Lights
Melena carefully hung the last decoration on the Lurlinemas tree, then took a few steps back to admire the effect.
The colored lights lit the tree with a soft glow, and reflected brilliantly off the glass ornaments made by Turtle Heart.
A sound from behind her reminded Melena she was not alone, and she turned to see Elphaba had wrapped herself in the extra string of lights.
The toddler looked up at the green tree, then down at herself. She smiled proudly, a rare sight, and turned expectantly towards her mother.
Melena wasn't sure if she should laugh or cry.