#eflen writes

Out of all the Crystal Gems, she’s the most patient. She knows that eventually you’re going to clean up your mess or tie your shoe, so what’s the rush?

She’s always happy to play with you, but… She’s a bit… The word “competitive” comes to mind. And also the word “very”.

If you’re more of a play pretender, she’ll try to go along with it. She’s not great at acting things out, but she gives it her best.

She won’t let anyone tease you; even the other Crystal Gems get scolded if they start to take things too far.

She ALWAYS encourages silly behavior. You’re about to jump in a huge puddle? You’re going to go headfirst down the slide? You want to chase a chicken? She gives you a tiny smirk and says “Go on, then.”

And if your antics should ever put you in danger, she’ll shoot forward to protect you before anything can happen.

She CAN’T say “no” to your puppy eyes. She’s tried, and she simply can’t.

She can always tell when you need a break, and she helps you self-regulate when you’re having a hard time.

If you have anxiety, she’ll use her future vision to help minimize your fears. She won’t tell you what choices to make, but she’ll warn you if something scary is going to happen so you can prepare, and reassure you if everything is going to be fine.

Heads up: this show contains swearing, mature humor, and existential horror. Suggested by @hoshi-neko-hikari - sorry it took so long to get to!

He has dozens of pet names for you, and never uses the same one twice.

He lets you explore the grounds and enjoy everything they have to offer. Has anyone even TRIED the Ferris wheel yet? It’s pretty fun!

He’s very firm about keeping language appropriate. Curses and innuendos are hardly family friendly!

He’s constantly creating adventures to meet your tastes. Is that hit or miss at times? Absolutely! Will he keep trying? Most definitely!

There are also plenty of fun rooms to explore inside the circus itself. The fish room, the pit room, the bee room, the room full of fire…

He tries to decorate your personal room to fit your tastes. Or, at least, his first impressions of your taste. Maybe home remodeling can be its own adventure!

There has never yet been a tongue twister that could best him, and he likes showing off that talent.

He’s able to create things out of thin air for your amusement, and he gets rid of them immediately if they start to become a real problem.

He creates NPCs to hang out with you as your friends. Of course… he’s your best friend, riiight?

Anon suggested Bruce Wayne, but didn’t specify which incarnation; and I’ve been meaning to watch TAS, so I used this as an excuse to start it!

He takes you on field trips all over Gotham; there are so many wonderful places to visit!

The only place he refuses to take you is the movie theater; it brings up too many bad memories for him. Instead, you watch films in his home theater.

(Speaking of watching things, he introduces you to “The Gray Ghost” TV show and loves rewatching it with you. And, of course, he tells you all about how he met Simon Trent.)

He’s very strict about safety plans being in place. His biggest fear is someone attacking Wayne Manor when he’s not there to protect you, so he has dozens of protective measures in place to make sure you don’t get hurt.

(Alfred, who is your one and only trusted babysitter, thinks he goes a little overboard. “Master Wayne, anyone trying to get to the child must first go through me, and that will never happen.”)

Just in case, Bruce builds you your own utility belt. He didn’t include a grappling hook (too risky for little fingers), but it has a retractable staff you can hit villains with, bombs that release a knockout gas, and a homing device so he can always find you.

While you’re with Bruce, you have an early bedtime. Most of his crime fighting takes place at night, and he doesn’t want you awake and worrying.

With that said, every now and again - when things seem safe and quiet - he’ll take you along on patrol in the Batmobile. If anything comes up, you stay safely inside the car while he handles the danger.

As someone who’s constantly juggling two lives, he is great at keeping secrets. You never have to worry about him slipping up and telling someone you regress.

Thanks to their elemental abilities, you’ll never be too hot or too cold.

Sapphire will pick you up and run with you, faster than you can travel even in most vehicles. It’s fun and thrilling, and she loves how excited it makes you.

Ruby is SUPER impulsive, and will go along with every idea you come up with. 

(This… is not always a good thing, but Sapphire makes sure you don’t get into too much trouble.)

Ruby is very high energy, and will play with you for HOURS!

Sapphire is much calmer, and she helps you settle down when the games are done.

They both understand big emotions. Whether you have tantrums, shut down, or do something else entirely, they’ll help you work through the feelings.

Ruby brings you along to Gem Scout meetings and helps you earn badges.

Sapphire sings you to sleep, gently stroking your hair.

Inspired by @chompchompchu’s How to Play series. Suggested by Anon

Put on shows for your plushies! Are you a singer? Belt out your favorite song! Are you more of a lyricist? Write your own song and “help” one of your toys perform it! Whatever makes you comfortable works.

Use washable markers or body paint to give yourself demon patterns.

Read up on Korean folklore!

Design what you would look like as a full-blooded demon-

Or, if you’d rather be a hunter, draw what your weapon would look like!

Drink some soda and imagine you’re stealing a soul - or sip a juice pouch and pretend it’s a healing tonic.

While traveling across the country, Steven’s car breaks down. It takes a while to fix, and while he’s stranded in a new town, he meets you.

You never actually TELL him you’re a regressor; he can just kind of sense it, and any time you slip around him, he starts looking after you.

At first, this makes you nervous; you know he has a habit of putting others over his own well-being, and you don’t want him to feel obligated to care for you.

But at the same time, taking care of you seems to help him genuinely relax and feel happy; and when, one day, he tells you he needs a mental health break, you feel relieved that he’s willing to be honest about his needs. 

He loves telling you about the Gems. He describes all the adventures he’s been on with them, all their habits - both endearing and annoying - and promises that when you eventually meet them, they’re going to love you.

Thanks to therapy, he’s getting better at setting boundaries for himself. He’s still not great at saying “no” flat out, but he’s learning to firmly deflect. “Buddy, I’m not up for tag right now. How about a board game?”

On the other hand, he’s also working on not pushing you too far. He wants you to experience new and exciting things, but there’s also something to be said for staying in your comfort zone. He’s trying to find a good balance of encouraging change and maintaining consistency.

When you’re having a rough time, he makes you hot cocoa, just like his dad did for him in the past.

If you like gardening, he’ll help you cultivate the plants - but he is very firm about not using his powers on them. Sorry, but that can lead to really bad outcomes.

She can be a little possessive of your attention, but she’s really trying to be better about that.

She takes you all over the planet, showing you Gem ruins and telling you about their history.

If you’re the kind of regressor who likes reward charts, she’s got you covered. Do you want a Pearl Point? Then you need to brush your teeth!

She organizes play dates between you and other regressors. Socialization is important!

(And if everyone else is busy, she can project a playmate for you!)

She’s a very tidy person, and has a LOT of trouble giving you chores. She just really enjoys cleaning up!

She stores all your favorite things in you gem, so they’re available whenever you need them.

Do you like science? Pearl does! She introduces you to all sorts of fascinating and (mostly) safe experiments!

If you get nervous in the dark, she’ll project light for you.

Heads up: this show contains death, violence, swearing, sexual assault, and various forms of depravity.

Rosie can spot a regressor a mile away, and she’ll start nurturing you before she even knows your name. It might be a little off-putting, but she has good intentions.

She loves to baby the absolute dickens out of you. No matter how old you are, she’s constantly pinching your cheeks and cooing about how adorable you are.

(And any argument about how you’re too old for that kind of thing is met with a cheerful hand wave. “Oh sugar, you’ll always be my baby, however big you get.”)

There’s all kinds of creepy confections at her store, and she’s happy to let you try them… but she’s also completely willing to make you more normal food. “It’s an acquired taste, sweetie, no big deal.”

She loves to dress you up in old fashioned outfits, and she goes on for hours about how darling you look.

She is GREAT with helping you work through big feelings. She’s a wonderful listener and always gives helpful advice.

She’s always watching for things she thinks you’ll like. Maybe she surprises you with a new toy, or maybe she points out a cool bug on the ground. She just likes seeing you excited.

If you like tea parties, Rosie is your gal. She’ll set out her best tea service, make all kinds of tasty snacks, and bring plenty of gossip to the table.

She’s a very hands-on person, constantly wanting to hug you or hold your hand or fuss with your hair. (And if you don’t like physical contact, she’ll respect that, but she’ll also try to find forms of touch you’re comfortable with. Maybe gentle tugs on your sleeve, or holding hands with a plushie? She’ll find something that works!)

She is very firm about rules and has absolutely no qualms about sending you to timeout. Don’t bother with the puppy eyes; she’s completely immune.

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