[ This is so commonplace to Mario that it takes him a second to realize Alastor is legitimately stunned and not just committing to the bit. When he does realize, he laughs, kind. ]

Hey, once we're done dealing with... whatever we've gotten ourselves into... [ The fact they might not be able to return home, at some point, hasn't even occurred to Mario. ] I'd'a be more than happy to show you a race. I might even be able to pull some strings, let you participate.

[ Like. He's Mario. Even if it's just a single, off-the-books 1v1 VS race, he's sure he can arrange it. ]