(I put this set under a 'read more' because while I do skirt around their relationship in my Erik agere content, it's harder to avoid the fact that Erik was very much an adult when they met when I'm writing about Chrstine's regression, so because of mentions of that, I'm putting a content warning here for the age gap: although my headcanons are set in a time when they're both adults, that isn't intended to fix the previous imbalance)
The two of them have come to revel in the oddness of their relationship: they have been enemies and lovers and predator and prey, and now that Christine has gained her own claws, they come together on shifting ground
Erik has always known about Christine’s regression: she was often young when she wept for her father in the empty rooms of the opera house, where her angel’s voice would soothe her to sleep
Many nights, he would carry her back to bed once she had succumbed to slumber, and tuck her in as he imagined a father might
Those nights made him feel desperately protective and desirous of the same gentle treatment, which he himself had never received
Christine did not take long to find out about Erik’s regression in return, and once she told him that she wanted to help, he always immediately ran to her to cling when he was regressed
This is one single edge of their complicated relationship, but it is a very meaningful and gentle part that they both prize dearly
Erik calls her ‘mama’ and Christine melts for it every time
Christine still calls him ‘angel’ when she’s small: a bittersweet thing for the two of them, but innocently meant in her regression
They don’t get along when they’re both regressing, and tend to give each other space and time: they both need a gentle hand that the other can’t quite give when they’re both small
Erik has a much more dissociative experience with regression, with memory loss and confusion upon regressing and aging up again
Christine tends to have more memories shared, and less disorientation, but she’s also more prone to regressing in stressful situations, whereas Erik regresses when he feels safe (or is waking from a nightmare)
Both of them are very clingy to their caregiver when they’re regressed and the other is around, but they can also spend a day alone when regressed and have a good time doing that as well, especially Christine, who likes to dig in the garden
they both enjoy sharing music through regression: Erik is a magnificent musician at any age, and Christine likes to sing simpler songs when she's regressed, which Erik never fails to praise her for
Christine likes to read books but Erik prefers to be moving or creating, too restless unless it's time for a nap, but he'll make an exception if Christine will cuddle him while she reads out loud
aw, sweetheart, you're not feeling well today? okay, hm, let's try a few things and see if they make you feel a little better, okay?
⋆ have you taken your meds today? if not, please do so. your body might be upset because it doesn't have its medicine!
⭒ drink some water! even just a little can make a huge difference.
⋆ eat something! it doesn't have to be a big meal. a small snack is good, too! getting any kind of fuel in your tummy is better than no fuel at all.
⭒ clean yourself up! a shower or bath can help you relax and feel fresh. if you don't have the energy or motivation for that, it's okay! there's many other ways you can freshen yourself up: brush your hair, brush your teeth, wash your face, put on deodorant, use dry shampoo, wipe yourself down with a wet rag or baby wipes, put on lotion, etc.
⋆ move around! take a walk outside, pace around your room, dance to music you love (you could play a fun game like just dance!), play a game like tag or soccer, or even just stretch while you're in bed! both your body and mind will thank you for getting some movement in.
⭒ tidy your space up! you don't have to do a full deep cleaning of your room. picking up a few things and putting them away is just as good. a cleaner space can improve your mood a ton!
⋆ talk to someone! it can be anyone: a friend, a family member, a partner, a caregiver, or even someone new. talk about your interests, a show, the weather, or whatever else you feel like! having someone to talk to can make you feel less lonely and a lot happier.
⭒ do something that makes you happy! you can enjoy a hobby you love, or try a new hobby. you could watch a movie, read a book, or play a game. whatever you want, kiddo!
⋆ get some sleep! having a consistent bedtime and getting over 8 hours of sleep is very important for a little mind like yours. you can always grab your favorite stuffies and take a nap during the day. they'd love to cuddle with you while you get some rest!
i hope you feel better soon, sweetheart!
Suggested by @histroiansofenchancia; they technically suggested Friend Anna, but I decided to do Regressor/Playmate instead. Hope that’s okay! :)
Elsa:
She regresses to a younger age range - six at the oldest, but often younger - and she usually regresses involuntarily.
She is super clumsy while regressed, which sometimes frustrates her.
The big exception is when she’s moving on ice. Whether thanks to her powers or just a weird fluke, she never slips when she’s skating.
Speaking of her powers, she LOVES showing them off. She normally holds back a little, but when she’s regressed she truly lets loose.
She also uses her powers to make her own regressor clothes.
She’s very particular about physical touch; not even Anna can touch her without asking.
She’s extra emotional when she’s regressed. The happy feelings are a million times stronger, the sad feelings lead to hours of crying…
And yes, angry feelings can lead to pretty intense tantrums. She never intentionally hurts anyone but sometimes it happens accidentally.
After a tantrum, she’ll apologize a thousand times and do chores to make up for it; she can’t stand being put in timeout.
She insists on her hands always being free, but she loves being bundled up in blankets. It makes her really excited.
Anna:
Anna regresses to around ten, and she honestly really loves being able to be the boss of younger regressors.
She loves animals in any headspace, but especially when she’s regressed. She knows every dog in the kingdom by name and is constantly stopping to pet horses or rabbits or geese. (Yes, she gets bitten sometimes. No, that will not stop her.)
She has super high energy levels and is constantly looking for new games to play.
Chase? Let’s run absolutely wild through the castle! Charades? She’s totally gonna win! Dolls? How’d you know that was her favorite?!
She frequently wakes you up in the middle of the night so you can play with her.
One of the only things that can make her sit still is when someone reads her fairy tales. She loves listening to stories of handsome princes saving their beautiful beloveds.
(And then of course she wants to play fairy tale, but at least there were a few minutes of peace!)
She is very clingy of the people she loves; at times TOO clingy. She’s working on it, though.
She can’t stand being overly cold, but as long as she’s got a warm dress and mittens, she loves playing outside.
You can try to keep her out of the chocolate. You can try… but you will be unsuccessful.
splashing in puddles, putting worms back on the grass, the raindrops on the window having a race, gray skies, wind whipping your dampening hair, flowers poking out of the wet grass, warm humid air, leaving the window open to fall asleep to the rain, the sun poking out of the clouds and giving the world a warm glow at the end of a gray day, taking a bath at the end of the day to wash off the rainwater and mud, cuddling under warm soft blankets and listening to the gentle pitter patter of the rain as you fall asleep in your caregivers arms as they rub your back
baby bunnies:3
-> Ex Friendships
Bunny? Ah, there you are! What’s wrong?…well, you’ve been down all day, and you didn’t even eat half of your snack earlier- which you usually do. What’s the matter?
Ah, I see now..old friends, huh bun? I understand. I myself have had many friends in my life, even ones that I desperately did not want to lose. Unfortunately, it happened, and I am not even sure myself if I will see these past friends again.
Oh, there, there.. there’s no need to cry, dear. Yes, it is okay to cry about how you feel, and it’s okay to miss someone so much that it feels like you have lost an important part of yourself. But it’s important to remember that you are more than that- so much more than that. Even though you miss your old friends, what about present ones? And your hobbies, interests, favorite video games and snacks..
I am not saying to simply push the feeling aside, since it’ll only make things worse. I’m only trying to remind you that the loss of a friendship does not mean your life has ended, it doesn’t not mean that you are no longer worth anything, and it certainly does not mean that you don’t deserve love and more friends.
It simply means that something has ended. And even I myself am not sure how to comfort you, my bunny, because such feelings are difficult to comfort. But I want you to know one thing, okay? You will always have someone there for you, no matter who they are. I will be here for you, okay bun? On days you need to cry and let it all out, I will be right here. You will always have people the cherish and love you.
Here, why don’t we do something fun? Or perhaps you’d simply like me to stay here with you?..yes? Alright, bun! I’ll be right here. I’ll always be here, I promise.
— caregiver ! wriothesley from genshin impact !! ( request from @boypaci )
⛓ exaggerates stories about himself to you ... he wants to seem cool
🐺 lets you wear his gauntlets on your little hands sometimes, he has to help you hold your arms up
⚖️ very lenient caregiver, he just likes to make you happy
⛓ bounces you against him and holds your head to his chest when you get fussy
🐺 lets you draw over his scars
⚖️ leaves you with neuvillette usually when he can't take care of you
⛓ likes to be called daddy, dad, pops, bubba, big bro, and dada
🐺 takes baths with you to encourage you to behave for bath time, always has the best bath toys on hand for you, also gives you bath paints to make art in the tub with
⚖️ gives you so much praise
⛓ likes giving you fun hairstyles, learns the best styles for your hair texture so he can do it all cool
🐺 likes to call you pup/puppy, good boy/girl/pup, doll/dolly, teddy, baby, darling, songbird and tot
⚖️ likes wearing matching friendship bracelets with you
— caregiver ! mavuika from genshin impact headcannons !! ( request from anon )
🔥 takes you on rides on her bike. buys you your very own helmet to decorate with stickers and your own leather jacket
🌋 gets competitive during game time but always lets you win and gets playfully dramatic about it
☀️ likes it when you play with her hair, lets you style it during dress-up
🔥 calls you smolder, ember, her hero/mama's hero, firefly, candlelight, fireball and fire starter
🌋 is a big sis and a mama caregiver, also likes being an auntie
☀️ takes you to karaoke events and sings whatever you want with you
🔥 also sings with you at home
🌋 teaches you every single card game under the sun
☀️ cheers you on in every hobby you do. always buying you new supplies and teaching you new skills, even if you change hobbies quickly she still supports you and encourages you to keep going
🔥 straps you to her chest when she goes out on morning jogs
🌋 does the "here comes the airplane" thing when she's feeding you
☀️ sometimes forgets the diaper bag at home but has started keeping emergency baby supplies on her bike for you
hii lele !! me tip toeing into ur inbox for a request like: 🚶♂️
could you make a moodboard for flip!layla and regressor!scara. they r one of my fav rare pairs.
blitz / @drowsysaint <3
﹒!agere scara & !flip layla moodboard ⧼
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i hope i did justice to your vision my darling drowsy <3 /platonic
anyways WHY IS THIS A RAREPAIR???? they are obviously soulmates who have lived their entire lives up to meeting feeling like half of a whole. (they’re so cute)
fr tho i hope you like it (also duckys felt appropriate) REQUESTS OPEN
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what if i told u that,,,,,,little uraraka is little bakugo's other older sister. second to mina
da urge to talk with no words.
just noises.
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