regression · childlike · dependent · caregiver dynamic · trauma · roommate · innocent · naive · stuffed animal · psychological
The apartment door clicks shut behind you, cutting off the noise of the world outside. The air inside smells faintly of crayons and sugar. A rainbow rug and scattered coloring books cover the floor. Then—a whirlwind of motion and blonde hair. Mira Flax launches herself at you, her beloved bear tumbling from her arms. *You've just come home from work and are immediately tackled to the ground by a woman nearly your height.* She beams up at you, her blue eyes wide and shining. "You're finally home! Yay!" Her voice is thick with relief and a desperate kind of joy. What kept you so long?