Aww hell yeah first day of ageretober!
Shovel always loved fall. The pumpkins, the leaves, the cool weather, and the general autumnal aesthetic always put Shovel in a goid mood. But she loved fall even more so when she was regressed.
That morning she awoke in her big girl bed right beside Elevator but today, she felt like being little. Shovel stretched and turned to her sleeping mama, shaking Elevator awake.
"Psst, mama wake up!!!" Shovel giggled as she poked Elevator.
"Hmmm? What is it, love?" Elevator stirred slightly and murmured in her half asleep state.
"Mama, pumpkin patch today! Can go? Pleeeease? Please Mama?!" Shovel begged as she loomed over Elevator, waiting for her to wake up.
"Hm? Mama-oh! You're little today. Well let mama get up and ready then we can go to the pumpkin patch." Elevator pushed Shovel aside slightly and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. She sat up and looked over to Shovel, booping Shovel's nose. Shovel erupted into giggles and Elevator smiled at her.
Shovel yipped happily and ran to the closet to pick out her outfit. She emerged wearing shorts and a tanktop despite the cool weather. Elevator looked over as she was putting on her coat and tisked.
"Little, you may not think it but you'll get cold like that. Here, let me pick out your outfit and help you get ready." Elevator said, patting Shovel on the head. She rummaged through Shovel's bin for little space clothes and found Shovel's puppy sweater, some warm fuzzy pants, and a scarf with little paw prints on it. Shovel got dressed and rushed to the door but Elevator pulled her back.
"Ah ah! Little one, we still need to brush your teeth and comb your hair." Elevator said. Shovel let out a disappointed whine.
"Now now little lady, you need to look presentable for your fun day at the pumpkin patch. What kinda mama would I be if I let you run amuck with matted hair and dirty teeth?" Elevator told Shovel as she sat Shovel down in front of the mirror. She brushed Shovel's teeth then pulled out the hair brush. Elevator hummed a soft tune as she brushed out Shovel's hair and sighed once she finished.
"There! All cute and ready to go to the pumpkin patch with your mama! Cmon cmon! Mama's going to go get your leash so you don't wander off and then we'll be good to go! Shovel sat by the bedroom door wearing her warm and cozy clothes and her little black boots. Elevator returned with what looked like a toddler leash and harness but meant for adults and she strapped it onto Shovel.
After about 30 minutes of driving with Shovel in the passenger seat, the two arrived at the annual Mulhoven pumpkin patch. It was early in the season so there was almost no one there besides the ticket salesperson. Elevator helped Shovel out of her seat and they both walked towards the ticket both until Shovel realized something that caused her immense distress. The pumpkin patch required a ticket and that meant that Elevator would would be spending money on her.
Shovel stopped in her tracks and started pulling on her leash, trying to go back to the car.
"Oh what's wrong, little?" Elevator turned to see what Shovel was getting so worked up about.
"No! No no no! No waste money on me!" Shovel stomped, upset. Elevator walked towards Shovel and hugged her tight.
"Oh, sweetheart, I like spending money on you! I like making you happy and spoiling you. Don't feel bad!" Elevator stroked Shovel's head.
"But! But!" Shovel tried to protest but Elevator shushed her.
"But nothing. Mama works hard and doesn't need to worry about money and neither do you. Cmon little, let's go pick out a pumpkin!" Elevator said, dragging Shovel along. She walked up to the tired and dejected looking ticket worker. Elevator pulled out a couple of notes from her pocket. Shovel looked uncomfortable but went along with Elevator, not allowing herself to be dragged by the harness.
The two entered the pumpkin patch and Shovel immediately lit up. She tugged at her leash as she tried to run and frolic through the pumpkins.
"Now now little, pick a pumpkin. Any one that you like! Oh, and just for fun mama will pick out a pumpkin too! That way we can have one for you to carve and one for a pie!" Elevator said, ruffling Shovel's hair. Shovel led Elevator along as she searched for the perfect pumpkin. Alas, she found one! It was a bright shade of orange and nearly perfectly round. There was no dents or bug holes or anything on the surface, just smooth pumpkin. Shovel pointed at the pumpkin and yipped to Elevator.
"Oh, you want that one?" Shovel nodded vigorously in response to her question. Elevator picked up the pumpkin and handed it off to Shovel who squealed happily. Elevator decided to pick a pumpkin right by her feet as her pie pumpkin.
"Well little one, we've picked out our pumpkins! Cmon, let's go home, I'm sure you're quite tired from the adventure we've had today!" Elevator said as she led Shovel back to the car. They got in and drove home. Shovel dutifully held her pumpkin in the passenger seat.
30 minutes of driving later, they were home. Elevator took off Shovel's harness and Shovel plopped herself down on the couch for a nice nap. Elevator sat down next to Shovel with an tired huff and Shovel curled up beside Elevator. Shovel was safe, she was loved, she was with her favorite person, and she had a pumpkin that she would carve later. She was happy and content as she drifted off to sleep in Elevator's lap.
