"There's definitely always been something different about him," Dedede replied. "Ever since the Crystal Shards incident, he's been… strange." Dedede shook his head. "But enough about Bandana Dee. He'll turn up when he turns up. For now, we'd best get back to base. Luckily, it'll be an easy ride thanks to the Dedede Rider. That is, if you all don't mind riding in the back."