[Mari]

(Glover's Performance +330 Ratings)

Glover's performance worked wonders on the crowd. Between the light show and his gymnastics, they seemed to appreciate what he was up to. Even better, Arle abruptly awoke from her unnatural slumber! Jolting into a sitting position in a start, she began to catch her breath and reorientate herself. ...Where was she now? She was on the street--surrounded by crowds. Oh--Right. "I can do a lot of things you might not expect!" Draco would reply, apparently quite pleased with Shantae's compliment. She would lean forward, beaming at Shantae for a moment. "I think I could be convinced to dance for you~" she would go on, drawing Suketoudara's attention. "...You're not planning to have a dancing party without me, are you?" he would ask no one in particular, sounding disappointed.

(Shantae's Swords Dance +240 Ratings)

As Arle got back to her feet, the crowd cheered for Shantae's dancing. It didn't seem like they would have enough of her anytime soon.

"...Anyone else have a sudden craving for fish?"

Suketoudara was immediately distracted by the remark, jumping back slightly. The fish man scowled at Arle, but something more important was happening than Arle's stomach calling. Specifically, Jester Guy was returning to normal and getting back up. Arle spared a glance at Jester Guy and promptly jumped to action. "Oh no you don't!" she shouted, thoroughly irritated by her incapacitation.

"BAYOEEEEN!"

Power erupted from underneath Arle, blowing her hair and clothes about as a ray of light dropped from the heavens and struck all three of the opposing team, piercing their bodies and freezing them in place. Try as they might, movement was now virtually impossible for Jasmine T's team. The crowd went quiet at the somewhat alarming display of power, unsure how to feel about it. Arle stepped forward and turned to Shantae and Glover, smiling at them. Divine flowers began to rain down from the sky around them.

"Seems like we could use a solo~"

Arle took advantage of the relative quietness of the crowd, performing a pirouette and beginning to hum a tune before bursting out in song. She had a spirited, improvised singing voice that lent itself well to parties, where the actual tone and quality of the music weren't as important as it's rhythm and energy. Carbuncle began to bounce about her in sync with her voice, lending himself to the overall energy.

i1530mJvp_2d50 (Arle's Bayoeen)
p_1d20+10 (Arle's Singing)
p_1d20+3 (Carbuncle's Assist)
(Arle's Performance +1180 Ratings)

...And the crowd exploded. Such was Arle's success that her singing was soon all but drowned out by cheering and mayhem as the crowds threatened to overwhelm Trayce T's small shop. At this rate, the group was at risk of becoming pop stars before the day was done. The horror! Arle would turn her gaze upon Glover, holding her hand out one of her hands to him and winking. She seemed to be offering something, a rather open-ended offer for an assist.

Shantae, Glover, Arle Nadja and Carbuncle
Ratings: 9890
Status: Normal


Pierrot, Suketoudara and Draco Centauros
Ratings: 6940
Status: Stunned (2 turns left)

2d50·1d20+10·1d20+3

[Coolshaymin]

Glover was proud of himself as he managed to wake Arle up from her not so eternal slumber with a heroic pose. Now Shantae was dancing up a storm and Arle did a routine that froze the opposition in place. With their sudden storm of customers it would look like they have won as Glover stood on his glowing golden ball. Why stop there though when there were still a horde of people to please?

Glover looked around at the falling flowers before noticing Arle holding his hand out to him. Could it be? She was offering him an assist?! Glover must be doing way better than even he could expect for such a honor. Glover had to quickly think of an idea to pull off.

Then a brilliant idea came to him as he remembered the Cerebral Sphere he found from that scary bird! Glover pointed his finger up as he summoned the powerful illusion object. He then clenched it as he focused on his memories to try and find something... And then one memory popped into his mind... a very scary and repressed memory... No! He must stop thinking about HER!

It was too late however as an illusion of a Tricerratops with a purse laying next to her appeared. The Tricerratops quickly took notice of Glover and gave a loud fangirlish screech before picking up her purse and putting it on as hearts appeared above her. The look of pure terror that was put onto Glover's face was immense. He immediately jumped off his golden ball and jumped to Arle so she can protect him from... the Fangirl Tricerratops that is not even real.

iBidDR1Tp_1d20+5(Hold me, I'm scared illusion)
1d20+5

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

Shantae was too busy doing her dancing routine that the did not notice that arle had stunned the rival group due to the jester trying to regroup and help his teammates, though it would have been easier to observe the jester, Shantae simply ignored them and happily bowed to the audience.
CHA ROLL: 18+5=23{spectacular bow}

"I bet there would be a lot more to the jester if he could just learn to keenly observe rather than goon a mundane trick like a force choke. But who knows, he might have something special planned to try and steal victory from ones grasp." Shantae mused, her eyes giving the jester a much needed glare that would be chilling to behold.
CHA ROLL: 19+5=24{the jester is now put under the microscope via Shantae's death glare!}

DTTD ready in 3 turns.

[Mari]

The audience seemed to laugh at Glover's performance before tapering off into a collective aww as Arle caught Glover... on her hand.

(Glover's Performance! +220 Ratings)

Arle's eyes widened slightly as her fingers slipped inside the glove. Completely failing to grasp the implications, Arle would quickly pull her hands to her chest. She inspected Glover for a moment before a curious idea occured to her. She gently slipped Glover on completely, putting him on like ... well... a glove! Arle flexed her fingers and held them out, modeling her hand for a moment. To her shock, a surge of magical power raced through her arm like lightning before spreading through the rest of her arm. Similarly speaking, Glover would feel a surge of magical energy rising through Arle's body into him, radiating from her wrist to her fingers before dispersing into his body.

(Arle and Glover have discovered a hidden technique! Wizard and Wizard's Glove are reunited to form a perfect duo! While they remain together, their wisdom and charisma mods will be added together for a total of +6 and +8 respectively. Glover will have the ability to control Arle's arm during his turn, and can likely lead Arle in any performance he chooses.)

Meanwhile, Jester Guy... collapsed onto his hands and knees. He seemed to wither in the bed of flowers that now sprouted below and around him, twitching erratically. He seemed completely incapable of moving, and Shantae's glare only intensified his agony. Woe was he who must scream, yet had no mouth.

(The crowd continued to admire every motion Shantae makes. +230 Ratings)


Arle beamed, placing her hands on her hips and striking a sassy pose. "My body... It's filled to the brim with magical power!" she announced joyously, very much pleased by the sensation. Having magic pumped into her was the equivalent of a supermassive sugar rush, or some questionable drugs for that matter. Arle removed Glover from her hip, making a peace sign with him. "I've heard of the gloves coming off, but this is just silly~!" Arle joked light-heartedly.

TNMGOzuVp_1d20+10 (Arle's Joke seemed to go over pretty well with the crowd. +200 Ratings)

Arle then proceeded to begin to energetically bounce back and forth in an extremely simple improvised dance. She was feeling rather hyper, and was trying to work the crowd up into a frenzy. "Is everyone ready for our next performance?!" she asked, her heart racing a mile per minute. It was almost dangerous to put this much magic in one girl! Were magic overdoses a thing? ...Probably.

p_1d20+11 (Arle's Dancing seemed to succesfully work the crowd up +230 Ratings)

Arle then held up her gloved arm to the sky. Several cracks of lightning shot down from the sky, eclipsing her figure rather impressively as the bursts of light drew the entire crowd's attention to her.

"Thunder!"

p_1d20+14 (The crowd seemed ... 'shocked'. +240 Ratings)

Shantae, Glover, Arle Nadja and Carbuncle
Ratings: 11010
Status: Normal


Pierrot, Suketoudara and Draco Centauros
Ratings: 6940
Status: Stunned (1 turns left)

1d20+10·1d20+11·1d20+14

[Coolshaymin]

Glover was a bit surprised at first as his jump made him partially put himself on Arle's hand... It was an experience he should be used to as a sentient glove but he has not experienced it in a while. He did want to get off of Arle's hand since he realized just making people wear you was rude... Especially when you are a glove with some form of control because of magic.

But that thought was pushed out by shock as Arle proceeded to put him on completely. Glover gave a slight glow as he partially morphed to fit Arle's hand a bit better... Since his normal owner kind of required rather large gloves... Still, part of the job for a wizard assisting glove... Their magical powers combining as part of his career choice.

Glover was much more used to the amount of magical buildup that was created... But Arle seemed to become very hyper by it. He let Arle get a little of it out of her system as he simply tried to think of something to make use of this predicament. He realized his ball was still golden and enchanted so he could use that for something.

After Arle fired the lightning, Glover moved Arle's arm so he could point in the direction of the Golden Ball. He shot did a finger motion with Arle's hand to make the ball come to him so he could catch it in their palms. The wizard assisting glove still felt as dexterous as he usually was since being all hand would give you that practice. Glover gave the ball a toss in the air before catching it and giving it a spin.

2zh|q1qPp_1d20+11(Glover's ball tricks)

Maybe he was a little rusty at still being dexterous while being worn. Has been a long time since he has but the golden glow still made it beautiful... And Arle's hands honestly felt a little hard to work with. He knew though it would be boring if he just did his usual tricks however. They were united now at the moment so that meant he was going to make use of this opportunity. Of course, that meant making her channel the spells he can feel to make his ball tricks more desirable. Glover used Arle's fire magic to heat up the golden sphere so that it shown with a glowing white hotness as it spun around like a Disco Ball.

p_1d20+14(Glover's Hot Golden Ball)

The magical glove knew though that holding it too long would hurt him and Arle a bit too from the heat. So he moved Arle's hand to bop it into the air. He then moved her hand to move her arm to point at the super heated gold ball. He then used her magic once more to fire a Lightning spell at the ball. The lightning clinged to the metallic material of the ball and created an even brighter, dazzling display of light.

p_1d20+14(Miniture Golden Sun)

After the display, the gems lost their power and flew away as the ball returned to it's normal rubber form. The ball fell back down which Glover made Arle catch. He then released control over her arm as if inviting her to use the ball however she wished now. It was an honor Glover rarely ever gave people.
1d20+11·1d20+14·1d20+14

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

Things were getting down to the wire, Shantae would continue to dance as though she were blocking our all excess thought, a process that always made her less tense and more prepared for what is to come.

"Nice combo you two, I never expected that to work so well. Maybe I can add to that when all three of us pull off a performance that'll wow the crowd." Shantae said, her dancing was beginning to build up, the crowds were in awe, the only thing that could possibly ruin her day was a boss battle interruption.
CHA ROLL A: 7+5=12{decent compliment to both arle and Glover.}
CHA ROLL B: 11+5=16{Shantae continues to dance, baby!}

DTTD activation in: 2 turns

[Mari]

Luckily for Shantae, there was no boss battle to be found deep in the life sphere. That would just be silly! ...Wait, no. Hold on. Who was that approaching? ...Was that an evil boss type character waiting to ruin their fun? ...Nope! Just some dude with a corndog. He seemed pretty neutral aligned. The crowd, however, was far from neutral. They were ecstatic! One could no longer see the streets as the crowd reached a critical point at which its expansion was no longer observable. The crowd seemed to follow along with Glover's buildup, going quite as they observed his trick, only to erupt in awe as the golden ball showered their eyes with light in response to the lightning hit it. Even Arle had to stand impressed at such a feat. No wonder the glove had felt right to her! It was a wizard's glove! That explained why it was so comfortable using magic.

(Glover, Arle and Shantae's group performance! +880 ratings! Creativity Bonus! +200 Ratings!)

Meanwhile, the crowd never grew tired of Shantae's dancing. It was really hard to grow bored of something when one put so much work into mastering it. Even Arle had to admire the other's movements, and quite frankly she was a bit full of herself when it came to subjects of beauty. "Got a plan, Shantae~?" Arle asked as she pondered what to do with the ball she'd received. "I feel a song coming on if you can work that in." Arle continued. She seemed to be on board with a group finale. Before that could happen, though, Arle had to show Glover what she could do.

Having accepted his rubber ball, Arle took a deep breath and held it up in one hand, her Glover hand. She then carefully calculated a plan and put it into action. "Konran!" Arle said, casting a spell upon the bell. The rubber ball abruptly began to expand, growing many times its previous size to the point that Arle was now struggling to carry it in one hand. Luckily, she wouldn't have to for long.

j0mmbTb_p_1d20+14 (Arle's EXPAND BALL +320 Ratings)

The crowd roared in amazement at Arle's fake feat of strength. it looked pretty impressive as if she were Atlas carrying the world on her shoulders. They already loved this performance, and Arle hadn't even gotten to the main course. The bracelet on Arle's arm began to glow and she dropped the rubber ball, pulling back her foot and punting it! To the audience's shock, the frail mage struck the ball with immense force, launching it high into the air. A collective gasp was heard as the crowd debated whether they had to flee or risk the giant ball falling on them. They would not be left worried for long, however, as the moment Arle kicked the ball she would lower her hand, fishing along her skirt line for another item hiding beneath her blouse. After a moment, she found what she was looking for and produced a beautiful ribbon, holding it up with her Glover hand. After a moment of showing off the ribbon, she pulled back and abruptly tossed it like a frisbee up at the ball. Most likely to everyone's surprise except Arle's the ribbon proceeded to chase after the ball, flying in an arc towards it and latching onto it as it reached its apex. The ribbon then began to push against the ball, guiding it back down towards Arle as it returned to her like a boomerang.

p_1d20+14 (Arle's Elephant King Kick and Magic Ribbon Retrieval! +220 Ratings)

The crowd seemed slow to pick up on this trick, but when they did they seemed to like it quite a bit. Finally, Arle cast another spell on the ball. This time, it was a healing spell. The spell of course, was practically ineffective on the ball, however, it had a secondary purpose: looking pretty. The healing spell created an effect of holy sparkles, forming a trail like a meteor behind the ball as it fell towards Arle. The mage opened her arms, foolishly underestimating how hard the ball was about to hit her and was promptly floored by it as it landed. Clutching the ball, she was then pulled into the air as it bounced once and then twice before ultimately rolling over so that Arle was laying on top of it. The mage was bewildered for a moment as she laid atop the giant, sparkly rubber ball. However, after a moment, she began to giggle. It then broke out into a full-fledged laugh.

p_1d20+14 (Arle's Sparkle Show +240 Ratings. +200 Creativity Bonus)

Arle for one was having a lot of fun right now, and the crowd watching her was having fun with her. Even though she'd failed the catch, they seemed to find her failure more cute and endearing than embarrassing. The enemy team, still crippled, was unable to contest the group's techniques. However, not long after Arle's performance, they seemed to collapse, freed from their perpetual suspension. Draco and Suketoudara seemed to get back up, ready to continue performing. However, Jester Guy just sort of curled into a ball and buried his mask against his knees in despair. He seemed to be the only one of the enemy team to recognize that any chance they'd had to win was hopelessly gone by this point. Who was even watching them anymore? No one. They'd been incapacitated for three turns! Three!

Shantae, Glover, Arle Nadja and Carbuncle
Ratings: 13070
Status: Normal


Pierrot, Suketoudara and Draco Centauros
Ratings: 6940
Status: Stunned (1 turns left)

1d20+14·1d20+14·1d20+14

[Coolshaymin]

Glover was kind of amazed with his own display... He was going to have to try and figure out a way to replicate these spells for his own use. In the meantime Glover could feel his stardom rapidly rising from their combined efforts. Entertaining hundreds of people was an opportunity he really appreciated having. Being adored and doing it for a good cause were just additional bonuses.

For the time being, however, Glover was going to observe what Arle decided to do with his ball. The first thing she did was... Severely increase the size of his ball. Glover was surprised that his Rubber Ball could get so big and not explode. Sure, he has increased it's size before, but never these levels.

Then she dropped the ball and kicked it with surprising force. He was not expecting such enormous power from a young girl like that. It seemed a risky and dangerous manuver but his current wizard companion had it under control it seems as she returned it with a boomerang ribbon. Then there was a brilliant display of sparkles as she caused a beautiful display on the rubber ball.

This partner was definitely a lot more competent than his old one.... Well, that is until his eyes widened on Arle's hand as the ball came crashing back down upon them. She clearly did not consider the consequences that much of catching a rubber ball that huge. It turned out well however as they ended up on top after a few bounces.

Them the trio that was against them fell to the ground and seemed ready to continue... Except the jester who looked to be in some state of despair for some reason. Glover was not really able to do much with a giant ball that he could think of... Especially one vulnerable to fire, ice and especially lightning. He also did not feel the need to leave Arle's hand yet since a big ball was too much for him to control...

But that does not mean he did not have another idea in mind. He had one spell of his own that can contribute. Might even help with the finale. Glover pointed Arle's finger to the ball below them as he briefly reassumed control. He channeled a spell of his own this time however as he shot a ball of green magic down. However, he gave it a bit of a show as the magical bullet circled the Giant Rubber Ball for a good moment. The Frog Spell would then hit the Ball and convert it into a giant frog by magic.

Oc15V2kCp_1d20+14(... Critfail there..)

Well, the spell and idea was great and worked wonders... The issue is Glover has never tried this and did not consider an important thing. Balls did not have their own mind and thus the Ball came out as a Giant Frog Plush more than anything.... But maybe it could still be used in some form. Would make up for him assuming the ball being a transformed magic crystal would make up for the rather scarecrow needs of a ball.

1d20+14

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

"The only plan I have right now is to make the crowd happy, but when it comes to danger when I'm backed into a corner, I simply dance through it, and speaking of... I guess that it's about time to be ready. All I have to say is that all in the immediate vicinity will be compelled to enjoy this so much that they might dance as well." Shantae said, giving arle a wink and a smile, her dancing slowing down as she grabbed suketoudara by the arm.
CHA ROLL A: 19+5=24{slow dancing indeed}

"Don't feel down in the dumps, you and your friends should feel happy for what you can accomplish, especially when you can dance through the danger with relative ease. Just have faith in yourselves and have fun like you always do." Shantae told suketoudara, her hand gracefully leading him back into the dancefloor so that he may continue dancing with the half-genie, all while further encouraging his fellow teammates.
CHA ROLL B: 20+5=25{CRITICAL encouragement!}

DTTD ACTIVATION IN: 1 turn!

[Mari]

(Glover's Giant Frog Plush +150 Ratings)

In spite of Glover's lackluster efforts, a giant frog plush was still a giant frog plush. Some of the crowd still seemed to like giant frog plushes.

fuqoP_mOp_1d20+9 (Shantae's and Suketoudara's Slow Dance! +500 Ratings)

Meanwhile, Suketoudara seemed to be way into his dance with Shantae. "Who could be down in the dumps with a dance partner like you?" Suketoudara asked. It was difficult to tell if he was flirting with Shantae or if he just really, really enjoyed dancing. "You don't know how difficult difficult it is to get these guys to dance normally." the fish man went on to state, his eyes glimmering with admiration. A shout came from nearby. It was Arle. "Hey! I used to love dancing before a bunch of creeps creeped it up!" Arle scolded indignantly.

Meanwhile, Draco seemed to consider Shantae's offer. Even Jester Guy seemed to relent, though he seemed to deliberately avoiding looking at the group as he joined it. If one paid very close attention, it was Arle in particular that he appeared unwilling to look at--for reasons unclear. Each one of the former opponents began performing a warm up move, seemingly preparing for something much bigger.

p_1d20+5 (Draco's Tension Building Fireplay +210 Ratings)
p_1d20+12 (Pierrot's Tension Building Spell +130 Ratings)
p_1d20+2 (Suketoudara's Tension Building Dance +130 ratings)

Observing what was going on, Arle looked down upon her gloved hand. "Diacute!" Arle blurted out, weaving a minor magic circle of conjuration in the air before her. The circle condensed into a ball and began floating at her side. She was waiting for whatever Shantae had in mind. Whatever it was, it was about to be big.

p_1d20+14 (Arle's Tension Building Diacute. +330 Ratings)

"I guess we make a really good team, huh? ...It's weird. I don't even know your name." Arle would go on to admit, holding up her Glovered hand and smiling sheepishly at him.

Shantae, Glover, Arle Nadja and Carbuncle
Ratings: 14520 (CRITICAL)
Status: Normal


Pierrot, Suketoudara and Draco Centauros
Ratings: 6940
Status: TRAITORS

1d20+9·1d20+5·1d20+12·1d20+2·1d20+14

[Coolshaymin]

Glover watched as Shantae convinced their opposition to join their side. It would seem they have officially broken the willpower of their enemy in show biz. They had this show in the bag but the finale was fast approaching and though Glover saw them as the victors it was no time to slack. Arle got some magical ball to set something up it appeared... But then she brought up a good point.

They have essentially created a magical connection yet she did not even know the name of her bonded glove. Glover pondered for a moment how to communicate this when an idea came to him. If he had to communicate uniquely, he might as well do it as well as appeal. Glover motioned Arle's hand to the ground in response and channeled her ice magic. He formed a layer of sparkly snow and ice on the ground steadily... But he seemed to be using it to write something into the stage. When he was done there was the word "Glover" which would appear to be his name.

Y26sSmkCp_1d20+14(Glover's Frosty Name)

Glover then rested his magic that he was sharing for a moment and waved at Arle... Which was more making her wave to herself really. Maybe that would get the message that was him offering his name. He then moved her hand towards her other with an open palm... It would appear Glover wanted Arle to give herself a handshake in greeting... Such an open ended gesture.

p_1d20+8(Glover's Greeting)
1d20+14·1d20+8

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

"it is a pleasure to meet you for my first time too, the names Shantae, I'm a half-genie, and am pleased to make your acquaintance." Shantae said to arle as she continued to dance with suketoudara, her dancing suddenly unleashed in a suprising display that was compelling and able to convince the audience to dance like it was 1989.

CHA ROLL: 20+5=25{CRITICAL DANCE THROUGH THE DANGER OF UNGODLY LUCK!}

{DTTD activated, everyone gets compelled to dance for three turns, including the audience!}

[Mari]

...And so the sun set on the most fabulous day the life sphere had ever seen. The girls and their glove danced into the evening, having started a massive party that would forever be remembered as being both wildly obnoxious and wildly amazing. The party was bigger than them, but when the morning came and went the trio of victors would be remembered as the heroines that started it all. The traitors that ultimately joined them and helped them reach critical success... eh. Not so much. They had however had a good time; especially Suketoudara.

For Shantae: She earned herself what seemed to be a permanent number one fan. Suketoudara didn't seem to mind any of her quirks, and would likely sing praise of her whenever asked until the end of time. Shantae alone can claim to have charmed their enemies into dancing with them that night. Speaking of dancing, she also got to teach a significant portion of the life sphere how to dance via crash course. Who knew toads could even move like that?

For Glover: He found himself a new magician, and oddly enough she seems very comfortable with his presence! Never again shall he be forced to feel cold on the inside against his will, for he has at least one hand to return to should he ever desire. However, his new close friend has come at a cost. The humiliated and totally-a-dangerous villain-for-realsies Jester Guy will hold a grudge for his humiliation. ...Probably. Maybe.

For Arle: Shantae reminded Arle of her love of dancing through the power of demonstration. She had a great experience that she'd never forget, minus that part where Jester Guy made her suffer through a terrible nightmare. Though she has found a new friend in Glover, she will inevitably be forced to go on missions and exist without him. Probably. She does not, however, allow herself to part with Glover before celebrating their victory together and having a very good time.

And Trayce T.? There were more party goers than she could ever hope to feed. Her main concern in the following years is having enough food and drink to supply her now booming shop. As for Jasmine T... Who?

...

MISSION COMPLETE

(End of Presence)

Shantae, Glover, Arle Nadja and Carbuncle
Ratings: 17720 (CRITICAL OVERKILL)
Status: Normal


Pierrot, Suketoudara and Draco Centauros
Ratings: 6940
Status: TRAITORS