Clown giggles softly to himself as he'd twiddle his fingers, checking himself out briefly in the mirror before stepping out of the newly acquired headquarters. Operations were under way in The North Side, Chicago. The structure had it's own history, apparently housed operations before this new one. The structural integrity was battered, sustaining damage and destruction by dynamite and molotov attacks; not uncommon activity during the course of business In This Thing of Ours. Though, there was a plaque out front, marred by explosive and gunfire. "The Mani-.. -sion" Was all that was legible. It was his now, along with the future associates and members that would become the operation in The North Side of Chicago.

Clown grinned excitedly as he gave himself a last look over before stepping out of the front doors. The sounds of construction apparent, crews hammering away and sanding out the splintered wood. It was certainly all coming together! Red balloons tied to the front gate posts, and dogs wearing the neatest clown dog shoes! A new plaque was being polished out front, the letters gleaming beneath the Chicago sun.

Floater's Inc.

"They Float, They All Float Here.."

Clown would straighten out that ruffle that sat around his neck, ensuring there was just the right crisp bounce as he made his way out. A single red balloon waving above his head, the white ribbon pinched between two fingers in his left hand. A smile began to curl at the corners of his lips as he approached the crowd of people that looked on, curious of the operation that was taking effect. 

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming by! As you see, operations are taking off here in The North Side. We're absolutely excited to join the other operations in Chicago and absolutely grateful for the opportunity. In particular, grateful to our Godmother @Sineya , Don @MandyMammories , and ..." 

Clown gave a solemn heavy sigh, digging his heel into the soil beneath as he took pause to the thought. Giving that next name a moment of silence, the wound still fresh upon him.

"Godfather Varys. For who without, this would not have been possible. Wherever you are Godfather, I hope you've found peace, thank you for all you've done for me, and Chicago."

Another sigh tumbled past his lips and a moment passed before he'd give a nod, that smile taking its place back upon his lips. He'd glance out to those who assembled. 

"Come stop by anytime! Jokes, pokes, and balloon animals! ..Oh, and bring your kids too, we'll have an exciting carnival setting up around back here soon! Assuming my closest in the operation, @Bubbles doesn't overwhelm my schedule with other less exciting work. " 

He'd suddenly gasp, remembering something! He'd give a snap of his fingers, sending forth several red balloons with a white envelop attached. Inside was a single coin, currency of The Gods. It was just a little token of his appreciation to those who stopped by this morning, in the beautiful, Chicago.

Gambino sees Clown just as hes leaveing Gambino gives Clown a big manly hug then says in a aloud voice 

Congratulations Clown hope you do well we are all rooting for ya. 

Just as Gambino leaves he gives Clown a bag fulled with George Washingtons then Gambino vannishs in the crowd 

Sho_Nuff saw the balloons flying around and thought they couldn’t have come from no other than Clown.  As he approached all the commotion shonuff it was.

Congratulation Clown, couldn’t have been awarded to a better dude.  I wish you the best with your new leadership role and have no doubt you will be awesome at it..

Pops one of the balloons in his honor.

Clown gasped as the balloons he sent out suddenly burst! The credits dissipating with the blasted balloons. He'd only grin, his yellow hues beaming at the fallen pieces of red. 

"Oh, I certainly love when they POP!"

He'd stomp his feet excitedly, certainly quite giddy with the noise and sensation! He'd lift his palm and blow into it, setting loose a few more balloon carrying envelopes containing currency of the Gods. One, two.. and three!

Roger grinned and bowed to Clown. "Congratulations my friend. I know you've been around a while and I hope you the best. Continue bringing joy, and sometimes horror, to all those who's life you touch!" Roger chuckled and, for joy of making the Clown giggle with glee, he POPPED a red balloon and started humming a tune not quite of this world...Yet.

"Ninety nine red balloons
Floating in the summer sky
Panic bells, its red alert
There´s something here from somewhere else
The war machine springs to life
Opens up one eager eye
And focusing it on the sky
The ninety nine red balloons go by"

Bubbles began walking down the outside stairs to where Clown was standing. The railings were lined with red balloons... Red... It wasn't her favorite color, not in the slightest. Stopping half way down on the flight of stairs she took out a small pair of scissors out of her pocket, walked up to one of the balloons and snipped the ribbon. 

The balloon immediately floated up in the sky. It reminded her of a cloud of bubbles floating away. She took another step down and cut the next one and admired it as it floated away with the other balloon. She continued this until there were no balloons left tied to the banister. By the time she got down to the bottom of the stairs she noticed Clown looking at her. He was pissed, you could almost see the steam coming out of his ears. 

Bubbles just stood there and chuckled before speaking up.

"Red, blah... They should have been blue but anyways we got things to do. Yeah congratulations but come on, snap to it."

She nodded her head towards the house and without him being able to respond she walked back up the stairs, giving one more glance towards the sky at the red balloons far off in the distance.

Beaming with the excitement of the news that her friend had been given permission to set up shop, she waited for others to congratulate him before stepping forward to give him a tight hug.

"As someone I have always admired and respected, this is definitely well earned. Congrats!" 

Mandy hugs Clown as he leaves to set up his crew.

"What can I say my friend. You have been here for me since I first became a crew leader. You have been a work horse, and my closest advisor. No one deserves this more than you do! If there is anything you need remember, I'm just a stones throw away. Congratulations!"

She turns her attention to Bubbles, who is making the drive to help Clown out.

"Bubbles, the crew will never be the same without you. Thank you for everything you did for me in the time we were together. I will never forget it. I'm sure you will carry your bubbly personality with you to Clown's family.

Oh, and make sure Clown doesn't pull any more pranks on Olivia. You know her thing with clowns, and I wouldn't want anything to happen to my brand new auth.

But seriously I couldn't be happier right now. I think tonight will be a night of celebration!"

Gambino walks up behind Clown and Bubbles Knowing they think he left he then yells 

Boo hahaha Then Gambino shares a bottle of champagne with Clown and Bubbles then Gambino says 

I better get back to mandy i can stay to long but in joy your day you to much deserved.

Making his rounds Uncle Joe had heard the news of Clown getting the nod to set up shop on the North Side. Continuing on his way Joe came upon Clown's HQ. There it was in all it's new found glory.

Floater's Inc.

"They Float, They All Float Here.."

Making his way inside Uncle Joe sought out Clown to congratulate him on his new endeavor and wish him the best in the North side. Reaching out to shake Clowns hand Uncle Joe began to speak.

"Congratulations to you and yours huh. Our beautiful windy city is well on its way to better days. I just wanted to come in and show my respect and wish you well."

Having said his piece Uncle Joe had to excuse himself as he was a very busy man. He was late for a dog race at the local track.

Maggy had just finished slicing the throat of one of the HaveFun associates. "Trying to ruin his day huh" she thought to herself, as she sliced the cheeks of the corpse in clowns honour."Talk less, Smile more". After cleaning up she decided to pop (GET IT?!?! ITS A PUN) in to see Her former sponsors new place. She waited to be noticed.

"my beautiful little joker, no better person deserved this. When i first started you were one of only a few people who noticed me on the streets, you offered me your change and gave me a bed to sleep in. Now look at me! I can finally aff *hic* ord a censor bar! And its all thanks to you. Go give your joy to all those around. they deserve it."

The old bum pulled from under her censor bar an unlabelled bottle of alcohol and took a swig.

"Here's to ya"

Aegon listens on to Clown's speech and nods his head in respect over what he said about GodFather Varys, who was sorely missed but Chicago was stand strong in his image. Clown was setting up he had worked with clown for sometime now but could not get over how creepy a dam clown, Mandy jiggly as ever made a good choice however. 

CONGRATULATIONS MR. CLOWN!

Chicago welcomes another family to bring more prosperity, look forward to working with you further and seeing the new life you  breath into Chicago. 

Ageon gives clown a brotherly clasp handshake and hands him a token of respect. A finely crafted dagger with gold finnish and amber inlays the blade made of Valarian steel. 

A large Sicilian man with a scar on his nose comes; known to some as LuckyLucy's most trusted man Guiseppe, to give Clown with a large box of unused balloons and under that - stacks of cash.  At the very bottom secure in a bag and free of blood, is an ear.  Attached to the box is a small card with feminine hand writing upon it.  

Clown,

It does my heart such good to hear that another whom Varys placed such trust and confidence in has come to his proper place: leadership.  Some of us resisted the rise as long as we could, but as he often happened - Varys' predictions of the future have come to pass.  I am only sorry that he is not hear to see it.  I'm sure he would have heard whispers of your coming to power many months before it happened so I might assume he knew this was coming - or maybe had some small hand in planting the seed in people's mind that it should.  He was a true professional that way... always whispering the beginnings of thoughts that were meant to grow in the hearts and minds of men until they took full shape for the benefit of all who were loyal to him.

Enclosed you will find a bit of humor... balloons.  May they bring smiles to your friends in dark times that may yet come.

Enclosed you will find a small nest egg.  May it help you build the wonders that Varys dreamed might yet come to pass.

Enclosed you will find an ear. 

You may be aware that I recently put a reward out for the person who could bring me the dead body of a mutual enemy of ours.  One who took from all of us something most dear - one who used his offensive ears to hear the intention within our hearts and learn our secrets, but was not swayed by them to join our cause & build something good and true in this wretched thing of ours.  May it serve as a reminder for you of two things:  the first is a warning to hopefully do better than I did... to remain ever vigilante.  I failed in not seeing the threat this one was, and I have paid the dearest price that any mother and wife could ever pay for not having seen the rogue for what he was before he struck. 

The second is a promise: As I will always remember the owner of this ear fell for failing to use his hear or his heart & then choosing to strike at the heart of our shared dream; I will ALWAYS remember how you stood shoulder to shoulder with me in the early hours of November 26th.  I will NEVER forget what was taken from us and those who had my back when all the chips were down.  You are my friend Clown - now and ever more.  

Wishing you all success and joy going forward,

~Lucky
 

"Don Dicarprio sends you this gift and regrets she could not attend as she has appointments today that could not be missed.  She hopes the two of you can sit together sometime very soon... maybe take a train together?  She believes you will understand her meaning."  He inclines his head respectfully and once Clown takes the box and seems satisfied only then he will leave.