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Hiiii! So as the summary says, this is all about age regressor Finn oneshots! I regress myself and love Finn, so this is all about him! I will mostly write requests rather than what I come up with. Being given prompts can be fun!

While this is mostly Finn-centered with his regression, I have no problem with focusing a tad on other characters too! Such as little playdates, conflict from a caregiver's point of view, etcetera.

If I don't pick your request for a oneshot, do not fret! It has a chance in the future!

If the story calls for it, a second part may be made to your request.

WILL DO:

1. Ships (but all romantic aspects freeze when a partner regresses)

Someone being their partner’s caregiver is common and okay, but if they try being romantic or sexual, that's a no no! That makes littlespace unsafe and it's harassment. If someone is doing that with you while you're regressed, cut contact!

2. Angst, fluff, hurt/comfort

3. Phobias! (Will put a warning)

4. Self-harm! (Whether it's mentions, implications, thoughts, recovery, etc.) (Will put a warning)

5. AFTERMATH of SA (Only the aftermath or sprinkled implications/short flashbacks. I’m uncomfortable with writing actual scenes.) (Will put a warning)

⚠️ I will NOT have any canon character be a perpetrator. I hate headcanons like that. They would not do that.

⚠️ I am also not a victim of SA of any kind or participant of sh. However, I have included this stuff in my works before and people who are have told me how they relate to it and/or feel more seen. So I am a little confident with writing, but if I get anything wrong, let me know!

WON'T DO:

1. Any DDLG/DDLB stuff. NOOOO thank you. Keep your ageplay away somewhere else.

2. Anything sexual. No.

3. Actual scenes of SA

4. Incest.

5. Pedophilia.

6. Zoophilia.

7. Urine or feces. (I’m okay making a little padded! But there won't be any descriptions of actual excretion.)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Be specific!

What characters do you want included with Finn? Are they more in the background or the cause of what happens? Are they the main focus with the fishbowl himself? What is their role here? A little? Caregiver? Babysitter? Someone who barely knows what agere is but is trying to help?

What age do you want Finn and/or other littles, if any, to regress to?

What kind of oneshot do you want it to be? Angst, comfort, fluff?

What's the plot or prompt?

These are the basics though. The more information I'm given, the better!

Have fun! Can't wait to see what you give me!

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After the last visitors wrapped up their day of fun, the doors of Gardenview closed. The atmosphere almost immediately dropped into a more calm state, every toon experiencing a feeling of relief. It was quite hectic today and all of the chaos slowly caught up to them. Finn was no exception as his tense shoulders finally slumped. He thought it would be an easy day for him as he wasn't one of the toons who got that much attention, not even close to the mains! The world decided to prove him wrong. Too many kids grabbing, pulling, making messes, breaking rules, throwing tantrums, throwing OBJECTS… It was hard to deal with them all and get them to just clam down! Finn’s water was made all muddy and as much as it was overstimulating, he had to toughen up for the kids until the day was done. He wanted to get it out as soon as possible.

The fishbowl found himself fighting the urge to give up on being a grown-up. Technically working at Gardenview was so exhausting! The handlers thought they had it bad? What about the entertainers themselves? It was pretty nice to bring joy to the young ones and make them smile. However, looking after them and making sure they behave while still trying to be fun was draining! It made the toons all worn out. Finn just… didn't want to worry about responsibility for a moment. It had been a while since he had let himself regress. Be more carefree. Taken care of.

Then, a certain ammonite began to fill his mind. Tears pricked the corner of his eyes. Just thinking about her while in this state caused him to feel smaller. He was tired, he wanted his mama to make it all feel better. Kiss his mental boo-boos. Finn wanted her now. It wouldn't hurt, right? He frowned and fished a certain toy out of his head. Concerned and lost eyes peered down at big plastic ones.

“What should I do, Bawnaby?”

His rhotacism was already kicking in as he began to slip. Obviously, Barnaby didn't respond back to him, but Finn liked to think he did. Telling him to follow his wants.

The soft pitter patter of feet traversed through the halls. That was until Finn reached the door of Shelly’s room. He knocked once. Then twice. Finn hiccuped when there was no answer. His fins drooped and the tears finally spilled. Where was she? Where was Shelly? The little turned to leave, but a lock clicked and the door creaked open. The once sad and defeated Finn looked back to see his caregiver standing in the doorway, looking at his expression with such worry. Her comforting gruff voice was like a knife cutting through the tension.

“Finn?”

His eyes lit up and he squealed, rushing over and giving Shelly a biiiig hug! The main stumbled a little, not expecting such force, but ended up hugging him back the same way. She rubbed the rim of his noggin playfully, akin to hair ruffling. The visit was unexpected, but she was so glad to see him! Yet, Shelly was still concerned about the presence of tears. She knew today was stressful. It damn well was for her. Maybe they both needed a break.

“Oohh, there's my lil guppy!”

She needed him to keep showing off those pearly whites and cute gap of his! Before Finn could have time to react or even guess what she was going to do, Shelly’s hands darted towards his sides and began to tickle them. This elicited a scream followed by loud giggles. Finn squirmed around in her grasp, eyes crinkling. This wasn't mommy, this was the tickle monster! The little fishbowl “wailed in terror”.

“Mama, nooOo!”

“Mama, yes!”

A mischievous grin spread across Shelly’s face as she continued to target and attack his weak points. If you told her that bubbly laugh could heal, she would believe you! Finn still tried to escape, getting close to happy tears instead of sad ones this time around. A louder laugh left him as Shelly began to pepper him with kisses. That was ticklish too! But he soaked up allll the love and attention like a sea sponge! He was so occupied with this that he was forgetting he was muddy. The onslaught of tickles and kisses eventually came to a halt and Finn was given time to catch his breath. That was fun! After a minute, Shelly hoisted him up and lifted his vest up a little, blowing a raspberry on his stomach. He squealed before Shelly held him on her hip. She was quite the strong fossil!

“My, we have a messy fishy on our hands, don't we? This calls for bath time!”

Finn cheered, liking the sound of that.

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After getting all sparkly clean and zipped up into a shark onesie, he was set down in front of the television. Finn felt so much better and relieved. He wasn't as cranky anymore due to that refreshing bath. He eagerly looked at the screen, repeatedly wagging his feet. Shelly was changing the interface for one of the streaming services. She slowly scrolled through the list of shows and looked down at the little, waiting for any sign of interest.

“Anything you want to watch?”

While he was already familiar with some shows and liked them very much, he wanted to try something new. Finn looked upon the display of shows. A handful of them caught his eye, but he wanted to keep searching. See his options! After some time and some patience on Shelly’s part, Finn’s eyes lit up and he pointed at a cartoon. A cute little doggy family! The cute art style and pretty colors drew him in. “Bluey.”

“Tha’ one!”

A knowing smile spread across her face. Of course. Anything her baby wanted. It seemed like a good enough show to keep him entertained. She even heard it circulating around in conversation between the children that came to Gardenview. Toodles took a peek at it too and she expressed love for it! Shelly selected an episode and pressed play. It wasn't just a random episode, it was one about the beach! Finn was already leaning forward, eyes lighting up. The other smiled in approval and handed him a starfish-patterned sippy cup. Then, she gave him a kiss on the cheek. Finn beamed a little more. He looked eagerly at the drink and tilted his head back, taking a few sips. Warm milk mixed with honey and cinnamon! He hummed in content, licking his lips. Mmmm! This was one of his favorites in littlespace. It was so tasty, yummy, and sweet! He loved it when Shelly prepared it for him.

“Okay, Finny… I’ll be back in a few. Be good, okay?”

He bobbed his head, not tearing his gaze away. A muffled “uh-huhh..” around his cup. Finn wasn't a brat. Quite the opposite. He was well-behaved. Just give him the simple things and he was all set. Shelly grabbed a good handful of her dinosaur stuffies that were crowded on her bed, scooping them all in her arms. She playfully dropped the toys on Finn’s head, making sure to avoid the opening of the bowl. The fishbowl gasped and looked around. He gawked at all the plushies. Finn happily hugged them and tapped his feet against the floor as his hands were rather occupied. He made the sound of a seal lion's honk in glee. Shelly left the room, smiling at him as she softly closed the door.

Finn giggled at the antics of Bluey and Bingo in the episode. They were re-enacting the Little Mermaid! That was one of his favorite movies. And! And there were little critters like crabs and clams! Even a cowrie shell! He got as spooked as Bluey did with the pelican. The close-up was a little intimidating and while he loved water birds, they were scary at a closer viewing distance. They could also be quite aggressive and territorial. He flinched when the bird suddenly took flight, but ultimately found it amusing. Huh, he was really liking this series already! Thank goodness he chose it. There was also the auto-play feature, so he didn't really have to move or do anything. He was sure the other episodes would be good anyway. He relaxed into the soft pile of plushies, holding a stegosaurus one with an arm, and swallowed more of the sugary milk.

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Shelly hurriedly made her way back to her room. She came back later than she intended and hoped Finn was alright. The door cautiously opened and the caregiver stumbled up on an adorable sight. Bluey was still playing, but was long past the episode of the beach. Finn’s head was slightly angled up and the little's eyes were shut. Soft snoring filled the room. It was safe to say that he was fast asleep. Some water was dripping out of his head and onto the dinosaurs, but that was okay. Shelly didn't mind, they could just be put in the dryer. It was her fault for forgetting the cork anyway. A little drool dribbled down his chin. Gross, but cute. She quietly cooed. Shelly felt accomplished in helping her little feel better. The TV was turned off and Finn was lifted up into her arms. She could clean up everything else after tucking him into his bed.

“Goodnight, sweetheart…”