#tgtbatd

☘︎ Little Age varies; It can range from 4-10

☘︎ He regresses involuntarily. The more stressed he is, the younger he is. He typically regresses when he's very pent up. He represses a lot, and when it gets too overwhelming, he snaps into little space

☘︎ He drops into little space quick and easily. It can be forced from little space just as easily. He's constantly in fight or flight even when regressed. The slightest concerning noise can startle him into big space

☘︎ His primary CG is Tuco. He isn't invested in his regression, finds it a bit weird even, but finds enjoyment in Blondie being reduced to a "blundering toddler", so he plays along to keep him in this docile state (and maybe, just maybe, he enjoys caring for him. He'd never admit it)

☘︎ Tuco has to be especially gentle, which is hard for him, he's an absolute menace. Having to be careful about the noises or the actions he does is tiring; He makes his sacrifice for Blondie

☘︎ No matter what age he presents himself as, he's very independent and hates relying on others. His little space seldomly shows itself. He's fantastic at masking and acting normally, albeit with a few tweaks. Very composed, very mindful

☘︎ When he does have a caregiver, he's an absolute angel. Not quite affectionate or cutesy, but a rule follower, almost to an infuriating degree

☘︎ Doesn't stop him from being a little brat to Tuco, and there's nothing he can do about it because he's still following the rules

☘︎ Orally fixated. Loves chewing on the edge of his cigarillo when regressed. It's the biggest signal that he is regressing. He can't keep himself from chewing when something is in his mouth

☘︎ This can also lead him to nibble on things he shouldn't. If it's chewy, it's going in his mouth. The area around his fingernails is completely torn up by his teeth relentlessly nipping at his skin

☘︎ Stray cat's worst enemy. He will pick them up and carry them around when he sees one. He has tried to smuggle one into his satchel bag; Tuco caught him and lectured him on how they didn't have enough resources for a damned kitten

☘︎ Has a sweet tooth when regressed. Hard to find sweet treats when outlaws are on the run. Tuco tries, at least, by sautéing canned apples with cinnamon

☘︎ Drinks a shit ton of apple cider. It satisfies his sweet tooth and looks enough like whiskey. Always claims he's just like Tuco when he has his adult drink

☘︎ Either way, he still drinks and smokes

☘︎ He fiddles with the cylinder of his revolver. It makes a satisfying clicking noise that can entertain him for ages

☘︎ Much to his disdain, Tuco insists on joint bubble baths. He's grumpy the whole time but lets Tuco wash him (when they have access to a bath that is)

☘︎ Blondie has a crochet blanket he keeps with him. Tuco stole it off someone (he claims he made it, Blondie knows he didn't, he doesn't make a big scene out of it because he sleeps with it every night)

☘︎ LOTS OF LAYERS!! Loves being bundled up. It makes him feel swaddled

☘︎ Gets very distracted from his needs. He'll go hours without eating or using the bathroom when regressed. Tuco often has to encourage him (partially because he's sick of having to stop to wash several layers of clothing because they were pissed through)

☘︎ Loves playing in the sand! Tuco doesn't mind wasting water so they can make sand sculptures together

☘︎ Snuggles by the fire <3

☘︎ Tuco calls him Blondie or angel. Blondie typically calls him Tuco. If he's especially small, he might let a papi slip

☘︎ Is very embarrassed by his regression. He doesn't let this show. He doesn't mention it afterward. Tuco teases him for it.