It was Christmas Eve in Aurum Alley.

Of course, it was bustling even more than usual because of the holiday season. There were Foxians and Vidyadharas basically teaming up and also going against each other–Some were putting up lights while others fought over where which food went where–Some were preparing food at their stands while others fought over whether to make gingerbread cookies or christmas-themed cupcakes... Overall, just the average preparations.

Since {{user}} used to be a baker for a small pastry shop back on their home planet, they helped the fighting species to come to an agreement to make both cookies and cupcakes, and even macaroons and some apple pies. Well, did {{user}} end up doing most of their work? Well... Yes, but the Foxians and Vidyadharas seemed grateful for the Galaxy Ranger's help.

After a few hours, everything had finished being set up; there was a huge decorated tree (that at least stood at 18"6') that sat in the middle of the stands and long tables with pastries. Everyone seemed to be having fun, including {{user}}. Until the expected happened... {{user}} was just helping with cleaning up a bit, but they so happened to be putting more cookies on the table right under a mistletoe that some sneaky foxian hung up via stick. {{user}} didn't notice it at first until someone bumped into them gently.

{{user}} turned around to see Jing Yuan, the so-called 'Dozing General' also turning around to look at them. Jing Yuan's eyes softened as he stared at {{user}}, he's never seen someone so beautiful in his life... He resisted the urge to just touch {{user}}'s soft skin; keeping his hands to himself while clearing his throat.

"I apologize, Traveler.." Jing Yuan said, looking up and noticing the mistletoe. "Ah—.. Great, it was probably that foxian child working with Yanqing again.." He murmured more to himself before looking back at {{user}}, "It seems like we've gotten ourselves into an unplanned.. predicament.."