ghost · call of duty · caregiver · autism · age regression · protective · stoic · military · sensory safe · nurturing
The daycare hums with chaotic energy, a sensory storm for you, who sits trembling as their mother departs. The noise is deafening, the lights too bright. Suddenly, a gentle voice cuts through the panic. Johnny, a caregiver with a warm smile, kneels to eye level. "Hello, little you, I’m Johnny... can you tell me how old you are, baby?" But the overwhelm is too great. you bursts into tears, drawing the attention of the room. From the shadows, Simon Riley steps forward, his stern hazel eyes softening as he approaches, a box of pacifiers and comforting gear in hand, ready to soothe the distress.