History Pantheon / Characterization

* As much as he tries to hide the fact, he is well known for being [[StuckInTheirShadow constantly compared to as inferior to Mario.]] The treatment has gotten better over the years, [[Advertising/TheYearOfLuigi with there even being a full year dedicated to him to show the world he means business.]] [[HarsherInHindsight Said year was said to be one of the company's least lucrative years,]] but the attempt was still admirable for many to see. Despite his rep as the [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros "King of Second Bananas,"]] Luigi has managed to find a kindred spirit in [[Pantheon/InvestigativeWork Snake]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rOflIJMmv8 who empathizes with him and defends the younger Mario brother from some scathing remarks delivered by his CO.]] Said call by the Colonel was from an AI copy crafted by the Patriots, but the defense was still well appreciated in his eyes, with Snake and Luigi bonding over Snake knowing what being seen as inferior to your brother could do after seeing the effects on Liquid Snake. Ron Weasley was also someone who definitely knows how siblings can make you feel like you blend into the background more. Given how not only he feels inferior to the rest of his brothers, [[RonTheDeathEater but the fanbase as well,]] Luigi can understand just where Ron is coming from, and is more than open to let Ron vent his frustrations to him whenever needed. The two of them often talk with Heat Miser who has experienced these inferior brothers feelings all too well, and helps set up talks with their brothers and friends in case these feelings much too much. He knows just how easy it is for one to be a hothead and make mistakes before cooling down.

* As much as he tries to hide the fact, he is well known for being [[StuckInTheirShadow constantly compared to as inferior to Mario.]] The treatment has gotten better over the years, [[Advertising/TheYearOfLuigi with there even being a full year dedicated to him to show the world he means business.]] [[HarsherInHindsight Said year was said to be one of the company's least lucrative years,]] but the attempt was still admirable for many to see. Despite his rep as the [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros "King of Second Bananas,"]] Luigi has managed to find a kindred spirit in [[Pantheon/InvestigativeWork Snake]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rOflIJMmv8 who empathizes with him and defends the younger Mario brother from some scathing remarks delivered by his CO.]] Said call by the Colonel was from an AI copy crafted by the Patriots, but the defense was still well appreciated in his eyes, with Snake and Luigi bonding over Snake knowing what being seen as inferior to your brother could do after seeing the effects on Liquid Snake. Ron Weasley was also someone who definitely knows how siblings can make you feel like you blend into the background more. Given how not only he feels inferior to the rest of his brothers, [[RonTheDeathEater but the fanbase as well,]] Luigi can understand just where Ron is coming from, and is more than open to let Ron vent his frustrations to him whenever needed. The two of them often talk with Heat Miser who has experienced these inferior brothers feelings all too well, and helps set up talks with their brothers and friends in case these feelings to too much. He knows just how easy it is for one to be a hothead and make mistakes before cooling down.

** On the topic of babysitting, he was one the first ones to come across Carol Anne Freelings after hearing of an encounter between her and King Boo, forcing him to race out. He was late to the brawl against King Boo (The Ghostbusters made quick work of her), but he was able to try and help Carol feel better about what happened. While he did have trouble with that ([[Pantheon/JoyAndHappiness Yotsuba]] was the one to help finally break her sour mood), Carol did sense that Luigi was just as scared as she was about the paranormal, and was able to find a sense of comfort in knowing that even strong adults like him can still be scared. Luigi for his part was able to not only take up babysitting duties with her when needed, but also helped her get introduced to a couple of other friendly ghosts that wouldn't want to hurt her or use her for evil. During this time, he has been singled out by Carol as the one adult within the Pantheon she trusts just as much as her parents.

** One enemy he wasn't equipped to deal with (in his mind at least) was the undead army of the Scourge. His own vacuuming equipment didn't do much to them, [[https://youtu.be/mV2T3B9yixw?si=QjTOFYiamw4XM4rD&t=9 and with Luigi getting flashbacks to when he was forced to travel through the Castlevania manor and having his soul forcefully removed,]] Luigi once more ran off in fear, screaming as they pursued him. However, once they took notice of the Green Flu survivors group, [[CowardlyLion Luigi forced himself to out and fight the horde off with his bare hands.]] Managing to utilize his many power-ups to switch up his powers and finish it all off with a power star to slam through enemy lines, [[OneManArmy Luigi managed to slaughter down the entire group to a man,]] stunning both himself and the Green Flu survivors. Since then, he has been invited to camp out with them, and he has offered them refuge in his temple, a place far away from any zombies.