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Technically for my fic Crossroad’s Gift but can be read as a stand alone

Octomer Baby Development: A guide for new parents (Part 2)

Right after your bundle of joy is newly hatched, it may need some special attention that other mer babies may not need. Often clingy and fussy when left alone, Octomer hatchlings have interesting differences that make raising them an entirely unique experience.

PHASE 2─THE HATCHLING:

0-2 Months:

Your baby has just hatched, and the first thing to note is its absolutely tiny size. Don't fret, as Octomers grow rapidly and will soon surpass your palm. At this stage, octomers can barely crawl around and will cling to their parents' hand for support and mobility. As they get exposed to light, their chromatophores develop and more colored speckles/marks will continue to appear all throught their body.

3-5 Months:

Your child should be slowly introduced to mushed foods instead of relying on liquids. It is recommended to also start introducing them to different kinds of meat, like clams (de-shelled) and shrimp.

An octomer baby is slowly starting to gain stength in all its arms, which include their suckers. They will start crawling around and grabbing things, and though slow in their movements, they have quite a strong grip on things. If parents are worried about their children grabbing onto something potentially dangerous, it is recommended to lather on a thin layer of whale fat onto things so they aren't able to grip it with their suckers.

6-8 Months:

Big developments will be happening around this timeframe, not only your octomer baby will get (and will continue to get) a growth spurt from being about 6 1/2" (16.5 cm) to a whopping 19" (50cm) ! Their appetite will also increase accordingly, so be sure to stock up on plenty of foods like kelp, plankton juice, and crab meat.

Their syphon and ink sac are fully developed, too, so expect a couple of accidental ink spewings from your baby.

9-11 Months:

At this point, your healthy octomer baby will be around 25.20" (64cm) and, if they are a hybrid between any landfolk type, they'll start transforming into their other species type. If that is the case, it is recommended that you start introducing your mer to land and the respective aspects of it, like crawling, breathing air, and, eventually, walking and eating warm foods.

Your baby's chromatophores will also be fully developed, and as such, the distinct markings that they'll have for the rest of their life will be fully visible─though still faded. Their water jet and arms will also be fully mobile and your octomer will start to swim around and even 'walk' upright.

BONUS:

“We can't disappear. We're one wherever even if you run away ⭐️!”

under the cut is the og screenshot and designs for this au hehe

Azul is very busy and locked up a lot in office lately.

This is nothing new to the Leech twins as they know him for so long : Azul is just having his usual "hard time", they guess...

Google, on the other hand, doesn't think it is his usual hard time.

I’m making google yuu cuz therapist yuu lol

…..

Jade and Floyd haven’t seen Azul all day. Which was normal at this point, hed have his days of being locked in his office in the monstro lounge dealing with contracts, payments, money, and other things that needed his attention as boss and housewaren.

So they weren’t worried, they ran the dorm, and the restaurant in his absence. But something felt different, so jaded cashed in his favor with Yuu to go check on him.

With a heavy sigh yuu walks into azul’s office. “Hey Azul, I brought your homework from…crewel…” yuu stopped in their tracks seeing Azul close to a panic attack. Shutting the door they rush over to him and cup his face in their face. “Azul breathe, in and out okay?” Yuu says to him as Azul felt a beam of sweat fall down his face. But it wasn’t sweat.

It was blot.

Can you guess who she’s the girlfriend of