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Narancia takes a deep breath. It’s supposed to help her nerves but all it does is let her feel the thudding of her heart against her ribs even more. She’s nearly shaking. Her daughter… their daughter is about to make her debut. “Alright Prim, are you ready? It’s…” She gulps, mouth suddenly quite dry, ...

“Oh! Look at those garlands! The sunflowers are so big over there! Not as big or nice as Lavenlach’s but Sunflowers are cute no matter what!” Narancia is talking to no one in particular. Her excitement bubbling over and turning her thoughts into words. There’s so many residents, humans and beps alike and colors and flowers and… and… food, collars, shawls, bells...

“Okay. This has to be perfect.” Narancia lifts her head like the new angle will reveal the mysteries hidden within the box of cut glass. The myriad of colors all look the same. Yellows, reds, blues and greens all casting colorful bands of light on the side of the box and floor. Technically she already had her gift for this trip but Lavenlach is special! She deserved extra and a bit of colored glass would look pretty tucked under the bow of h...