Question about your CandylandAU *wich is fantastic btw*: Regarding the children Prince Peppermint “rescues”, what exactly does he do with them?
Take care of them of course uwu
Be the loving parent he and his brother never had
He does treat them very well but gets upset when they claim he is not their father or attempt to escape to which he punishes them by sticking them in a cage hanging on his tree :)
He releases them after they apologize sincerely
They are children and they get scared by being in the cage hanging or seeing his chocolate form, so attempt to be on the best cheerful behavior with him.
Some children have been with him so long they actually believe he is their father. Others just accept there's no escape and try to make the best of their situation.
Only the stubborn and fortunate to come across red licorice strings escape