Today was a pretty loud day. Kids screaming and laughing, chasing each other around. You could hear it all the way from your office. You sighed and looked at a picture of you and Astro in your room. You hoped he was doing well. You were Astro's Toon Handler. It was your job to be concerned. But you knew how kids were as you took care of your little sister when you were only 10.

The noise got a bit louder as then someone came into your room, your door slamming open. You jump back a little

"Fuck! Christ, Vera! What's the big deal?!" You snapped out, Vee's Toon Handler looking concerned

"It's Astro... it's happening again." Vera explained with a frown

Your expression softened as you looked concerned "Well, who has him now?"

"I do, don't worry." David, Dandy + Pebble's Toon Handler said, walking in with a terrified Astro im his arms

"Oh, baby..." You mumbled and sat up. You walked over and took Astro in your own arms, cradling him.

You gave Vera and David a nod as they got your message and left, closing the door behind them

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It was night now as Garden Veiw was technically closed from the public. You were getting Astro settled into bed, shutting the lights off and turning on the glowing stars on the ceiling

"You okay from earlier, buddy?" You questioned, placing a hand on his stomach

"I-I... n-no..." Astro admitted, the memories flooding back to him as he gripped his blanket