   powerStick.begin();
   powerStick.setBrightness(20);
   powerStick.show(); // Initialize all pixels to 'off'
+
+  wandLights.begin();
+  wandLights.setBrightness(40);
+  wandLights.show();
 
   // set the modes for the switches/buttons
   pinMode(THEME_SWITCH, INPUT);

      poweredDown = false;
      shuttingDown = false;
      powerSequenceOne(currentMillis, pwr_interval, cyc_interval, cyc_fade_interval);
    } else {
      powerSequenceBoot(currentMillis);
    }

const int dialogWaitTime = 5000; // how long to hold down fire for a dialog to play
const int warnWaitTime = 10000;  // how long to hold down fire before warning sounds

// Arduino setup function
void setup() {
  randomSeed(analogRead(A0)); // try to get a good random seed
  
  // softwareserial at 9600 baud for the audio board
  ss.begin(9600);

