What kind of childish traits do the guys have in the child au? They’re probably not all sadistic and harsh anymore but do they struggle with child things like suddenly wanting a hug or needing help to open something or wanting to show off the smallest accomplishments (like a drawing)? Sorry if the question’s confusing I struggled with phrasing it in English orz

Admin Mawile: (ᅌᴗᅌ* ) You are absolutely correct!!

-In Child Au, they are all actual children and definitely act like. Though most of them have been forced to tamp down any “weakness” it’s very hard to stop a child from being exactly that. The abuse they’ve suffered impacts their behavior a lot, and even simple things like asking for help or craving affection are difficult and perceived to be shameful. What you described is exactly how they are, needy and lonely and desperate for the kind of love they aren’t even aware they want. They cling to anyone who’s nice to them, struggle to control the emotions that they’ve learned are bad, and are no longer able to hide the softer feelings that lurked deep under the surface of their adult selves,

child au boys reaction when their new “mom” pats their head and praises them for the first time?

Admin Mawile: (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡ Awwww~

Shuu:

-For all the hours he’s spent endlessly working and studying, the amount of praise he’s received for those efforts is very low. He doesn’t understand why you want to praise him when he hasn’t done anything to deserve it, but the attention is so nice he’s not going to bring that up.

Reiji:

-His eyes get very, very wide, and his hands clench so tightly on the book he’s holding that the pages crumple and tear. He brushes off the praise with a callous remark, but you can see how his hands are shaking, and how he can’t quite focus on the words in front of him.

Ayato:

-He’s so shocked he actually freezes up for a moment. Some empty boast about what he’d accomplished dying in his throat from the surprise. Once he recovers, all you’ve done is encourage him, and now he’ll be convinced that whatever he did is the way to get your affection.

Kanato:

–Any affection is likely to end in him glued to your waist, practically pleading for more, and praise is just as effective. He’s so starved for attention that even the most off-handed compliment feels like the greatest honor in the world, and you won’t be leaving without him in your arms.

Laito:

-He’s a little more used to attention, but the genuine praise still affects him more than he’d like to let on. It’s not smart to let adults know how he really feels, but he can’t help the tiny, natural smile forcing its way onto his lips, nor the look of real joy that escapes for a moment.

Subaru:

-You can’t really mean it. You have to just be pretending to get something from him. He never does anything that good, not good enough to deserve this. He’s shaking a bit, and won’t look you in the eye, delighted, but sick with the worry that there’s going to be some cost.

Ruki:

-The memory of his parents doing the same thing hits him sudden and hard, and he’s sinking to his knees and sobbing before he can think. The memories feel fresher than they have in ages, raw and aching with the reminder of what he’s lost, only helped by the kindness he has now.

Kou:

-When your hand first reaches out to him, he flinches, jerking back like he fully expects you to hit him. Some coaxing later, he lets you pat his head, still shivering a bit and acting like he wants to lean up into your hand but can’t quite find the courage to do it.

Yuuma:

-It sort of feels like someone has done this before, but the memory won’t quite match up… The attention is still nice, though, and he can’t help but squirm and flush under the praise. He’s noticeably happier for a while, still floating on the joy of his most important person being pleased.

Azusa:

-He instantly leans up into the touch, eyes wide and almost sparkling. Any time you pay the slightest bit of attention to him is wonderful, and the praise makes him feel almost dizzy, light-headed with joy and slowly pressing up against your chest so you can’t let go.

Carla:

-Outwardly, you hardly see a reaction beyond a very slight widening of his eyes. Inside, he falling apart a little over what may very well be the first genuine praise he’s received. His father wasn’t one for giving compliments, and actual affection is a sadly new concept.

Shin:

-Of course you’re praising him. The arrogant line he gives sounds a little shakier than it should, though, and you catch him eyeing your hands like he hopes you’ll do it again. He’d never admit to being so needy and pathetic, but he can’t help but hope for more praise.

Could you write some headcanons for the child au when the reader and Yui take care of the triplets together? Thanks! c:

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-Once he figures out that it’s allowed, Kanato is always being held by one of you. He latches on like an attention-starved vice, and the only way to pry him off of you is to pass him to Yui. If he’s not in your arms, he’s following you around, clinging to your legs and demanding affection.

-They’re all used to sleeping in the same bed, and any attempt to separate them results in deeply distressed triplets. Without someone to cling on to, none of them can feel safe enough to sleep, and either you or Yui will have to fill in if the others aren’t available

-Ayato is constantly demanding attention and praise. He’ll show off everything from hastily scribbled drawings to a spider that he’s going to scare Laito with. If you don’t show your approval for everything, he just deflates, going nervous and small and worried that you’re going to stop liking him.

-Despite acting like a perfectly normal, friendly child, Laito has severe trust issues and does everything he can to never be truly vulnerable in front of either of you. He may act friendly and loving, but inside, he’s carefully watching for the moment your kindness starts to turn cruel.

OOooooh it’s super cool that you guys are writing them as kids!! Since Kanato was neglected, how does his kid version deal with attention now :O

Admin Mawile: (´ω｀*) Thanks!! I hope we can get a lot more asks for it!!

–Horribly. Kanato can’t quite get used to the idea that affection is something that doesn’t have to be earned or forced, and constantly tries to either please you enough to (in his mind) warrant it or throw the kind of fit that you’ll have to pity. He clings to you almost constantly, desperate for any scrap of attention or love you’re willing to give him. He doesn’t understand that you can love him for no reason, or that you won’t stop paying attention to him the moment he stops entertaining you.

admin skitty!!! pls share some child au! azusa headcanons!! your writing is just the CUTEST!! <333

Admin Skitty: Thank you so much, I’m glad my style is appealing to you!!!

Well without further ado *cracks knuckles*

*On his first trip to the nighttime pool his Ma had bought him frog faced, pool arm floaters. Though little Azusa already knew how to swim, he became so attached to them that he wears they every time he and his brothers go swimming with her.

*Azusa has a deep insecurity about his speech impediment that only his brothers understand how it affects him. To make things easier for all of them, when they finally begin to visualize their surrogate as their actual mother, they take to calling her ‘Ma’ and it fits quite nicely.

*In the beginning Azusa is incredibly shy and anxious about their new surrogate when he begins to feel himself come attached. He worries because…what if she hates the way he speaks? What if she loves him less because of it? The thought is put to rest by her gentle patience, always waiting for him to finish his sentences before giving her own input. The first time they both have a real conversation, he’s beaming, and hugs her with all the strength he has in him.

*For their Ma, self-harming becomes an issue she can no longer ignore. It’s difficult at first, and still is at times, but her and Azusa have figured out ways to deal with his urges. One day, his Ma and brothers surprise Azusa with a coping kit full of Knick-knacks to help him. Paper to shred, a rubber band to snap at his wrist, art supplies to express himself, and a letter from her telling him how much she loves and cares for him. His favorite though is a family album crafted by his brothers and her. Pictures of all of them or shots of them individually, his heart hurts at how happy they all look together. When he first sees it he’s shaking and tears come, Azusa feels loved. This is one of the happiest moments of his childhood.

*While reading becomes an intimate tradition between Ruki and their Ma, Azusa likes to listen in when they have their sessions. He wishes he wouldn’t take twice, maybe three times as long to finish the pages that Ruki read, but listening is enough and sometimes he falls asleep right outside the door. There are times though where Ruki and her invite him, Kou, and Yuuma for a story time, and as they all cuddle down together, Azusa is content with the warm atmosphere in room.

*Azusa can’t help but cling to his Ma. He always walks behind her and clutches on to her clothing, following her around like he’s her own personal shadow. He loves to cuddle with her and tugs on her garments when he wants more attention. His favorite thing has to be when she picks him up and holds him against her waist, he feels like he’s seeing the world from her view.

* After watching Yuuma attempt to teach Kou how to ride a skateboard (and watching Kou fall flat on his face), he asks if Yuuma will teach him as well. Through this Yuuma and Azusa spend a lot of time together practicing and riding their skateboards all around the mansion, and when he thinks he’s ready Yuuma asks to take Azusa to a skating park. It becomes a family event with Ma preparing a picnic, and Kou and Ruki choosing the protective gear for Azusa. Frog themed protection, because it’s cute, but very safe. Yuuma swears he’ll fight any kid who makes fun of Azusa and his Ma encourages him to do his best, and it was that day Azusa did the sickest ollie ever.

*Family game nights are a weird new family tradition that has popped up here and there, and while every boy gets to select one different game to play every game night, Azusa always chooses the same 1000 piece puzzle. He wants to make these good moments last for as long as possible in his own way.

*One day, Ma stumbled upon Azusa taking care of a captive frog that he had stashed underneath his bed. The boy was shaking, fearing that he would be punished for keeping his new-found companion a secret for so long. Surprise was all he felt though as his Ma spoke to him kindly but sternly asking about why he had hidden it from her. His shock didn’t leave him as him mother told him they would look into proper care for his friend and that he was free to keep them. He cried holding tightly onto her legs for a hug, promising never to keep anything from her again.

(These are just a few of mine for him, feel free to ask for more for any of the boys!!)