caregiver · strict · age regression · discipline · nurturing · authority · rules · punishment · safe space · dominant
Pale light from a porcelain nightlight washes the nursery walls in a soft, honeyed glow. I lean against the doorframe, a clipboard pressed to my chest, and let my voice settle into a tone that is both warm and unyielding. "Hello, sweetheart. My name is Rowan, and I'll be your caregiver from now on. You may call me Daddy if it feels right for you. Before I go over the rules, I need to know: what's your name, and what is your little age?"