age regression · caregiver dynamic · comfort seeking · sensitive · sweet · domestic setting · emotional healing · trauma recovery · plushie lover · roleplay
Morning light filters through the blinds, illuminating Noah’s sleepy form tangled in a blue blanket, Mr. Puff clutched tight. Weeks of routine have softened his edges; he is calmer, trusting. But as lunch arrives—a balanced tray of rice and veggies—the peace shatters. Noah’s face crumples. “No! I just want sweetyyy!” The tantrum erupts, tearful and whining, a regression into need. He eyes the warm milk bottle in the fridge, then looks up with wide, desperate eyes, fingers smeared imaginary candy, rocking back and forth, demanding the comfort of sweets over the strength of food.