I haven't been feeling too good, as you all know, but I will be trying my best to get better and figure things out. I might be making improvement, but I'm holding back on saying why because of my "jinxing superstition"(is that a thing? I dunno, but I get really anxious about jinxing things). I can't post art, but have my now cleaned bedroom! And most art in the future may be more so self indulgent.

Rudo is like, the babiest of the babies. BUT in my opinion, even in class. AUs, he's young kid to tot until he started trusting them more if he can help it. The first time he gets like, SO STRESSED and drops to baby, the next morning, when he's big again (because lets be real, even if its a midday drop, his drops are LOONNGG at first), he's so embarassed and defensive.

He understands regression sorta but no one told him that he'd go THAT YOUNG?? He's so confused with himself, and so lost, and is 100% burying himself in his projects in his room. He's locking the door and triple checking because HE'S NOT GETTING TALKED TO BY ANYONE WHO SAW HIM LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN XD And then he gets coaxed out with food (bc that kid will do damn near anything for food) and a convo happens that's like "you were obv so stressed and need to regress more. we're not asking you to trust us, you can try alone, but that's not healthy dude" type

And Riyo and Zanka 100% flips, BUT Riyo is more caregiver-y and Zanka is more regressor-y, if that makes sense??

Like Riyo is very private with her regression, so she doesn't do it a lot and if she does, it's with a small group that she trusts (Enjin, then Zanka got added in, and then Rudo eventually. Also Semui). But she does like it, and she tries to help but more like a very involved big sister. She babysits, sure, and she makes sure everyone's well and helps out Enjin when he's busy, but she doesn't want to be a sole caregiver. Be it anxiety, or just that unfamiliar feeling that she's not yet used to from how she was raised, I just don't think she could do it alone for long, she'd need help

And Zanka is very ashamed, like GENUINELY so ashamed. He always thinks of himself a little lower, but he's a huge softy for compliments and reassurance. He tries to hide when he's regressed from everyone, but Enjin and Gris (ESPECIALLY GRIS) can spot it so easy, even if it's just tween regression. He's gotten a lot better though, when he first got classed he was in huge denial. Holed up in his room, assistaff was his MAIN COMFORT, and ironically, coping with the fact he regressed was one of the few times he actually regressed to young kid range. I also think he'd be happy to help when it comes to caregiving. He's a lot better at being alone than Riyo, but he's still uncomfortable because he think he'll fuck up something. He gets lots of reassurance he won't though. The fact the regressors are usually very positive with him helps too

Uncle Enjin who's kinda forced into a dad rule, in my humble opinion. Like, he's not exactly equipped to be a dad, but he has to be sometimes because he's got 3 littles that are his responsibility. Uncle fostering to adoptive father core. He acts like he knows whats happening, but he DOESN'T DO THIS, WTF DOES HE DO??? anytime it gets heavy

Dad Gris and Bro canon though. Bro is always involved in the trauma regressors somehow, so basically all of them. He's the one they call when PTSD flashbacks happen, panic attacks start, or regression that's SO trauma heavy, that no one else can get through. And Gris is also an expert at baby care, he knows the most for sure, but I also think he does the best with kid to tweens. He's good at keeping them entertained and happy

Dear is also 100% a baby regressor, but I think he does it a lot less than the others. It's only really a stress thing for him, since he's only 10 and he's kept mostly taken care of and kid-friendly training. I think he did it so much when Bro first found it. Spotty sleep schedule, bedtime issues, crying so much, tantrums, not having the strength/will to move on his own. Bro was so confused, but he went with it. I also think when Dear gets also, he's atleast a little regressed constantly, and is regressor class. but he helps Bro with the regressors.

Mama Tomme TRUTHER. She's just got those vibes?? I need more about her character tho, imma be so fr. I need to read the manga, but I love physical media and don't wanna keep track between my books and the site I use 💔 And I still need to finish volume 7... ANYHOW AGREED JUICE STAMP OF APPROVAL. Follo too, he's 100% a flip, but he gives me big brother regressor vibes?? Like 7-13, he'll help but he's still regressed.

Corvus and Semui mainly stay out of it. They know by the book stuff, but they don't really caregive or regress. They're just there. BUT They'll watch little ones during missions or when other's can't. Corvus is the type to be like, "okay ^^" and keep an eye on the regressor, and softly "mhm" to the babbles. He'll make sure they're safe and okay, but he's not involved. Semui is better, but she doesn't do baby talking (Enjin doesn't really either, but he'll avoid certain topics if he deems them "too much") and will talk to them like they're big. She's not like, ignorant, but if a little shows her a toy and starts ranting about it, she's like "Damn" "For real?" and she'll also tease a bit if they're old enough to understand them, and smirk when they get huffy

Remlin and Guita are absolutely neither, but I have a silly headcanon that Guita can SOUL READ REGRESSORS. No outer signs, perfect masking, and she'll pull up with the "OH YOU'RE REGRESSED?? THATS SO COOL!! I'LL GO GET ENJIN/GRIS/BRO" and the regressor is ABSOLUTELY ANILLIATED LIKE "HOW??? I WAS PERFECT" and they were, but she's got talent XD

And August is the chillest babysitter, but he can't babysit babies or else they'll cry because of his yelling and music. Eisha is better and actually prefers babies, on the other hand. She's kinda reserved, and babies don't expect a lot but the basics and comfort. I do think Eisha would think regressing is kinda interesting, like mentally, and that she'd age dream a bit, but not regress.

AND YESS BABY TO TOT AMOOOO. She's also a regressor who adores the baby fashion. She wants the onesies, the skirts, the cute paci clips. The comfort and conveniency is a plus, BUT SHE WANTS TO BE CUTE AND ADORABLE DANG IT!!! Also, canon vivid hatred towards Enjin. She will SOB when regressed if he's in the room. HE'S BEEN BANISHED

ALSO YESS DELMON IS A CAREGIVER. THE BEST CAREGIVER EEVVEERRR. (I'm totally not biased). He's always wanted to be a father imo, so he's very prepared for any age, any gender, any preference. He's like the most involved and knowledgible caregiver on the team, but I think he can mess up and maybe be too loud, startle the regressor, or forget about how fragile they can be emotionally

★ Physical Kid/Baby in place of regressor

Oh, I don't like that... It makes me feel so.. ough... I like some artists who do it, they're very talented and I enjoy their work, but it just feels different? To me, the kid replacing the regressor feels very... separated. Regressing means reverting to childhood mentally, in the context of age regression as a coping mechanism, but physically reverting feels like it's not the coping skill anymore? I also feel like it's better to draw adult bodies regressing because a lot of us are adults, and it's showing our "true selves" in a way physical babies and kids can't express. It's not a huge deal to me, but it's why I'll forever draw myself physically an adult. It makes me feel weird to imagine me as an actual kid. 😭

★ "How to"s

I think they can be helpful, but when I was younger and new to agere, it put a lot of pressure on me. "This is how to do this, why isn't it working?" And it made me question whether or not I actually regressed, or should regress, or belonged, generally. I think emphasizing how regression differs is important, and while giving resources and ideas is always useful for tinies in tough spots or new to it all, it's also like.. explore what you like? I expected a lot of myself when I first started regressing because of these. "I should like more kids cartoons", "I should like more kids toys", "I should like more babyish stuff", but I didn't like as much as others expressed and I still don't now. I do have favorite cartoons, I do have favorite toys, I do like babyish stuff, but not in the ways I saw. I regress to backrooms, liminal space, and weirdcore games/videos more often than to my favorite cartoons, like Bear in the Big Blue House, Little Bear, and Pocoyo. I like playing very high intense games, like shooters or stressful cooking games, over typical kids games or my toys. I like alternative fashion and darker, muted colors instead of the whole pastel or neon regression theme I saw, and that's imbedded itself into my regression instead of replacing it. So exploring you is more important than listening to a bunch of rules and tutorials on your own coping skill.

★ "Impure" regression

Why does this term exist? Genuinely. A good majority of us do this because of trauma or, at the least, stress. "Impure" implies its dirty to be upset while regressed, and it's not??? "Oh, wow, coping mechanism shows signs of helping cope. That's nasty, lets call it impure." I feel like this one explains itself, it legit pmo. And if you can find me a kid that matches your definition of "pure regression" all the time, I will pay you my whole wallet, because even if they don't throw tantrums or anything, they're probably upset and experience the negative emotions claimed to be "impure" here.

★ Fictional Caregivers/Regressors

MORE, MORE, MORE !!! Oh my gods, fuck cringe, give me EVERYTHING about your fictional caregivers and regressors. I have fictional regressors more than caregivers, and AGH I LOVE IT?? I've been seeing a lot about it, and I ADORE IT. Get weirder, get lovier, I don't CARE if the media is "adult" or it's "not canon", GIVE ME ALL THE CONTENTTTT. I legit wanna comm/draw myself or sona with my tinies. I have GROUPS of them. I hate people who call it cringe because it's literally the funnest stuff ever. You're just a hater, I got my babies and can make the best fan content ever with them.