school of babys

answers

Iida's prospective
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   It's been a few days since I learned of Todoroki's age regression. I've been doing a lot of research on the topic, and it seems that many people do the same thing. Some voluntarily and others involuntarily, I'm already aware that Todoroki's is involuntary.

   I'm just having some trouble with what happens to people in a regressed state. Like, does he continually relive his childhood trauma, or is it more just a child once more. I've decided that today is the day I ask Todoroki to answer some questions I have regarding the regression. If he's up for it tonight.

   Once the class bell rings, I turn to Todoroki, "Todoroki, I would like to discuss some things with you. Would you mind if I dropped by your dorm?"

   "I guess not. We were going to have to talk at some point." He says blankly, putting his bag on his shoulder.

   As we walk to the dorm, I look over to see Todoroki picking at his nails. "Hey, is everything ok?" I stop walking, and he does as well, looking down at the ground.

   "It's nothing. I'm just afraid you don't like me anymore. It's hard for me to talk about this kinda stuff, especially when they've never heard of it before." His words are shaky and quiet.

   I lift his head so his eyes meet mine, "Todoroki, I could never stop liking you. I've done a lot of research on the topic, and I just have a few personal questions on how this affects you. You're important to me. I've never had a friend like you before, and I don't think anyone will ever replace you. Especially not over how you deal with your feelings. May I give you a hug?" I open my arms to him, and he nods and hugs me back. I squeeze him so tight I feel he might break.

   Finally, we reach his dorm, and he opens the door to me and invites me in. Once the door is closed and locked, he asks, "So what did you want to ask me?"

   I take a second, wanting to ask the first question carefully so as not to set him into a panic attack. "What happens when you're regressed, I'm aware it's a child like state, but what are you thinking? There is no need to go into detail if you're uncomfortable doing so. Nor do you have to answer."

   He sits on his bed and motions for me to sit. Doing so, he meets my gaze. "For me, it's reliving childhood experiences mostly, but sometimes mostly with momo and Jirou, I just feel as if I was a kid again and that I can do anything, make my life anything. Live without the stress of my father. I just want to watch cartoons, play with toys, build forts, color, and just be me. When I'm with people, that can make the impure regression pure. I'm just a kid." He looks up at the ceiling supporting himself with his arms. "Any other questions?"

   "Would you mind if I took care of you?" I put my hand on his, "I want to if that's OK with you?"

   Shocked, he sits up straight and turns to me, "Really, you want to?" Exicited, he hugs me tightly, "I'd love that Iida."

   I put my arms around him and smile, "I'm glad to help."