The time was 06:30am on the West Coast with a soft breeze coming from the west blowing warm air over the beach. The sun was still not up but the twilight in the sky illuminated the beach just enough that you could see a few limo's with their trunks open being loaded with supplies.

As the trunks closed one by one the cars started..their headlights turned on and they drove away down the beach until the beach was quiet and empty once again.

The time was 08:25 am as the limousines pulled up in front of a newly built 3 story building located just a few miles down from where the legendary Godfather Yajirobe had recently just finished remodeling his 15 room mansion. As the cars emptied there were people carrying boxes filled with pictures, guns. alcohol and of course some gambling items.

The time was 10:00 am when a black stretch sedan left the new building and sped off heading south on Inglewood boulevard arriving approximately 20 minutes later at "J's Burgers and Fries" for a meeting with some very important mobsters.

The time was 10:45 am when the meal was finished and stepping out of the burger shack stepped Godfather Yajirobe, Don Freddy, Don Phabulis along with Striphe the well known gambler and ladies man. All of the men were talking laughing and shaking hands while Striphe threw $20 blackjack chips at the homeless family that was sitting next to his sedan. As all of the men returned to the vehicles quickly Striphe ran over and posted a large piece of poster board on the door of the burger shack.. as you squinted to read it you could see the words..

Savannah has had a spot open on its East Side for a while now and business has been effected by the empty buildings and homeless running a muck. There has been plans in operation for a long time but as you all know plans change and in our world everyday is not promised. Godfather Yajirobe has given me permission to set up a headquarters along with Don Freddy to work on bringing business back to Savannah and controlling the streets and drug trade with better efficiency and I have taken the chance to do just that.

 

My resume as a crime boss is lengthy.. as long as my criminal record but I cant get into my experience as the FBI is keeping tabs on me constantly. Rest assured I believe in our traditions both old and new, along with our way of life and I will make my my constant duty to represent Savannah and LA professionally while keeping my family's safety and future close to heart at all times.

 

You might have heard I had a gambling problem.. Well I will make you a bet - you join my family and you wont forget the experience.

 

I am proud to announce The Los Angeles Crime Connection

 

So proud. Congratulations. 

Congratulations old friend. I know you will wear that bold suit well, and with pride, just as your ancestors have.

Congrats Striphe well deserved

Congratulations Stripheeee, a well deserved position for my old friend!

Cheers!

Congrats, i know you will do great in the East side of LA!

Congratulations Striphe, and I wish you good luck.

Rick is making his way through the streets where he see's a crowd gathering he goes to check it out. He see Striphe there about to make a speech so he stands with the crowd and listens. After he finishes Rick steps forward. 

Congratulations Striphe I wish you all the best. Good luck.

Rick leaves the crowd and makes way back through streets. 

Congratulations Striphe its been along time in the works brother

Congratulations Striphe, I am sure you will do great.

Oh Mr Striphe, our lines go so back I can't even remember where they start. THrough the ups and the downs I am always excited to see you get this chance. You're an awesome leader and you're going to do many great things for your city. I cannot wait to come visit you so you can show me around town!

Noticing Striphe the panic set in, hide the money or he will gamble it for you he thought to himself.   Hands in pockets he calmly walked over.

Congrats Striphe, your blood line has a rich history and is always interesting to see you in leadership.  I wish you the best of luck continuing the growth of LA and look forward to watching you grow

stubbing out his cigar on the ground, he walks off rapidly

Walking up and shaking hands with the newest auth in LA he handed over a suitcase. Christian always seemed to show up fashionably late after most the guests had left. Some still weren't fond of having a lion in organized crime. None the less he was there to celebrate the new opportunity for a friend.

Well done Striphe, The days of you being second in command for Ecstasy are long gone. It makes complete sense that this is the next step in this journey we call life. You've done nothing but help out and offer assistance to those you work for.

In the case is a bunch of chips from the local casino here in Los Angeles. I figured there would be no better of a gift then this to someone who can never get enough of the high stakes action.

Again most deserving of the opportunity and I am glad to say I got to be a part of your run at one point!

Striphe, you have stood by me every step of the way, it was only natural that you should get this chance. I would wish you luck but I know you don't need it, we have a ton of hard work ahead of us but I know with you and Freddy at my side we can accomplish that here in Savannah. 

Enjoy the moment sir, you appreciate it!

Yajirobe raises his glass in honour of the big occasion.

Congratulations sir, I heard some stories about you from my father, and I am looking forward to work for you.

Good luck with the new expansion brother. Your crew will be lucky to have you!

Doc hands a bottle of brandy to Striphe

As Vindictive visits the West Coast to see his good friend Striphe celebrate his new role.

I love seeing this brother. About time your ancestry has rise to bold again. I want to congrats you Striphe on a long prosperous life. I must say your a great friend and I have been friends with you for years. I know for sure you'll knock em out tha park kid! 

As Vindictive raises his glass of Champagne and pours Striphe.

TO SUCCESS! Salute!