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Ophelia had been able to stand for a little while now, so Cassian and Hector were waiting for her to take those first wobbly steps. Cassian sat on the rug in the living room as Hector made dinner, grinning as Ophelia stood up, gently patting at the floor. "Come here, princess, you wanna walk over and say hi?" he called softly, holding out his arms to let her know she was safe.

"Hector, look!" Cassian gasped, watching as Ophelia took a few shaky steps with tears welling in his eyes. After about ten steps, Ophelia let out a weak whine, holding her arms out to be picked up again. Cassian happily scooped her up, hugging her close and peppering her face in kisses. "Good job, baby!"