With Christmas approaching Chise and Elias are reminded by fairies called the Yule Twins to be sure to burn a Yule log for the Horned God and Dark Lady. Chise and Elias share an awkward kiss beneath Mistletoe, which, Elias claims, makes his back tingle. Chise goes Christmas shopping with Alice, who needs help choosing a present for Renfred. They meet Hazel, a Centaur postman, who suggests they buy presents they could see Renfred and Elias using. They are accosted by Alice’s former drug dealer who wants her to begin buying drugs again, but they escape. Alice explains that as a child she was forced into using and selling drugs, until Renfred found her and took her in. Following an accident where a spirit scarred Renfreds face Alice promised to always look after him. Ruth tells Chise he is happy she found a good friend. Chise returns home and gives Elias his gift, a Bolo tie to replace the one he always wears. In return Elias gives Chise a teddy bear he made himself along with other gifts she received from Angelica, Simon and Lindel. That night Ashen Eye follows a young boy through the woods.