2nd Day of Christmas
Instigating fights between other shoppers to steal the last *absolutely fantastic/you are nothing without this* gift
The crowds were simply unbelievable. Fai had never been somewhere with such a high density of people. Thankfully, he could follow Kurogane, who tended to throw his sword over his shoulder and just barge on through.
A very surprised looking woman dressed in an elf outfit narrowly avoided Kurogane's elbow.
Fai gave her a bright apologetic smile from his position in Kurogane's wake and turned to comment to Syaoran that Kuro-puppy seemed to be having a wonderful time - Kurogane's frustration would get them moving even faster - only to find the place behind him was deserted. His hand latched on to Kurogane's cloak, and he dragged him to a stop.
"Oi! What are you doing?"
A finger pointed at the volume of air that should have contained Syaoran answered that question. Fai rose to his tiptoes, using a hand on Kurogane's shoulder to balance, and peered over the crowds.
He'd managed to find presents for all of his companions, and Kurogane had flat out refused to participate in this world's traditions. Syaoran was the only one who was still looking for something.
Given the beeline he was making for a small stand pushed up against the far wall, Fai guessed that he'd found it. If he squinted, he could just make out a set of hair-clips adorned with small, pink fabric flowers. There was only one left, and he could see at least four other people who were headed that way. His lips pressed into a firm line, and he reached for Kurogane and groped.
The roar of, "Mage!" that burst from Kurogane's lips turned every single head in the area. Luckily for Syaoran, Kurogane was exceedingly good at creating a distraction. Particularly when he didn't know he was doing it.
No one tried to get to the stand once Kurogane pulled his sword out. In fact, Fai noted as he sprinted around the large room, they all seemed to be frantically looking for an exit, even the man who was hastily selling the hair clips to Syaoran.