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His family was blessed with money and a high status, something Giorno would forever be thankful for. He had heard the stories of the gangs in the cities causing upheaval and harm. The stealing, the murder, and just about every evil thing you could think of was being performed by the poor men who had banded together to go against the law.

His fathers had told him of the horrific things that went on in the darker parts of the city and he would thank them over and over for raising him away from all of that. They had, after all, adopted him so he wouldn’t end up like the many poor orphans on the street.

“We wanted you to have the best opportunity possible in life, Giorno.” His kindhearted father, Jonathan, told him when he asked why they had taken him in. His other father, Dio, would constantly throw high expectations on him and would always brag that he had all the best traits to be successful, but Giorno knew he meant well.

As Giorno looked upon the wintry night, he found himself thinking about his future and what it held for him. He was being homeschooled before Dio would ship him off to law school when he was older, and as much as he couldn’t see himself being a lawyer, he was quite interested in learning about justice.

“Giorno, dear, come down to open some presents!” Jonathan’s voice gently called from the foyer and Giorno pulled himself away from the window to go down the staircase.

His fathers had built an excellently decorated tree in the sitting room that sparkled by the fireplace, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. Smiling, he leaned over to kiss both of his parents on the cheek in greeting. “Merry Christmas!”

Dio, who was sitting crosslegged by the fire and had his nose in a new law book, grunted in response, eyes scanning the words on the pages with great interest. Jonathan placed a hand on Giorno’s shoulder, a warm smile on his lips. “Your father and I have gotten you something special this year since you are a man now. Dio, darling, do you mind getting the box please?”

The blond man looked over the book, raising a brow. “Hmm? Oh, yes.” He placed a paper between the pages to save his spot and closed the book, setting down on the table nearby. Taking off his reading glasses, he pulled a small wrapped box off the fireplace mantle and passed it to Giorno.

“Open it.”

Giorno carefully unwrapped the paper and opened the small box, gasping lightly at the contents. He gingerly pulled out a golden ladybug broach set with turquoise, almost aquamarine colored crystal that was attached to a chain. “This is beautiful! Thank you father!”

Jonathan looked absolutely delighted that he loved it, his eyes sparkling with joy. “We thought it would suit you since we know how much you love those creatures and we thought it was time to get you a proper piece of jewelry.”

“I love it very much.” Giorno beamed at them both, even going to hug Dio who feigned boredom.

“Just remember to keep up with your studies now if you want to be as good as the business as I am.”