A single, decisive nod, before he holds out some to her. Saying what he intends feels a bit much, but he can lead the way. Arms full of garland, he goes to where the thorns are, and tosses it as high as he can onto the structure.

They're supposed to get people out of the weird sadness. Maybe if the thorns are less threatening, people will cheer up some.

It's a ridiculous notion, but being ridiculous is what it's all about, the earnestness fighting against the gloom.