Marie sat in the great hall at the head table with Lucky and his two hands, Draven and Isabella-Luciano.  This day had been long in coming and a great number of Mafioso had gathered in Detroit this evening to honor one man.  When all those in attendance had been served a drink, the very pregnant godmother quietly arose to address the assembly.  Quickly a respectful hush fell over the great hall and she began.

“My friends, honorable men and women, I welcome you all here.  Today we gather together to celebrate the raising of a new godfather.  While this is something sought after by many few actually achieve it.  I have known Salvatore_Luciano longer than anyone else here tonight.  He was introduced to this thing of ours by my late husband Luca Lucania.  Since that day I have had no one that was more loyal or trustworthy.  When the opportunity arose for us to expand our operations into this great city, there was no question in my mind as to who I would send and he has been more successful than I could have ever dreamed.  He has revitalized Detroit, and re-established the commerce here in such a way of to provide many Mafioso the opportunity to flourish and seek after their fortunes in relative safety and peace. 

Salvatore_Luciano is not only my husband, but he is also my partner.  He has been my Right Hand Man and my general.  In everything he has done, he has done in service to our great family.  He has met every one of my expectations and exceeded them.   I can honestly say tonight that I have never been more proud of him and his achievements.   Please join me now in congratulating, Godfather Salvatore_Luciano, by coming forward and paying your respects. “

Lucky stood and Marie smiled at him.  She leaned into him to kiss him on both cheeks.  “Let me be the first to say congratulations, my darling.”  She then sat down so that others could come forward.

Isabella gave her father kisses on both cheeks.  She'd sworn herself to him in the moments following the Godfather's death, but this moment was it's own sort of amazing.  Surrounded by the mafioso of the world, here he was seen for what he was and all he'd accomplished.

"I could not be more proud to be your daughter.  Although I have been here for a very small part of the story that was your rise, I'm honored to have been a part of it.  Congratulations, Godfather."  She said the title with a big grin splitting her face and pride in her eyes. 

"May your reign be long.  May your coffers never be empty and may your enemies know no peace."  She gives him a hug and steps aside to let others congratulate her father.

Draven nodded as she watched the newest Godfather step forward. She knew that this was a long time coming and that he had worked hard, and had many around him that worked hard to help him get there, and she was proud of him. She held up a glass of champagne she had just poured and nodded to him. 

"Congrats Godfather Salvatore."

Draven took a large swig of her drink and smiled.

Elyan approached, cigar box in one hand, a bottle full of a ruddy-red colored liquid in the other. He offered the box and bottle both to Salvatore, Don Luciano, in congratulatory fashion.

"It is with great pleasure that I commend you on your latest endeavors, Don Luciano. Congratulations on your success, and to your new venture. On behalf of Pasadena, L.A., I offer you this box of cigars and this bottle of my family's personal recipe to celebrate with. May your family continue in it's exuberance and may you have a long, everlasting reign as the chairman of Detroit. Here's to a time of peace and stability, ushered in upon you and Madam Don Marie's coattails."

With that, he bowed his head and stepped back in to the crowd to allow the next person in line to give their congratulations.

An endearing, remarkable and important speech had come from the Godmother of Chi-Town, Chicago, that late evening. Vela stood not too far from her Alpha, Ely, who had just finished greeting him a congratulations message. The words that Marie had spoke, stuck in her mind. She smiled gently, impressed with the efforts of Sal, who would now lead out Detroit as the Godfather. There was nothing to object with this action, nor shouldn't there be any reason to, as she was sure that he would continue to prosper in his endeavours. After she let other mafioso go ahead of her in the line of people, those who were eager to praise him for his efforts, she thought about what she would say. When it was finally her turn, she searched in her heart, the correct words to utter. "You have done your deeds for Detroit, and now all that hard work has paid off. I am keen to see what else you may contribute to the table, as this is only the beginning of your legacy. Congratulations, the new Godfather of Detroit." Her submissive nature paired with the uncontrollable nerves as she stood before him, made her smile shyly. Vela proceeded to thank Marie for opening up the great hall to celebrate the new success, walked away and started to look for Elyan. 

"Ely, wait up.." She called. Vela started to quicken her pace, slightly afraid to look at anybody else in eye, as she didn't feel so comfortable hanging around so much people at the same time. When she finally caught up to him, she sighed happily. "Sorry for deciding to come last minute with you, but hey, I'm glad I came. I feel rather... misty-eyed?" Vela surprised herself as she said that, shrugging her shoulders before she started grinning from ear to ear. She looked around suspiciously, moved closer to him, placing her mouth near his ear and whispered. "Pssst. I stole a cupcake, and now I feel bad." She bit into the vanilla-icing cupcake in a timid manner, looking around as she did it. Vela didn't think that anyone would go to jail for stealing a cupcake anyway, but at the time she just felt paranoid and tense, her voice drowning in the sea of other high-pitched, happy voices that were waiting to be heard by Godfather Sal. "Are we staying here for a bit more?" She softly asked, sneaking the cupcake back inside her coat pocket. Vela didn't mind if Ely decided to, though she was feeling extremely anxious, the sight of seeing a massive hall full of like-minded individuals that were celebrating the successes of someone who has worked hard for the spot, made quite an effort to comfort her. It was beautiful. This is what uniting families was all about. Different members from different families from different districts, coming out, being supportive with their gestures and words. 

Not only that, but from hereon, more achievements would be made. Vela wouldn't often fly to Detroit, due to most of her business being done in Los Angeles and districts within, but when she did, she would stop in her tracks to hear about other leaders that worked alongside Sal. Whether that be Apache and his paramount role in leading The Black Crows... Or Don Funshine, one of the most adorkable carebears she had ever seen. Vela smiled to herself, remembering who else was leading in Corktown. Heartless. The proud leader of Nightwalkers, what an entrancing family name, she thought to herself. As she walked next to her own pack leader, Elyan, she glanced at him for a quick second, suddenly feeling sentimental again. Before meeting him, she would have never thought that she needed some kind of guidance in her life, someone to look up to besides her father, someone who she would be able to trust for the rest of her life. Until now, and Vela was damn happy about it. 

As she walked outside of the great hall with people from her own pack, she turned around to take a quick glance before she would leave. She whispered to herself, though it was directed to the person she had just finished congratulating.

"Arrivederla, Godfather Sal.."

Tara stepped forward and offered her well wishes to the new Godfather of Detroit.

"Congratulations, Godfather Luciano. Although we've not personally conducted business in the past, your fine stewardship of Detroit is obvious. And although I may be biased, since my father was the one who said this to me, but you can learn a lot about a man from his children. Yours is certainly a credit to you as well."

Tara winked at Isabella.

"Best wishes to you and your entire family on this exciting day."

Calimero stood by and listened to what Marie had to say, he was never very far as he wanted to make sure to learn more about the American mafia from her as well as be there if ever he was needed...

After listening throughout her whole speech he finally put out his cigarette, a new habit he had picked up since arriving in the states. He made his way over to where Marie and Sal were and he shook Sal's hand while nodding over at his Godmother and fearless leader Marie.

"Congratulations Salvatore, tonight is a momentous occasion and a rank that not many ever actually reach in this thing of ours. In the old country or in America, to rise to power in the mafia is incredibly hard. I have learned much from Marie about the mafia here in America and I know that you have worked quite hard to get where you are now. So I wish you the best and I hope that you enjoy the evening as much as possible." He bowed his head slightly and took his leave to go back to the sidelines.

He then opened up his bible and began to read a few passages....

Jack had arrived in Detroit after his beloved Godmother's invitation. He knew what this was about and he was looking forward for it. It was a few days that the unofficial announcements were made and Jack was happy to share the anticipation with Salvatore.

Jack had only good words to say about Salvatore. He had been there for him and now it was time for Jack to honor his friend and Godfather.

He grabs a glass of moonshine, raises it in the air and toasts..

"May the Godfather Salvatore and Godmother Marie lead an everlasting life, accompanied by prosperity and keep on generating growth for them and everyone around them. Congratulations Mister Luciano, it is a much expected and much deserved title", Jack said while brimming with joy.

He then went on to greet Salvatore_Luciano.
"My gift to you for this great day", Jack whispered to Salvatore while passing him an envelope.

He then went back to his table and enjoyed the rest of the night, celebrating the new endeavors of his good friend.

I was honored to grace this celebration for the new Godfather, Sal, as I knew him, or  Lucky as I have heard him spoken of as well. I have not been around long, so this had only been the second one that I knew. At the same time, I knew it was a big deal and a lot of work to be able to add Godfather/mother to your name..

I wore a nice silky black dress, and did a once over before entering as I did not want to make a fool of myself, and embarass my family here either.I did not want to outshine the Godfather, so I did not wear much jewelry. Then I remembered, I did not know if I curtsey like when you would meet the queen of England or not.  UGH! I should really know these things.. such an idiot I am!

As I entered, I saw many people I knew smiling and drinking, having a good time, and of course some I did not know. I expected that, but still was somewhat anxious about meeting strangers and acting like an idiot. I surely did not want a repeat of the fourth, whatever that was.. I still did not know. 

Thankfully, there were people around, seemingly waiting to meet the new Godfather, so I had some time to figure out the right thing to do. Well here goes nothing, I thought.. I guess i will see what GodFather Sal does, maybe I can get an indication about what to do. It was already my turn, and I do not think he really knows me either, maybe that was a good thing.

(I curtseyed, like I knew what I was doing) " Congratuations, on your new title of Godfather. "

Heartless was in this ceremony of crowning   Salvatore_Luciano to be GFCM of DT, he was happy to serve under him.

He walked to him kneel front of him and renewed his loyalty for Salvatore, "congrats sir, wish you best days as DT leader"
He walked back to his table, as he saw  Vela she was cute and awesome in the ceremony.

Heartless saw  GodMother Marie_Lucania and around her many people of DT and CH walking with and congrats her for her husband, he walked to her and congrats her and gave her his best wishes.

the ceremony had many great people from many cities and he was happy to meet them and had great time with them.

Joli joined in on the ceremony clapping her hands after the announcement, from her Godmother Marie, she then walked over to Godfather Salvatore and hugged him. "Well look at you Godfather Sally! Congratulations, you've more than earned this, Detroit will continue to prosper with you leading the great city."

She then sat at the table she recognized Jack_Diamond sitting at having a drink. "Oh well hello there old friend." She snickered and winked at him as she accepted a glass of champagne from a waitress walking around and tending to everyone at the ceremony, bringing the glass to her lips she took a drink smiling and waved at heartless just a couple feet away from her.

Joli continued enjoying the party and catching up with family and friends that all attended including her husband JasonLeeScott

Exciting and ever changing things were happening in this thing of theirs.  Today was one of those events that would help shape the future of all of them...  The rise of a new Godfather.  Now...  Up until this time, Eleonora couldn't have given a rats tail about who was rising to power, who killed who, whatever, blah blah blah as long as her little corner, and dear friends were alive and well...

Yet this was a different day, and that was a different Godfather.  The young womans heart raced faster than all the horses on The Chicago racetrack as the Godmother of Chicago  gave her speech and presented the Newly risen Godfather of Detroit.  

There he was...  Salvatore Luciano...  Sure and confident, he sure at least looked the part.  Her eyes met his briefly and she would hold her gaze steady.  They were right...  She had his eyes.  Finally something would take his attention as people began to greet him and give their joyous congratulations.  Ellie averted her eyes, trying to calm her erratic pulse and pull herself together.  Breathe Ellie...  

She had heard from Isabella that she should attend.  Heck, Izzy had even laid out for her what she should do in greeting and how she should pay her respects.  But even now as panic gripped her, she couldn't remember a word the other girl had said.  Her gaze sought out Isabella, but she was talking to the new Godfather...  Their father...  Ellie's heart picked up the pace again.  Maybe she should just leave!  No one would notice the tiny slip of a girl sneaking out the back door...  Ok maybe Isabella...  That girl didn't miss a trick.  Ellie smiled with an unparalleled fondness at that thought.  

No.  She was going nowhere.  She was going to go right up there, greet this man and congratulate him for his rise to power.  Then...  But the then never formulated.  She was already walking quickly toward the front to pay her own respects.  Before too long it was her turn.  She would dip into a curtsey as she reached him.  "Godfather Luciano...  This is a great day indeed...  A feat that is rarely achieved as I hear it.  Congratulations sir, I hope your days are long and your city p-rosperous." The young woman held it together until the very end where she stumbled.  Her eyes finally rose again to meet his and another small curtsey given before she whirled around and hurried off, almost before he could say a word to her.  She had to get out of there before she passed out.  

However in her haste, she didn't notice the small slip of paper that fluttered from her as her heels clicked loudly in her departure, not stopping, barring a call from him or someone physically stopping her, until she got out the door.

Apache and his hands were standing the crowd while the godmother was giving her fantastic speech. The news of Salvatore_Luciano becoming godfather ran through the streets of detroit for the last week. Apache was so thrilled, he had been working with Sal for just a short while but could tell right from the start that he was a man of great honor.  It was great to see the whole family here to celebrate the promotion.  Apache lit his peace pipe as a sign of respect and peace of the new ways of the land.  Once the speech was over Apache made his way through the crowd to his new godfather of Detroit.

”Congratulations Godfather Luciano  We are going to do great thing here in Detroit, especially since we have you as our leader!”

Apache shook his hand.  Then put a envelope into The Godfather’s breast pocket of his suit.

People from all the nation gathered.

The organization was growing, everybody wanted to attend at one of the most important latest gatherings of gangsters all over the country last few months. Salvatore_Luciano was being recognized as Godfather of Detroit. The highest you could excpect in American Cosa Nostra.

But a group stood apart, observing the people present and the way they talked to each other, if they were happy or not, if they really meant to be there or just felt obligated too. And Vincent was the leader, smoking a cigarret...

A half drunk spooky man "Boss, you going to talk to Sal now? " 

Vincent stood in silent, finished both his beer and the cigar, looked at his group of siclian wiseguys

"yes, this is the moment, most people went there already, my turn" Vincent leaves the table, walks among the crowd, nodding to some of the people he and Sal worked over the years

" I believe no ones missing, like it was expected" thinks to himself

Approaches Marie_Lucania "Ladies first" looking on a curious kind of teasing Salvatore, who knew Vincenzo meant well, and kisses the most powerfull women in the country on both cheeks "Congratulations, to you too Marie", then turns to Salvatore and looks with now a more respectfull looking, without smiling and then a hugs with strength, a long hug, during wich he whistles to Sals hears only:

"Its now. This is your moment. Congratulations brother!"

Colt took the next turn to go congratulate the new Godfather.

”Dear friend, congratulations on the new title, you deserved it a long time ago! Before coming back to these shores, I didn’t know you, but I have had to honor and privilege to have worked with and besides you, and I will never forget what you’ve done for me.”

He kneeled down and kissed his ring, then took a step back.

Isabella smiled fondly at Tara as she spoke her kind words and chuckled as she got winked at.  She watched each gangster come forward to say their peace to Salvatore and she did so with reverence for the honor tradition, until she saw Eleonora_Luciano 

Isabella smiled at her sister and tried to send supportive 'vibes' to the young woman who was coming to speak with her father... a powerful man - for the first time.  It was going well, until the end... Isabella winced when her sister chose to curtsy?  She felt so embarrassed for her!  As she disappeared into the crowd and dropped the small bit of paper, Isabella walked forward and picked it up.

She drew a deep breath, it seemed likely that Elie meant to give this to their father... why else bring it.  Isabella looked at her dad.  Perhaps it was best he NOT see the photo at this moment.  Perhaps after he greeted his guests, or after the party.  Yes... surely there would be a better time for this.  Right?

She glanced around wondering if anyone else noticed her pocketing the photo, in particular Salvatore_Luciano himself.