Ruby sat in a small, dimly lit room in the Mushroom Kingdom’s castle, her red robe glowing softly against the stone walls. She rocked gently on a wooden stool, her stubby hands fidgeting with her belt buckle, the repetitive motion soothing her nerves. The room was quiet, save for the faint hum she made, a melodic sound that echoed her anticipation. Her teal hair tufts bounced as she glanced at her mask’s reflection in a nearby mirror, her winking eye betraying her excitement. She was waiting…