( in which the mod continues their disinterest in illuso
Some thoughts and headcanons below the cut about Paul and Rocco Specchio. I might just go through with making them a blog of their own or something so I stop posting on here. )
Paul:
Paul was primarily raised by Ghiaccio, and furthermore spoiled by his father.
Calls Ghiaccio “dad”, Illuso “Lore”. Ghiaccio named him after his favorite Beatles member (Paul McCartney)
Paul has a Stand, called Come Together. It takes the form of his violet gloves and can also form other clothing, primarily silver and blue shoes. Come Together’s ability allows Paul to create steam, in a similar method to a half-formed White Album’s mist. It can also increase the temperature around Paul, but because he lacks the full suit look like his father, he never takes it any farther than radically heating up objects.
Paul has no piercings or body mods; he’s wary of needles, sharp objects and in general anything that can poke a hole through a person, thanks to his father’s stories.
Although he grew up privileged and taught to turn away from Passione, Paul idolized Ghiaccio’s strength and his brute nature against people. Although as Paul grew up, he realized these were terrible traits, and he decided to prove to his dad what strength truly is. Despite this, he has no real bad blood with Ghiaccio outside of everything tied to Paul’s wants and desires.
He has Ghiaccio’s bad vision, showing up in nearsightedness. Paul’s pupils are also capable of dilating to fill his whole iris much like his father when stressed.
Paul’s sweater was modeled after Illuso’s, intentionally so as to defy Ghiaccio’s wishes against seeing his children in quiltsuits.
If asked what feline species Paul connected to the most, he’d name the Sphinx; he associates with the riddler persona he believes they have, and as such has adopted an affinity for covert jokes at others’ expenses.
Paul is interested in animals and insects but is musophobic and mottephobic (fearful of mice/rats and moths respectively)
Paul’s considered what life would be like if Stands didn’t exist, and in all honesty is curious about how his brother sees the world and believes in.
Despite being rebellious against Ghiaccio, Paul will immediately become a kind-hearted, quiet child whenever Ghiaccio is in need of his company for a serious affair, with one example being whenever Illuso is sick or injured. During these times, Paul won’t leave his Dad’s side, and reveals a lot more sweeter words to comfort.
Has no interest in dating, nor has found a specific preference. He may actually be demisexual like his father.
Rocco:
Rocco was primarily raised by Illuso, due to being born while Paul was still physically a baby/toddler and thus required all of Ghiaccio’s time.
Calls Ghiaccio “father”, Illuso “mother” (while keeping male pronouns.) Named after the Italian word for rest, found in a book of cat names Illuso had. Incidentally also shares a name with a Saint, much like Illuso.
Rocco lacks a Stand. He assumes it’s because he doesn’t have the will, or actual need, to fight to survive like his angry brother and his assassin parents. It’s very likely he’ll survive being stabbed by the arrow, though.
Rocco has a silver earring on his left ear, to copy Illuso’s ear clip.
Rocco grew up hearing Illuso’s stories and regrets, and hearing about all of the the things that weigh him down. As a result, he has no interest in continuing down that path and in fact went to great lengths to become a butler for a wealthy movie producer.
It’s unknown where his piebaldism comes from, though that said in this universe Illuso was resurrected through magical means.
The lion necklace, as well as Rocco’s general affiliations to lions, was a gift Illuso had. According to Rocco, it has a mundane history; the back of the pendant is stained dark brown.
Rocco believes lions are a sign of strength, and thus likes them. His favorite fictional lion is the Mister Donut mascot.
Rocco loves gardening, and has a very good green thumb. His cool facade breaks when it comes to his garden, revealing a man who's a nemophilia and adores the hobby about as much as his father adored ice skating. He’s highly defensive of it, and he’s often submitted crops to judging festivals (which he has two awards for).
Rocco, despite not having a Stand, firmly understands the concept and will not question others if they have one or not. He also gives automatic respect to anyone with a Stand, despite hating the idea of personally having one.
Rocco is, obviously, the favorite son between the two. Despite this, he’s anti-social and lacks any kinds of relationships, outside of obligatory ones like his family or his job. Despite it, a few of his employer’s friends like his company.
It’s unknown what kind of person Rocco could fall in love with, but it’s known that he would appreciate the company of someone he could talk to.
He constantly needs something in his mouth when stressed, likely developed from a teething habit he never got over. Currently he’s been using lollipops and hard candy to sedate this.