Mistletoe isn't indigenous to Celes, but that doesn't stop Fai from taking advantage of its presence whenever it crosses their path. He forces Kurogane's compliance to the tradition of kissing under mistletoe as well by solemnly declaring that it is bad luck not to do so. The ninja scoffs at any claim that he is superstitious but belief in luck is bred into his bones, and he's also sensitive to Fai's deep-running scars when it comes to the notion that ill luck clings to him yet. Kurogane even stops Fai for kisses if the mage passes near mistletoe without noticing.


Author's Notes: Fai is patting himself on the back in a chipper manner for having scored some sneaky points and free kisses, but what's keeping him really, truly, bone-deep, storm-weatheringly happy is how seriously Kurogane loves him.