This was just a random fanfiction idea made by TheIkranRider as her Mortal Kombat OC, Aiko Krackle, was involved in a roleplay with Titan Liu Kang from MK1 (2023). After their marriage and honeymoon, Liu decided to have kids, but Aiko turned the idea down and decided to have a pet instead, particularly a dragon. And this was how their son came to be. She came up with the name Caro, inspired by the red dragon from MK Armageddon, although he didn't exist in Dominic's New Era.
August 25, 2024[]
On Sunday August 25th, Caro's egg was found by Liu Kang within the mountains and held by an old man along with several others. He somehow knew whether it'd be male or female, and he was lucky he had a boy egg. He brought it home before Aiko left work.
August 26, 2024[]
Caro's dragon egg
Baby Caro
On Monday August 26th, Liu anticipated it was the day if the dragon egg should hatch. He has been incubating it. He asked me what day it is, and I knew it'd be the day we'd become parents. I remembered having a chocolate muffin for breakfast. Liu was ecstatic that egg would hatch this afternoon! He was nervous by then and he was holding my hand, I held his. By 3:03, the egg began to move a little, and we were very shocked. He hatched at 3:08 and he began to cry. He wouldn't stop until Liu whispered, Hello little guy... and warmed him, then he licked my face knowing who his parents were. We then fed him warm milk from a baby bottle, and he let out his first cute burp. He loves being in Liu's arms, and he even slept in them. I was nervous on holding his despite his assurance he's light; luckily it wasn't too difficult, and he seemed to really love me too.
He took his first nap at 4:54 pm in his own bed. He congratulated me on being a dragon mom and I congratulated him as a dragon father. He then gave Caro his first plushie which was a rabbit. He then made dinner at 6:19 which was ramen while I watched over Caro, and he made him dragon baby food which was a puree of sorts. By 6:35 Caro woke up and Liu fed him. About an hr later I noticed he rose a back leg; that was when I needed to find his potty which was in the living room. Liu then decided to give him his first diaper. He actually learnt how to purr like a cat and let out some cute coos. By 8, Caro began to enjoy playing Liu's hair. By 10:07, Caro was asleep, and we kissed him goodnight.
August 27, 2024[]
On Tuesday August 27th, we woke up Caro and I'd decided to make coffee, tea, and fill the baby bottle with warm milk. I also made some pop tarts for our breakfast while I found more pureed food for Caro. He woke up at 8:39 and he was happy to see us. I wanted to play with him, but Liu wanted me dressed first; he loved his rabbit and dragon toys! But by 9:58, he stood up and walked a lil but his legs were shaky; we were very excited to see him walk within his playmat! He actually went to me first, then I actually taught him how to walk as I went down on all 4s, hoping he'd imitate me. He seemed to enjoy learning from me, always looking, mimicking my steps. I was worried he'd trip over his tail as I saw it get in the way of his steps, after that, he wouldn't stop following me! That was until Liu told him to come, which he did! We were very impressed he's a fast learner!
Caro with collar
I wondered if he's ready to fly, Liu'd train him. Caro cuddled up to him and Liu thought on getting a collar for him. This afternoon he did while I watched over him, it looked good on him, a black collar with his name on it. He adored the jingling sound. Caro actually missed Liu so much, he was crying for him; I never thought he was hungry, so I gave him more training on how to walk. He wouldn't stop cuddling his dad, and he decided to work weekdays, while I work Fridays and the weekends, although we weren't sure who's gonna watch Caro on Fridays yet...
He cuddled onto my lap, and it was adorable Liu carried me onto the bed while Caro was on me! We actually had sushi before 6:30 for dinner while Caro had the dragon food. Caro looked so cute with the collar as he wore it by a quarter after 7. And Caro adored us so much. By 8 we had the idea on giving him raspberries, he laughed hard and moved his limbs a lot! He then had a stuffed bear in which he admired the softness. He then slept at quarter after 10 pm.
August 28, 2024[]
By 8:20 on Aug 28th, he woke up but was fussy; Liu figured he was just hungry which calmed him before he started to play. I'd shown more of Caro's dragon toys which had wings, and I was demonstrating how a dragon flies, even to see if he'd bend and hopefully open his wings. Liu admired his wings, but then Caro discovered of his tail and tongue; I needed to make sure he was in a spacious area, and he wouldn't stop sticking out his tongue! He could however use it to eat and perhaps smell things, even kiss. He even started to play with my hair, which I was nervous since it was thin. It just wasn't the same as Liu's, though. Then he went around 10am as I'd noticed him raise a back leg. By 10:56, he enjoyed his playmat and toys so much, even the new toy music box! He wouldn't stop frolicking with them, as if they were his friends! We wished for him to meet real dragons someday. Caro was also getting better on walking. He played a lot until noon in which he started to cry; Liu figured he was hungry, so I gave him a bottle and he calmed. He adored his playtime so much and Liu noticed his first fang at the front of his mouth! He was so happy, even wagging his tail.
Liu soon decided to take him out tomorrow to see the vet. He took a nap by 6 while Liu made dinner; we had rice while Caro had puree, then he played again till he was tired by quarter after 10.
August 29, 2024[]
August 29th, 2024, Caro woke up crying and Liu was the first to notice. I was groggy, but I'd managed to make breakfast, ie a bottle of milk for Caro and heating up his puree meal, while we had tea and coffee respectively and I'd a choc muffin with Liu's bagel. After he was fed, Caro was a happy camper playing with his fellow dragons on the playmat. Liu actually bought him a playpen, but since it was big, it had to be put in the living room; it's actually close to his potty.
Caro cuddled and cooed with us while he was playing with his friends, and Liu wanted to postpone his vet appointment for him till tomorrow. When it was close to 1:30, he got fussy and hungry again; he had another pureed meal and went, then he played jovially once more.
By 4:38, Liu suggested to give Caro his first ever bath; I was skeptical since he may not like it and be feisty like a cat or dog. We got the bath ready, and I washed him with the soapy sponge. Thankfully, Caro actually liked his warm bath, and it was a lil tricky on the face avoiding the eyes. Fortunately, he understood to keep his eyes closed as I washed his face then rinsed and repeated. Liu soon dried him off with a towel after a few minutes playing with his new bath toys. It was time for dinner and Caro ate in his highchair for the first time.
I actually had an idea on pureeing our food, as we wished someday Caro'd grow his fangs so he can eat rice, albeit in a different form; I suggested to get a puree machine which almost works the same as a blender. Although it'd be a bit expensive, and my work often uses one. Finally, dinner was over, and Liu had a surprise for Caro, several large soft blocks in which I played a game on rebuilding them and have the dragon knock them down! Then he kept hiding himself and emerging from the pile, it was so adorable! Then, I made a castle for him and his dragons, and Liu made up a new game, on how Caro'd be kissed! He kept him away until he accidentally lowered him, then I kissed him and gave him a few raspberries; he was full of life! Then I held and rocked him to try and relieve the overstimulation.
Liu praised him for being a good boy, and before he went to bed, I actually shown him an early song I'd known, Puff the Magic Dragon. He liked it, and I thought it was a good lullaby before he went to sleep around 10pm. Liu planned to take Caro to the vet tomorrow while I'm at work; I hope it won't be too anxious and scary for him.
August 30, 2024[]
Caro woke up and I'd decided to give him his food before making our breakfast and he'd make a fuss. Liu fed him on the highchair, and he loved it. I played with his dragons for a while after breakfast, but he appeared very sad, anxious on me leaving for work. He even started to cry, and I promised that Liu'd take good care of him; I handed over his dragon plushie and even my heart gem. He cried more with his arms up, then I used my cardiokinesis which made the gem ignite, I was hoping it'd emit endorphins to calm him. It soon did, and upon Liu remembering me, he actually saw me thru the gem, from me smiling, to going on dates, to having our wedding and honeymoon, to playing with Caro. He began to feel a lil better before she left at 11...
By 7, I was home again, and Caro was excited, as was Liu who was affectionate. He had the usual puree before we played although he wouldn't stop licking and nuzzling me and even letting out some cute coos.
Liu said he took him out to the vet with Caro in his stroller holding a dragon plush and a heart gem. The doc said he was very healthy although he should eat more veggies and would be able to walk more soon. He didn't feel the shot, not even any side effects nor after pain; I guess dragons have tough skin to not feel needles and have excellent immune systems. Liu even said he'd noticed Caro grew a little, but he hasn't changed much.
Sure enough, he was improving on walking, and his parents adored his cute sounds as he played with his dragons. I demonstrated on how he can fly as I rose a plushie and flapped his wings which made him excited and curious, even shaking his tail. Then he got sleepy, and we wished him goodnight and love him very much.
August 31, 2024[]
Caro woke up groggy but hungry, Liu fed him as I too was drowsy. I was still able to make breakfast, though. He figured he might find a park with dragons playing for Caro; I was still surprised there was a vet from Earthrealm specializing in dragons, at least baby ones. The little dragon was very affectionate to his parents, just as lovable as his father. But he still looked sad that I'd to leave for work and I suggested Liu should take him out and introduce him to Geras and the Shaolin; Liu said he gave the Timekeeper a photo and adored the pet dragon.
By the time I got back from work, Liu and Caro were excited to see me! To show my love, Liu recommended me to give Caro some red kisses; I applied some lipstick, and I was surprised a baby dragon can already tolerate makeup! I gave him a mark on his head and soon another one, he wouldn't stop licking and nuzzling us. Heck, he even blushes the same way as Liu does; I complimented he's as affectionate as his dad. While we were playing with him, I suggested that maybe tomorrow night we can watch something dedicated to dragons, ie a show or film; I reiterated tomorrow night since Liu thought to go on while I'm at work. I hoped Caro'd learn something about it and see more of his own kind despite being fantastical rather than being based in Earthrealm.
Then...I suddenly felt emotional, happy to be with my two loves, but also anxious and a bit upset if I should lose them... Liu and Caro are the only loves I have... We held each other, even Caro snuggled into us.
What I didn't know was he already had a pacifier and pjs! Very cute!
Sept 1, 2024[]
Pink and blue clouds Caro saw
Not much has happened, just the usual breakfast, the playing, Caro's dread on me heading to work & Liu looking after him until I came back around 7pm, then having dinner, playing again, and Liu putting him to bed with his pacifier. Although he was as affectionate as ever, even when he knew how to blush, just like his father. I adored his purring, sticking out his tongue, cooing and nuzzling his parents. I still tried to teach him how to move his wings to fly and he was curious, and I figured he'd need to breathe fire to help him land and relieve the gas as it'd lift the dragon... It might be different this time around, but I retained that info from the film, the Flight of Dragons. Also, during dinner, I'd noticed the sky was pink and blue with those gorgeous clouds; even Caro seemed to love them so beautiful. He and I were disappointed when it got dark, and the colors dissipated. I can't wait for him to fly thru them!
Sept. 2, 2024[]
The usual routine transpired, except Liu decided to take Caro for a stroll. I came along and we all enjoyed it seeing the sights all around the Fire Temple, the Wu Shi grounds, and several areas in the Fengjian Village. Caro was tired once we got back, so I put him in his bed to nap for a couple hours. I settled down with Liu for a while until it was time for dinner; we hadn't had time to enjoy ourselves in over a week. Actually, it's been a week since we first took Caro in as a dragon egg! So, everything was business as usual, until both Caro and Liu decided to take an early sleep, an hour earlier than 10pm.
Sept. 3, 2024[]
It was my first day raising Caro by myself since Liu had to go to work. I woke up first, woke up Caro, he noticed his dad gone and started to give out some whimpers, I held and calmed him for a while (even the heart gem helped), and I gave him breakfast then played with him. Then I figured since Liu'd be gone for a while, I'd decided to show him some movies on how Liu used to be before and during his godhood, as well as showing him the red dragon that I'd decided on his namesake. He seemed to like them, and he was ecstatic to see Liu again, always nuzzling him and being so loveable. We gave him milk at 4:38 while Liu had tea since he had a tiring day at work. And at 7:12, he had dinner, then stayed up till around 9.
Liu also managed to get a puree maker yesterday, and he got Caro a new stuffed hippo! I think he may be able to use it as a soft plush bed sleeping on its belly!
Sept. 4, 2024[]
Liu shown up a tad late, and Caro was still very happy to see him. I told him he was sleeping on his hippo's belly, and it was hard to wake him up, rather a pillow than a plaything. Liu had the suggestion to teach Caro about animals, I agreed, especially when describing them from other realms. He did the usual, eating, going to potty, having a few whimpers on missing his dad, and taking a nap then sleep on the hippo. I was disappointed there were no changes yet, although I was glad that Liu found another babysitter while both of us would be at work, the clone of Geras!
Sept 5, 2024[]
It was an alright day raising Caro, and when Liu Kang came back from work it was even better as he surprised me with a chocolate boba with tapioca balls, with his in green tea, and have Caro a new panda plushie! The baby dragon couldn't stop rubbing his face on it, playfully snarling, nor pawing that thing! He was so energetic and his affectionate self, and Liu decided to have Clone Geras watch over him as we go to work tomorrow! Also, Liu tried the new puree machine and made puree noodles for Caro; he loved it!
Sept. 6, 2024[]
I heard from Liu that Geras took very good care of Caro; I was worried and upset I'd to leave him, as I'd never met the Keeper of Time personally.
Sept. 7, 2024[]
Liu mentioned to me before I got back from work, Caro got dirty while he was feeding him, so he decided to give him a bath; I never saw him have bad table manners. Nevertheless, Caro was his adorable self and Liu admired his green eyes as they're similar to mine; I then talked about the legend on how ancient China, before Liu's New Era, used to have a black warlock called Lo-Pan who was cursed to wander the world for millennia until he can find a woman with green eyes, woo her, then sacrifice her in order to appease the Chinese god and the emperor. I was grateful we never encountered him. Liu actually had Caro see his baby reading books; I didn't know we had them already. He said that Caro grew a little taller and his tail's a tad longer.
Sept 8, 2024[]
Caro really liked his new squeaky hedgehog toy I got him. I was heading over to get a snack at QuickChek during my break, which is about a 10-minute walk one way, so I don't do this often. But I saw a pet shop nearby and I actually saw a hedgehog plushie, one I hadn't seen in eons since I last had a pet dog. I squeezed it and it made that hysterical grunt-like noise, and I wanted to buy it for Caro! I'm so glad he loves it, and it made me giggle every time it made those grunts!
Good thing Geras shall take care of him tomorrow as I unexpectedly have work...
Sept 14, 2024[]
Not much has changed, except that I'd tried to teach Caro how to fly demonstrating with his dragon plushies. He was enjoying it most fondly! I also imitated flight with him as I picked him up high, flapped his wings, and landed him gently several times.
That was yesterday, though, but today, his dad shall order him a castle tent, and he'll get it by Monday.
Sept. 18, 2024[]
Caro had a fun time as I was teaching him how to fly; he always laughed and smiled whenever I should show him how including moving his wings and lifting & landing him! He also loved the pureed sushi Liu made for him and he's starting to be a fish lover like his parents! He shall be getting a Phoenix plushie based on Liu's new Animality soon, and the castle tent's still yet to be delivered. Caro's also improving on standing up and walking too. Liu always related to us as living in a fairy tale, and I wish to never leave it, even if Titan Havik should invade.
Sept. 19, 2024[]
After we discovered Liu has a new Phoenix Animality, I'd shown Caro the legend of the mythical bird. On how it dies, lays an egg, and rises again from the ashes of the Sun itself. Liu then got a Phoenix chick plushie, and Caro loved it on how soft and cute it is.
Sept. 24, 2024[]
The event I'd dreaded had come; I always had anxiety if I should think of Havik's invasion of Earthrealm, and all realms. Fortunately...the extent wasn't as bad as I thought. The original Liu Kang put an end to him, although Noob Saibot was obsessed on destroying him, yet Liu kept stopping him as he never wanted to kill a denizen... I always dreaded his compassion'd be his weakness, and I also knew the Lin Kuei were our adversary since Day One I came here to his timeline. Fortunately, we never had to relocate to the distant meteor where the Hourglass stood as provided by the cloned Geras. So, the three of us were safe thankfully, yet I feel this won't be the end of annihilation.
Sept. 28, 2024[]
For the first time, Liu Kang took Caro to a park suitable for dragons, as well as other baby animals and pets. And a couple days ago, Caro seemed to love Chinese food, i.e. pureed noodles, chicken, and veggies, and I can't wait for him to try more great food, even with apple juice since it's the fall season.
October 3, 2024[]
Caro's Halloween costume as Noibat (concept art)
Liu Kang and I were discussing on some first ideas for Halloween, on how a baby should be introduced to the haunted season without the fear factor. I doubt any of us can even remember how were first into Halloween, or Day of the Dead for some... Liu'd already thought about taking him out for trick-or-treating and a costume for him. But I was just stumped... Until today. I found some kiddy specials on TV i.e. Sesame Street, Barney, Eureka's Castle, and those on Cartoon Network were just too cheesy. There too was a playthrough on YouTube for the Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse as well as Quackshot! Luigi's Mansion was...a lil too much, and it made Caro cry at that first jump scare with that orange phantom... So, that failed. Although I was thinking on giving him a Noibat costume; it'd be perfect, but Liu said it'd be nice although Caro should decide what costume to wear... He obviously can't wear another dragon attire since he already is one...
October 6, 2024[]
Liu actually found a Halloween costume for Caro, specifically a Phoenix! I had this idea on using a Noibat, but a costume inspired by Liu's Animality isn't too shabby; he said he ordered it, and it shall be here this Tuesday, on Oct 8th! I hope he'd use his Phoenix feathers as accessories for it!
I'm actually glad that Phoenixes, and even bats, are considered as Caro's favorite animals! Aside from his own species. It's best to have them, and also remember them, early and preserve those favorites! I don't want him to lose his faves and pleasantries, like I did...
October 8, 2024[]
Tuesday came as did the Phoenix costume! Caro was thrilled to see it and was also anxious since I only wanted him to try it on as soon as Liu comes back! I'd shown him the classic Nicktoon, Aaahh! Real Monsters! since it was another idea for Halloween, and it was a nice slight distraction from his uneasiness on the new Phoenix costume. When Liu was done from work, he changed Caro, and I had the costume at the ready. Caro actually enjoyed it very much, wearing the orange suit decorated with red, yellow and blue feathers; like a resemblance to his own Phoenix chick plushie, and just as adorable! I took a few pics and used my heart gem to hopefully keep the memories like a video camera would. I can't wait for Caro to wear it for his first trick-or-treating! Or even if he can learn how to fly and wear that with Liu's Phoenix Animality! We've still yet to decide on costumes for the two of us, though... I can't be sure what since it's been ages since I'd dressed up...
October 9, 2024[]
Liu noticed Caro grew another new tooth at the top left corner of his mouth! He now has two baby dragon fangs, both at the top of his mouth!
October 15, 2024[]
Aiko's dragon costume
Liu Kang dragon costume
Caro was still into the baby Halloween specials, to the point where he really loves bats next to his own kind and phoenixes; it'd be difficult to store away his new bat plushies when Halloween is over. But they seem to be very casual for any time of year. My Halloween dragon costume arrived today, as brought by Liu Kang, and his shall be delivered tomorrow. We also had mosi ramen with deviled eggs which was delicious and exotic while Caro had it pureed which he enjoyed! He also learned how to mimic flapping his wings as he watched bats fly on TV a lot! The lychee boba Liu had was also an interesting and exotic choice while I'd the Oreo, and Caro was drinking apple cider as if they were about to go out of style!
I also tried Looney Tunes, but Caro wasn't really into it; I doubt he'd be into the Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries. It's a shame since I happen to like the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote shorts. Although when Liu shown him Road Runner, which we both like, Caro seemed to enjoy it more.
October 18, 2024[]
Caro got tired and slept a lot after playing with the cloned Geras; he's starting to like his guardian more, and I'm glad for it since only he took care of him while we're at work on Fridays. I wonder if Geras can train Caro once he's ready.
October 19, 2024[]
Liu stated Caro was napping once I returned from work; it was a stressful day as he kept crying, mostly for me... I hope my heart gems, preferably 1 for Caro and 1 for Liu, would soothe them; maybe give an inclination on what the baby's discomforts are. Tomorrow he wasn't so bad; Liu said he was well-behaved, even after he took him for a walk while the dragon was in the stroller.
October 21, 2024[]
Liu just got Caro a new wooly mammoth plushie in which he greatly enjoyed! Even the day after, Caro still adored it so much that he never wanted to be separated from it, so I'd to keep it close to him when I should feed or change him. He even sleeps with it a lot too.
October 28, 2024[]
Liu Kang bought Caro more bat and dragon toys; I hope he won't always stray from his beloved mammoth.
October 29, 2024[]
On that night, Liu Kang bought some boba for us, but it seemed to be too intolerable for an infant. So, this was the first time he actually tried chocolate milk, and he really loved it!
October 31, 2024[]
Baby Caro's first-ever Halloween costume, the Phoenix chick, based on our roleplay and Liu's new Animality
The family went trick-or-treating, all around the Fengjian Village. I heard once in America that it has corrupted the tradition whereas some towns forbid it, some have different dates before Halloween, some even do trunk-or-treating in parking lots instead of door to door because of the increase in criminals and have candy encase meds or weapons. Thankfully, it never happened, although some had to be pureed for Caro other than the given pudding. It was fun nonetheless and everyone adored our cute costumes.
November 2, 2024[]
As I returned from work, Liu informed me that he had to change Caro 3 times; he seemed alarmed about it, but we used to change him 3 times since we first had him, then it dwindled to 2. I once heard an infant'd be changed around 6 times, but I assured if it happens again, he should be monitored and taken to the vet. Thankfully it never happened again.
November 10, 2024[]
Caro's winter clothes
As I came home from work, Liu stated that he tried to teach Caro how to stand and walk; he has made a few steps, though... On the day before, November 9th, I'd managed to get a new winter outfit for him during my break; however, I wasn't sure on a jacket nor sweater.
November 11, 2024[]
I first observed Caro standing up on all four shaky legs and tried to walk. He hasn't mastered it and he'd been having trouble coordinating his feet. Liu then observed the same thing, despite him encouraging the baby and me going on all fours showing him. He kept getting discouraged on learning how to walk on account on his struggles to prevent from falling and hardly moving...
November 16, 2024[]
During my break from work, I'd managed to find a turkey plushie for Caro, the Beanie Baby named Gobbles; one of the several Beanie Babies I used to own when I was a tween.
November 20, 2024[]
Around the afternoon, Caro and I saw a few grown birds of prey fly over us, soon after came the geese flocking in an arrow-like formation. I noticed since it's gonna rain late tonight and the cold temps'd follow, it was just that time for migration. Caro went giddy seeing other animals fly, and he was so excited, he almost slipped out when I was holding him! May the Gods bless him to fly someday...
A few days later, Liu thought that Caro reminds him of Dragonite from Pokémon. I was skeptical since it tends to be an overrated Pseudo-Legendary, but he mostly admires it for its cuteness; I hope I'll reconsider as such since I didn't mind Dragonite when I was younger. I hope Caro shall grow up as versatile, noble, and adorable like it too.
November 28, 2024[]
It's indeed not only Caro's but also clone Liu Kang's first Thanksgiving; the latter seems to be familiar with the customs since he plans on using the turkey! He has actually prepared the food already for the upcoming occasion. The good thing is it'll be just the 3 of us, and it'll also be about family rather than mourning or dominance.
Novermber 29, 2024[]
One morning, Liu decided to take Caro outside while he was checking the mail. He placed the dragon the ground, when all a sudden, he actually learnt how to walk! Liu hollered, Aiko, come here!! Look at Caro!! We watched him take his slow first steps!
Later that night and each day, Caro started to improve more on his walking and fell a lot less. I wanted to give him this Rudolph plushie I used to have since I was a tween, but Liu wanted to save that till Christmas.
December 25, 2024[]
It was of course Christmas Day! During each of their breaks from the corresponding jobs, they each went to a nearby store and picked out whatever they could.
On the night before Christmas, Liu actually wanted us to go to bed an hour early, at 9pm instead of the usual 10pm, and even planted a plate of cookies for Santa; however, instead of milk, I actually poured and refrigerated a glass of eggnog for a while, until it was time for bed.
Liu got Aiko a heart-shaped box of chocolates showcasing his love for her and since they both love chocolate! Caro got new baby clothes including blue and white pajamas. At first, Aiko was worried that the candy box was the only thing, but Liu was just getting started, especially when he found her a pair of ruby earrings with a matching ruby necklace, and also a pair of glass swans making a heart! To which Aiko only wanted it safe in the bedroom.
There was also some hot chocolate, especially for Caro which was a first; everyone loved it! Aiko also had eggnog, even making coffee with it, and even leaving out a glass of eggnog for Santa last night to do something different beside Liu's plate of cookies. He too got her a lipstick set with different shades of red since they both love that color the most!
The first new plushie that Caro played with was the Dragonite, and he was impressed it can fly, as shown by Aiko lifting it. Then after lunch of leftover pizza, Caro played with both Piloswine and Mamoswine! I was wondering if he'd get to play and enjoy all his plushies before Christmas is over, even those such as Charizard, the red Yoshi, or Riolu... With that said, Riolu was usually meant for me, as I told him earlier it was my mascot, even though I hardly remembered telling him... Still, I wondered what Liu's Pokémon is, which he'd stated it was in fact Dragonite! I'm surprised he hasn't been turned off by how many times it's been used, let alone Lance having 3 of them, and being mostly weak against Ice and Rock. Hopefully, it'll make me have a change of heart...
We actually had Oreo cake for dessert, and it was mouth-watering! After we played with Caro and his Pokémon, Liu found mistletoe. My heart warmed and I kissed my eternal lover passionately, before we played a lil more before the end of the night.
New Christmas toys and gifts[]
December 26, 2024[]
Caro woke up a few minutes after us and he was happy to see us; I asked him if he had a great Christmas in which he smiled and cuddled. After we had breakfast, we played with him and his Pokemon; he loved Donphan, Mamoswine and Piloswine the most, even Aerodactyl for a little while. He adored nearly all his toys but seemed to love the elephants most of all. We also gave him a bath later that night, which I hadn't seen him have in a good long while, at least watch him have one. I was hesitant to wash him on the head, face, and between the horns as I was nervous on getting soap in his eyes, but thankfully, Liu was there to help. He was very affectionate with his dad too; it was very heartwarming. Liu noticed not only he needed a bath, but earlier today, he also Caro was getting chubby; I got a bit shocked thinking on getting back the chocolate milk and switching to apple juice more, even though he assured its only baby fat, though to me it was one of the same... It was assuring he loves taking baths and isn't very fussy like other pets/babies tend to be. Even when he was playing with both ducks.
December 31, 2024[]
It was the last day of 2024, and Liu and I had pancakes for the New Years Eve breakfast, although I smothered them with the usual blueberry syrup, maybe I'll use chocolate syrup next time! Caro eventually woke up and I wasn't sure if we were actually going to stay up until midnight for the new year, or have Caro go to bed when usual. Liu gave me the answer that for once, we shall stay up until midnight for 2025! It was indeed a first for us, especially for Caro as a baby... We had him take a few naps throughout the day, until Liu decided to order Chinese food for dinner. We were playing with him and his Pokémon until after the scrumptious supper in which I actually taught him how to jump. I figured in order to learn how to use his wings and fly, he should learn how to bend his knees and lift himself first. So, I shown him how with myself, and several of the Pokémon plushies. I'd shown him to bend his knees, it was almost like sitting, then rise fast to lift his feet. He just clapped and laughed while I did it. He was jovial, but I hope he'd get the gist soon.
At around 8pm, there was a sudden rainstorm with a heavy progression, thunder and lightning; Aiko muttered that Raiden is busy and she misses the sagacious Thunder God... By 10pm, the storm died down. She was surprised that Caro never noticed and wasn't nervous of the weather at all. She still trained Caro to jump. By 11pm, Caro yawned and was growing tired; Aiko and Liu got him ready for his late bedtime and were the only ones who stayed up for the New Year, 2025. We actually drank for once; Liu hardly ever drinks, so this was indeed a first for him, as for me as I only drink twice a year (New Year's and my birthday, Jan 31). He even took me outside the Temple to see the fireworks for a while before we counted down 10 seconds to the New Year! He reflected on Caro hatching in my arms... I said it was on some platform, but he reflected when I held him the first time; the best moment was when he changed as he first became a dad... Caro was indeed a miracle for us, especially being born during the Chinese Year of the Dragon. And I reflected on not only his birth, but also our engagement and our marriage... By the time 2025 began, we kissed passionately. My heart was melting, and I became emotional, wishing we'd stay like this forever, always being by our sides... I lost sleep for an hour and overslept by 30 mins late.
January 1, 2025[]
I woke up about 30 mins late, and Liu was a bit worried as I hardly oversleep. We actually cuddled for a while before the baby woke up at around 9am, which was very nice since we hardly have intimacy. I've kept wishing we'd stay as a family whatever happens, even if life, work, or the Elder Gods forbid another invasion like with Titan Havik or Noob Saibot. I actually started to train Caro on how to jump; in order to fly, he'd need to lift himself from the ground first, so since he got used to walking, I thought jumping'd be the next step. I've kept teaching him from myself, as well as other Pokémon plushies, even trying to walk him thru by bending his knees and rising quickly. He actually did try once, but he fell. I was startled and I immediately went to tend to him as I held him comfortably, used my heart gem for curing, and even feeding him a chocolate milk bottle to help soothe him. It has been a challenge; he hasn't tried much... Perhaps he's too nervous on hurting himself again...
January 6, 2025[]
This was the day of Caro's first-ever snowfall! Not necessarily a blizzard, but rather an accumulating snow shower. I had Caro play out in the snow for a lil while, and he was curious on the flakes and the mounds. He wasn't too bitterly cold, even licked some of the snow as if people would lick a snow cone. He actually enjoyed the snow for several minutes before I'd made tomato soup which he also loved; it was from a can, but I think I added a cup of milk to it.
January 10, 2025[]
I'd been taking Caro out after his first snowstorm, and he loved playing with the snow! He wasn't cold at all! But he did notice lesser snow due to it melting but mostly turning into sludge... He became upset about it... It was difficult calming him down and assuring him for the next snow; thankfully dad helped distract him from his angsts on missing the snow... I've forgotten how kids appreciate it aside from school closures...
January 20, 2025[]
A few days before that, Liu got sick, so he needed to rest in the Fire Temple with the Jinsei close to him, and it was a good thing I had some tomato soup handy from inside the freezer. He was just fatigued that he didn't feel like playing very much. But after having it, which Caro loved too, he was starting to be on the mend. Last night, though, there was a snowstorm expected to hit, which came down hard but lasted a few hours; it was also late, and the frigidity soon followed. But it wasn't until today that Caro had a fun snow day! He was outside for about 15 minutes, and I almost forgot to gift him the old plush elephant I used to have as a toddler, Fisher Price's Ellie the Elephant.
January 22, 2025[]
While Aiko was playing with Caro and his mammoth family, Liu suddenly took out the Eevee plushie. The cute foxlike Pokémon was frolicking with Caro and Aiko had it to teach the baby tag. It's been implied by Liu that Eevee's a female and not male like she thought; as when she was 12, the last Eevee plush she encountered was played by another boy.
January 23, 2025[]
Even though it's mostly banned, we somehow saw Looney Tunes of Pepe Le Pew, and thanks to him jumping as he chases after Penelope, Caro actually tried to mimic him and made some small hops!
January 31, 2025[]
It was Aiko's 28th birthday, as well as Caro's first birthday celebration he'd experienced! Her birthday breakfast consisted of the usual coffee and tea with strawberry pancakes, while Caro had porridge! They'd played and hung out for a while, until they'd watched a movie before Caro took a nap. By the time he woke up, it was lunch and Liu already set up the red velvet cake with candles. Caro was set in his highchair as the lights were turned low, and Aiko was sung Happy Birthday! She made a silent wish and blew out the candles in which Caro became gleeful clapping and laughing! They each had a piece while Caro's was pureed in which he loved. Aiko received the following gifts:
- A red flower crown (thankfully none of them were real)
- Red fresh flowers
- Some old games for the old Nintendo system
- Some new clothes and lipstick
- A tiger plush
- A Riolu keychain
- A Dragon keychain
- Some desserts and cards (one card said Happy Birthday dear make your wishes come true and another said, I love you my wife happy birthday to you)
After a couple hours, they went to the same sushi restaurant in which Liu and Aiko dated! She ordered some eel, crab and salmon sashimi along with the dragon roll sushi, and Liu actually ordered the same! There was also pureed fish for Caro in which he really loved. They played for a couple hours more until Caro grew tired from the lethargy. He was very affectionate; it was his way on assuring his mom she had a great first birthday he'd seen.
February 9, 2024[]
Lately, since the beginning of this month, he has been trained by me and my plushies on how to jump. Around early February, he finally learnt how to take some hops like Pepe Le Pew and had gradually improved day by day. Since the 9th, it was the Super Bowl which was too dangerous for Caro to watch; I'd decided on the subject of football, I wanted him to watch the football episode of Rugrats, but only Touchdown Tommy and not the follow-up. After that, Caro began to watch Rugrats from the beginning, and he learnt early on what evil's like, specifically when he encountered Angelica, in which I've nicknamed her Satanica instead.
February 12, 2024[]
There was a snowstorm the night before, and I'd Caro to play out in the snow again; I'm still surprised he never gets very cold! We shall be getting ready for Valentine's Day, which shall be his first, in which Liu and I would show our love as well as binge on chocolate!
February 14, 2024[]
(this segment was made a day early since the Liu Kang RPer planned for a date)
During Caro's first Valentine's Day, Aiko gifted him with a box of several chocolate Magic Cups. Liu Kang gifted Aiko with a stuffed bear and several chocolate treats, while she gifted Liu the same with the heart boxes of chocolates even fruited ones and made sure there was no peanut butter since he hated it. Liu planned that Geras' clone shall arrive within 10 minutes while they go for their date. Aiko actually decided to wear the kimono for their date, and she nearly forgot her red lipstick, thanks to Liu reminding her. He arrived in time and Liu took Aiko to the same sushi restaurant they'd always vacated in, then several minutes later they went to a special spa he planned. (This was based on the same spa that the Liu Kang RPer went with his date!)
They've actually decided to go skinny dipping for once which they hadn't done in so long. It was absolutely relaxing and comfortable, and Aiko pointed out the pink sky outside! Eventually, they actually became intimate, then returned home to a sleeping Caro afterwards. They were resilient and became intimate a second time. Aiko commented that since Liu was so enticing, she wished he'd be the head of a tribe similar to the Matoka! Though, he turned it down saying it'd be too much work.
February 24, 2025[]
Liu's new look
A couple days ago, Liu reunited Caro with the bat plushies aside from the mammoths, which was surprising to be as I thought they'd be packed away; they actually weren't, but Caro became giddy as I'd shown them how to fly, and when their wings hugged and caressed him. Although it wasn't until the 24th that Liu decided to change his look and get a haircut which surprised me and confused Caro for a while. He still needed to get used to his dad's new look.
February 26, 2025[]
Caro's baby mammoth pajamas
After about a fortnight, Liu's online order of Caro's new mammoth pajamas finally came! He shown Caro and I on its delivery as soon as he came home from work, and the baby was very excited! He couldn't wait to try it on, and he loved it instantly when it was bedtime; he slept very peacefully.
March 3, 2025[]
After watching some more Snuffleupagus, whom Liu suggested about a week ago, with the Count in between, Liu came back from work and noticed how Caro was improving with his walking; I figured all those mammoth parades training and encouraging him must've paid off. He then said that yesterday he was in his bounce n' play activity center (he thought that's what's it's called) when he was not looking, Caro laughed at him when he dropped one of his toys. Caro had an awful lot of fun in it; I wasn't sure he was ready hence not using it...
Caro's Bounce n' play activity center
Since it was almost spring, Liu took him outside, and what we saw was marvelous! Caro actually finally learnt how to fly!! Liu said while Caro stood up inside his bouncy center yesterday (which I thought was a bouncy castle), and once he knew it, Caro started to move his wings and fly and then he blew out a trickle of fire! Liu took him outside, and that was exactly what Caro did! After a hop, he rapidly moved his wings and continued to flap them rapidly to stay afloat! He even flew over my head but very close! His flight was smooth and always flapped around us for about 5 minutes before he went back again!
Although...I don't remember having a bouncy...activity center. I vaguely remember Liu ordering one online; I don't know about these things excepting that blue transparent playpen when I was his age...
March 5. 2025[]
Yesterday, I took Caro out to fly; he happily flew about 3 times! But today, because of the enormous low pressure coming in from the West, and the numerous warnings of high gusty winds, I had him only fly twice outside before Liu returned from work. During our little break, we heard a faint voice saying Mama... I wasn't sure if I'd heard a voice speak, but Liu said he heard it too. Then that same faint voice said Daddy, and before we knew it, CARO WAS LEARNING HOW TO TALK!! We were so ecstatic Caro was able to speak Mama, Daddy, and we've encouraged him to speak his own name which he did! C-C-Caro! And... he actually talked with his mouth rather than telepathically in which Orin and the other Caro could do! I took out my heart gem, hoping it'd keep that memory of Caro's first words...! He also was able to identify most animals like a bat, bird, bear, dragon, mammoth and elephant! We both complimented on how smart he is! And maybe I can get him some books about numbers, the alphabet and animals! I'm very proud of him!
March 6, 2025[]
As a little reward on Caro's speech and intellect, and since it was nice after that gusty storm, I'd decided to give him not just 3 chances to fly outside but have a little picnic around the early afternoon! There were his usual plushie friends, as well as his fruits and choc Magic Cup and bottle. It was done several minutes before dad returned. Caro even knew most of his animals, including a hedgehog, hippo, and even knew what hair was! Dad said he has black hair as I have blond, dark blond, and I've mentioned dragons don't have it since they're reptiles; Caro cried "dragon" out of pride! And even cried milk when he was thirsty starting yesterday! We were definitely so proud of him!
March 9, 2025[]
Aiko almost forgot to gift Caro his new pterodactyl plushie, one she used to have when she was 11, particularly on Christmas; it was Petrie, even though the colors were inaccurate compared to his animated counterparts. Caro was excited to have another flying friend as he met it this morning, as a reward on learning how to fly and talk! Caro actually learnt what the word wooly was on the 10th!
March 19, 2025[]
The new bed and the baby monitor were finally delivered; Liu ordered them online almost a week ago. The spare room was perfect and spacy enough for the former, in which there were a few deliverymen who moved it in and was already built. Liu thanked them, and I soon set up the bed with his pillow and blanket laid out, and a dragon, mammoth, bat and his hippo on it. I even volunteered to move in his block tower, playpen, and all his furniture into it as well, although Liu helped me hook up the dragon baby monitor as the TV would be in ours while the receptor's in his. Caro even knew how to say bed too!
March 22, 2025[]
On the 22nd, my second day of the work week, I almost forgot to gift Caro a ferret plushie! It was an instant pick, and it always reminded me of the old ferrets I used to have in the distant past, whether it'd be the tan or the dark brown bandit-like ferrets. I think they all were males, and Caro loved the little guy; the only difference being that it doesn't emit the signature odor which I told him about. He was able to identify it shortly! Also, when Liu was with him, Caro managed to go up to the letter H.
March 25, 2025[]
Caro can identify and speak "clouds," as I pointed out the pink clouds outside that evening while also trees are just starting to bud. This will be his very first spring! Hopefully he shall fly up to them one day, just as Liu used to do as I took his hand a few times several months ago.
March 26, 2025[]
During the evening, Liu randomly decided to teach Caro about what pigs and boars are; I warned the baby that boars are wild, and they sometimes wear tusks like elephants do, only they don't have trunks and are smaller yet just as potentially dangerous. Yet there are still tame ones we raise and sometimes eat.
March 27, 2025[]
NOTE: Since I heard a female drunkenly sing Skidamarink in World's Dumbest, it ignited a spark in my mind! I heard that song for the first time on Sharon, Lois, and Bram's Elephant Show!
By then, I'd decided to introduce a series I vaguely recalled when I was around Caro's age, The Elephant Show! I figured he might like this since one of his favorite animals was indeed the elephant. He seemed to like it a lot.
New Magdalena plushie
April 1, 2025[]
Liu returned after work with a cute, magenta elephant plushie; he called her Magdalena, which was new to me. I've never heard that name nor saw that elephant plushie before, nor recognized it as a kid... Although Caro seemed to love her! He actually flew 4 times today outside, and he tried to make a small flip in the air while still flying in place. Not bad. Liu really had a rough day yesterday, since he needed to work extra hours.
April 6. 2025[]
Last night, I'd decided to get a pig plushie for Caro, and asked if Winnie the Pooh was appropriate. Liu said yea, and I'd get a pig plushie for him, particularly Piglet. We actually woke up very groggy and the day was dreary, even without rain. I was wondering what to get for Liu while I'd get Caro's pig plushie. And so, during my break, I got Caro the Piglet plushie, as well as the usual chocolate Magic Cups for Caro along with a box of plain chocolates for me and Liu! He was thrilled and kissed me!
April 7, 2025[]
It was the day when I'd shown the baby the Winnie the Pooh movie, Piglet's Big Adventure; he seemed to enjoy it, and I wanted to avoid the Christopher Robin animated movie until he'd be a couple years older... His dad came home, and Caro was very affectionate. He licked, snuggled into him, and nuzzled him several times, then I offered Piglet to ride him, and he cheered, "Piggy!" When Liu picked him up before bedtime, Caro couldn't stop giggling! He even said he loves him in his ecstasy! ...Until it was time for bed; he was saddened he had to sleep separately from his dad...
April 13, 2025[]
A few days ago, Aiko regretted on showing Caro a Sesame Street episode featuring Snuffleupagus, as it had a classic clip inside a crayon factory, and one scene when the crayons were being compressed, the music changed and was almost disturbing... It's ironic how that short segment can make someone psychologically scarred; Aiko felt the same way when she was a wee lass; fortunately, Caro was resilient as he felt better once he flew again.
Liu was also discussing with me about Caro going into daycare, surprisingly, this Monday! He wasn't even a year old yet, and little did I knew it was an animal daycare. I kept asking him what I should get for him during my breaks, mostly a baby backpack with a couple toys and his snacks in it. I never really had daycare, preschool at least starting at 3-ish... I was thinking on putting about 5-6 diapers in it too.
Caro's new daycare bookbag
Liu stated that it's 5 days a week, starting at 9am, just before his shift, then ends at 3pm several minutes before dad comes home. Which means, chances are, I'd have to pick him up. It's actually a few feet away from Madam Bo's teashop within the bustling village; he shown me on a digital map. During my break, I was able to find a new bookbag for Caro's first day of daycare tomorrow; I also managed to find some fresh applesauce, canned fruit, and several diapers. It was fortunate I found this since a lot of the other backpacks were overdone, and sort of fearful as not intended for babies. Liu described it as a daycare for baby animals; Caro decided to bring in Piglet, which I hope won't be torn if they should play around with a lot of other species. I never had the chance to see the place... Good thing he decided to use the baby camera for his bookbag.
April 14, 2025[]
At around 8am, Caro was woken up by Liu, I got up a tad later, and he got him ready for his first day in daycare. I wished him luck on that before Liu brought him there 5 minutes to 9am. It... felt kind of empty and quiet without the both of them... I was dreading he might have a bad day being separated and anxious from his parents and into the unknown, especially meeting with other baby animals, having a new teacher and routine... I also hoped there might be other baby dragons, or other infant animals he loves such as elephants, birds, or perhaps a bat, to make him feel better.
By the time we both brought him back, he was still happy; I'm glad he had a fun first day, and I hope he will in the future. By the time dinner and our bobas were eaten, I'd almost forgotten to gift him his new Snuffy plushie! He really loved it, and it took several times to pronounce Snuffleupagus well.
April 15, 2025[]
Liu Kang was thinking of getting an Eeyore plushie for Caro, since he and Tigger are Liu's favorite Winnie the Pooh characters, as mine were him and Piglet. Maybe I'll get him that while he's in daycare tomorrow. And I did just that on the next day along with more chocolate Magic Cups and regular chocolates for us. I was also curious on what to have for Easter this Sunday, as this would be our first together, and Caro's first.
April 17, 2025[]
Ever since yesterday...I'd been feeling an unusual, uncomfortable shift, a negative one... I'd been feeling Liu may not be showing interest in Caro nor in our relationship... I've noticed he hasn't been talking to us much, and he often had short answers and not much affection, nor as involved in playing with Caro, just watching us and drinking tea often... There have been past days in which he'd often show up exhausted from work and take naps for a few hours. I feel he's been distancing himself from us, so too, I've observed that my heart gem was starting to crack and grow dim; I hope this won't prompt us to separate... And we still have Easter this Sunday. I'll devote this day to find some surprises, yet I feel I may be doing most of the work...
She actually got some different flavored pint-sized ice creams for Caro which he hid deep in the freezer. She also got plenty of chocolate bars, a dark chocolate bunny, a pack of dark and white chocolate Reese's eggs, Cadbury eggs, some gummy worms, and 3 baskets, consisting of a small one for the baby.
Shelter room
I actually made a letter for Liu and Caro stating I'd be shopping for Easter before I should start work again tomorrow, but also...it was for something else... I might be making plans for me and Caro to leave sometime after Easter... I began looking for a place within the Fengjian Village and I found one available and nearby the daycare.
I had already put us in for later next week after Easter...
April 21, 2025[]
After Easter was over, and while Caro was in daycare as Liu was at work...I've made the decision to move into that shelter for women and children I'd found... While they were gone, I actually decided to move in there alone for the moment... I even left a note saying to Liu that things haven't been working out, and I've noticed he became lesser interested; mostly in me because I don't want the baby to feel at fault for this... He really wasn't responsible for this, only us (the Liu RPer especially). I've wanted Caro to visit us periodically, like we can switch each day as one of us should pick him up at daycare, but Liu might take care of him on the weekends, and I might have him more as time goes on... Nothing's been set in stone yet, just a trial separation. I hope things'll get better, and that our relationship should improve soon... My heart is still very heavy without Liu's love and detachment...
April 23, 2025[]
By 4:08 pm... I heard a knock on the door, and Liu spoke my name thru it. I was very hesitant to talk to him...
"Come on...come home... I was busy and taking care of Caro and....he has been crying for you."
He was sorry he argued with me, which wasn't really the case; there wasn't any fights at all, it was mostly about tension and detachment. I felt he was a tad interested in the baby, but not with me... I was the one who left, and I wasn't sure what to do with the baby; I needed time to sulk and plan ahead. I had made plans to leave as I was getting Easter candy, and I didn't want to be a burden for our busy lives, even with Caro in daycare; it wasn't his fault...
"Honey...come home. I need you."
I was reluctant... But...I still had that room occupied. I had a feeling Liu may desert me, or us. I don't want to be a burden to you, and I wasn't sure what to do if he should be away for long times... He just took my hand, "We are leaving, and I won't desert you."
Tears began to build and fell. "I... suppose..." I packed up my things, and if worse comes to worse, I might return there. I didn't want to make busy lives worse. He embraced me and wiped my tears away. "Let's go..."
Caro eventually woke up as soon as we got home, "Mommy!" He cried and wouldn't stop nuzzling and happily crying for me. We've reunited.
We even had sushi and boba the next night.
April 25, 2025[]
Liu and Caro came home, although Liu had said that the baby came home cranky... Poor guy, he must've been ragged from daycare... It was close to the weekend anyway, so it was bound to happen... I'm still nervous on going back to work this weekend since the dishwasher broke down on Easter. I hoped he'll be feeling better; I made sure his room was cool, and he'd have cold things to eat and drink to calm him down. I hope his classroom is like a moist, cool swamp of sorts designed for baby reptiles, despite having a fox puppy.
I then described to Caro that he's not just a dragon but also a reptile; he actually learnt how to say Reptile, and he seems proud on being a dragon. I'd shown him his reptile plushies, and I hoped his classroom'd be much like a swamp or a woodland swamp being with other baby reptiles.
April 27, 2025[]
I managed to find another new plushie for Caro, this time looking similar to the white baby plushie from the brand, Young Uns, I had long ago; I believed it was a seal. So I took it for him, but...it had no tag for Young Uns. I'm still unsure, but I'm assuming this is it. Caro was adored seeing the baby seal, even since they tend to share the same environments as mammoths.
May 7, 2025[]
As always, Caro just loves his little seal; he's been bringing it to daycare a lot and playing with it every day! I'm glad he loves this little, cute seal, in which he named Sealy! I actually shown him a walrus last night, thinking on getting a plushie for him since they're very similar to seals and sea lions, only like elderly seals with tusks, much as his favorite elephants. I've decided to let Caro have it for daycare tomorrow.
Walrus plushie
I was also discussing with Liu Kang while we were eating the scrumptious Chocolate Creme Cakes from Baker's Choice and my progress on editing heavily on the Sailor Moon pages if he likes the anime; he stated it was his favorite during the RPer's childhood. He mostly likes Sailor Moon and Mars while I'm on the fence with Chibi Moon, as a lost time traveler like me, having a great deal of longevity, being associated with the rabbit, even being tainted by darkness at one point. So, I'd decided to go the extra mile here.
Liu, along with the RPer, were ecstatic I did it! I couldn't resist since I needed to get the whole set, rather than just Moon and Mars. So much so, that he immediately placed each doll inside a glass case, which I didn't know we had! They shouldn't be used for daycare for any reason, which seems fair; too bad Caro's too young to experience them, unlike us whom encountered them when we were just tweens.
May 8, 2025[]
Liu said it was hard getting Caro out of bed before daycare, so I had him nap more after they came back from daycare and work; he seemed much better afterwards. Must've been the dreary weather we'd been having, I guess. Also, it was a relief I didn't have to get the Sailor Quartet, the Stars and Galaxia dolls since I didn't know them at all...
May 11, 2025[]
Dumbo plush
Rear of Dumbo plushie
By the time I got back from work, Liu already planned the festivities. It was slacker central as usual...I was rushing to strip the trucks, about a few of them, as well as retrieving them beforehand, and also cleaning up the dish room. Unlike yesterday, the dishwasher coworker was here, but the day before he'd called out. I was rushing my tail off washing and catching! Good news was Liu asked to stop for some ice cream, I accepted! So, we put Caro in his stroller, I ordered the mint chocolate, and he had the matcha with strawberry sauce; he then asked me for toppings, which was a tough decision, but I eventually settled for the snow caps. Mmm, it was Heaven...! Especially since there were pink clouds against a blue sky and lush trees.
After I gave Caro a chocolate Magic Cup when we got back home, Liu wanted me to sing Baby Mine from Dumbo. I was very rusty, so I played the Dumbo tape and tried my best to mimic the song; I mostly got used to the chorus... Liu actually joined in, and Caro looked at me and then cuddled into me. It was the sweetest thing... It was a great choice as Liu decided it for Mother's Day.
Caro picked the hippo to go with him to daycare this time, and I actually couldn't resist and played that song for Caro again before he went to bed. I didn't know he didn't have Dumbo in his playpen, so I think I'll get him that tomorrow.
Memorabilia[]
Trivia[]
- Caro was Ikran's/Aiko's idea for a name of the dragon, as well as being male and red, based on Caro from Armageddon. The partner had the idea of the art, even having green eyes like his mom.
- This was Ikran's second journal fanfic, the first being The Inside Story of Terri Thatcher, despite only having 2 chapters.
- This was actually not just inspired by the roleplay, but also that one vid from BreakingNCS/Nintendocaprisun on going over his ancient history including his own baby journal!
- Around 6 times was actually a reference from Look Who's Talking as James confronted Albert that the former changes Mikey about 6 times.
- Ikran actually owned the cushiony plushie, Fisher Price's Ellie the Elephant, during her toddler years.
- The snow days are usually relevant to New Jersey's, not often with Canada's, unlike her roleplaying partner.
- Eevee's plush is a female, as pointed out by the Liu Kang roleplayer; contrary to Ikran thinking it's a male since the last plush she'd encountered was back when she was 12 and had a childhood roleplayer, a boy named Justin. Thus, the nickname to Akari's Eevee too!
- On January 24th, 2025, the Liu Kang RPer had just moved into a new apartment with his old friend, another guy, ever since then Ikran always felt that the roleplay'd be hindered and never carry on again, or maybe not move forward much... Just like how Unaliving Liu Kang abandoned her for their separate lives, she hopes it won't be the same here...
- It actually began to worsen by April 16th, when the RPer announced to Ikran unawares that he's been engaged to that said guy, soon after the former Kitana RPer did; it was actually done on Sunday, April 13th, without telling her... He also stated he wanted to be with his fiancé a lot more and achieve his dream on marrying him and hasn't responded in the last several days... Ikran then came up with a very depressing scenario listed above, and the RP can just be one-sided.
- The Valentine's Day segment was made on February 13th; however, since the roleplayer had a date for Valentine's, it had to be made early.
- Since Ikran heard a female drunkenly sing Skidamarink in World's Dumbest around March 27th, it ignited a spark in her mind! As she had heard that song for the first time on Sharon, Lois, and Bram's Elephant Show! Hence the idea on showing Caro that too, and since one of his favorite animals was indeed elephants.
- The ferret plushie was inspired by Ikran as she used to own ferrets in the distant past: those named Nibbles, then Nipper later on, then Slinky but was only a pet for her parents' third mom and pop shop, then Pepper and soon Bandit several years later.
- Ikran used to own that same Piglet plushie when she was a wee lass; Piglet was one of her favorite Winnie the Pooh characters along with Eeyore.
- The tricky flying maneuvers Aiko wanted to teach Caro such as the somersault and the aileron roll were roughly inspired from Starfox 64.
- While Ikran was editing her, she'd noticed a lot of the Sailor Scout pages needed to have heavy-duty editing, whether it'd be text, adding Galleries, infoboxes or even adding missing characters such as Luna, Artemis, Sailors Saturn, Pluto and Chibi Moon. Since then, she asked her partner if he was into Sailor Moon, and he was since childhood. Ikran rejected it since she was 10, around the time after she was introduced to Toonami in the summer of '97; she despised Tuxedo Mask, Chibi Moon, and magical girls as a whole, she hated the fact they were only 14 and Japan takes advantage of oversexualization as its age of consent, and SM's the neighbor to ThunderCats and ReBoot. Recently, she's on the fence with Chibi Moon due to some relations, especially to her MK OC.