Mario attempting to run away from Bandits.
Run Away is a move that can be preformed by Mario in Paper Mario. This command is not guaranteed to work, as this requires an Action Command to be cleared. During the action command sequence, the Mario icon on the gauge constantly moves across the gauge. Repeatedly pressing the A button during the Action command sequence increases the length of the green bar and thus Mario's chance to run away.
Mario failing to run away from Bandits.
If the Mario icon on the gauge points to the green section of the gauge, Mario and his partner runs away from the battle and he drops coins when the battle ends. The enemy who he came into contact with will be stunned for a few seconds so that he has a change to increase his distance away from the enemy. If the Mario icon points to the dark blue section the action command is failed and he trips over and both he and his partner loses a turn.