Theory on Pierrot’s Voice
After looking at the recent Q&A. I think that Pierrot’s voice has the ability to heighten emotions, whether it be through its cadence or pitch. I believe we see an example of it here with Harlequin.
I’m basing this off of the dramatic heartbeat line, use of red, and Harlequin’s stance. Look at his eyes too. He’s affected. I’m not sure what kind of effect to consider this as, since he’s still aware (‘Damn, that voice…’). Perhaps it’s some form of enchantment? Regardless, there is an influence.
Pierrot saying that he can ‘control it’ gives me the impression that he knows that he has these abilities and is able to manipulate its effects.
When Jester says that Pierrot is ‘safe in his hands,’ it’s implying that Pierrot is Jester’s responsibility. So if Pierrot breaks his rule of not speaking, he’s jeopardizing Jester’s ability to protect him while also risking the well-being of the other members.
This makes me wonder about the events of Columbina’s death. We see that Harlequin was the one to take the bite in TT’s recollection of the events, but in Jester’s, we see Pierrot’s mouth taking a bite. Did Pierrot’s voice in that moment (whether it be the sounds of his weeps or something else) cause Harlequin’s emotions to intensify? Which influenced his actions to initiate the strike?
These are two different perspectives. Jester is most definitely aware of Pierrot’s abilities, but I’m unsure if the others know [See Update at End] That’s why I’m wondering why it isn’t in TT’s recollection.
But it could also be grudges against Harlequin since I don’t think TT and Harlequin see each other well. After all, Harlequin depicted TT and Jester as the ones holding Columbina back for Pierrot to strike in his show.
Actually, I think TT might know considering how aggressively he reacted to Pierrot speaking. Though this might also be because of how seriously he takes rules (and Jester’s especially).
It also makes me look at this scene a little differently. They’re likely talking about the moonless night events where Pierrot was subdued by the ringmaster [Him being “tamed” by the man after he used his sharp claws] OR we could see it as metaphorical in how Jester was the one to “tame” Pierrot by making the rule for him not to speak. “His claws” could just be a play on words because Harlequin said the word claws.
So in essence, Pierrot not only has brute strength but his voice also has an effect on at least Harlequin (which, based on what we see, his voice can easily overpower Harlequin’s poison IF matters become serious). It would depend on if Harlequin can trick Pierrot in a way where that wouldn’t be the case.
But then again, during the comic, it didn’t seem like it was nighttime so either the events are combined or they’re just simply talking about moonless night.
Either way Pierrot is OP.
Also, does Pierrot’s abilities only work on monsters? Because I don’t see why he couldn’t use them on humans while they were imprisoned.
Or maybe his abilities only work on Harlequin and when Jester says ‘it’s for OUR safety’ it suggests that they’d not only need to be safe from Pierrot but also Harlequin. Pierrot and Harlequin used to be close, maybe that might have something to do with why it works best on him.
Which, in terms of strength, he is on equal footing with Jester. It just depends on WHO HAS THE ADVANTAGE.
So, Pierrot abiding by Jester’s rule and not speaking, gives him the upper hand.
I might be thinking too hard about it but I wanted to say something anyway for funsies :}
UPDATE: Upon a discussion I had with oomf @storyteller613 (and Harlequin being assumed to be a snake-like monster), he COULD be extra sensitive to sound vibrations because of his species.
Also, along with snakes, birds are also sensitive to sound vibrations and use them to navigate the environment as well. This may explain why we don’t see Doctor in the picture. He likely got overstimulated and pulled himself back from the scene. That might also explain why Doctor fears Pierrot. Not only does he have strength but he can easily disorient him.
