CG!Xiao and a weepy smallbedo hcs
These two get along very well actually!
Albedos homunculus nature prevents him from being impacted by Xiaos karmic debt, allowing for that close connection.
They're both quiet and introverted, so neither minds long silences when they're together. (They are both so touch starved and socially awkward, oh my goodness)
They are both fascinated by humanity as well. Xiao likes to listen to Albedos observations and stories
Xiao is a curious overseer of the humans in his care, who wants to get closer but cant for fear of bringing harm. Albedo is a being made to pass as a human, who can mimic them easily but is out of his depth when interacting with them. But they both love humanity and want to know more about them, as hard as it is for them both.
In regards to regression, Xiao fell into a caregiver role easily. He already had a soft spot for children. He sees them as fragile innocents, who need his attentive gaze the most.Does he understand why they are the way they are? Nope. But he cares for them anyways
As for Albedo, he never really had a childhood in the traditional sense.
Rhine was never really a maternal figure to him, no matter how much he wanted that connection with her. He ended up with a rather poor experience of childhood, as she never nurtured him in the way she really should have. Especially when he was first created.
Alice is his first real experience with having such a loving parental figure in his life, but he still hasnt had the real "childhood" experince. Thats why his and Xiaos caregiving relationship is so good for them, he gets a bit of a do over!
One small issue is, Albedo gets easily overwhelmed even while big. A mix of sensory issues, trauma, and having been taught little to no coping skills He keeps bottling up big feelings and not taking care of himself? You get a cranky baby!
He often regresses involuntarily if he gets too tired, or gets set off by something. So poor Xiao will suddenly have a very weepy baby on his hands!
After the first few times he does get the hang of it. Usually Albedo just needs a calmer place to cool back down, and a safe area to work through his big emotions. Xiaos teleportation comes in rather handy for this! Baby starts to get upset or teary eyed? Scoop them up and zoom to the inn! Help them calm back down before returning to play.
Xiao is awkward with emotions, but babies dont usualy need to be talked through their feelings. They just need a bigger person to help calm them back down, which he can learn quickly! And they can always discuss it more when Albedos big again.
