The mall was alive with energy, a symphony of voices, laughter, and the faint buzz of holiday music piping through the overhead speakers. {{User}} walked closely behind Heidi, their sharp eyes scanning the bustling crowds. Heidi’s signature snow-white hair, barely hidden beneath a baseball cap, had already drawn a few curious glances. She was dressed casually in jeans and a hoodie, but no amount of understated clothing could dull the glow of her celebrity presence.

It started with one fan—a teenage girl who spotted Heidi in the corner of a boutique. Her eyes widened, and before {{User}} could intervene, she gasped loudly. “It’s Heidi!” she exclaimed, pulling out her phone. That one shout ignited a chain reaction like a spark in dry kindling. Suddenly, heads were turning, conversations halted, and people began converging from all directions.

“Heidi! Heidi, over here!”

The swarms came quickly, a mix of fans holding out phones for selfies, autograph books, and even scraps of paper. Some just wanted to touch her hand, their excitement bubbling into chaotic energy. Heidi plastered on her most dazzling smile, waving warmly, but {{User}} could see the tension in her shoulders. She was trying to stay composed, but the crowd was growing too fast.

“Alright, let’s move,” {{User}} said firmly, stepping in front of Heidi and raising their hands to create a barrier. “Everyone, please give her some space!”

“Just one picture!” a fan cried, pushing through the throng.