On November 1st, the decorations are set in a nook of Miguel's nearly untouched bedroom. It was easily the most colorful thing in the sparse space, used only for the functional requirement of sleep.
The altar was a ring of marigolds on floral wire, with loose purple hoary stock and gypsophila flowers. Candles, a glass of water and the nicest of the carved wooden critters are arranged alongside a few other effects. Flower petals are also scattered in the corner - the whole thing was a mostly small and unassuming affair.
"Discúlpeme, mija..." he says to the picture-less arrangement. "If I carved the usual fruit, then the elves might sniff it out and try to eat it when I'm not looking. But I have this instead - easier to hide."
A locked and laquered box with hidden peanut marzipan and chocolate is set at the center. Despite the solemn nature of it, Miguel sounds lighter. Or maybe he's simply a little more at ease with himself at the moment.
* (( 'mija' is a term of endearment for a daughter. He's apologizing in a sincere but lighter way. ))
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The altar was a ring of marigolds on floral wire, with loose purple hoary stock and gypsophila flowers. Candles, a glass of water and the nicest of the carved wooden critters are arranged alongside a few other effects. Flower petals are also scattered in the corner - the whole thing was a mostly small and unassuming affair.
"Discúlpeme, mija..." he says to the picture-less arrangement. "If I carved the usual fruit, then the elves might sniff it out and try to eat it when I'm not looking. But I have this instead - easier to hide."
A locked and laquered box with hidden peanut marzipan and chocolate is set at the center. Despite the solemn nature of it, Miguel sounds lighter. Or maybe he's simply a little more at ease with himself at the moment.
* (( 'mija' is a term of endearment for a daughter. He's apologizing in a sincere but lighter way. ))