[TADC 6]

Caine: (Growls) FINE! We're bringing teams back. Pair up in teams of two. You all get three lives. Last team surviving is the winner. Happy? Zooble: Um, not really. Caine: Well, that's not my problem right now. I have an awards show to plan, so you guys are gonna have to handle yourselves for a bit. You get five minutes to figure the teams out. Once that's up, it's a free-for-all. (A timer spawns above them, counting down from 5:00.) Jax: (Grabs Gangle's arm) Come on, saddy. You're coming with me. Gangle: (Gasps) I'm... actually gonna be on a team with Zooble. Jax: What? (He snatches her comedy mask.) No, you're not. We've been together for every team adventure in the past. Zooble: (Snatches the mask back) Guess times are changing, bunny boy. (Jax grumbles.) Pomni: (Walks up to Ragatha) Hey, you wanna be on my team? Ragatha: Uh, oh! I- I'd love to, but- Well, uh, I really don't want Kinger to get stuck with Jax. Pomni: Oh, yeah. Well, I- I could be on Kinger's team. He and I were together once, and it wasn't too bad. Ragtha: U-Uh... Hmm. And have... me on... Pomni: Oh. Um. Y-yeah. Just forget I asked. I'll be on Jax's team. (She walks towards Jax.) Ragatha: W-Wait. Pomni: Huh? (Ragatha struggles to get a word out.) Pomni: Like you said, probably good to keep Kinger and Jax separate. I can keep Jax in check, so don't worry about me. Ragatha: U-Uh, hey, Pomni? I-If- If you ever need to talk to somebody... o-or need help with anything, I'm here. (Pomni laughs weakly and gives a thumbs up before heading towards Jax. Kinger has suddenly appeared next to Ragatha and they both yelp in shock.) Pomni: (To Jax) You have a partner yet? Jax: Well, look who it is. You sure you can handle me in all my glory? Pomni: Eh, I've been through worse. (Gangle walks up to Zooble.) Gangle: Hey, Zooble? Do you wanna hold onto this (Her comedy mask.) during today's game? Zooble: Huh? Gangle: I... don't really trust myself that much with it. (Zooble takes the mask.) And I also just... really want to be able to fire a Tommy gun while laughing maniacally, and I don't- I don't want to break it before I get that chance. Zooble: (Softly while putting a gentle hand on her shoulder) I'll keep it safe for you. (They both rejoin the rest of the gang.) (The timer finally hits zero. But not only do the guns disappear, but three hearts spawn over everyone's heads, indicating they have three lives. ...Except for Ragatha, who only has two hearts.) Ragatha: Huh? W-Wait, what? That counted? Zooble: Uh, Caine? Caine: What? Oh, y-yeah, the guns have been teleported to random spots in the circus. Go find 'em, champs.