Merlin laughed and pulled the the colored paper from the inside of the tube. A light blue paper crown. He unfolded the small hat, reaching up to place it on top of Lancelot's head. It was silly, and would likely rip before dinner. Still it was fun, and it got him looking cheerful again. They could have a proper talk later, but for now he wanted everyone to be happy.
"There you go!" He grinned. "I have all sorts of these. There was a whole display of holiday things at the shop. I bought cookie cutters, the candle thing, these crackers, and -" Merlin paused and glanced up at the plant hanging above them, blushing slightly. "Ah, and the mistletoe."