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This badge is found in Dry Dry desert and may be acquired as early as chapter 2 (no need for any partner abilities or hammer/boot upgrades). A certain sector in dry dry desert contains three palm trees in the shape of a triangle in the far north-east corner of the area. To get to this sector leave dry dry outpost and travel two sectors west and then one sector north. Once completed, you will see the triangle of palm trees in the top north-east corner of the sector. Walk up to the trees and stand in the centre of them. Jump to reveal a hidden block that contains the badge Runaway Pay. Note: If you have watt you can use her to aid you, but it is not hard to find the hidden block as it is in the exact center of the trees.
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The badge costs 2 BP points. If mario is in battle and runs away, but killed some enemies normally he will not recieve the star points earned which are shown at the bottom of the screen, however, if this badge is equipped then Mario will receive the star points from the defeated enemies.