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Little Troublemaker: Nickloon

CW: Suggested Baseball x Nickel / Clover x Nickel (mainly Nickloon)

Nickel, while age-regressing, is causing quite a bit of trouble, and it's up to Balloon to look after him and keep him out of mischief. Despite Balloon's efforts, Nickel manages to create chaos wherever he goes.

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Balloon sat at his desk, reviewing his latest poem. A pen twirled in his hand, and a cup of tea rested beside him. Outside, rain pattered against the windows, keeping everyone stuck inside the hotel. Some were downstairs in the common area, playing video games, while others stayed in their rooms. Balloon didn't mind; he loved the rain. It helped him unwind and provided inspiration for his writing. It was peaceful. His roommate, Nickel, was nowhere to be found—probably with Baseball. Nickel hated rainy days, being cooped up inside, so Balloon wondered what kind of trouble Nickel might be getting into. He could go check, but he was savouring the quiet and fully immersed in his writing.

A few more minutes passed. Balloon reached for his mug, bringing the warm tea to his lips for a calming sip. He closed his eyes, letting the heat and comfort wash over him. It was a moment of pure peace. He held the mug in both hands, savouring the tranquillity... until a soft knock broke the silence. Huh? Who could that be? Balloon opened his eyes, puzzled, and looked toward the door. Setting the mug down, he got up from his desk and went to answer it.

To his surprise, it was Clover! (She had recently settled into the hotel after season 3 ended.) And in her grasp—oh, Nickel. Clover held him by the top of his head, as the coin squirmed and kicked, making frustrated noises but no actual words, clearly unhappy about being caught.

"Clover! What a pleasant surprise," Balloon greeted with a knowing smile, already guessing where this was headed.

"Hi, Balloon! Hehe, look who I found! He's been running around the hotel causing a bit of trouble, so I thought I'd bring him to you." Both Clover and Balloon were well aware of Nickel's age regression by now.

Clover set Nickel down, and the coin immediately gave her knee a light kick. It didn't hurt her, though; she just giggled, finding it more ticklish than anything. Balloon rolled his eyes playfully and scooped Nickel up into his arms, holding him close. He looked down at Nickel, amused by his antics. When regressed, Nickel sometimes followed Clover around, pulling little pranks on her, as if testing if her luck had finally run out. But, as always, Clover's luck remained intact.

"I'm so sorry, Clover... What did he try to pull today?" Balloon asked with an apologetic laugh. Nickel, looking grumpy and stubborn, was now nuzzling into Balloon's side, clearly trying to charm his way out of any potential trouble.

Clover smiled brightly. "Oh, I'm not even sure! I just noticed him following me around, and when I caught him, he threw a little tantrum. It was so cute!" she said with a laugh.

Balloon chuckled, glancing down at Nickel in his arms. "Thanks for bringing him to me," he said, appreciating Clover's help. She gave a nod, then left the room, gently closing the door behind her.

Balloon set Nickel down and crossed his arms, looking at him with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. Nickel, sitting on the floor, was now chewing on his foot.

"What are we going to do with you?" Balloon asked with a smile. It was hard not to find Nickel endearing like this.

No one really knew about Nickel's age regression except for Balloon and Clover. Nickel had made it very clear that they were to keep his secret from everyone, especially from the others in the hotel. He probably didn't want to be teased, and Balloon completely understood. Initially, Balloon was the only one aware of Nickel's regression, but Clover quickly caught on when Nickel wouldn't leave her alone and was nonverbal whenever she found him. If Baseball or Suitcase ever discovered this, Nickel would be furious, so Balloon did his best to protect the secret, usually by babysitting Nickel during these moments to keep him out of trouble.