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Ever since Redson woke up, he felt on edge today for some reason. He tried to come down with all possible reasons for it, being called out a few times by Xiǎotiān because he was zoned out mid-conversation.
"Seriously, Red, are you okay? You don't look so hot," He snickered a bit at the unintentional pun, and he went to hold his hand.
"I-I'm fine, I'm fine, Noodleboy. Nothing you need to fuss over." Redson huffed quietly. "Are you suuuureee? You're not hungry or anything? Tired? You can go take a nap or something if you are!" Xiǎotiān offered, grinning a little. Redson simply shook his head, though the thought of a nap sounded nice. A nap and maybe some warm milk. Maybe some cookies, too? Or some cuddles.
Wait.
Redson took a moment to process his thoughts, confused about why he felt so small. It was comforting in a manner, but he didn't want to embarrass himself with such acts, nor confront MK about it. He sighed quietly, glancing around the room. "M-maybe something to drink would be nice. Water, please," He muttered out, voice slurring slightly in a childish manner.
Xiǎotiān didn't catch onto it, happily running off to fetch some water for his lover. By the time the mortal was back, Redson was already regressed to two years old.
MK burst in, happily announcing his arrival."Reeeddd, I'm back, babe!" He grinned, giving the other the water. "Here ya go!"
Red took it shakily, holding it with both hands rather than just one like an older person would, usually. He took a few sips, giving it back to MK once he didn't want it anymore. "Don' want it," Red grumbled a little, voice slurred some more. Xiǎotiān seemed a bit confused at the sudden actions and tried to think. "Hmm.. Uh. Red, baby, how are you? Are you okay? Uh.."
"Little," Red whispered, bringing his thumb to his mouth. "Oh! Okay!" MK nodded upon realizing what was going on, face flushing pink as he grinned. "You're just a little baby, aren't you? Hm? My little baby!!" MK grinned, hugging him close. Redson whined, staying close and leaning into the touch. "I gotta check if we have any baby items for you, firefly, but I promise once I'm done we can play!"
"Play?" Red tilted his head a little. "Yes, play! You'll have so much fun with me, baby boy," Xiǎotiān kissed his forehead, which caused a little giggle to escape from Redson.
"Alright, I'll be right back! Do you need someone to watch over you? Mei, maybe? Or Nezha, or maybe I could ask-"
"No!" Red shook his head, whining. "Alright, alright, sparky. No need to get so worked up!" MK kept his calm and happy composture, kissing his head again. Red blushed a little and smiled slightly, letting the caregiver get up. "I'll be right back baby boy, just give me a few minutes!" And with that, he ran off to look for some baby items he could buy at the dollar store. A broke kid's gotta do what he has to do </3.
Once he was back from his little trip and had several annoying questions, he came back. "Hi, baby!" He smiled at the little one, who now figured out where to get the cookies. "What're you eating?" He asked, coming over and setting the bag down. "Cookies? You'll get a stomach ache," Xiǎotiān gently chastised, pulling the box of cookies away with a whine emitting from the little one.
Redson wiped his mouth from the crumbs, making little grabby hands for MK. "Huh?- Oh! Yeah, wanna see what I got you?" He asked, picking him up. The little fire demon nodded, and MK took the bag with a free hand. "Alrighty! Well, let's sit here first." He sat them both on the couch, and he began pulling out items he had bought. "This is a pacifier for you, it's blank so you can design it however you want. Then there's sippy cups, bottles if you're too little, a plushie, and some stim toys and teethers!"
Redson's eyes widened as he grew a bit excited, a smile forming on his face. "Thank you," He muttered, taking ahold of the plushie first. Xiǎotiān was glad he liked it, and he pats his head gently. "Anytime, bud! I'll go get you a snack for now, okay?"
The little one nodded, yawning a bit. All that stress and thinking earlier made him tired. Xiǎotiān smiled a little, figuring out what to get him. He took one of the baby bottles, filled it with milk, and microwaved it for a little. He took it out once it was done, and he went to go bring Redson to the bed.
"Let's go, nightlight," He whispered, picking Redson up and taking him to the bed. He sat him down, giving him the bottle. "Here you go," He smiled.
Redson thanked him quietly, downing the milk in seconds. "I put some vanilla extract in it so it can taste better, and so you'd sleep faster. Does it taste good?" He asked, Redson nodding. "That's good, firefly," He smiled. "I love youuu." He kissed all over the little's face, Red whining and giving him the empty bottle. "I love you too," He mumbled in return, Xiǎotiān letting Red's hair loose before tucking him in. "Take a nap, I'll be right here if you need me."
Redson nods tiredly, cuddling his plushie as he curled up and drifted off.