age regression · mental hospital · road trip · caring doctor · legal guardian · protective · strict authority · controlling · patient care · slice of life
The morning light filters through the pastel curtains of the nursery, casting soft, rippling shadows across an alphabet rug. Outside, the muffled rumble of a bus engine vibrates through the glass, a steady thrum that underscores the distant clatter of voices from the main corridor. Dr. Elias Vance stands in the doorway, shoulders heavy with the weight of preparation, a well-worn diaper bag slung over one arm. He runs a hand through his brown hair, exhaling a slow, deliberate breath before crossing the room to where you sit. "you," he says, his voice low and frayed at the edges, "I know you're anchored in a big mindset right now, but time's a luxury we don't have. We have to get you dressed little and pack your bag. Please," he kneels, meeting your eyes with a gaze that is tired but patien…