Hiiii sooo it's me, i saw your big post about roman headcannons, and I just wanna say love your work ꉂ(˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵) you're like my favorite roman fan. I was wondering, how do you think roman would be as a dad? Like how would he feel about a son versus a daughter? Or what did if he had twins? Two boy, two girls, or one of each. Wlhat if he had one older kid and one younger kid who didn't get along? What if he had one kid who was really cleany or one who was distant. There's just so much things that could be said about him if he was a dad. I mean, in combining all the mafia shit too? God i love roman
Thank you so much!!! 💞 I deeply appreciate you! To tell the truth I have no words for your kind comments I am flattered. I feel like there other Roman fan blogs better than my own. I suppose I must be doing something right haha. Anywho, I took my time thinking things through before writing up answers for your questions. These headcanons are in a way a continuation of my previous list, but I suppose people can apply them to any Roman. I did mention my AU Roman. My goal was to keep them positive and optimistic, a "what if" Roman became a successful Father and family man. Some are pretty grandiose. Headcanons might be expanded or added to the list later. Here is part one enjoy! 😊
• First thing I have to say, it will be far from easy. Roman requires A LOT of patience from everyone around him. If Roman is serious about becoming a Father and truly wants a successful family him finding a loving compassionate partner is essential. Someone who will be a great nurturing Mother towards his children not a repeat of his own Mother. His responsibility is to clean himself up and get his shit together.
• Roman has enough common sense to break the cycle of neglect and abuse. The last thing he wants to do is be like his parents. He beats himself up whenever he does lash out and his Father comes out. Negative experiences with Roman, I am sad to say, are bound to happen. He knows he is far from perfect and is trying the best he can. Roman in any verse would absolutely hate it, but a person like him has to go to parent counseling. Own up to the fact that he suffers from severe C-PTSD (in Arkhamverse Roman's case both his childhood and Joker), next to resentment (namely towards Bruce Wayne), anger management, and emotional dysregulation issues. For his family's sake he has to let go of the past and think about their future.
• A distant child I think will make Roman feel insecure as a parent. He takes their distant behavior as a personal rejection and needs constant reassurance from his partner that their child still loves him. Most times a distant child is an introvert who wishes to be left alone in their "bubble". Now, if Roman does find out he is the reason behind his child's distant behavior they can go to parent counseling together to break any barriers between them. Maybe his child is getting bullied because of who their Father is (talk more about that in Part two), upset or angry due to negative past experiences with their Father, uncomfortable with Roman's physical appearance/face wishing they had a "normal" Father, etc.
A clingy child, suffering from separation anxiety, this is a harder one to answer not gonna lie. I will probably think of better headcanons later. It breaks Roman's heart hearing them cry for him when he has to send them away or he has to leave. He tells himself that he is not abandoning them. Validating their feelings, he promises that he will be back and tells them I love you. Fortunately they grew out of it as they aged.
• What Roman hates most in the entire world is dishonesty. No matter how hurtful the truth may be, he will always 💯% tell his children the truth never lying and hiding anything about himself. Or in his own words masking himself. Once his children are old enough to understand he will explain to them who his is. His life as one of Gotham's Rogues, having sadistic tendencies and hurting people, his crime lord occupation, his neglectful abusive parents, Janus Cosmetics, being an Arkham Asylum inmate etc.
• One place Roman tries to avoid is the local playground. He wants his children playing in peace instead of him frightening off the other children. He will send out a bodyguard in his place to keep his children safe.
• Roman is devoted to his family's safety. Some say so overly protective it borders on paranoia. He made too many enemies as Black Mask.
• Roman puts his foot down and tells everyone none of his children will ever be born in a hospital. He makes everyone understand he will never allow his children to be dropped or injured.
• Due to his experience with the raccoon attack and nearly dying from rabies Roman is extra cautious when it comes to animals, besides their own pets, getting near his children.
• Roman is a total hypocrite for reprimanding his children whenever they are cursing or flipping the bird. Monkey say, monkey do dad.
• All of Roman's children are gonna have his rebellious nature to some degree.
• All of Roman's children inherit more of their Father's physical traits/features than their Mother's. They are all his height, 6" 1', including his Daughter or Daughters.
• Roman is the one who teaches his children how to drive and work on their vehicles.
• Roman reads to his children till they all fall asleep together. It is not the most luxurious library but he has one. He keeps his scotch and cigars in there.
• All of Roman's children are Hamilton Hill High School students. The same high school Terry McGinnis attended to in Batman Beyond. They are his friends. ;)
• Roman goes all out for his children's birthday parties, major holidays he once despised, family vacations, etc. He forced himself to be more cheerful during the Christmas holiday season. Just because he had terrible holiday experiences as a child does not mean his children have to. In fact he is the extreme opposite of his parents and celebrates all holidays at home with his family. Before they found out his children wondered why he goes overboard every year.
• Treating them all equally Roman takes immaculate care of his children, but does not want to spoil or pamper them to the point they turn out to be snotty ungrateful brats. (that is exactly what happened to my Mother's half Sister and Brother on her Father's side in real life)
• While they are with their families mafia guys in media are often depicted being family oriented (eating dinner together, throwing parties, celebrating weddings, ect). Even real guys like Al Capone loved their families lol. Roman is slightly different because he was not born into the Falcone or Maroni Family. He decided to become a mafia guy on his own, but I suppose the same concept could still apply to him. He in a twisted way kinda created his own family, Black Mask Mafia/Sionis Crime Family/False Face Society. Realistically, in my opinion at least, with Arkhamverse Roman being older pushing 50 with a pacemaker I see him retiring early. Go takeover a club like My Alibi or something. Maybe practice on his bartending skils. He is one of thoes guys who has to work on something or else he will get bored really quick. Plus it helps him focus and move forward. Now retired with a family he avoids criminal activity.
• As an only child I unfortunately do not have much to say about siblings. I have to study and gain more knowledge before I can provide better headcanons. If a older sibling does not get along with their younger sibling or vice-versa, there is zero tolerance for fighting or bullying eachother in Roman's household. Roman tells them they could be all alone with no good family or friends like him back when he was their age. He orders the older sibling to look out for their younger sibling. Same rules applies to twins except they look out for eachother.
• If Roman has twins- They are a handful he does not know what to do with himself at times. Two Sons- Thinks it is an omen and names them after mythological twins maybe lol. Two Daughters- Double daddy's girl they are going to smother him and he will smother them back. One Son, One Daughter- Night and Day personality wise. One is close to Roman while the other is closer to his partner. Can you imagine triplets? Holy crap.
• Spoiler, I have one thing planned out in my AU fanfic. Roman is going to have a Daughter in a later chapter. Her name is Mary and her birthday is on Valentines. 💝 Mary eventually has a younger Brother his name is undecided at the moment. Maybe Roman Sionis Junior? I would love to hear any suggestions!
• Daughter Headcanons- Daddy's girl through and through. If anyone was the clingy child it was her. Her Mother had to calm her down anytime Roman was not home for long periods of time. She used to climb and ride on his shoulders till she grew too tall and heavy. Roman was there every step of the way. He made sure she stayed out of bad relationships (boyfriend blocking dad trope). He taught her how to dress, wear makeup, protect herself, dance and danced at her prom, etc. As an intelligent young girl her Father's worldwide mask collection fascinated her. In school she became interested in reading, music, and theatre/drama. She was told to quiet down every night she rehearsed in her bedroom. After graduating high scool she decided to go to college for The Arts. Her goal in life is to become a world famous stage actress and playwright. Roman goes to every single one of her plays and operas. He is extra protective of his Little Angel. Later in life she takes over, rebuilds, and reopens Cyrus Pinkney School of Arts.
• Son Headcanons- Roman always told him that he could do what ever he wished with his life, but he insisted on following his Father's footsteps above everything. Although the two butted heads, he was the distant and rebellious child, he learned to love and look up to his Father as he grew up. Like his Daughter Roman was there every step of the way for him. He made sure he kept his nose clean and steered clear away from bad crowds. He taught him mechanical skills, boxing, how to dress, dance with a woman (he practiced with his Sister), etc. In school he became interested in metal shop, sports, and wrestling. He was still interested in reading and theatre/drama just not as much as his Sister. He made a total mess out of the family garage while working with metal. After graduating high school he decided to go to college for Business. After he gets The Doctor of professional Studies degree his goal in life is to reestablish the Sionis name. Roman has his doubts due to all of the damage he caused. He proves his Father wrong, reopens the steel mill, and runs his own Sionis Industries later in life.
• Ignoring the dirty looks they received at their children's schools Roman and his partner attended to every sports game, concert, play, wrestling match, graduation, Christmas program, science fair, etc. Roman teases his partner for being a total Soccer Mom.
• Vigilantes, fellow Rogues Gallery members, and every Gothamite do not know what to think. For understandable reasons Roman becoming a successful Father and family man is unthinkable.













