Self-Care is something Janus values, he believes it's required for a healthy mindset, and for the most part, he's correct. He does tend to lean into selfish territory at times, usually, that's when one of the others will step in to shut down his ideas. However, in situations like these, he believes being selfish is acceptable. After all, Regression is a great way to relieve stress.
Janus hadn't done anything really. He definitely didn't slip two pieces of candy under each of the twin's door, or a coloring book under Patton's, or a Little Einstein DVD under Logan's, oh and he would never slide nightmare before Christmas under Virgil's door-because while a regular watch for all of them, if the anxious man watches it in a negative headspace, usually it causes him to regress.
He resents the accusation.
In all honestly, he merely handed the match, he wasn't sure the flame would even be lit ablaze until he walked into the living room and noticed Roman wearing a red tutu with overalls and a stitch t-shirt underneath. To accessorize, rainbow knee-length socks clung to his legs and a variety of bracelets clang together. To top it off, a paper crown dangled in his hair, laying lopsided as a piece of tape held it in place. He seemed to be searching for something, well, Janus theorizes it was rather someone. Specifically, a certain demon child.
Yes, while they resent each other in big space, the twins are nearly inseparable in little space. Janus found it quite cute and has indeed blackmailed them with photos of the two of them holding hands and napping together before. Jokingly, of course, he knows how rocky their relationship is when they're mentally adults, so he usually uses it as a personal way to tease the two. What can he say? Flustering Roman is amusing, but he finally found something that Remus would blush over. He wasn't going to give that one-in-a-lifetime opportunity up after the many times Remus had his face lighting up like a bright red tomato.
He watched as Roman toddled around, Janus would be a fool not to notice that Remus was obviously hiding behind the couch. He said nothing on the matter and merely walked further into the living room, having a seat on the couch. He watched as Roman shifted his gaze over to him, his cheeks immediately flushing pink at his presence. He admired how little personalities can clash with big ones so greatly. Little Roman is extremely easy to fluster, it's quite cute.
"What are you doing, Little prince?" He questions, cocking his head to the side, urging him to explain the game.
Roman smiles, seemingly finding an ounce of confidence and fiddles with his tutu. "M'pwaying hide n' seek with Mus!"
Janus hums and allows his lips to quirk up. "Oh, are you now?"
Roman giggles and nods his head. "Uh-huh! And- Ands imma wins!" He declares, flashing a large grin, chest puffed out.
Chuckling, Janus nods. "I'm sure you are, keep searching. He's around here somewhere-"
"BOO!"
Roman screams a very manly scream and glares at Remus as he doubles over, clutching his stomach as he cackles. Janus hid behind his hand as he couldn't help but chuckle as well.
"Remus!" Roman whines, stomping his foot, his cheeks bright red as he crossed his arms.
Remus got out his last few giggles and Janus scanned over his outfit in amusement. He's wearing a neon green pair of overalls with a plain black shirt underneath. It seemed he was in the mood for bright colors, as he wore mismatched socks-one being a purple sock with red stripes, and the other being a colorful bug-themed sock with ladybugs and caterpillars spread across it. To go along with his neon theme, his bracelets shined with color, a few of them specifically used for teething as well-he has a tendency to chew on items that he shouldn't.
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Self-Care at its finest
FanfictionJanus takes care of the other sides when they regress. (This story is truly just self-endulgent. I love cg Janus.)