those hooks are sharp, huh?

Larry uses more colloquial dialogue, and often uses "like" in his sentences. He's more uncertain with his words, using 'uh' and 'um' in heavy contrast to Ludwig. He'll use larger words incorrectly, having heard them from his older siblings without fully understanding how to use them properly. He's more aware of slang than his siblings, and will frequently use nicknames. Being the youngest, he can usually get away with being louder than his siblings, less afraid of standing up to Bowser and Junior if the need arises.

Iggy will laugh and joke, deflecting emotional honesty on his own part, but being brutally honest with others. He'll ramble and talk sporadically, interrupting his own sentences and using analogies that don't always make sense. He's aware enough to weave through a conversation to get his way, and if he says something that seems inconsiderate or inflammatory, it's usually on purpose to get a reaction: a reaction he will usually find amusing. He's observant and analytical, able to note down people's tendencies in his head even if he plays dumb and pretends not to notice. He usually only drops his manic tone and demeanor with Lemmy, and even then, humor remains his primary communication method.

Ludwig will avoid contractions, swearing, informal speech, and interruptions like 'uh' or 'um'. His answers may seem confident, yet rehearsed, as he likes to plan his words before he says them. When caught off guard with something he doesn't have an answer to, he will stutter a moment and then reroute to regain control of the situation. Whereas Iggy will purposefully be brash in order to get a reaction, Ludwig is used to mincing his words (with certain people, usually Bowser) in order to avoid unnecessary conflict. He can, however, be brutally honest, especially to his siblings. Though he sees it as his attempt to help, it's often counterproductive. His professional exterior rarely reveals genuine emotion underneath, but when it does, it's usually with Larry.

Morton uses "caveman speech": dropping definite and indefinite articles, improper use of phrases ('on accident' instead of 'by accident'), lack of participles, and using proper nouns rather than pronouns. He will often be obliviously honest, asking things everyone else is avoiding. He used to be much more verbose in his younger years, babbling and rambling, but negative reinforcement from his parents combined with unaddressed disability symptoms led to his more simplistic speech. The closest real-life equivalent is a receptive-expressive language disorder, where he can understand most basic ideas in communication with others, but misunderstands figures of speech and has difficulty communicating his own ideas. Yeah he's autistic.

Roy will speak more casually, giving brief, one-word answers, and shortening verbs (Ex. "goin'" instead of "going", "yah" instead of "you"). His flat tone can often make him seem uninterested in whatever is being discussed, even if it interests him. Though he's often taciturn in day-to-day life, preferring to think about his words before he says them, his temper can get the best of him and lead him to being much more blunt. High stress and emotions will often break down his filter, which results in fiery bursts of brutally honest and hurtful exchanges. This doesn't pair well with him being allergic to genuinely apologizing. Any emotion other than anger is often deflected or avoided, and his actions and subtext will reveal his intentions more than his actual words.

Lemmy's more hyperactive and playful nature extends to his speech, often dragging out certain words for dramatic effect. His words often have a mischievous connotation, using a sing-songy tone and moving around as he speaks, unable to sit still. He and Larry use nicknames most often. While Iggy can cleverly manipulate a conversation in order to elicit a reaction, Lemmy does it to get his way; he's charismatic, able to convince people of almost anything even when they hate to admit it. The terms he uses can often be childish (Ex. pinkie promise), disguising that he's actually one of the more observant and honest Koopalings. In the rare moments he isn't speaking to get to an end or to entertain, he can be shockingly well-spoken—though he's more preoccupied with helping others fix their issues rather than acknowledging his own.

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