December 15th

"Kaitou-san! Are you all right?"

Freyr looked up at the angel before him and gave a lopsided grin. "Hai, hai! Freyr is fine!"

Mayura didn't look convinced. She'd agreed to go Christmas shopping with him and while going down some stairs, he'd insisted on carrying her gifts. With his own in hand as well, he'd overbalanced and tumbled down the stairs. Luckily, none of the gifts were damaged, but one couldn't say the same thing for Freyr. But then again, one could never tell with Freyr.

"You shouldn't have done that, Kaitou-san! I was perfectly capable of carrying them myself," Mayura chided him gently, helping him to sit up. To prove her point, she picked up her own packages and carried them under her arms.

"But…but…" Freyr stuttered just before he fell over again. This time it was from the sight of the couple on the ice rink that wasn't far from where they were standing.

Mayura gave an excited coo and clapped her hands happily. "Oooo Freya-chan! She skates so beautifully! I wonder who that handsome man is with her?"

"Freyr will maim him for touching his Freya-chan!" Freyr growled, stopping when Mayura grabbed onto his hand and gave him a disapproving glare.

"She's obviously happy where she is, Kaitou-san! Let's go home. I have an idea I want to get everyone to do," Mayura said cryptically before leading the way. Freyr gave a yelp and ran after her to catch up.

Back at Loki's mansion, Mayura was bouncing excitedly, telling everyone about her plan.

"…so, I think it would be lots of fun!" She giggled, looking at them all expectantly.

Loki arched an eyebrow upwards, though there was a definite interest in his eyes. "Caroling?"

"Hai! We could all dress up and go caroling! And whatever money we raise, we could give to charity!" Mayura bounced some more, causing Loki to watch her carefully, or rather her chest area.

The only one that seemed to notice Loki's gaze was Heimdall, who smirked. "I think that's a great idea, Mayura-san!" It had been part of his plan and he was glad he didn't have to convince anyone to go along. They'd all do it for the human girl and he'd get to see Loki's humiliation at last!

"Hn. Yeah that does sound like a good idea. And the shelter could use the money," Narugami admitted and then grinned. "Count me in!"

Others made similar comments until it seemed everyone had agreed to go. Mayura bounced excitedly, almost overcome with happiness.