"I understand that," replies the spirit cheerily, "But since I am a spirit of Christmas, I think I'm allowed to be mildly disappointed that someone doesn't celebrate my own holiday, don't you think?"

They are being far too cheerful about it. The flower petals are actual flowers - they're probably edible, depending on how Andalites judge taste.

"To tell you the truth, I don't know - this is a part of her past. One of the last times she was content. Or remembers being so. She was with her lieutenant. One of her favorites."