled with his glasses a little. “Well sire; one of the prototypes was a. Love Arrow. Designed to make whoever it hit fall in love with the first person they saw. We were thinking we could try it during the next-”

“You think Greenie got hit by that then?”

“Definitely sire. It would explain his behavior today not to mention the tip of the arrow shows signs of hitting a target. Usually, the heart shaped bulb at the end would be a vibrant pink. After making contact with the mark, the pink fades considerably. And the prototype I found appears to have been used.”

Bowser felt his heart sink a little at the news that all of the human’s actions and words had been a manufactured trick. By his own magikoopas’ talents no less.

He didn’t even know why he was disappointed.

He didn’t even like Greenie. Never had and never would.

But...he couldn’t deny it had been kind of nice to be the recipient of such intense, positive feelings for once.

“Kamek.” He sighed heavily. “I want all production on those arrows scrapped.”

“But-”

Bowser glared at the old koopa, blowing smoke at him. “Scrapped and destroyed. If one of those things can turn Mario’s scaredy-cat brother into a wannabe cassanova, then who’s to say Mario couldn’t throw one of those dumb arrows at me during a fight and and make me fall in love with a stupid lamp instead of Peach?!”

“They wouldn’t work like tha-”

“Destroy. Them. Kamek. All of them.”

Kamek sighed. “As you wish, your Paranoidness.”

“And find the kids and take them back to the ship. I’ll talk to them after this dumb party’s finally over.

Kamek nodded before summoning his broom and flying off to do just that.

Sighing, Bowser made his way towards the lil garden bar Peach had set up for this party.

He’d go back to mingling with stuffy representatives from the more neutral kingdoms before Greenie had gotten it into his head to chase him down every five minutes later. For now, he could use a drink or two.

About fifteen minutes into enjoying his first cup by his lonesome, Bowser watched the green human approach the same garden bar, order a drink and then make his way determinedly towards him.

Bowser couldn’t help stare down at him in surprise that he’d even approach him after that whole. Mess from earlier. Especially as he’d run away all on his own after the third run-in.

“What do you want now, Greenie?” he couldn’t help grumble tiredly. Stars willing, it would just be an apology or something dumb like that and the slightly less annoying twin could go off on his merry way and leave him alone.

Green ‘Stache took a deep breath before looking up at him. "...you never did answer my question."

"Question?" He repeated dumbly.

Greenie gave a small smile as he gaze drifted down to his drink.

"If you. If you like humans or just princesses. I want to know. If I. If I have a shot."

Then, almost as if he was embarrassed by what he'd just said, Greenie downed the entirety of his drink in one go.

Grambi. That love potion junk better not still be in the guy's system.

"Listen. I get you're still muddled up thanks to that arr-"

"I'm not."

Bowser blinked at the unexpectedly sharp tone.

Greenie groaned and ran a hand through his hair.

"I won't lie and say getting hit by that stupid trinket didn't have an affect on me. It did. But." he bit his lip. "I don't. I don't think it had quite the...intended effect it was planned for."

Bowser frowned as he leaned down towards the plumber, not missing how the human's face reddened as he did so.

"Oh? And why's that?"

Luigi's eyes met his for a second before darting away again. "Well. You weren't. You weren't the first person I saw after getting hit."

Bowser reeled back, stunned.

"Not the-? Who the hell did you look at first?!" and why the hell weren't you chasing after them all day?

Impossibly, Greenie got redder. "P-Peach..." he muttered.

Bowser felt his jaw drop. "Peach." he repeated flatly.

Frustratingly, Greenie still wouldn't meet his eyes. "Mmhm."

"Why didn't you go after her then?" That at least would have been kind of amusing to watch instead of being part of the whole mess.

"I've got a couple of theories."

And then just to be annoying, now Greenie decided to shut up and keep his thoughts to himself.

Blowing some smoke from his snout, Bowser crossed his arms and stood at his full height, towering over the human. "Well?"

Greenie turned back towards him, eyes roving over him, almost as if he was trying to memorize as much of Bowser as he could before focusing on his face.

"Answer my question first."

A low growl escaped him but, to his surprise, Greenie didn't falter or back down. Instead, he held his ground and even maintained the stubborn look he was throwing him.

Bowser relaxed a little and shot the (slightly) less annoying menace a small smile. He could appreciate the rare show of backbone from the lil punk.

"Fine. I don't just like princesses. I like interesting humans."

Greenie's eyes widened for a half a second before his expression fell and he turned to stare at his empty cup.

Bowser gave an annoyed huff and lightly pushed the human (not hard enough to knock him down, mind you, but just enough to make him stumble a little).

"I'm including you in my list of 'interesting humans' Greenie."

Greenie slowly looked back up at him, huge blue eyes nearly drowning out the red in his face. It was almost cute.

"R-Really?"

Bowser rolled his eye. "Grambi yes. Don't make me take it back."

Greenie smiled softly as he stared at his stupid empty cup again. Bowser swore, if he looked at that thing one more time instead of at him, he was going to rip it out of the human's hands and chuck it halfway across the mushroom kingdom.

"Well?"

Greenie looked up at him. "...well what?"

A bit of smoke escaped him at that. Humans. Cute to look at but stars could they be annoyingly stupid sometimes.

"Why do you think the arrow didn't work?"

Luigi's eyes widened. "Oh. Right. That." He took a deep breath as he tightly gripped the cup.

"Well. Firstly. I'm...gay. So me chasing after and flirting with Peach would have been. Very mortifying. I think I'd have packed up and moved the second the arrow's effects wore off." A strained laugh escaped him. "Or died. Whatever got me out of the party faster."

"Huh."

Luigi shrugged and looked away again, this time Bowser couldn't help noting that the human's ears were about as red as his face.

"Secondly...I...erm. May have uh. Already liked you before all this happened today."

Bowser felt his eyebrows raise as he stared at the human in disbelief.

"You like me?"

Greenie shrugged again, this time a hint of annoyance bleeding into his voice. "Well yeah. I didn't spout all that. Y'know out of thin air today. It's. Been building for...awhile I guess."

"...huh. So. If I'd used that arrow on Peach..."

Greenie snorted and shot him a quite frankly, surprisingly devious smirk. "She'd probably chase Mario around the castle for a couple hours."

Bowser stepped back and tried to imagine that.

Having Peach in his clutches and having the arrow touch her only for her to break free and go after Mario. And that was only if he did that in her castle.

If he'd try that in his, would she break his home apart brick by brick to get back to the stupid red plumber before he could even 'rescue' her?

It...was almost a silly thing to imagine but if Luigi's actions and attempts to be near him while under the arrow's magical influence were anything to go by, then there was probably nothing Peach wouldn't do to be with her hero.

"...Huh."

"Thank Grambi today happened huh?"

Bowser snapped out of his imaginings and stared down at the plumber.

"Don't tell me you're happy about getting suped up on a love potion?!"

Greenie shrugged and looked away. "I wouldn't say...happy. Exactly. Coming down from that wasn't great...and I did and said stuff I'm not exactly proud of...but. Statistically it could have been worse."

Bowser couldn't help raising a brow at that.

"How could any of that been worse?"

"Well. The arrow could have hit Mario and well." Luigi grimaced. "Trust me when I say the less said about that the better."

"What, does he have a crush on me too?"

Bowser howled at the withering glare Luigi shot him at that.

"I'm joking." He wheezed between laughs. "I know that menace you call a brother only has eyes for Peach."

Luigi's mouth tightened slightly at that, causing Bowser to do a double take.

"Wait, don't tell me Peach isn't the only person he makes goo-goo eyes at?!"

"She is. He's never had it this bad for anyone before."

"...so what would be the problem?"

Luigi bit his lip. "...nothing really...it'd just. Be really embarrassing to watch..."

Bowser tilted his head. "How embarrassing?" Maybe the dumb love arrow wouldn't be a complete waste if he could use it to make Mario look like an idiot.

As if he could read his thoughts, Luigi's glare darkened. If looks could kill, Bowser was pretty sure he'd be a Dry Bones right now

Pretty impressive of the green human to pull off that strong of a death glare to be honest.

"Don't."

Bowser raised a hand and scoffed. "Yeah yeah sure whatever. Those things are more trouble than they’re worth using."

Greenie's expression lightened considerably at that. "Gratzi"

“So. Didja just come over to ask a question or were you hoping for somethin else?

Luigi looked down at the cup and fiddled with it a little. “...that’s. Kind of up to you, isn’t it?”

“...wha-?”

“I mean.” a small laugh escaped Greenie “I think whatever else the day’s been, I was a pretty clear on what I want. E-Even if it wasn’t uh. Exactly the way I’d wanted it to go.”

Bowser placed a claw under Luigi’s chin and turned his face towards him.

“Yeah? And how exactly did you want it to go?”

Greenie didn’t answer, brain probably too fried to respond as his gaze locked onto Bowser’s snout.

Bowser couldn’t help snorting at that. “You’re a weird lil human. Do you know that?” He leaned down even closer. “At least you’ve got good taste.” he purred before kissing the last person he thought he would when he’d gotten up this morning.

Whatever he’d thought about the guy, one thing was for sure. Luigi was a damn good kisser.

The guy practically melted against him as he finally dropped that stupid cup in his attempts to get closer.

He found he didn’t even mind that it was a soft sort of kiss as they slowly understood each others mouths and how they fit together.

It was nice.

Kissing Luigi was nice.

Pulling away so the human could get some air, Bowser gave Greenie a smug grin.

“How was that?”

Luigi hummed. “I’ve had better.”

Bowser stared down at the little human, gobsmacked. “Had bett-I’M THE KING OF THE KOOPAS! HOW HAVE YOU HAD BETTER?! I’M THE BEST KISSER IN ANY KINGDOM EVE-”

He froze at the mischievous look in the human’s eye before leaning down close enough that the little punk would feel his warm breath.

“Are you playing with me?”

“Playing? I would never.” Some of his earlier bluster seemed to be leaving him, but, to his credit, his voice stayed steady. “I just thought, I could use a few more kisses to uh. Really know for a sure that I’m a getting the best one. From you.”

Bowser stared at him for another second or two before letting out a soft, rumbling laugh. Oh, Green ‘Stache was devious under those big blue eyes and timid nature.

Tail wagging slowly, Bowser gave him a toothy smile. “In that case, we better get back to it then.” he purred, pleased to see Luigi’s response was an eager nod before reaching forward himself, small hands cupping the sides of his snout as he kissed him hard this time round.

Another low purr escaped him at the action.

Today may have been a mess, but at least it hadn’t been a total wash.

#my fics #super mario #bowser #luigi #mario #i don't think i'll ever be happy with the middle but it's been almost two months

[thekoopalingsandstuffs]

★☆The Fieldtrip Part 3

Rango: "Aw, that's nice that you're not enemies!"

Koops: "All friends are just enemies that haven't betrayed you yet."

Rango: "Oh...! Interesting outlook!!"

Koops: *Nods* "At least, that's what my dad always says...... Do YOU have a girlfriend?"

Rango: "No."

Koops: "Then... Maybe we-"

Rango: "I have a boyfriend, though..."

Koops: "Oh. ...... How are things going between you two?"

Koops: "Aw... That doesn't sound too fun..."

Rango: "I WANT to love him!!! I want us to be a good couple who is always together, being lovey-dovey, enjoying themselves and all that stuff!! But it's so hard... Whenever we're together, it takes less than a minute for him to start changing the subject and suggesting all these nasty things and I don't know why we can't... Just... Not."

Koops: "I'm sorry about that, Rango..."

Rango: "Yeah... It's fine... By chance, have you ever dealt with something like that before...?"

Koops: "Sort of... My first boyfriend was similar... He was constantly trying to convince me to sleep with him and do all these things and he spoke about me like there was something wrong with me... And, I started thinking there was something wrong with me, too... It took a little while, but one day, a few weeks after we finally broke up, I realized that I am..." *Pulls out a flag*

Koops: "I'm asexual."

Rango: *Gasp* "No way!!! I JUST learned what that means, like, twelve minutes ago!!!"

Koops: "Oh, how ironic!!" *Giggles and puts it away* "Do you think you might be ace, too?"

Rango: "Oh heck no! I definitely do enjoy getting laid every now and then!! Just, Iggy wants to do it SO MUCH... And... He gets very... Creative when it comes to that."

Koops: "Creative how?"

Rango: "... You don't wanna know..."

Koops: "... You just told me all I'd need to know with that look you just gave me..."

Rango: "........." *Sighs* "You understand how I feel about him far more than he does himself..."

[monsterfloofs]

🍓for Ignatius? I wanna smooch his helmet hehehe :)

Iggy 🥺🥺🥺 My beloved boi (Oh my gosh me too, I would jump in his arms and tell him I am a willing hostage and while he laughs evilly and thinks he is so dang evil I would sit there like 🌝 of course you are, beloved-- SKXJSKZKS PDFPFPFPFPF ahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣)

💀 Ignatious is probably the best boss ever. I mean honestly what is going to make people drop everything and go to the evil side? Fair wages and vacation time for the win!!

💀His morals get in the way of being evil. He can't help it! It just happens! Does he want more ghosts hanging out in his dungeon because low level knights and the like come to fight him? Heck nah!!

💀He is kind of romance blind, but I can see him turn into a big stuttering doofus if you straight up tell him you think he's cute (and a very terrifying ghoul, you'll make him blush). 💖

💀Black and purple are his two favorite colors on the whole dang planet, and he wants to make sure his castle is appropriately decorated.

💀And oh boy. . . I think it's time for a little reveal. It’s been a month already and I still have oh man, lots of work ahead of me. You guys won't see any of this soon because I need to make as much of a buffer as I can for myself. . . but I adore Iggy and his world so much. . . that I am working on a comic. And here is a little taste with the logo that I have made!

#floofyrambles #floofyocs #floofyasks

[starry-blue-echoes]

AU where Pet Shop isn’t killed by Iggy and years later through various complicated means, is brought to Italy where he meets Giorno

Just. Giorno and Pet Shop being a duo. Giorno is the only person Pet Shop likes, with anyone else it’s on freaking sight, and Giorno isn’t sure what exactly to do because Pet Shop just kinda showed up one day and heck now he’s emotionally attached

Abbaccio and Pet Shop either get along amazingly or not at all, there’s no in betweeen. Pet Shop tolerates Bucciarati, but he will Violence anyone else who gets close

On the plus side he’s very affective in fighting enemy Stands

His and Ghiaccio’s fight is probably…… interesting, to say the least

#initial thoughts #giorno and pet shop #jjba #jojo's bizarre adventure #golden wind #vento aureo #jjba giorno #giorno giovanna #pet shop #jjba pet shop

[context-is--irrelevant]

troubling conversations happening in the discord today

#out of context #out of context quotes #context is irrelevant #no context #context #iggy what the heck #kiara what the heck #discord quotes

[howlinchickhowl]

Hiii I am doing some re-entry stuff into dashboard life! And I thought, because I think a lot of people have found the fandom while I have been on sabbatical, I would do this lovely getting to know me meme thingy that the wonderful @callivich created to help newer folks introduce themselves. If you don't know me yet, now you can! Feel free to come say hi at any time, and you will probably see me in your notes sometime soon anyway.

And also if you are newer and want people to get to know you, why not copy and paste these questions into a little post all of your own! Tag me if you do so we can be pals <3

Name: Howl (aroo)

Age: 35 for now.

What made you fall in love with Gallavich? Gosh this is a heck of a question. I think there are so many contributing factors to what makes them so iconic and loveable. The coming-of-age of it all, the yearning, the passion, the humour i find in their exchanges. A lot of it is that I was looking for something to love. A lot of it is down to the commitment and repeated refusal by Noel and Cam to treat them in any way like a joke. The acting. idk. I think really though what happened is that I loved them and then I came here and I fell in love with everyone here and now i can never leave.

How long have you been a fan? I watched my first episode of shameless January 2021.

Favourite Gallavich moment/scene? This changes with every breath. Right now though, tamale kiss deleted scene.

Favourite Shameless character apart from Ian and Mickey? vascillates solidly between V and philLIP. And kind of Iggy.

Do you write or draw or make edits? No one wants to see my 'art work' lol but I do write some things occasionally! I have been working on my coffeeshop AU Ristretto for over a year now and we're only four chapters from the end and I am determined to finish it this calendar year. And then all of my other writing can either be found there on ao3 or somewhere on my blog :)

Favourite type of Gallavich fics? I will read anything as long as I can vibe with the writing style. I'm not fussy about content/subject matter, but I am fussy about vibes.

Favourite Gallavich quote? the whole 'that your grandpa?' conversation. Does that count? can I choose that? well i did!

Anything else you’d like to share about yourself? I am a co-host on @mayo-in-the-morning ! A fun and casual podcast about the amazing works of fanfiction that our community produces. If you don't know it yet give it a go! We talk to notable writers in the fandom and recommend a few fics each episode, it's great!

#personal i guess #gallavich fandom #getting to know meme

[oh-hell-help-me]

July 8: Video Games Day

Bowser wasn’t one for video games, at first.

Junior was the first to get into them, obtaining a variety of consoles that have taken a good portion of his room- which is impressive, considering the rest of it was filled with his bed, art supplies, and hundreds of canvases.

He thought that Junior would be the only child to have an interest in them.

Until he found Ludwig playing “Guitar Villian” with Junior cheering him on.

After that, the other Koopalings started trickling into the hobby as well, with each delving into genres that contributed variety to Junior’s collection.

Larry was predictably drawn towards the adventure/Beat-‘em-Up genres that exuded flashy action sequences and mechanics. However, he was also a bit picky about which he plays, as Bowser found out the hard way.

Morton, on the other hand, surprisingly liked mystery-oriented games like “Professor Clayton”, or “Sphinx Bright: Ace Attorney”. He is also surprisingly good at them, but only if he lets himself stew over the information he’s given (and remembers where he left off).

Wendy was someone who enjoyed anything from the "Barbee" series, although Bowser couldn’t see the connection between that and the gorey Horror games she likes. He’s not sure if he ever wants to know.

Iggy was the one who enjoyed Sci-fi games like “Malter Effect”- usually getting drawn in by the promise of complex technological ‘world building’, but then somehow ending up obsessed with the fictional characters.

Roy had a preference for laid-back games like "Laircraft", liking to build fortresses, treehouses, and other architectural projects that could be made in a cubical world.

Lemmy was the one who liked playing simulators, some of which seem to be ‘out there’ in terms of what the simulation is- like being in control of a Piranha Plant or living through historical tragedies.

Ludwig liked any and every type of musical or rhythm-based game. The sudden veer toward “Just Stomp” was a surprise, of course, but logically followed the same principles he enjoyed with “Rhythm Heck”.

Junior still had his preference for racers and sport-related games, but the gradual inclusion of the collective Koopaling collection has made him try other games- having more success with Larry’s and Roy’s recommendations.

Heck, even Bowser got roped into participating in their gaming sessions. If not as an onlooker, then as a teammate or opponent. It… was more fun than he anticipated.

So, when he married Luigi (with his kids’ insistence and Mario’s blessing), he felt like he only had to wait a week before finding Luigi in the same boat.

And then he found out his husband was a bit of a gamer too. Just…

Not exactly the same level as the kids.

For whatever Grambi-damned reason, Luigi was ridiculously lucky in anything involving chance.

Secret Combos? Completely discovered by accident.

Finding randomized clues? Somehow uses the correct sequence of finding them even when he visibly looks lost.

Horror game survival? Always chooses the right path or figures out the quickest way to defeat the creature/bad guy.

Speech checks? Always passed on the first try.

"Laircraft" Loot? Roy immediately started farming cave chests with Luigi ‘taking a turn’.

Unlocking hidden achievements? Always, always getting at least one every session.

Following the rhythm of a new song? Somehow never stumbles despite his clumsiness.

Getting power up’s in a racer game? Always the right one for the situation, especially ones that get Luigi into 1st place.

The fact that his luck is ridiculous enough to transcend genres is a point of wonder (and bets) among his kids, and Bowser ended up dreading the day they run out of games to lob at him.

And then they turned to card games- specifically poker.

It was a type of videogame that Bowser couldn’t get- why gamble play a virtual game of cards if you could do it easily in real life?

And, knowing that Luigi used to work in a casino (so many questions, so little answers), Bowser figured he’d have that game in the bag.

And then he saw him lose, for the first time ever.

The Koopalings, who have gathered to spectate another success, were stunned silent as they realized that Luigi LOST.

Bowser was stunned silent, but for a different reason:

Luigi looked resigned- like this happened before.

“I guess there are rules in this world that never change…”

“What.”

"Ah," Luigi just blinks at them all, not understanding the sheer significance of what they witnessed. "I'm not good with card games."

“What.”

"Um. I'm not good with them?"

“Mama, surely you're joking.... you're not joking ohmystars-"

"Why would I joke about that?"

"Why would you be horrible with card games?"

"Not horrible! Just... unlucky."

...

Even far outside the castle, citizens of the Koopa Kingdom have heard a loud, collective snort that conveyed varying levels of disbelief.

But they continue their day, blaise and knowing that Luigi is the cause of it.

#bowuigi #NATIONAL HOLIDAY #ohmygosh #so #many #videogame references

[changingplumbob]

Foster Household: Chapter 7, Part 1

I swear last time I played this household Reece wasn't as muscular. I have no idea what he's been doing in the background to achieve this.

In this part Reece and Carson bicker like only brothers can, I reacquaint myself with how beautiful Sulani is even when it's cloudy, and Reece considers skipping prom.

Back in Sulani, a place I think makes every landscape photo beautiful by default. It's been a minute since I've checked in with the Fosters. I have seasons set to 4 weeks each and play each household for a week. Last time I was with these guys was Winter, it's late Autumn now.

Kayleigh has mastered the painting skill and is working on advancing in the painting career. Her side project is getting masterpiece quality versions of all classic paintings. Well, my side project. Her current aspiration is earning a truckload of simoleons.

Harvey will be turning 60 this rotation 😲 Luckily he wont be an elder until 65. He's still working on catching every fish in game, and perfecting his garden. He would love some grandkids but I don't think that'll be happening anytime soon.

Carson, Carson, Carson. Once again I got distracted by side plots last chapter and forgot to mark Carson turning 10. He's a preteen now and after already completing several aspirations is having some time being a playful kid while he still can.

Last up, Reece. Best friend to Deanna, he's harbouring a crush on football teammate Samir. Reece got up the nerve to kiss him, only for Samir to run off. Since then though they've been able to get back to being friends. Well, friends who flirt a heck of a lot more than platonic friends do.

Harvey starts off Saturday right, making some pancakes to stock up the fridge.

Harvey: Come eat!

Carson: I'm doing laundry, you should raise my allowance

Harvey: You don't get an allowance

Carson: Well I should

Harvey: Just come eat. You too Reece

Reece: What's the point

Harvey: I'm not following

Reece: Why eat when I'm just going to die alone

Harvey: You know nothing of the kind

Carson: He will because no one likes him

Reece: Shut up twerp

Carson: You shut up

Harvey: Boys! Stop fighting

Reece: He started it

Carson: You started it with your stupid whining. "Oh I'm so pathetically stupid"

Reece: I'm a genius

Carson: Says no one. You probably will die alone

Reece: And you'll die when the monster under your bed gets hungry

Harvey: I'm getting too old for this nonsense

Carson: There's not really a monster under my bed, is there?

Kayleigh: There is not, don't listen to your brother

Harvey: You get along with your sisters, why not your brother

Reece: My sisters never read my diary

Carson: I told you! I overheard you on the phone because you speak loud

Kayleigh: Reece it's time to move on

Reece: But he hasn't even apologised

Carson: I'm not apologising for having ears that work

Kayleigh: Are you ready for prom

Reece: You're changing the subject

Harvey: Parent's privilege, are you?

Reece: I don't know, it's just a pop music fest that stresses me out

Kayleigh: You know you don't have to go

Reece: But you paid for my ticket

Kayleigh: It wont break the bank

Reece: Everyone at school goes

Kayleigh: It's up to you but you don't have to do a thing just because everyone else does it

Reece: Okay, I'll do my yoga and meditate on it

Carson: Later loser

Reece: Dweeb

Kayleigh: And what are your plans for today

Carson: Iggy is busy so I might just bike around

Kayleigh gets started on finishing off paintings she began between chapters. Carson took two steps outside and got freaked out by how deep the ocean looked. So we compromised and he went swimming in the pool while Harvey began his daily run around sandy beaches.

Carson: How deep is the ocean

Kayleigh: I have no idea

Carson: Doesn't that scare you mum

Kayleigh: I wouldn't have moved here if it did

Meanwhile Harvey experiments with some running on water. The sand is right over there but apparently running in ankle deep water is too tempting.

After his yoga Reece gets an idea of what to do.

Reece: Can you come over

...

Lilith: Are we here to practice or for you to keep checking your phone

Reece: Sorry. I wanted to ask, have you been to all your proms

Lilith: Do I look like I care about prom

Reece: So no

Lilith: No Reece, I haven't, why

Reece: Do you think many other teens think like you

Lilith: No idea, but I'm a YA tomorrow so who even cares anymore

Reece: Because for straight people prom seems to be like, the thing

Lilith: What are you getting at, you're not trying to ask me to prom are you

Reece: No! I mean you're nice but-

Reece: Watcher damn it

Lilith: Ship, sorry, I slipped

Reece: It's fine. I didn't need my face anyway

Lilith: Har har

Reece: Like I was saying, I'm gay

Lilith: Breaking news! Obvious guy states the obvious!

Reece: Wait, you knew

Lilith: Dude you drool over Samir like five times I day

Reece: I don't!

Lilith: Keep telling yourself that bub

Reece: I don't actually drool, do I

Lilith: It's called a metaphor, doesn't your genius ass recognise that

Reece: Has Samir told you I drool

Lilith: OMW are we here to gossip or practice football? Convince me I'm not leaving the team to someone who can't catch

Reece: Come on, give me a hint

Lilith: I don't get involved in other people's business alright

Reece: I don't want to know everyone's business, just...

Lilith: Oh this is painful. If you want to know if he cares about prom, just ask him. For now, I know it's off season but keep up the practice dude

Kayleigh and Carson set off from home about the same time to take in the island views. Carson doesn't bother changing out of his swimwear, confident he wont get sunburned. Kayleigh hopes the scenic beaches can inspire her next masterpiece, she's so close to her next celebrity level.

Reece: Hey

Samir: Sup blondie

Reece: You know how prom is full of blaring pop music

Samir: And people, don't forget the people

Reece: Right. I was wondering if you maybe... wanted to... skip prom... with, with me

Samir: Skip prom with you?

Reece: It was just an idea

Samir: Meet you at the park at 7

Garden tended, run complete, fridge stocked. Harvey can now take some time to himself to work on his fish collection. He heads for his canoe only to discover someone parked their jetski in a stupid place, boxing him in. It takes some careful navigating, and me deleting the jetski, for him to pass.

Kayleigh has begun work on another painting, hopefully we can sell this one. Out a sea Harvey feels a tug on his line and stands up to reel it in. Turns out it's a mahi mahi. Harvey has room in his aquariums for this catch.

Reece: Hey mum, I've been thinking, I don't know what I want to be after high school

Kayleigh: That's not uncommon

Reece: Everyone else seems to have it sorted

Kayleigh: If you pick something you like, you wont go wrong

Reece: I'll probably be out late tonight

Kayleigh: At prom?

Reece: not exactly

Deanna: You can't just text someone "won't be at prom tonight 💀"

Kayleigh: Reece? Are you giving everyone heart attacks

Reece: I'm skipping prom... with Samir

Kayleigh: Cute!

Reece: Mum

Kayleigh: I mean, how mature

Deanna: Good thing we got photos last time. Good luck tonight dude

Reece: Back at ya

Previous Part (Villareal) ... Next Part

#sims 4 #the sims #the sims 4 #rotation7 #ChangingPlumbobStorytime #FosterHousehold #ReeceFoster #KayleighFoster #HarveyFoster #CarsonFoster #DeannaYork #Sulani #Parenthood #Masterpiece #NiceCatch #Why does football practice tank relationships I hate it #R0708

[skratchytheclown]

What do the koopalings think about Kamek? (Unless this has been answered before)

Larry: "He's cool! He does a lot of magic stuff. ZWOOP POW BLING! But.. sometimes he can be kind of boring. He constantly talks about responsibility and doesn't want me to 'play' with my wand."

Morton: KAMEK NICE. BIG HELP TOO.

Wendy: He's an old geezer, but I'm not sure what we'd do without him. He keeps order around here, and taught all of us a good deal of spells. He also helps calm us down when we get into fights. I'd say he's a bit like a grandpa figure.

Iggy: He's cool I guess, but sometimes I wish he'd just let me do things my way!

Roy: Honestly, he's pretty much everyone's babysitter. We kinda need him around because everyone here is just stupid. Heck, even lord Bowser himself would have done a lot of reckless things if it weren't for Kamek. Don't tell him I said that haha.

Lemmy: Uhh, I dunno. I haven't really paid much attention to him. He taught me some cool tricks with my wand though!

Ludwig: "Kamek? Ah yes, he is my mentor. He was the one who taught me about magic and spells in the first place, and I was immediately interested. Who knew magic had so much structure to it? Kind of like working a muscle, really. I'm hoping to become as skilled as him one day. I want his knowledge to linger even after he eventually passes away."

...

"I would most likely be banned from using magic again..."