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You can't convince me that Kahun sees the plushie version of his father, and he doesn't buy one to hug and hold always and forever.

Like Zavala goes to say goodnight to Kahun, and he sees his gigantic Uluran boy holding this miniature soft mass-market plushie version of him, and Zavala ABSOLUTELY just rolls his eyes and asks, "Why in the WORLD would you buy such a thing? Don't you put up with me enough?!"

And Kahun just looks with wide, sorrowful eyes at real dad as he hugs plushie dad, then says, "Well you're not always around. This way I can always have and hold you. Even if just a little."

You can almost see the tears falling from Zavala's eyes at this point. The Vanguard Titan just nods and tells his boy goodnight, then walks off to his room to sleep.

Important side note: It's Mama Caiatl who bought the plushie for Kahun.

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Anthen-99 has a thick southern accent. He was and still is a classic cowboy.

Velliks speaks with his original British accent from when he was Awoken, but he's still got the Eliksni accent mixed in with it.

Kahun sounds like Grunkle Stan from Gravity Falls.

What's distinctive about the way your character talks?

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Empress Caiatl's first one on one meeting with Zavala, she learns the man has taken on an Uluran pupil. A young former gladiator of her father's, now Titan. The Empress is intrigued, and asks Zavala this young Uluran's story.

And Zavala relays the tale of Kahun's grand sacrifice to defend him despite being mortal, and how he was risen shortly thereafter as a Titan. Zavala tells Caiatl how he's sworn to defend Kahun and nurture his valorous ideals, but it's quite hard to manage an enormous almost 9ft tall Uluran who's always anxious and looking for a fight.

Caiatl asks if the commander has let Kahun fight in the Crucible.

Zavala nods. Kahun is able to completely decimate his opponents. He's immensely strong, but he's brash and loses himself in overconfidence, and that is his undoing.

The Empress thinks a moment. Then, she tells Zavala to let Kahun know that no warrior ever survived through overestimation. To display strength is to display control, and through control, an Uluran learns to focus themself and their mind. He lacks focus. He will get nowhere if this stubbornness continues to persist, and therefore bring shame upon the Uluran empire if he does not grow beyond himself. And then Caiatl says if this does not do it, bring Kahun to her, and he will train among her Legions for a time, and learn the hard way from his fellow Uluran.

Over time, with Caiatl's guidance, Zavala is able to help Kahun grow more steady-minded, more focused. He's still impulsive, that's who he is, but at least it's calculated impulsion.

Eventually Caiatl wants to meet Kahun. She asks his father if she may be permitted to.

When Zavala tells Kahun about the Empress wishing to meet him, Kahun is terrified. He's Uluran in make, yes, but he has no recollection of what it means to be Uluran in heart and mind. He is a Guardian, that's about it. And what if he brings dishonor to the Empress by accident?

He goes to meet Caiatl no less after some convincing from his father. Kahun kneels to her, bowing graciously, and begins with an apology in case he disrespects anything of the Uluran identity or customs because he doesn't know them at all anymore.

But Caiatl tells Kahun that his father has raised him in the ways of the Uluran from the start, teaching him honor and valor, discipline and fury. Though Kahun hasn't been around others of his kind, he honors them no less with his every strike and guard. The Uluran have lost their sense of identity over countless years and the destruction of their society, but the ideals they held for honor and loyalty are stronger now more than ever. Kahun holds both. And he brings his people honor through this.

Kahun smiles. He couldn't have done this without Zavala. Not one bit.

Caiatl tells the Titan he has a great mentor and father. No doubt. Zavala cares a great deal about him in turn. And both give her hope that the Uluran will yet find allies among Humankind.

And there, both of them realize a new ideal is prevalent for their kind:

Hope.

The Uluran have hope for the first time in ages. And it is found among one another, and their friends. Their family.

And honor, valor, hope, become the prevailing ideals for all the Uluran empire.

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It's almost fathers day. And I got SO much content for this day holy fuck, my Destiny blorbos all either have or are dads, and it's essential I make new content for this reason.

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So Anthem-99 and Misraaks, of course, are just exhausted. Passed out in bed on top of one another. Misraaks is faceplanted into the bed sideways, and Anthem is laying horizontally on top of him also faceplanted into it.

Crow and Eido take this chance.

The duo sneak out of the house, into the City, and make way for a gigantic pyramid in the middle of it all. But this is no malignant pyramid of Darkness, no. This one is labeled...

Bass Pro Shop?

Eido SWEARS it has things their dads will love! She and Crow go inside, only to be greeted by a plethora of things: fishing rods, cowboy boots and hats, hiking equipment, camping supplies, so much stuff.

Crow buys Anthem a new hat, and another pair of spurred leather boots, not that he needs more of either since that's literally the man's entire closet.

Eido buys Misraaks a new fishing rod, and a plaid shirt fit for Eliksni.

As the two check out, they head home, and find their dads are both asleep. Crow sneaks in and sets the gifts down, the fishing rod dangling over them all, and Eido hands her brother a note to place at the bottom. When he does, the two leave the room.

Later, Anthem and Misraaks wake up, and as their exhausted eyes fall upon the gifts, they look puzzlingly at one another. But both pick up the note, and read it aloud.

"Fishing for your love today. Happy fathers day! Love, Eido and Crow."

They cry. These two dads just cry. They love their kids so damn much it's amazing. And all the same they love them.

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Spider walks to his throne, and hears something clanking softly. Immediately putting him on guard, the Eliksni kingpin draws a gun, and looks around. He hears the clanking once more, and whips around.

Someone tackles him with the strength of a Titan, pushing him down as he swears.

Magnus hugs his father tight, pressing into him with a laugh. "Did I get you this time?" he asks.

Spider groans. "Damnit, son. Why would you scare your old man like that?"

"To distract you from the REAL surprise!" Magnus tells him.

"What? Surprise? What could--"

The door to the hideout opens, and a gigantic Ether cake in the shape of a Ghost is rolled inside on a cart. Around the base, written in icing, are Eliksni letters in their tongue saying, "Happy fathers day, Dad! Love, Magnus!"

Spider is silent with awe. This cake is... ginormous. It's as big as the beefy Titan son he's taken on. Maybe even bigger.

Magnus grins, and brings it to his father. "I hope you like it. I tried to make it as best I could by myself, but Cayde uhh... contributed?"

Nodding, Spider hugs his son tight, and kisses the top of his head. "You're a great man. But I could never eat this cake alone. Summon a sword or something, and cut it, will you?"

"I'm... a Titan. Only Warlocks can use Dawnblades."

"Do you have a knife?"

"I'm not a Hunter, either."

"Damnit. What DO you have to cut it apart?"

"Uhh... a gun? Lots of guns?"

"You really are my boy, eh?" Spider laughs, smiling. "No matter. I'll take one from the lackeys."

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Kahun, as always, is insistent on making a great handmade gift for this special occasion. Just as he did for his mother, he's spent weeks in his workshop making something else, this time for his father.

As the day comes to a close, and the sun sets, Kahun goes home knowing the next day will be fathers day. He places his craft inside his vault, and waits.

The next morning, Zavala wakes, and immediately his jaw drops as his gazes falls upon a gorgeously-crafted sword of a traditional Uluran style, engraved with the Titan and Vanguard symbols on its guard. He calls for Kahun.

There is no response.

Confused, Zavala reaches for the sword, but the moment he touches it, the weapon lights up and hovers in the air, turning toward the door.

Zavala grasps the handle, and follows its pointing outside.

But the sword next points him in another direction, and following it, Zavala begins finding himself taken down a path into the City, past the Tower, and outside a set of walls to a gorgeous park.

And there he sees Kahun grinning beneath his rebreather. Kahun charges his father, and hugs him tight, nearly crushing his dad in the embrace.

"Happy fathers day, Dad! I hope you like it," Kahun says. He sets Zavala down.

Zavala smiles warmly. "It's perfect, Kahun. Thank you."

"I made it so it'll guide you to me if one of us is ever lost. Being separated inside the Traveler was... frightening. But maybe this way, we'll never have to worry about that again."

Nodding, Zavala mounts the sword on his back. "Now what's the other part of your gift? I know you wouldn't just lead me out here for nothing."

"Oh, yeah, no. You're spending the day off work for once. You're my dad, and we gotta celebrate today together." Kahun forcefully restrains Zavala, lifts him up, sits down, and sets his dad in his lap, holding him there with zero chance of escape.

Zavala groans. "Kahun, I have to--"

"Spend time for yourself? I know," Kahun finishes. "So let's do that. You and me." He turns his father around to see the park, a gorgeous lake down below the hill where they sit, and birds flying above on a perfect summer day. Gentle breezes brush the two, the green grass and blooming plants swaying with it all.

And for once, Zavala just relaxes. He breathes easy. This is serenity, and this is good. It's ok. And he smiles, looking up at his son who holds him there.

All is well.

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You want silly Guardian OC content??? You got it. My young wolf is actively stealing pens from Zavala’s office. There is no reason for this. She just started doing it.

Kahun, Zavala's adopted son, wholeheartedly supports your Guardian on these endeavors. Sometimes, he "secretly" leaves pens in easily stealable spots for your Guardian, to help her out.

Zavala has not caught on. And Kahun is doubting he ever will.

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Y'know, considering Kahun is the youngest Guardian in my canon, and Anthem-99 is the oldest, I'm curious what they feel about one another. I'll write that another day. But yeah. It's gotta be fun.

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4 for Kahun!!

YEEESSSS!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

4. How do they act when they’re sick, and does it change depending on who they’re around or how sick they are?

So Kahun acts like an absolute helpless BABY when he's sick. He acts this way around both his mother and father. He will curl up in bed, under a blanket, shivering, and crying, and he will CRAVE cuddles.

Zavala tells him he won't cuddle, that'll make him sick, too. He offers warm tea, though, and hand crocheted blankets, which he makes for Kahun because Zavala knows his son loves them dearly.

Caiatl, she will put thick comforters over Kahun, and just pat him gently (or what she believes is gently, but is actually strong af), then read him bedtime stories from Torobotl. If she hears him waking from a fever induced nightmare, which is common, she goes over with Zavala, and both place a hand on him until he falls asleep again.

Kahun is the equivalent of a 20 year old but as Uluran, but he acts like a 5 year old when sick, and damn if his parents don't give in to that lol.

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Kahun is about 8ft tall. Maybe 8ft 4in. And still. He is bebby.

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Kahun is lorge, but not as lorge as Nimbus. So they have to bend down to kiss him. Kahun is just the equivalent of like a 21 year old dude. Himbs is bebby. He loves himbs partner, though.

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It's mother's day!! You know what that means!!!!

Kahun has spent weeks in and out of his hidden shop that nobody knows about. He's been welding, forging, making... something. But nobody knows this besides himself.

Finally, mother's day comes around. Kahun has commissioned a local baker to make special flavored bread using plants from Torobotl as the flavor. He spent weeks before this gathering the plants by hand just for this. Kahun enters the kitchen of his home, and sets the bread loaf on the counter before walking out to his workshop once more.

There, the Uluran Titan spends all day working on his project diligently. Occasionally, he asks his Ghost to project a reference image to see if he's doing this right.

When the evening comes, Kahun sees it's time to leave. He places the finishing touches on his project, then transmats it to his vault, and rushes out into the Last City.

Kahun arrives at a fancy restaurant, and enters inside. He locates a table where his father and mother sit, and approaches them with a warm greeting.

Zavala smiles. "Kahun! Good you made it."

"I wouldn't miss this for the world, Pa!" Kahun tells him. He grins, and takes a seat. Nervously, his eyes drift toward Empress Caiatl, and he gives a shy smile. "Uhh... Ma. Did you see the loaf of bread on the table this morning? It almost smells like it's from Torobotl, y'know?"

Caiatl nods. "Indeed, I did notice. I wonder how enough plants were salvaged to bake it, what with the current state of repairs on Torobotl."

Kahun chuckles a little. "Must be a miracle," he says.

Together, the family orders food, and when it arrives, they all begin eating.

And that is when Kahun smiles wide and calls forth his Ghost. "So... Ma. I've been working on a little something lately. It isn't perfect, but I've done my best with what I could find. And... I made it for you. Gul'tan?"

A light shines from Gul'tan, and upon the ground beside the table, he transmats a wrapped box that's quite large.

Kahun lifts this box up, then hands it to his mother.

Caiatl's eyes are wide, and she looks curiously at it. Taking it from her son, she begins unwrapping the box, then pulls it open.

There, her mouth falls agape, and herself silent. Caiatl is left speechless.

"What is it?" Zavala asks.

Caiatl lifts out a large Uluran noble battle skirt, reserved for the royal warriors of Torobotl. It's elegantly made, decorated in traditional Uluran symbols and imagery, with colors to match her current armor. But on the center buckle, there is engraved the Vanguard symbol, with a long flowing loincloth depicting, in traditional Uluran art style, her rise to Empress.

Kahun grins giddily. "Do you like it?" he asks.

Caiatl is nearly in tears, though she does whatever she can to hold them back. Silently, she nods, throat tight. "This... is beautiful, Kahun. Thank you. Truly." She sniffles, and smiles kindly. "You have the gift of crafting which only a master could have held. The will of our ancestors lives on with you."

With a joyous little jump, Kahun is the happiest Uluran ever. He cheers, pumping his fist into the air, then digs into his food. "Happy mother's day, Ma!!"

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Kahun: I'd die for Nimbus, and I have several times and will continue doing so for their sake. Kahun: But if anyone even LOOKS at them I'll make sure there's nothing left of that person to bury. Nimbus: Uhh... baby. Isn't that a little extr- Kahun: I LOVE YOU!!! *jumps off an entire planet freefall style*

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20 for Kahun!

Omg thank you for all the questions, bestie!!!!! :D :D :D Love you!!!!!!

20. What kind of clothing do they feel most comfortable in? What kind of clothing do they wear most often?

Kahun feels most comfortable in an oversized black pullover hoodie, with the hood up, and matching baggy black/dark grey sweatpants. Most often, he's seen wearing his Titan armor, but when he's at home, that comes immediately off, and he dons the classic streetwear, relaxing to the fullest.

Zavala is currently knitting Kahun a hoodie out of black yarn, though Kahun has no idea, seeing as his father is hiding this well. I can't wait to see Zavala give it to him!!!

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6 for Kahun!!!!!

6. How did you choose your OC’s name?

So I just chose something that sounded Cabal-ish. Something that rolled off the tongue kind of, like Ghaul or Calus. So I went with Kahun! His last name, Tu'mak, is subject to change, but it was my first attempt at Ulurant, the Cabal native tongue, and it's supposed to mean "family makes". But recently, I generated the language of Ulurant using Vulgarlang, so I might have to change that based on what it gave me if I want to be consistent.

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19 for Kahun!

Is that the right one ???? I’m sorry I can’t keep track of anything 💀😭

AAAAAAHHHHHHH THANK YOU, BESTIE!!!!!!!!!!!! :DDDDDDD

19. How do they connect with the people around them? Love language, how they offer comfort, etc.

Kahun is a VERY physically affectionate person. He loves his father, Zavala, and will intrude upon his personal space constantly to hug him, and nuzzle him, and even tackle him to start play fights.

With his mother, Kahun is intimidated by her to say the least. Empress Caiatl is VERY powerful, both physically and in status. But Kahun will hug her during dire moments. When his grandfather, and Caiatl's father, was killed, Kahun hugged her for the first time, and she hugged back. Ever since then, the two have grown closer.

With Nimbus, Kahun will tackle them, hug them, kiss them, everything. He loves his partner dearly, and wants everything for them. Zavala taught Kahun how to cook and bake, and this became a love language between Nimbus and Kahun. He makes them ramen, cookies, milkshakes, everything!!

So basically, comfort = food and hugs, and love language = anything physically affectionate.

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Courtship of the Heart

Kahun's ship landed upon Neomuna's tower landing bay. Opening up, the gigantic Cabal walked down the stairwell, onto the balcony, where Nimbus's eyes widened as they focused a single shot upon him.

"Don't come any closer, Shadow Legion!" they said.

Kahun threw his arms up, his Ghost hovering at his side. "I'm not Shadow Legion!! I'm Zavala and Caiatl's son!!" he hastily said.

Nimbus's jaw dropped to the ground. "Zavala has a son? And he's with Caiatl?!"

"I'm adopted, I know," Kahun explained. He dropped his arms. "Can I come out please?"

"Uhh... let me just confirm with-"

"Allow my son safe passage. I am certain you two will get along well," Caiatl's voice rang out as her heavy footsteps came forth. There, she made her way to Kahun's ship, offering a single hand.

Kahun took it, and bowed. "Thank you, Mother." Standing upright, he let go, and walked toward Nimbus, who, despite their height, still didn't quite reach that of Kahun, who stood at least a few inches taller. Not as tall as his mother, though. Nonetheless, the Cabal grinned, and bowed to Nimbus, too. "I've... heard about the Cloudstriders. And what they can do. I'm impressed," he said.

Nimbus waved their arms. "No need to bow to me. I'm just a rookie!" they insisted.

Nodding, Kahun righted himself once more, and smiled obviously beneath the rebreather. "Well. There's clearly a war going on here, and I gotta shoot some shit. So point me in the right direction, and I'll get firing!"

Caiatl sighed, shaking her head. "You're brash, Kahun. Remember, headlong into war will only lead to your demise."

The Cabal sighed, nodding. "Sorry, Mother."

"Apologize not to me, but to yourself, and your Ghost. He will have to resurrect you when you die repeatedly," she explained.

"I'm a Guardian. Dying is what I do best." Kahun chuckled, and looked to Nimbus, putting one hand awkwardly behind his head. "I'm... sorry... about my mom. She's just trying to protect me..."

"I get it! I really do!" Nimbus said. "Rohan tries to do the same thing to me."

Kahun chuckled a little. "He sounds like a great guy, then, just as my mother's an incredible woman."

"Oh, he's the best! I hope to be as good as him one day."

"You seem pretty great already!" Kahun said enthusiastically. "You're the tallest person I've met who isn't Cabal! That's a plus. Do you know how hard it is to lean over and talk to my dad all the time? Hah."

Nimbus chuckled now, too, albeit nervously. "You know, I never thought I'd be conversing with another Cabal on even terms. I knew we had allies in you, but not you specifically."

"Yeah. It's... gotta be hard... to see us as on your side during a time like this. I'm... sorry..."

"Sorry for what? You've done nothing wrong!"

"I'm just used to apologizing, I guess." Kahun hung his head. "Well... let me not hold you up any longer. Where're the Vex, and what are they up to? I'll get on destroying them for your guys' sake."

"Maybe I can come with?" Nimbus asked.

Now, Kahun's eyes widened. "You want to come with me?"

"Yeah! Why not? You seem like a cool guy!"

Kahun grinned beneath the rebreather, and rammed a fist against his chest. "Alright! Let's go, then! Kahun Tu'mak, pleasure to meet you!"

Nimbus bowed. "You must be the Archduke of Cabal, then. Right? I'm Nimbus, milord. Pleasure to meet you."

"Well... I don't have a formal title yet, but Mom's training me for sure! So no need to bow to me," Kahun told them.

Nodding, Nimbus stood, smiling. "Alright! Let's get shootin' some Vex!" Getting on their board, they surfed off into the sky, as Kahun jumped down the air current leading to the ground below.

And upon the balcony, Caiatl crossed her arms contentedly, nodding. "Perhaps they'll get along too well. Maybe it's for the best. Kahun needs someone to relate to," she said to herself. Pressing the comm on her helmet, she spoke again. "Zavala, he's safe. In good hands. Should we keep an eye on that Nimbus? Make sure they do not... court... our son?"

"If they do, let it be," Zavala said. "Kahun's earned their courtship of heart if he does choose to. And I'm certain Nimbus will have earned his all the same."

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Zavala is the type of guy to keep incorrectly using slang in attempt to appear hip with the kids

Kahun can confirm this is true. Zavala has attempted to connect with him this way on multiple occasions, and it drives Kahun NUTS!!! The poor Titan boy... He knows Zavala is just trying his hardest, but he's trying a bit too hard, and it's not working. At all. Kahun is embarrassed to call him his father when this happens.