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"First Birthday"

The entire headquarters of the Blade of Marmora was wanting to make the quintant perfect...for their kit. It was his name day! He was officially a deca-phoebe old. It was hard to keep it a secret from the kit.

He had just learned to walk the previous phoebe and was determined to use his mobility to his advantage. He knew his Dads were more than happy to carry him around, but they also liked how independent he could be now. He also knew that his Dad was supposed to take him to the training hall to play, but he was with his father in his office. He loved spending time with Kolivan, but routine was important for a kit his age. Keith didn't know what that meant, but he had heard his Dads say it often enough.

Kolivan had his attention split between his kit ad his data pad. He also had to make sure his kit didn't see the chat with his pack, especially since they sent pictures of the training hall they were decorating for him. There had been an argument about what color most of the decorations should be; however, Keith himself had settled that argument by toddling over to Ulaz, who was holding a swatch of bright red fabric. "Papa, I like that color!"

Before Ulaz could beam in pride, Keith looked at Thace, who was holding a cobalt blue swatch. "Pretty color, Daddy!"

That's how the color scheme ended up being red and blue (with some of the signature Galra purple thrown in). Since Keith could identify the colors, Kolivan had his hands full with keeping Keith occupied while he added his opinion on the decorations.

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Keith was excited. Kolivan was taking him to the training hall! He was even letting him walk there too! Keith couldn't help but trill excitedly. Maybe Kolivan would play with him!

Kolivan kept an eye on his excited kit. It wouldn't do for him to run into the training hall ahead of him and ruin the surprise party they had planned. Just as he thought, he had to scoop up the kit as he almost barged into the training hall.

"Da?" Keith couldn't say 'father' yet, so he still called Kolivan 'Da.'

"There's a surprise for you in the training hall, kit. I don't want you to accidentally ruin it." Kolivan covered his eyes with one of his hands and entered the training hall.

Once Kolivan had reached the center of the room, he removed his hand with a flourish. Keith's purple eyes took in the red, blue, and purple decorations and the Blades gathered around. He chirped at Antok, Ulaz, Thace, and Taygan. The four Blades chorused, "Happy name day, kit!"

Fin