bip swings from side to side on her luxury chair gazing out of the Headquarters window which is covered by bullet proof glass . The clock is closing in on midnight but she still had business to take care of. She had signs of exhaustion, which you could clearly see in her eyes, last weeks battle to save her family had required a lot of strength, the long sleepless nights fending off any enemy who dare cross into her district. She had sent for Dripple to be escorted to the office as they had an important matter to discuss. As the time went she got more and more sleepy but immediately came to her senses again when she heard the knock on the door. Dripple walked in accompanied by his trusted bodyguard. Even though he was one of her most trusted men the bodyguards had checked him out before entering. The man gave bip a kiss on each cheek and sat down by her office table opposite from the Godmother. bip relaxed, folded her hands in her knees and sat back comfortable in her chair.

I hope you’ve had some time to rest and look after that family of yours. bip said with a voice full of vigour even though the body language showed otherwise. Dripple also showing signs of tear from the busy week but wouldn’t admit to it at least.

Tired is for the weak. No time for that at the moment!

You have been doing a great job, which I never doubted. We are growing fast and with that we need to expand our business. Do you have any thoughts about that? As she speaks the Godmother leans forward in the chair staring directly into Dripple’s eyes.

If you ask me there’s one person in my mind who is especially worthy and has shown his dedication to get such an opportunity. bip nodded in agreement and called for one of her bodyguards to accompany this person in

Dripple and bip sat in silence waiting for what was about to come. They had been working hard last couple of months to build a family and it made them both proud to have come as far as they had. They were both eager and nervous about taking the next step but it had to be done in order to establish a foothold in Downtown, Detroit. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and a man walked inside. He looked a bit puzzled as he gave the Godmother one kiss on each cheek and then sat down next to Dripple. Without saying a word he waited for bip to start talking, but bip just sat there for a while not saying anything staring him directly into his eyes.

NiNe, you have been with us from the start. You have shown numerous times that your loyalty knows no bounds. You’ve always been a hard working asset to this family and have done anything I’ve ever asked without hesitation. For this I’m truly grateful and want to give you the honour of running a family beside myself and Dripple

bip opens a draw in her desk and takes out an envelope. She holds it up for the two men to see and then gives it to NiNe. bip sees NiNe’s wondering eyes and gives him a nod to open it. As he opens it the only thing he can see is a note with an address on it and one single key, as he looks up at bip curiously the Godmother says:

What do you say? You ready for this challenge to expand our business in Downtown, Detroit?

Bip, it would be an honor to assist you with expanding your business in Downtown, Detroit.

NiNe looks back down at the key laying in the middle of his hand. He slowly clenches his fist over it as if he was protecting it from something. This is his new home now. He'll do anything to protect his city, family, and his well respected Godmother. There's only few times in a man's life where he's called into action and NiNe surely wasn't going to let her down.

Thank you Bip and Dripple for considering me. You two have treated me like family from the very first day I stepped in your HQ.

If Mr. Luciano was standing here, then he would thank him too. Bip's establishment wouldn't even exist in the Downtown district if it wasn't for him. But NiNe will make sure to send him a mail stating his appreciation. The Czylharz family is expanding and they're are expanding fast! As NiNe will setting up his HQ, he'll be wearing the Czylharz's family tag with pride.

Now if you two will excuse me, I got alot of work to do!

NiNe makes his way around Bip's bodyguards to exit her office. Before he steps out the door, he turns around and says...

My crew will be named the Blackout Syndicate.

NiNe steps out her HQ and embarks on his new mission.

Allow me to be the First to express how proud and delightful I'm over this news.

A VERY well deserved promotion and addition to Detroit's leadership.
Detroit has gained a lot of experience and wisdom with you among it's upper structure.

*Raises his glass*

"To yours and your family's health and wellbeing. 'za vashe zdorovye"

Congratulation NiNe. Our bloodlines have known each other for quite some time now and you have always been a hard working and tough mafioso.

I could not be more excited to help you carry the Blackout Syndicate forward into the future.

Congratulations, NiNe.  May this be the beginning of a fruitful rebuild of Detroit.

fs pops a bottle of Champagne

Good luck to you, and best of luck with the new crew :D

Oh NiNe! You have worked your butt off, I have witnessed first hand your dedication to those around you and I am so happy for you right now. I know you will help both bip and Dripple grow Downtown Detroit into a wonderful strong district. Congratulations my friend! I would give you a bottle to celebrate but I think you are trying to pick up where Drunky left off so I will just give you a bottle of sparkling water.