#yeah needed a clearer set of rules to pin so here we go haha

[ask-the-moonbase]

ASKBLOG OVERVIEW & GUIDELINES

(Revised as of 6/18/2024)

Welcome to an askblog for the X-Nauts from Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door! This blog follows the adventures of a handful of X-Nauts as they go through the events of the game behind the scenes... with more than a few twists and turns along the way. Loosely follows canon.

Characters that can receive asks are as follows: Sir Grodus; Lord Crump; Johnson (X-Naut); Carmine (X-Naut); Jesse (PhD); Pancakes (Elite); Syrup (Elite).

General Rules:

No NSFW. This blog isn't the place for that.

I have the final say on what asks get answered - inappropriate asks will be deleted accordingly. Asks are generally answered in the order they are received.

Interactions with other rp/ask blogs is very welcome, Mario or not.

General DNI criteria apply. Proshippers/profiction users, bigots, TERFs, Etc. will be blocked on sight.

While this blog largely tries to adhere to the tone of the source material, it may wind up a little darker than what is seen in TTYD in places. Nothing insane, though.

Magic anon asks generally discouraged.

Feel free to also submit asks directed to the owner if you want! These won’t have art and will generally be addressed at any time.

{Character bios/descriptions under the cut.}

Carmine [They/them; She/he]

-A perfectly ordinary X-Naut, suited to perfectly ordinary jobs around the Moonbase, in her natural habitat. The email inbox for TEC-XX was their idea, in order to help alleviate boredom among those perpetually stuck on the Moon - and to try to get vital secrets out of Earth-dwellers! (… at least, that’s what she told his boss.) -Their favorite food is Fire Pops, but he has a hard time getting them on the base. Hangs out with Pancakes and Jesse the most, and considers both to be very close friends. -Very, very scared of Sir Grodus’ wrath. Secretly dreams of adventuring across Earth... some day.

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Jesse [They/she]

-A snippy X-Naut PhD who always seems to be busy, almost on the verge of being overworked. She keeps to herself a lot of the time, often locked up in their personal lab, or otherwise vanishing for long periods of time. According to Carmine, they weren’t always that reclusive… they really haven't been looking well as of late. -Adores collecting books from Earth, even though they believe the planet to be a highly dangerous, untamed wilderness infested with monsters and wild creatures.

-Has difficulty accepting gifts.

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Pancakes [They/them; he/him]

-An Elite X-Naut who is somewhat immature, especially considering their high-ranking position in the X-Naut army. He seems to perpetually feel as though they’re trapped in their sibling’s shadow, and often becomes frustrated with, or argues with them. Ultimately, he just wants to prove himself and feel useful to somebody. -Despite their best efforts to maintain a “cool” persona, occasionally lets himself be truly earnest and enthusiastic about things. -Terrified of Earth, and has never been down to the planet as they firmly believe that some giant monster would descend upon them the moment they stepped foot on the planet’s surface. -… probably would main Wolf in Super Smash Bros., given the opportunity.

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Syrup [They/them; it/its]

-A reckless X-Naut with a rebellious spirit, uncharacteristic of most of the X-Naut army. Though they are considered to be one of the best and strongest Elite X-Nauts in the army - even praised by Sir Grodus himself - they don't seem to be very happy with their job. -Its helmet and jacket were originally only meant for use in a disguise while they were on Earth, they liked them too much to take them off. -Their sibling, Pancakes, thinks the outfit looks stupid, which only encourages them to wear it more for the sole purpose of annoying them. -While they fight often with their sibling, they ultimately prioritize Pancake's safety and well-being above all else. They firmly believe that he should not be an Elite like it, due to his inexperience.

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Johnson [He/him]

-A X-Naut best described as the embodiment of a walking disaster. You’re far more likely to witness the aftermath of his presence rather than he himself, as a result of whatever impulsive scheme he had at the moment. -He’s… charming, at least?