HII!!
So, I have seen in your Masterlist that you have Deltarune and I would like to ask for... Dad! Tenna x child! reader
I have seen that the requests are offline so you can answer this request when the will be online or whenever you will be comfortable so. I just needed to ask now or I will forget about Tumblr existing for another half year bc of exams đź’”
Have a good day/night!
Oh my goodness finally I LOVE tenna!!!!!!
Dad!Tenna x Child!Reader (PLATONIC)
tags: Dad!tenna, pure fluff, no romance or nsfw, reader and tenna are found family trope, takes place during chapter 3. other tags are for reach
Headcanons:
Tenna isn't used to genuine affection, especially in a darkworld physically, so he gets really paternal over you to show his appreciation.
More used to Kris' antics of refusal despite them being the main person he oh so desperately wants to impress, but when you step into the picture nothing else matters. You're like the child he could've never asked for.
Calls you his little star, that or just rockstar.
Definitely the type of dad to enjoy wearing dresses while you host teaparties for him and the other darkners.
Often takes you along to his broadcasts to help host the shows purely because he wants to show you off, his whole life has been for impressing people but for once, when you're there he wants you to be the one admired.
Grows very lonely without you there with him in the darkworld, it doesn't take long for you to become the very thing he waits upon everyday.
Type of dad to wear an apron and desperately try to cook you food but ultimately ends up asking Ralsei for help (Shh don't tell anyone)
Fears that he'll mess up and that you'll hate him, he already accepted the loss of the Dreemurr family, but goodness he would never be able to accept the loss of your approval.
Therefore, he just uses Ralsei as a therapist and advisor after coming to the conclusion that Queen wasn't that much of help despite her motherly role in Noelle's life.
Yknow those type of dads who extend their arm to the backseat when you open a bag of snacks? Yeah thats him.
On that note, He carries dark candies in his pockets to give you occasionally.
snores absolutely horrendously loud.
But its okay he'll still let you fall asleep on his tummy like the gremlin you are
Cannot fathom seeing you white anything sharp, confiscates knives and scissors.
''Remember! No running with scissors!''
Plays your favourite cartoons on his screen to calm you down if you're overwhelmed
Puts censorship on himself around you, might cuss under his breath but it gets filtered out, kinda like tadc.
Whenever his kid gets hurt or lost, his screen flashes a red "Emergency Broadcast System" warning while playing a loud, panicked alert tone
From the start
Fear.
That's what you felt in the darkworld. It wasn't scary, of course not. The scenery was like that out of TV; Just like the things you saw from Hollywood. Flashing lights, stars, dressing rooms, red carpets . . .
What incited fear, was how lost and out of place you felt.
You wandered around, trying to find someone, anyone to ask for help. But with all the pippins running around in a hurry to set up the next scene for the lightners, it was impossible. Ralsei had offered help upon seeing your distress, but of course, out of fear you fled the scene. Your heart hammered against your ribcage, your tears being the only source of warmth and familiarity in this situation.
What to do,, what to do. You saw the streams and live broadcast of the Lightners Live. Playing familiar music, you were supposed to be there as well, but you weren't.. That's what you thought when your head hit the feel of an expensive fabric; looking up startled, ready to apologize for the mishap of bumping into them, it was none other than Tenna.
''My! I was looking JUST for you! Where have you been?! the audience longs for a new member!''
Desperately scrambling for words to say, explanations to tell, all that came out were more tears. But to your surprise, his usual bright and energetic demeanor dropped at this, his antennas softening up from their usual straight and pointed precision. His fingers twitched, analysing the situation he started panicking a bit.
''Oh no- no no no! Don't cry- that's not good at all!!! Aaah- Ohh no- I! What! When- You!- That's no good!! TV is supposed to make you happy- are those tears of happiness?! They are aren't they?! Yes?! YES?!''
His tweaking attitude actually softened you up as well, seeing that the host himself was capable of feeling fear made you.. More assured. Without wasting any words, you wrapped your arms around his torso, letting your tears soak his top.
''Dad..- I want dad...'' You sobbed, in fear and yearning for comfort. This, of course confused Tenna, he had never been a father, he had never even thought of it. The closest he had ever been to a paternal role was when Kris and Noelle had watched TV while their parents were away.
But- surprisingly he didn't mind, matter of fact he was happy. Happy that somebody finally looked for comfort in him, these past few months he had been so used to ignoration and solitude. This was a nice change of pace.
''...Yes-.. I- suppose I.. am.. I can be the new Asgore..''
He muttered, his antennas low, he had no experience of fatherhood besides seeing Asgore with his children. his metallic arms wrapping around you in response, his other hand hesitantly petting your head to comfort. Suddenly impressing Kris and the others wasn't as important. The knights words mattered a lot less now.
