As the matter of the Crystal Star was quickly resolved, our heroes had the rest of the day to enjoy.

"Let's find another way to get back, I don't want to step on that train again" Bomlivia frolicked on an inflatable in the pool at Claudia's house

"Anyway, we can't wait that long." Dante was drinking a fruit juice leaning back in a chair.

(The train does not work on our whim) The next trip to Rogueport was in 15 days.

"Yes, those pests could ruin Claudia's House" Goomarina was on the right side of him with sunglasses.

"There's a lot of fancy shops around here, we'll get proper transportation, it's lucky we only need it now, it's time for a shopping spree, Charmy" Claudia was sunbathing on a towel to her left

(Can she even tan?)

"H-How do I look?" Koopatricia, being transformed, arrived in a green full body swimsuit.

“Perfect” Dante couldn't help but love his printer.

The athlete, despite her blush, willingly took her answer.

"Why did you suddenly change?" Goomarina was curious, only Bibiana, who was floating on her back in the pool, was in her human form because she liked the new sensations in her new form.

"Well... I... I wanted to practice swimming in this state." Actually, she had noticed that Dante kept seeing the witch, that she swam in her natural state, by the way.

"Do you need help?" The blond offered.

"Yes! ... I-I mean, let's have fun" She had to relax, she was letting out the competitive side of her, although it showed how comfortable she felt with her group.

As they walked away, the archaeologist raised her sunglasses.

"I should take a dip to practice my swimming too, maybe I'll do better in my other form." The Goombas were not a more aquatic species.

"The bathing suits are in the big closet" Said the cloud without moving

Goomarina almost expected a comment, but seeing her lying down, she just got up to go to the house.

"Jo, jo, jo, you are so innocent, enjoy, the afternoon is all mine" Although Claudia wondered what it would be like to sunbathe in her other form

In the background you could see Yoshibeth emerge from the water, knocking Bomlivia off her feet in the process.

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Taking advantage of her turn, Claudia took Dante on a date to what could easily be described as a local mall.

(A dealership, not one of the places you'd plan to visit in the Mario universe) She wasn't surprised they existed, if Karts were already that advanced, the urban sector wouldn't be far behind.

"What should we get, Charmy?" There were many different models to choose from.

“Not my area, but something quick and durable I guess.” Dante spotted some familiar specimens.

(Is that... a Mercedes?... I must be thinking about it too much)

“Do you need help?” A Koopa with a suit and black shell approached them.

"You have something quick for a family of 7 that will soon be 9, the budget is not a problem" Claudia did not seem as indecisive as she seemed... and could tell that she was planning for the future.

"... You must really like the children and congratulations, follow me to the later section" He would not delve further, his job is only to sell vehicles, the duo did not comment further

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“…you have a lot of customization” Some pre-order models were even creepily specific, like the one shaped like Yoshi's head or another ship theme.

"Celebrities and billionaires often come to our company, we must be prepared for any request" said the Koopa proudly.

“Out of curiosity, how is the one we bought sold?” They had chosen what we could describe as an SUV.

"Let's see, the latest generation Bowla with a personalized engine, it sells well with travel groups, although they don't ask for speed specifications, that's what the IceShells are for"

The blonde just nodded, pretending he understood.

"We already have our own vehicle, Charmy" The cloud finished signing some papers.

“Have a nice day to you and your wife and come back whenever you want.” This commission put a smile on the vendor's face.

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With the main objective completed Claudia dragged Dante to the clothing and accessories stores.

"Are you planning to wear clothes?" His fellow actress, she hadn't worn clothes until now.

"It's by the time I transform, a woman should have choices, Charmy." Although she liked her toga, she had to prepare for various scenarios.

"That explains the need to bring a Sticker" He took the paper out of his pocket.

"I'll start trying these on, don't spy" The cloud took the Sticker from his hands, winked at him and entered a changing room with some dresses.

While he waits, Dante wants to continue the talk about one of his favorite topics and the one that gave him the most curiosity.

“How has the adventure been so far, Claudia?”

"Wonderful, if the lovely Punies revived my soul as an actress, our group nourishes it like you have no idea" The noises coming from the dressing room showed that she had not even stopped to think about answers

"I'm glad you enjoy it as much as I do" He wanted everyone to enjoy the experience to the fullest.

"How not to do it? Dear, pumpkin, sweetie, baby and honey are magnificent people each so colorful and full of life, and how can we forget you, Charmy, our central pillar "

“We are a united group, I would not want to live this moment with anyone else”

"I couldn't agree more, however, we still have experiences to live and I have a lot to give" Claudia couldn't resist pursed her lips seductively.

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When the actress had already tried on several clothes and ended her shopping spree, Dante slipped away for a moment to get his partner a special gift.

"What are you hiding from me, Charmy?" It was very obvious that she had something on her back.

"A small gift to commemorate this outing." He handed her a small box.

"You like to make a girl feel special, what would dear say?, ho, ho." She didn't need to open it to know what it contained.

“Do I want extra attention for this?” And probably also a gift with antiquity and interesting stories

"Pretty close ho, ho." She didn't say another word and she just opened the box to put the ring on her finger, she would leave Goomarina another first few moments.

"Don't put too much pressure on sweetie and baby in their turns or I'll get mad, I want them to enjoy every step" Claudia was very serious, the blonde didn't want to find out what would happen if she got mad

“And “honey”?”

“You should know by now” She moved forward, moving her hips seductively… she had been practicing.