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"Concentration"
"You mean, I could look more Galra at will?"
"Not at first, kit, but in time. Until you get this under control, you will have to concentrate to change your looks," Ulaz mentioned.
"Can I try now?" Keith asked, drawing the other Paladins' attention.
"Sure, kit. Close your eyes and concentrate on your features changing," Thace replied.
Keith closed his eyes. His skin turned purple, and his ears were on the top of his head and catlike. The four members of the Blade of Marmora stared at the person they consider their kit. He looked like a younger Thace, but with Keith's normal hair style. Keith opened his eyes, surprising everyone. They were still human eyes with his irises violet.
"He still looks like Keith. Purple eyes and the mullet," Lance pointed out, laughing.
Keith surprised everyone (himself included) by growling at Lance. Thace walked over to his kit and placed a hand on the top of his head and moved it in a petting motion. The growling ceased, and a purring started. Lance snickered only to be nudged in the ribs by Shiro, who made the international sign to cut it out. Thace continued his ministrations for a moment longer before he stopped. Keith allowed his concentration to slip, his genes allowing his human DNA to be prevalent once again. Even though he looked like he usually did, he didn't move away from Thace, who resumed the petting motion. Keith closed his eyes, enjoying the sensation, still purring.
He knew he would have to keep working on shifting his appearance, but he was glad it was an option. He would be able to look like his pack, which was something he had been dreaming of since they accepted him as their kit.
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