Little: Percy
CG: Hazel, Reyna, & Nico

Requester: @Maddie10080  
Adder: @AlyaGranger17  

Percy was super excited about today. Today wasn't like any other day. . .
Today him, Reyna, Nico, and Hazel were all going to the mall!

He was stoked! Honestly he wasn't planning on buying anything. Maybe look around, check some things out, hang out with his friend! Honestly, he seemed a little too excited.

Hazel noticed his excitement.

Percy had a slight problem. For starters, he as out in public, slipping. He felt somewhat small before coming to the mall. And now that he was at the mall, he started feeling smaller by the second.

Another problem he had, his caregiver wasn't there and he was around people.

Well his caretaker was there, but she needed to go potty! He was at the store with Hazel, Reyna, and Nico. Hazel went to the restroom for a quick moment cause they had been walking for a couple hours now.

So the three went to a store near the restroom so that they weren't waiting.

And that's where they were now.

Percy picked with the skin on his hand as he looked around the shop. It was more of Reyna's and Nico's, maybe even Hazel's, type of store. Dark, brooding, magical. Some rock band shirts here and there. Chokers, necklaces, and earrings at buy 1, get one 50% off. It seemed more of a rock shop than anything else. But there was one area that Percy somehow dragged himself to.

The stuffie wall.

There was a wall of different types of stuffies. Most dark colors like purple, red, or black. But there were some light colors sprinkles in there. Mostly all were animals. Like cats, dogs, turtles, etc. There was some werider one, like a strawberry whale, or a pineapple toad. But Percy was looking at the one that stood out the most to him.

A pink bunny stuffie with a white ribbon around it's neck.

He smiled to himself as he grabbed it. It was so soft! He giggled and hugged it tight, smushing his face into it. He wanted to get it.

But what would his friends say when they see him carrying a stuffie around for the rest of the day?

He frowned and patted the bunny's head. He wiped his eyes and crossed his arms. If Hazel was around she'd hold it for him instead. But she wasn't here!

"Perc, we're gonna head back to Hazel now," Reyna said as she appeared by his side. Percy, who had fully slipped with all his happy and sad thoughts, showed her the bunny. Reyna blinked and looked confused. "What?"

"Get?" Percy asked.

"Why are you asking me?" Reyna asked, crossing her arms. "Listen we have no time for this. Hurry and go buy it."

But Percy didn't want to go up alone! He wasn't big enough to say big words. And cashiers always asked things. He could pay for it yeah. But he needed someone to help him.

"Go wif," Percy insisted.

"I'm sorry?" Reyna asked. Percy whined and pointed at the rejuster. Luckily the cashiers weren't looking at them, yet. They were more arguing about if a mushroom or dragon pin was better. Reyna groaned and touched her temple. "Percy use your words please."

"What's going on here?" Nico asked as he walked over.

"Not sure," Reyna sighed as she pulled out her phone. Percy's words were confusing and he didn't seem to want to speak. "Can you google it?"

Percy nodded and took the phone. It took him a moment but he typed this in.

Wittles

In Great Expectations, Dickens frequently uses the term "wittles." This refers to food, more specifically a stock or supply of food, and is derived from the words victuals and vittles. While the word victuals is still sometimes used, the word vittles rarely is.

"Wittles?" Reyna asked. Percy shook his head and stomped on the ground.

"Wittle!"

That was exactly what she said and he typed. Percy stomped his foot as tears flooded out of his eyes. Both Reyna and Nico were taken back. Nico handed Percy the phone again and put on a clearly forced, panicked smile.

"How about we try again? One more time can't hurt right?" Nico freaked out.

Percy typed again one more time and handed it back to Reyna. This time it read littles. She scrolled down and went on Urban Dictionary.

Little

A little is someone that likes to act younger then they really are. It's kind of like having an alter ego that's much younger then yourself. Most don't act little 24/7, but when they do slip into their younger alter ego it's called slipping into .

When a little is in headspace that is when they are at their most submissive and most vulnerable, and sometimes even talk higher pitch or with more of a lisp then normal. They're more prone to emotional outbursts like throwing a tantrum or getting overly excited about something. They are also the most needy in this state, as they are not thinking like a grown up but like a child, and need a bit more guidence and reasurence. Some littles are in headspace while others may become more outgoing. Every little is different and has their own headspace unique to them.

The age range for littles is very broad and can range from newborn baby to toddler young child. 0-8 is usually the agreed range. It could be a fixed age like 3, but it could also be a range like 2-6.

tend to enjoy more childlike, babyish items such as pacifiers, cups/bottles, stuffed animals, picture books, toy, games, younger looking clothing, pull-ups/ diapers, ect. Clothing and little items are different for each individual little.

"Percy . . are you in this, headspace, of yours?" Reyna asked, speaking slowly and quietly. It had said as well that some littles are shyer than others. There could be a chance he didn't want anyone to hear.

Percy nodded and a small whimper came out of his lips. Reyna's lips tightened as she thought of what to do. She barely knew anything. But if littles were vulnerable during this stage, then it would be terrible if a monster attacked.

"Reyna, what's going on?" Nico asked, looking around him. They were now starting to get some weird looks from the workers but they didn't say anything. It wasn't like you'd see a crying man in the mall everyday. "Girlfriend broke up with him. Loved rabbits."

Almost immanently their looks changed to sympathy. They gave Percy a kind smile and looked away.

Reyna handed Nico her phone and opened her arms, "Come here . . . baby . .boy?"

Reyna was second guessing every action she was making. But Percy hugged her and hide his face in her neck, dropping the rabbit in the action. Reyna gave him a firm squeeze and rubbed his back, the rabbit now on the floor. By now Nico had read the artificial. It was . . . somewhat weird, honestly. Or it at least didn't help him in the slightest. The text gave no reason as to why someone went into this headspace. He'd probably have to end up looking into it when he gets back home. If it was such a good thing then why was Percy crying? It did say that little's can become emotional, and that they're needy. Not that this all seemed like a bad thing. His mind just had too many questions that he wasn't sure Percy could answer right now.

"You two should head out of the store and wait for Hazel," Nico said as he picked up the rabbit plush.

"Mama?" Percy asked, perking up some at the name of his caretaker.

"Mama?" Reyna repeated. She inhaled before nodding. "Yeah, we're gonna go find Mama Hazel."

Percy nodded and grabbed Reyna's shirt. Reyna dried his eyes and lead him out of the store. Hazel was there, leaning on the wall on her phone. She looked up and smiled at them.

"Finally you're back. I got worried when I walked out and- Did something happen?" Hazel asked when she noticed Percy crying.

"Mama!" Percy exclaimed as he tackled Hazel.

Hazel squeezed Percy and patted his back. It wasn't like Percy to slip while out in public. And with Reyna and Nico around. Hades they know now as well!

"Hey, hey, baby what's wrong?" Hazel asked as her and Percy parted. Percy shrugged and Hazel booped his nose. "You look like you've been crying."

"Hazel I think we should talk about what this, littlespace thing is," Reyna whispered, looking awkwardly to the side. "It seems that Percy slipped? Yes, that's the correct word."

"Yeah, it's mostly because of stress or past trauma. I can type up what causes it if you need. And I can explain as much as I can later if you'd like," Hazel offered. Reyna shook her head.

"I'll search it myself. Just make sure he's okay," she said, bringing her phone out of her pocket.

"I'm back!" Nico said as he walked towards them. Hazel noticed he had a pink bunny stuffie with him. As well as a new Be Gay Do Crimes button on his jacket. He had been slowly becoming more open about being gay since Will. "Here you go buddy."

Percy gave a small gasp and took the bunny. He took out his wallet but Nico pushed his hand away.

"It's fine," Nico shrugged, then showing Reyna his new pin. He handed her a Straight As An ARO. "Buy one get one free."

"Heck yeah," Reyna mumbled, taking the pin. Her mind switched back to the problem on hand and showed him her phone. "This should tell us about why Percy's in this headpace thing."

Nico and Reyna began to read and Hazel looked at Percy's new stuffie. She laughed quietly and touched it. Percy seemed better now. Happy as he hugged the rabbit.

"Were you nervous to go up alone?" Hazel asked. Percy nodded and looked at his feet.

"Chu weren' there either," Percy pouted. Hazel laughed and reached up, patting his head.

"Sorry buba," she smiled. She looked over at Reyna and Nico. They seemed more relaxed while looking at them. Hazel's eyes changed from kind and loving to, say the wrong word and Taturas you go! Which honestly might of been a Hades kid thing. "Now, any problems with this?"

"No Ma'am," Nico said as both Reyna and Nico shook their heads.

"I wouldn't see why we would," Reyna put her hands on her hips. "Should we continue walking? There should be a food court a little ways down. There's a cookie place right next to it."

"Cookie?" Percy asked, looking at Hazel with sparkled eyes. "Ma- Hazel can we?"

"You can call her Mama, Dear. We won't mind," Reyna chuckled. She inhaled and waited a beat. Calling him dear was okay, right? Nothing over the limit? She relaxed again when Percy just melted into a smile.

"Kay," Percy nodded, looking at Hazel again. "Can we?"

"I don't see why not," Hazel chuckled, grabbing his free hand. "Just make sure to hold on, okay? Or else you might get lost."

"Tartarus yeah, wonder if they have Peanut Butter Butterscotch ones," Nico mumbled. Getting a harsh push to the shoulder by Reyna.

"Don't poison us, Di Angelo," she sneered.