Criseria kept catching TM-Scarface gazing at her. It made her a bit nervous and it was hard not to blush again. She would glance back at him and just admire those striking eyes. Even once she caught her breath catch. She needed another shot of tequalia. 

"Will you please pour me another shot" 

She has only known how to work hard, never taking the time to date like most girls her age had. She only had one thing on her mind, impressing her boss and helping her family and city. She had not felt like this around a guy before. And this was suppose to be her RHM could the timing be anymore off. She was a professional. How was she going to deal with this. 

"TM do you have any ideas how you want to spend the rest of this afternoon, I did get some crumbs so we can feed the ducks, and I do want to visit the Wishing Well before we leave. Oh my! Do you see that woman out there? She has binoculars and now she is being attacked by a bird that almost tipped the boat."

Criseria couldn't help but giggle at the sight before her and the giggle turned into a full laugh. She hadn't laughed this hard in a long time.

TM could only smirk the sound of Criseria musical laughter, really adding a brightening tone to the whole moment. But even still his eyes moved from the wonderful woman to the whole caper going on in the lake. And as usual what started as a scuffle with @ JoliBebe wound up with both parties coming to an understanding in this case it was the young woman and a Canadian goose. As sight that amused the mobster to say the least he could only enjoy the moment in all its glory.

”you definatly don’t see that everyday hun, and not everyday does one hear such a laugh. A treat on both accounts... and by all means I think that artinerary sounds just lovely, perhaps we make our wishes before we abscond to feed the ducks and the birds and such? I trust you’ll lead the way,”

TM could only look back at Criseria after gazing one last time at the scene on the pond. He takes the woman’s hand in his before absconding towards the wishing well. Even still he can’t help but remember he only had large dollar bills in his money clip and no coins even still , the perfect day asking for the perfect hundred dollar wish.

Criseria finished laughing and once she finished. She could only blush all the more at the compliments @TM-Scareface had just given her. 

"Going to the wishing well sounds like a perfect plan" Criseria starts packing up the Picnic Hamper and once it is packed she gets the attention of one of her Trigger men to come carry the basket. She then starts on the path towards the wishing well. She is glad has been turning out so well. Though as TM takes her hand she feels her heart flutter just a little bit. She still was not used to letting someone touch her though, if it was anyone but him, there would be Hell to pay. She has loved this view from the lake, it would be a moment she will be remembering from now on. 

"We will have to tell Mynnes how wonderful and tranquil this place is. That would have thoroughly enjoyed this trip to Detroit. I know we don't get out this way much, but I do think at least every so often we should come back and celebrate this moment, our first real chance to sit down and get to know one another."   When she arrived to the wishing well very nice.  She pulled out some change from her pocket and looked at TM to see if he was ready for them to make their wishes together.

hearing a rather loud laugh, loud enough she heard it from her boat she immediately looked over and realized that laugh was towards her and her goose she now decided to call Henry. She had been spotted! Glaring at Henry while he finished off the food and just starred at her, she rolled her eye annoyingly before contemplating on what to do.

"Look what you did! They have seen us, you have caused a scene and now well....I don't actually know!" Joli takes a quick glance in the couples direction with her binoculars and realizes they hadn't caught on that they were her muse for the days agenda. With a sigh of relief she looked back at the goose who was refusing to leave even though there was no more food.

"Well good thing I named you since you wont go away! lovely. Alright well we haven't been spotted, so it looks like they're heading towards the Well. We will go to shore little Henry and perch ourselves somewhere high." Joli rowed them to the shore and she got out of the boat; as she started walking the goose let out a ridiculously loud honk. Turning around she gave the goose an ugly look and threw her hands up in the air. "Seriously! you have legs, walk you dumb duck!" She scowled and the goose continued honking until she obliged to his wants to be carried.

Picking up Henry she set forth going  through the trees out of sight, staying hidden, with Henry tucked under her arm as he randomly nipped at her ear the entire time she was trying to be as sneaky as possible. She managed to stay far out enough the bodyguards didn't seem to notice her, but they came off as rather lazy bodyguards, she contemplated on sending Henry to attack but decided this was not the best choice because her goal was to be a ghost and 'Le People Watch' coming up to a rather large tree she first pushed Henry up on a branch and then shimmied on after him, getting comfortable on a large branch she pulled her binoculars out of her bag that she hung from another nearby sturdy branch. Henry of course went straight to her lap, sat down and would peck at the binoculars until she gave him a few pets on the head. 

What does a man wish for in this moment? Correction what does a man wish for in such an. Perfect moment. All that had transpired at this humble place was anything but short of extraordinary. TM for the most part had kept to himself but he found it so easy to divulge to the woman in his presence, and in turn could only hope she felt a bit more comfortable with him. Removing his moneyclup from his pocket he pulls out a hundred dollar bill commenting on things once more.

”Id have to say this place brings out a certain side of Detroit many long to see, you are right it is so quiet and so memorable. Every part of this time with you had been, and I know it’s definatly not the tequila talking hun. I am more then thrilled you invited me here, and I’m looking forward to the days weeks and months to come. As for my wish well this one stays with me to the grave sweetheart.”

The young mafioso looks at the bill in his hand. Truthfully he could only wish for one thing, the thing that eludes so many in this life. The thing that escaped his grandfather in the end of it all. But to share such a connection with another was such a risk in this life, and he knew that but still on key with Criseria as they both toss their offerings into the well. TM still skeptical that maybe there was someone’s at the bottom of the well collecting the cash bust still he wouldn’t do are let his paranoia from the coke ruin such a moment. Even still the young man failed to being noticed no kot by a rival family no kot by the cops but by a interesting woman and her new pet goose. tM’s Bodyguards knowing better then to interrupt suchc a moment even with such as amausing news as the new inhabitants of the nearby tree.

”shall we go feed those ducks hun? I’m sure they must be starving since that goose ate all the food that we brought out for them earlier... Besides  I can already see my wish coming true”

As she seen what @TM-Scareface was about to throw into the wishing well, she couldn't believe here eyes. Most people worked a whole month for the amount he was tossing in. she was astonished. She blushed slightly when he said that this time with her had been memorable. Was she seeing that maybe he was possibly interested in her. The thought made her heart race. She had known her wish all along and however maybe her wish is going to be two-fold now. She tossed her money in and closed her eyes, making a wish as a mobster and a leader, and her second one as a woman. 

"I agree, I do think it is time we went and fed those ducks" This time she slid her hand to the crook of the Gentleman's arm and allowed him to lead the way. 

Elias was settling into his new Detroit home, slowly but surely...he still had some belongings left in Chicago, however his most important black coat & hat never travelled with Elias, upon leaving the airport Elias caught a cab into the Detroit city centre, asking the cab driver on the way to drop him off to the nicest venue Detroit had to offer...'I know just the place' said the driver...'ever visited Lakeview Gardens & Cafe before...?' Elias shook his head at the driver, but ushered him to continue his journey anyway, and he was already curious as to what would lay in store..

As Elias got out of the cab, he stood proudly and looked up at the welcoming sign, it seemed peaceful, quaint - there were birds singing in the tree's, people throwing their bread and feeding the ducks in the lake, it was only when Elias locked eyes with Mynnes that it all made sense. Who else would be able to set up such a thriving community hang out so shortly after the May Great War...

Elias ran over to Mynnes and hugged her tight, they went back years and Elias saw her and one of his closest confidants.. 'it's great to see you in Detroit Elias, what brings you here..?' Elias went onto explain about his call from Maggie - how she reached out and asked for help, and he came running. Elias was known to his fellow mafioso's to be a helping hand, a friend in need and he would often even risk his own life to protect the ones he loved.

'So Mynnes - I must confess after being on a plane for so long, I need to stretch my legs - do you mind if I take one of your boats out for a few hours? I know my recent history with accidents aren't great, but you know you can trust me not to get up to any mischief.. you can even come along for the ride if you want...!'

Elias looked at Mynnes waiting for her reply, as to what would happen next, who knew...

TM led the beautiful woman along the path by now the shots hitting them both. Their casual conversation together making him and his boss giggle together alike. For a moment a delightful moment st that both forgot there titles and responsibilities and for a moment truly let go to live and laugh. Her triggermen never far behind her invade things would happen but this was just one of those perfect days where everything if not anything that would happen wouldn’t be just right. 

“So yeah he jumped out of the car and when he came too the guy was standing over him with a gun and then... click.. “

TM continues to talk about little points of pride about his grandfather getting little snippets from the woman walking at his side his hand takes hers fingers locked as he squeezes.. reaching a small bridge over a narrowing in the water way does he take the bird food from the triggermen for the day turned pack mule.. tossing some down st the ducks below he can’t help but laugh and look over at Criseria his gaze longing as he takes a deep breathe.

After enjoying a lovely burger just down the road at the Greasy spoon, Chase had promised his good friend Mynnes he would stop by her Lakeview Café. Chase entered the Park and headed down towards to lake to greet Mynnes, it was a beautiful hot sunny day people were out in the park all playing and even the odd person swimming.

As Chase approached he noticed Mynnes is the distance, working hard as usual he creeped him behind her and gave out a "Boo!" She jumped out of her skin, Chase could not help but laugh. He hugged Mynnes it had been a long time since he had saw her as they went there separate ways and he was holding out in Seattle.

"What a lovely place you have here, I have just eaten so I will not have anything, but you I will take one of you special coffee's you make, I remember you make a wicked coffee." Out the corner of Chase's eye he spotted some Row boats docked on the grass over in the far corner. He looked at Mynnes then looked at the boats.

"What you say, we take the coffee's out in the row boat and we can catch up?" Chase laughed innocently and followed Mynnes up to the café for his coffee.

Criseria and TM-Scarface enjoyed their walk along the path. Their conversation was was never dull. It was a delightful that they could have such a time during this beautiful day. She of course couldn't help but notice every so often how he would squeeze her hand or gaze at her it was something she was not used to in this life. She had never let anyone close enough to her to allow such a thing. Though this was nice and she couldn't help but longingly gaze back into TM-Scarface's eyes every so often as he was telling a story. The day was starting to draw to the end though and she still needed to let him know that he had a place to stay while he was here. 

"TM-Scarface, I wanted you to know that when I came into the city, I stopped by Motor City Hotel and got 2 Suites, one for you and one for me, since I knew this day could take a bit long." Criseria got into her purse and dug out his key to the suite and handed it over to to the young gentleman. "They also should be bringing up breakfast for in the morning and everything is taking care of." They start walking towards the entrance of the park slowly taking their time and enjoying each others company. 

Time had just flown by, and for a moment the man didn’t realize what planet he was on or the fact that he hadn’t tuned up with his preferred vice for the longest he has in recent history. A smile could only come across his face thinking that perhaps the presence of such a refined woman had an effect on him. The young and impressionable TM, proud underboss to the family of the woman that stood in his presence. Not in a million years would he have starting along this road. The road his grandfather took and a road that led to so much distruction. But as TM’s eyes met Criseria protect and ensure were the words that took prominence in his thoughts.

”So kind of you to plan ahead my dear, can’t say the last time I was here was too pleasant, slept at the airport there’s really wasn’t much going on. Kind of makes me wish I visited more after the boom but, as my grandfather use to say to our beloved Don Hope, missed opertunities again. I do trust my lodgings in the Motir City will be a tad more comfortable, and my sincerest thank you for the accommodations. No sense in one of us leaving our vehicles here, and since I don’t trust my guys with it well. Guess I’ll have to see you there.”

TM was always one to know his place be it in social situations or situations involving the fabric of the world he lived in. But still he was young and he was brazen, the look by the lake leaving a lasting impression on him since. All through the little conversations and the interesting moments leading him up to a moment like this. But she was Criseria his boss someone to be respected. So he accepted the keys to his suite before taking the time to escort the fetching woman to her vehicle and just before he is about to part for his he leans in kissing her cheek, knowing Ron do so to a master asssassin is to do so with death. A smirk comes across his face ss he begins to make his way to his vehicle to depart for the hotel shortly afterwards.

Criseria was extremely excited after the walk back to the car she had a wonderful day and couldn't have dreamed it would have gone this well when she had first planned this day. She thought TM-Scarface was a complete and total gentleman escorting her back to her vehicle and was in quite a shock when he kissed her on the cheek. She couldn't help but blush once he did. She was glad he was accepting the accommodations since she wanted to make sure he was comfortable for the night since she had brought him all the way out here. 

"I truly am thankful you came out and met me for the day TM-Scarface, it has meant more to me than you could possibly know. I am looking forward to getting to know you better in the coming days. I do trust you will have a good night's stay and I will meet you there at the motel. If you need anything at all please don't hesitate to let me know."

It had been quite a busy few days at Mynnes's Lakeview Gardens & Cafe and business had gone far better in its opening week than she had ever envisaged. She was quite pleased and felt supported by friends who had also come to visit it too.

A young lady of the name JoliBebe had pretty much brought her own rowing boat for life with the amount of deposit she placed down at the cafe. Mynnes found the lady to be of an intriguing character and was rather impressed with the eagerness she showed in wanting to get 'one with the wildlife'. Mynnes could see from the distance of how the lady must have been 'bird' watching around the shores, whilst out on the lake. Mynnes smiled as she thought maybe she could take a leaf of that lady book sometime and have a go herself!

A gentleman from Seattle Blackpanther- also visited the cafe and treated himself to a sub to eat and seemed to of enjoyed it and said he will revisit the next time he is in Detroit "Anytime, you're welcome!" Mynnes replied to him as he walked out the door.

A little bit later, Mynnes was cleaning around the cafe and outside of it and could see that her two good friends Criseria and @Scarface-TM were still enjoying their time. She could not help but smile at it as she thought how the park suits a variety of type of people. From people wishing to row a boat, feed the ducks, families in the playground or simply for courting the old fashion way. Not forgetting the wishing well and the rows and rows of hedges forming a maze.

Mynnes made her way back to the cafe and found herself startled as she was grabbed hold of by Chase. He gave her a big "Quite an entrance" Mynnes commented to Chase as he startled her. He requested one of her 'wicked' coffees. Mynnes couldn't help but take it so literally, for the fun of it of course, that when he wasn't watching she sprinkled in a little something to make him seem like he was flying around dizzy once it hits. He offered her to go out onto the boat and she decided to take his lead. They made their way over to the area of the row bows "Ok you get in and I will untie it from the dock" Mynnes said as she saw Chase stumble into the boat with a grin that made her think of a laughing donkey forming upon his face. Mynnes untied the boat and pushed it back from the dock "Enjoy the boat" she shouted as she changed her mind of joining him on the water "Come back to the cafe when you're done, I will take you to the wishing well" she shouted some more as she could see him starting to try to row, going around in circles as he did. The look of confusion from the coffee Chase had drunk surely had Mynnes amused as she went back towards the cafe.

After two long days travelling between New York and Philadelphia, Atropos was finally in Detroit. Nothing like waking up at your own bed, he thought as he was getting up that morning. Making his way to the kitchen to prepare his coffee, he noticed the bright day that Detroit had.

It took him a few minutes but he finally decided to leave his house and enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the Lakeview Cafe over to the Gardens that Mynnes had opened not too long ago. He had to try the wishing well again and see if it was just a coincidence last time or if it trully worked.

He dressed up and left the house. The gardens weren't too far away from his house and he loved going to places that were in a short distance. Once again, out of habit, he took a few seconds examinating the sign as he was entering the place.

He quickly moved towards the well and while looking around to make sure no one else was watching him, he dropped a coin in it and made his wish. "Lets see if you can get this one to happen." he thought and moved towards the cafe.

He sat and waited for the waiter to come and take his order while a strange sound reached him. It was a few ducks fighting over a piece of bread. It was intense enough to create loud noises that he never expected to hear from ducks.

His attention was cut off by the waiter that came and took his order. Just a black coffee with a piece of toast that he planned on using to experiment on the way ducks react to food.

The ducks were enjoying their morning on the lake as they fought over the crumbs people were throwing out to them. Mynnes had spotted one of the gentlemen from the crew they both currently work for entering and ordered a black coffee and toast. As the waitress came back to the counter with the order Mynnes spoke to her "Go take a break, I'll cover this" she said.

She got the coffee ready and made the toast to ensure it was the perfect toast brown and not burnt on the edges at all. She picked up the order and placed it on a tray to then carry over to Atropos. "Silver service for you!" She said with a little wink as she placed it down in front of him "And of course those from our crew it's always on the house. Except for making wishes of course!" she commented further. Mynnnes smiled, as she explained if he needed anything more that she won't be far away "Enjoy sir!" she said as she made her way back to behind the counter.

Mynnes saw that a customer who had visited before had returned and he had ordered a sub and a coffee. He also helped her fixed a little problem with the burners for which she was grateful for.

"Thank you for the help" she said to BlackPanther-, "I guess new stuff takes some getting use too" she continued to say with a smile. Just then a waitress came walking over with the gentleman's order and placed it down in front of BlackPanther-. "Have this one me for the help you gave" Mynnes said to him as she then went to get cleaned up a bit. 

Mynnes was wiping around the counters of the cafe, it has been a busy day, a busy few days in fact. Mayne friends have visited, some from near home and some who had flown in to enjoy the wonders of her park.

Before the mad rush came to be another friend had snuck up on her, Elias and gave her a hug. She was just washing up some dishes when she suddenly remembered "Oh dammit!" she shouted a little bit as she dropped a plate, smashing to the ground. She dried her hands and rushed back into the dining area of the cafe "Elias please forgive me, I got rushed off my feet here, I hope the waitresses have served you well in the meantime" she said as she tried to make it up to him.

"Boat" that's right she said as she remembered what he wanted. "Wait here 5mins, I promise to make it worthwhile" she said as she rushed back to the kitchen. She made him a top-notch hamper up with a fantastic picnic for him to enjoy and a few bottles of beers in it to boot. She made it look appealing as she picked up the basket and took it to Elias. "Here take this as compensation and feel free to enjoy the boats too, its all on me" she said, as she hoped it makes it up to him. She paused for a moment and told him what she did to Chase earlier that day, she could see the look on Elias face of relief, as he knows she wouldn't ever be that mean to him. 

Chase was feeling a little light headed as he stumbled onto the boat, he managed to compose himself for a second to take out the ores and place them in the water ready to go. Mynnes was on the bank, she was just untying the boat then she was going to join him for a row. He saw Mynnes had untied the boat "Comon then." He shouted to her, but she had other ideas, and she kicked the boat into to lake laughing. Chase was feeling a little bit worse for ware out on the lake, and thinks maybe Mynnes has done something to his coffee, he notices a duck approaching the row boat and gets a great idea for some revenge.

Chase leans over the row boat and picks up the duck, the duck is causing a fuss and nearly makes him capsize but he manages to steady the boat. Chase rows the boat gingerly back to the bank and gets out duck in hand, He sneaks up to the Cafe, there are quite a lot of people inside he sniggers to himself as he pushes open the door slightly sticking the duck inside, he then taps the duck to cause it to kick off and shuts the door behind him, standing outside listening to the chaos start laughing out loud to himself.