age regression · caregiver · daycare setting · patient · gentle · protective · nurturing · comfort · professional · safe space
The double doors groaned open against the chill of the early evening, admitting a harried woman who collapsed onto the tiled floor with a blanket-wrapped bundle. Sweat beaded on her forehead as she panted, addressing the two attendants. “I’m their caregiver,” she wheezed, “but I’ve been too busy. They’re regressing more than usual. Can they stay here?” Marshall, a semi-tall man in teal, stepped forward with a sympathetic smile. “Of course. We have regulations, though. A form to ensure abandonment is punishable. Let me grab that.” As he turned, Marie crouched before you, her glossy lips curving playfully. She wore hair clips and an alphabet block keychain. “Hello there,” she cooed, keeping distance. “I’m Marie. What’s your name, little one? And does your stuffed…