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Regressor/Caregiver!Tim Headcanons (+ Regressor Toby)

-> Due to trauma, Tim does tend to regress to a more simple mental state when under stress or to self soothe

-> it can come in many ways, depending on where and when it happens.

-> most times, Tim regresses to what "Masky" is. Very detached, and more fueled on instinct and emotion. His brain just cannot cope with the stress so it goes back to pure animalistic survival

-> However, Masky appears when he does not feel safe in the regression.

-> Brian is his CG

-> Brian can sense the shift in Tim's expression and immediately tries to get him to a safe place. That is usually his or Tim's bedroom.

-> Brian covers Tim in a soft blanket and looks over him, making sure he has enough water and even gives him a snack or two. All of which has to put on a tray, as that's what Tim is used to the nurses giving him in childhood.

-> he refuses any food unless it's on the specific biege tray.

-> He is aware that Tim has a habit of leaving, or getting into a Masky mindset while regressed, so he keeps him company and puts on a peaceful show or movie on his phone. He sits there with him, rubbing his back or petting his hair and remains there until Tim eventually falls asleep and tucks him in.

-> Tim finds comfort in Brian's supervision and makes him feel safe

-> His regression is non-verbal and he often uses sign language to communicate, which Brian learned to understand since they're fairly simple.

-> Tim also has a comfort snuggle blanket of a dog that is worn but he loves it all the same.

-> Tim also plays a part as a CG for Toby since he does it aswell. It's one of the many stuff they bond over

-> Toby's regression in contrast is very loud. He becomes rambunctious and wants to play with lego and eat with his hands. His tics get more vocal and he stims by making whistles and clicking his tongue.

-> Tim got used to it though, and always gives him a juice box and goldfish. He encourages it and plays pretend with toys with him

-> Tim finds it healing to take care of Toby and Toby finds it healing to be taken care of and having a father figure

-> Toby is hesitant to show that side of himself to Tim at first but Tim gives him all the time he needs and never gives him weird looks so he felt safe. Tim also helps Toby to gain more healthy coping mechanisms.

-> Toby's comfort items are a chewy necklace, made for adults/heavy biters, and a stuffed bear that he has a build a bear pyjama set for.

-> They usually sit on the floor of Tim's room, and prop up the phone to watch old let's plays to have as background noise as they play with toys or build legos.

-> they both tried pacifiers but Toby chews through them and Tim just doesn't personally like it.

-> on rare occasions, when they're both regressed, Brian sets them both on the couch and puts on a show to keep the occupied. Toby will build legos and try to be not as loud, at least until Tim falls asleep.

-> Jack even joins in occasionally to keep Toby occupied and encourage play that's a bit quieter.