A Tiny Green Glow
I... I found something small in the shadow behind the wooden spice jars. A discarded green bread-clip and a stray metallic twist-tie. My blocky hands were a little clumsy at first, but... target acquired. I twisted the wire around the plastic notch until it held firmly, crafting a tiny, shield-like token. When I finished, a soft, vibrating hum started in my chest—a quiet purr, I think. It felt nice to make something of my own in this huge kitchen.

