The rain was heavier today than usual. Tony disregarded that and continued his stroll without an umbrella. There was too much that he had to get done today. There was a building that he had sent Williams to purchase for him earlier that day. Even though the man was young and new to his organization he felt the need to give him some early chances to help out. Just as he was arriving at the building, out came Williams with an umbrella and a briefcase that most likely held the deed and any spare cash that may be left after negotiations. Tony waved off the umbrella...

"I'm already wet, no point in using it. So I assume all is set and done with the purchase?" Tony asked.

"Aye sir, the purchase be done as you requested. What is this place for?" Williams had that curious look on his face. Not one that would make you worry, but one that made you know he wanted to learn fast. 

"This building will be the start of something new. It will be the start for somebody whose mother as well as herself has been extremely loyal and hard working." Tony handed Williams a note along with an envelope filled with cash.

The money is for you.

The address on this paper is to be traveled to and the person living there told to arrive here as soon as possible...

Tony waited there for quite some time inside. There was a fireplace that he lit to help dry himself off as he waited. He had hung up his coat on a chair he placed next to where he sat on the wooden floor. Staring at the flames and thinking of the past, but also the future....

There was a knock on the door and he yelled from where he sat, "Come in!" which was followed by the sound of the large front doors opening. In came Williams followed by Jasmine. He motioned for Williams to head to the kitchen as he was no longer needed at this moment. Tony patted the floor next to him and Jasmine came over to sit down. He turned to look at her with a smile before returning his gaze to the fireplace....

"This is a day that I have been excited for, but also dreading at the same time Jasmine." She looked a bit confused at the statement, "Today you will be setting off on your own. You will no longer be part of Villainy Incorporated as you have been or your mother was. You will no longer be my right hand woman. You yourself, will become a leader and a leader of Ballard district as well. You will run your own crew and all criminal activities in that district. You will still work with me in all matters, but I will hope to see you accomplish great things." He finally stopped speaking and waited for what her response would be.

Jasmine sat there for what felt like an eternity before replying, "I hope that I can live up to your expectations. We've been on quite the journey together Tony." 

He turned to her and gave her a hug before standing up. He extended his hand and helped her get up from the floor. Then he shouted for Williams to come back into the room.

"You need to take this little notebook. It has numbers to call which span across multiple cities in this country. I'd like you to call them and extend an invitation to this building for a celebration." Tony handed the book to Williams.

"What's the celebration for boss?" Williams was curious again.

"Well it's for Jasmine. She will be starting up her own crew over in Ballard district." Williams nodded with a slight smirk before heading off to the telephone. 

"Jasmine, you've been an exceptional member and an even greater friend to me. This journey has been a bit longer for me as I outlived your mother. Hopefully I will see you live long and do great things. I am already proud of you and I know that will only increase over the upcoming weeks."

Now Tony and Jasmine just needed to wait for the celebration to begin. That and to begin planning for the future of Seattle.....

"OH! I was wondering.....what will you call your crew?"

Jasmine is overwhelmed and isn't responding to Tony much. This has come to her as a shock, she didn't know what to say. She didn't want to leave Tony alone in this world. They had made a great team just as he did with her mother. Who else is going to keep his pet goat from Kaira under control? But it's time. She knew it was time, everyone close to her knew it was time so she accepted the offer and gives Tony a huge lingering hug. 

"Before everyone arrives, I would like to say thank you. A huge thank you for having confidence and faith in me and giving me the extra push. My mother would be so proud of what you have made me today. You took me in and gave me everything I needed to rise and shine in this world."

Jasmine pulls out a letter and hands it to TonyCastelli. "With your answer to the family name..."

Tony unfolds the piece of paper and it appears to be from a good friend AlexaBliss. 

It read...

-Absolution-

Jasmine laughed. "Yes, I asked for a recommendation of a name and this was the reply. I loved it instantly."

After taking the keys from Tony, she heads over to her new HQ and awaits the celebration. Jasmine loves a good party!

Earlier that night

Dusk casted faint shadows on the gravel path that was lined with conifers on one side and a steep mountain slope on the other. It was the first time they met. Confident handshakes had to mask either man’s uncertain looks. As the man counted his dollars, Dar saw a thumbs-up appearing at the back of the truck.

“All seems to be in order and that means I’ll likely be in touch with you in the future once more.” Dar told the smuggler. “Have a safe trip home.”
 

Later that night

“Careful with those crates!” Dar yelled at the first associates unloading the booze. Dar carried a box with six bottles of Whiskey himself and halted in front of Jasmine, who radiated with pride in front of her new property.

“Wow, Vegas had it’s perks.” Dar told her. “But Seattle ain’t that bad either. This close to Vancouver smuggling costs and risks are cut in half. That’s my kind of doing business. Anyway, I figured this celebration could use a drink or two and you didn’t had much time to fill a proper liquor cabinet, I decided to bring some of the good stuff.”


Dar handed his box over to one of the associates coming back out, which allowed him to shake hands with Jasmine.

“Congratulations on this next step in your career. It’s a good thing to further spread our influence in this city and I’m looking forward to learn how you will shape the district in the times to come.”

AlexaBliss took her first steps in Ballard holding a map to what was suppose to be her new HQ she followed in nervously she had never been in Seattle before and she was here alone without her old family around her.  After a few minutes she stopped looking around she could not seem to find the place the map was showing, she was sure she was in the right spot. She spots a man across the road and approaches him.

"Excuse me Sir do you know where i can find Jasmine and The Veggies?" 

The man cuts a snigger and looks at her like she is crazy and reply's 

"Im not sure about those Veggie's but Jasmine and Absolution have just moved in across the street there"

"DAMN IT" Alexa say's to herself she was sure she was coming to live with the Veggie's maybe she had misheard over the phone. Finding the HQ Alexa enters and see's Jasmine frantically running around to get the place spotless. Offering her congratulations to her Home Girl, she places her bag down and gets on with helping her out.

in the corner, there was a large metallic box that sat motionless until Jasmines arrival. at which point it activated.

BEEP BOOP.

I AM A ROBOT FROM THE FUTURE. AS THIS IS THE PAST I WAS AWARE THAT THIS EVENT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN.

I HAVE COME TO CONGRATULATE YOU, PLEASE CHECK MY INTERNAL COMPARTMENT FOR A COMPLEMENTARY SET OF FLOWERS. 

A small draw on the front of the once flush metallic box appears, revealing a rotten bouquet of flowers. how long was it sat there?

THE HISTORY BOOKS ARE KIND TO YOU.

A man got out of a cab right in front of the new HQ, yelling as he opened the door.

"TO DAVY JONES' LOCKER WITH YE, YE SON OF A BISCUIT EATER!"

The car had yet to stop and he was already leaping out of an open door, in a clear with the driver. His tanned skin was blushed, and his eyes mirrored a livid expression of dissatisfaction. "HOW DARE YE HORNSWAGGLE ME 200 DOUBLOONS FOR BRINGING ME 'ERE FROM THE PORT. PLUNDERING!" Eventually, the angry man opened the front door and kicked the driver until his lights were out. Now much calmer, he grabbed the keys and opened the trunk of the cabbie, muttering some sort of complaint about "shore vessels".

Carefully, he unloaded about five boxes onto the sidewalk. The sound of glass clinking inside was a dead giveaway of the box's contents, but once he stacked them in the hallway, one could clearly read the labels on them.

_^-Fu_{r^{d's f}}i _ⁿ e _^Gr_og-

"Yarr! Ye landlubbers better enjoy them rations I leave ye. Me most sincere compliments to th' new Privateer. May ye Jolly Roger fly high up in the crow's nest."