Paper Mario 64; Partner's Stories

Episode 56

Goombario's Log Day 56: After getting the last item from Mayor Penguin, we were able to access Shiver Mountain and climb higher. Soon after, we met up with Madam Merlar, the ancestor of Merlon. She told us that the final Star Spirit was being held in the Crystal Palace. So now we know where to go.

Kooper's Log Day 51: WTFuzz!? There was a doppleganger of me pretending to be me to trick Mario, and he actually fell for it and whacked me first! What the shell Mario!? Am I really not all that distinct enough you can't recognize me out of a crowd?

Bombette's Log Day 50: Wow, 50 days of following Mario. It's crazy that before that I was working for the Koopa Bros who threw my friends and I in the dungeon. I'm really thankful to have stuck with these guys after all this time, especially Kooper.

Parakarry's Log Day 45: Looks like the Mayor's wife has finally put bygones be bygones and doesn't hate us anymore. She even made us snow cones as an apology gift for us. And man were those snow cones good, I'll have to grab a few more before we leave.

Bow's Log Day 34: Ahh. It's so peaceful and calm in these mountains. The atmosphere is heavenly and the music is exquisite. I have got to commission Bootler to build a lodge up here for me to just kick back and relax.

Watt's Log Day 24: We helped some snowmen today. I love snowmen. If I had hands I would totally make one.

Captain Sushie's Log Day 18: I sure hope Goombario's eye gets better after what happened last night. I know Lester has repeatedly apologized for the incident, but apologies won't speed up the recovery process. It'll have to heal on its own.

Lakilester's Log Day 7: Wahoo! I got powered up to Ultra Rank, and even before Bombette as well. I guess Mario knows who's the real MVP around here if he chose me before her. I can't wait to show off my new Hurricane move.

in Shiver City

Lester: ... Are you mad at me Goombario?

Goombario: Lester, for the last time, no. You know and I know it was an accident. Sure I can't see anything on my right clearly until my eye heals, but I'm fine. walks right into a pole But I should also be more aware of my surroundings.

Sushie: Indeed. I'd say your eye should be better after we save the final Star Spirit.

Lester: That's, that's good to hear.

Karry: I'm just curious about what you were saying about this 'Goombario' you were talking to that was being mean to you.

Lester: I don't know. It might have been in my head honestly.

Kooper: Hey, don't beat yourself up about it. If you see something strange again, just tell us okay?

Bombette: Hey guys, has anyone seen Bow and Watt around?

meanwhile

Watt: But why not!?

Bow: Because that's too much sugar for you. I'm not buying you a snow cone.

Watt: Just a little cup, pleeeeeeaaaaaassseee?

Bow: I'm sorry, but I'm just looking out for you, okay. I'm gonna go meet up with the others now, come on. leaves

Watt: Ok. proceeds to head outside but loses track of Bow Hello? Bow? Where'd you go?

???: Pss. Over here.

Watt: Huh? turns around and sees Bow holding a snow cone

Bow: Is this what you wanted sweety?%

Watt: Yes! Can I have some? Please?

Bow: smirks Well too bad%. throws it on the ground You don't get treats%.

Watt: gasps!

Bow: Just look at yourself%. No character, no backstory, no driving motivations at all%. The only thing you're good for, is a weapon%. You're power level is so strong it almost makes up for your lack of character%. Almost%.

Watt: W-Why are saying that? You're usually so nice to me?

Bow: It's just a facade you little baby%. The only reason we keep you around is to kill enemies and nothing more%. And if you can't take it, then go cry home to your mommy who abandoned you, boy%.

Watt: Wait! You're not Bow! She'd never call me a boy!

Bow: Toot aloo, I've gotta dip before you blow a gasket%. Which is all you're ever good for%. Hahahahaaaaa%! vanishes

Watt: stunned, looking around in fear

???: Watt, what's going on h...?

Watt: AHHH!!! unknowingly shocks Karry

Everyone else: gasps! Karry!

Watt: Oh my goomba! I-I'm so sorry Karry. I-It's just you startled me and,...

Karry: dazed

Sushie: Yikes. That be a massive shock to his system.

Kooper: Watt was recently powered up, so maybe that's why it was so powerful?

Watt: Guys, look. I didn't mean it. I...

Bow: Watt, where were you!? I thought you were right behind me.

Watt: Bu-bu-but I thought I saw you right behind me. But-but you were saying all this horrible stuff about me, and ruined a perfectly good snow cone.

Bombette: Watt, she met up with us not thirty seconds ago telling us to look for you.

Watt: at a loss for words

Goombario: Look, just tell us what happened and...

Watt: No! Stay back! I don't want to hurt you guys! dashes off

Bow: Watt! Come back!

Lester: Hold up guys. Let me talk to her.

Bow: Why?

Lester: I, think I know what happened. It'll be best for me to tell her.

Sushie: If ye say so. In the meantime, I'll help Karry get back in the sky.

Lester: Sounds good. internally It couldn't be, a partner saying mean things to us and then vanishing. No, it can't be a coincidence, something's going on here. I need to find Watt.