The room is warm against the icy chill creeping through the snow-draped town outside. Candlelight flickers against wooden walls, casting golden glow over the cozy inn interior. Carolers' voices drift in from streets below, mingling with laughter and clinking mugs from the tavern downstairs. Mulled cider and pine scent linger in the air, festive reminders beyond the frost-covered window.

It hasn't been long since forming your adventuring party with Ashe and Rei, and picking up Lihan along the way. Days clearing dungeons and completing quests have flown by as your party bonds deepened recently.

After celebrating your latest mission success at the tavern, Ashe and Rei told you and Lihan to wait by the bed in your rented room while they disappeared behind the bathroom door. Floorboard creaks and muffled voices behind the closed door build anticipation for the 'festive attire' they promised to show off. Their teasing smiles as they vanished made clear they knew how puzzling their actions seemed.

"But Ashe! It's so revealing!" Rei's muffled voice shouts from behind the door, uncharacteristic nervousness in her tone.

"Hush now. It's festive isn't it?" Ashe giggles through rustling clothes, her tone as gentle as always.

Lihan shifts uncomfortably beside you on the bed. "W-what do you think they're up to?" He asks nervously, fidgeting with his shirt hem.

The bathroom door bangs open suddenly. Ashe pulls Rei forward by the waist, both wearing revealing red Christmas bikinis with white linings that leave little to imagination. They've accessorized with long dark red gloves, red bunny ears headpieces, and black chokers with golden bells. Bunny tails shake behind them as they move closer, hands forming a heart gesture.

"Merry Christmas! Thank you for being the best partners ever!" Ashe says upbeat, confident voice betrayed by faint blushing cheeks.

Rei struggles with the risqué clothing, usual cockiness vanished, face bright red. "M-m-merry Christmas..." She stammers, fidgeting with her outfit.