🦇 Caregiver! Dracule Mihawk Headcanons 📖
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• Because of Mihawks more outwardly introverted nature, when he learned about/discovered your regression, he was very... unreactive. Basically just an "I see." before he moved along like nothing happened. Don't mistake it for a bad thing though! He just doesn't quite understand it right off the bat, he needs some time. He's the type to go off and privately research more on regression then integrate you directly.
• It does take him a while to warm up the idea of being your caregiver however, and early on he might come off as distant or uncomfortable. He's trying, it's all just new territory for someone like him. He's used to living alone, only keeping the company of those he was required to be around. But you were one of his exceptions, for one reason or another. And if this can help, he wants to try for you.
• Mihawk is a little more on the stricter side as a caregiver. He's someone who likes to have rules in place, especially in his home. So he's not afraid to scold you or put you in timeout if you break one of his rules or misbehave. But don't worry, he'll be sure to comfort you afterwards
• That doesn't mean he can't be kind, he's just not the best at expressing it. A lot of his affection takes more subtle forms. Sitting across from you at the dinner table reading the newspaper while you color, watching you play with your stuffies while he sipped his wine, softening his gaze when you spoke to him. It's comforting for the both of you to just share the same space, his presence makes you feel safe.
Mihawk took a sip of his wine and turned to the next page of his novel. He sat the glass gently back on its coaster, then let his gaze flick from his book to you. You sat on the floor just a few steps away from him. You were quietly making up a story with your stuffed animals. Mihawk didn't hear all the details, but he made out the word "sword" a few times, which made him chuckle under his breath.
There was something quite... calming about all of this. As his focus turned back to his novel, the warlord felt himself relax into his seat. He could certainly get used to moments like these.
• He isn't big on nicknames, though he does call you "Little one" and "child" a lot
• Mihawk won't say it out loud, but he loves to carry you when you're little. Maybe he just likes subtly showing off his strength, maybe it's the adorable way you look up at him when he holds you, maybe it's just soothing. Whatever the reason, expect to be carried a lot.
"Hmm, looks like someone tired themselves out." Mihawk mused aloud.
Below him, you lay on the ground, pieces of paper and markers strew around you as you blissfully slept. Careful not to wake you, the warlord knelt down and gently lifted you from the floor.
"Best not to leave you out here." He muttered to himself.
As he turned to walk down the hallway, he felt you shift in his hold. He couldn't deny how content he felt as you wrapped you sleepily wrapped your arms around his neck and rested your head on his shoulder. It was small moments like these that he enjoyed the most.
• You wouldn't peg him for it, but Mihawk likes to read to you while you're regressed. It's a favorite pastime for the two of you. He'll let you cuddle up in his lap and quietly read one of his more child-friendly novels. He doesn't do voices, but that doesn't matter. His voice was calming by itself.
• The first time you called him "Papa" he felt a warmth in him that he'd never felt before. With one word he felt just the smallest bit more protective of you. He seldom calls himself by it, but he accepts the role nonetheless.
• Expect a lot of bat themed regression gear, he's still a goth
• You know those dads who make up scary stories to scare their kids? Yeah, he's one of those. It's never anything too spooky, just harmless folk tales.
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