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Little girl’s joy at getting her first lightsaber is too precious for words

Jedi training has to start somewhere!

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There comes a time in every child’s life when their parents have to admit that the child is ready—ready, that is, to receive his or her first lightsaber.

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Twitter user Stephen O’Hara documented this landmark moment in his daughter’s life in an adorable Twitter video, as he presents her a brand new lightsaber. As is traditional, he wore a cape.

We’re slightly concerned about his own red saber, which generally denotes Sith tendencies, but his daughter does seem to have a more peaceful Jedi soul. Instead of launching straight into battle, she runs away to show her mom her new gift.

https://twitter.com/Sleepy141181/status/646374352812945408

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Next stop: lightsaber training school—which is totally a real thing, by the way.

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