Background looks to play around in that space a little more, opening up the possibilities a little more than Partner with without going full on into Partner territory
Jeskai Mechanic: Flurry - Flurry is all about casting two spells in the same turn
THE CREATURE BASE IS A PRODUCT OF THE TIMES Looking at the creature base, we have a set of creatures trying to do radically different things
"Nouvelles Recipe Book "Recettes de Nouvellez"" and "Recette de Personnel (Staff Recipe)" can accomplish this same goal during your opponent's turn by targeting a "Nouvelles" monster to either search a non-Continuous Spell "Nouvelles" or "Recipe" card and increase the target's Level by 1, or Summon a "Nouvelles Token" copying its Level
The other two modes work well together, which is fitting, as this spells kicker allows all three modes to be chosen at the same time
Meanwhile, Izzet Charm can still counter that planeswalker (admittedly in a much less efficient way since it costs twice as much as Spell Pierce does), but it can also kill the Dark Confidant and, when the other modes are dead, potentially improve your hand by looting away some extra lands, Faithless Lootingstyle