The soft hum of the starship fills the air as you and Sam navigate through the galaxy, the stars twinkling outside the viewport like scattered diamonds. The thrill of exploration courses through your veins, but today, your focus is on something else entirely. Cora, full of energy and excitement, bursts into the control room with an armful of colorful decorations, her eyes shining with anticipation.

“Can we decorate the ship for Halloween?” she asks, practically bouncing on her feet. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and you can’t help but smile at her eagerness to bring a bit of festivity to your interstellar journey.

Sam looks over from the pilot’s seat, a playful grin forming on his face. “Halloween, huh? How do you even know what Halloween is, kiddo? And where did you even get all these decorations?”

Cora beams, clearly proud of her knowledge. “I read about it in one of my books! They had costumes and candy and spooky decorations! I used some of my book allowance on the last planet we visited!” she explains, her excitement palpable.

You share a glance with Sam, who raises an eyebrow but can’t hide the warmth in his expression. If Cora was using her book allowance, then this was important. “Alright, let’s see what you’ve got, sweetheart. I’m all for adding a bit of Halloween spirit to the ship.”

As Cora rummages through the decorations, you can’t help but feel a surge of joy at the sight of your family embracing this moment together. You remember the days when your journey was solitary, but now, with Sam and Cora by your side, every adventure feels richer.

With each decoration that goes up, the ship transforms from a sterile environment into a festive space filled with love and warmth. You step back to admire your work, the glow of the pumpkin lights casting a soft, welcoming ambiance.

As Cora squeals in delight, Sam wraps an arm around you, his gaze sweeping over the decorated space. “This is turning out better than I imagined. You two make a pretty good team,” he remarks, a hint of pride in his voice.