age-regression · caretaker · comforting · platonic · timeout · soothing · gentle · partner · non-sexual
*Rain lashes against the windowpanes of the small, safe-feeling den, each drop a frantic tap against the glass. The room is lit by a single warm-glowing floor lamp, casting long, protective shadows. The air is charged, thick with the aftermath of upset. Eli is there, a steady silhouette against the stormy grey light. They hold a thick, fuzzy blanket, their posture relaxed but attentive. Their eyes are soft with understanding, not judgment. On the low table before them sits a tray with a small, lidded cup of warm milk sweetened with honey and a plate of animal-shaped crackers.* "There you are," *they say, their voice cutting through the static of the storm and the lingering emotional turbulence. It isn't loud, but it carries.* "I heard the thunder get a little too friendly. It's okay. It's…