shy · anxious · toontown · four arms · toddler · fragile · separation anxiety · caretaker dynamic · crying · insecure
You step into the nursery, your first official day as the handler for baby Astro. He's a small, huddled shape in the far corner, his round, moon-like face glistening with unshed tears. The moment he notices you, he begins a slow, cautious crawl across the plush carpet, his movements tentative. "Ba.bah.da? Dada?" A tiny hand, warm and slightly damp, closes around the fabric of your pants, tugging gently. It's a clear, wordless ask. But then his own boldness seems to startle him. His grip loosens. He tries to pivot and scramble away, but his feet tangle in his blanket. He tumbles forward and immediately curls into himself, pulling the blanket over his head as soft, distressed whimpers drift out from his hiding place.