#for the sake of this headcanon ignore any ships regarding the ghouls and papas

[duskspring]

Papa Emeritus, having recently gotten a 'I' added to his title with the birth of his brother, another one set to follow from a different woman a mere three months later, had felt practically sick when he first heard the news of the pregnancies. Not having the best childhood himself made him nervous to imagine any more children going through something like that at the hands of their father.

Primo had only summoned one single ghoul at that point, a means of proving himself as worthy of ascending to his title. Chain was all a summoner could ask for; loyal, a good companion and extremely helpful. Papa definitely felt good knowing he was both emotionally supported and physically protected at all time.

That’s when it clicked for him. With all his prayers to Lucifer centered around receiving the very best for the position, he summoned two more ghouls, one for each of his new brothers. They would be considered ‘Primo’s’, but follow every order to be there for the young ones.

Alpha would keep watch over Secondo. He teaches him to put on a tough front to prevent people from playing him for a fool. He’s strict, but righteous. Telling young Secondo tales from his centuries old life and earning his immense respect. He makes sure the future Papa stays on course, and even ahead, of his studies. He sculpts a strong mind.

Omega takes a different approach with Terzo. He comforts the sensitive boy when he’s upset or angry at the belittlement he has to constantly put up with. Him and Secondo bikker often and the quintessence ghoul tries teaching him how to properly handle conflict. Terzo would get much more rebellious in his teen years, even towards Omega. But at the end of the day the ghoul was not afraid to lay down the law when need be, knowing Terzo would always take him seriously in the end. He is much more emotionally mature than many give him credit for, and it’s all thanks to Omega.