Ronin stood on the street in front of his brand new office building in Manhattan. It was so large and pristine compared to the headquarters he had served in back home in San Francisco. They didn't even have a second floor there, this one had to have at least twenty. What the hell he was going to do with the majority of those floors, he had no idea. But Space-pole had insisted on these two brand new HQs for Ronin and Zeitgeist, directly across the street from each other.

There was to be a race between them, with the winner receiving funds to further renovate and furnish his own HQ. Ronin and Zeitgeist had a long family history, many of their ancestors were brothers, and a few were bitter enemies. It felt good to have his brother across the street, sharing this journey with him.

But he had no intentions of losing, despite Zeitgeist's head start.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for stopping here for this short introductory announcement. Apologies, I am a bit late, things have been moving at the speed of light since we set up, and I haven't been able to make an appearance. I realize these kind of things aren't even commonplace anymore, but I would be remiss not to do things in the "old way."

First off, a huge thank you to Space and my good friend Odin for allowing me the opportunities they have to grow and thrive here in New York. Jemaine_Clement has also been very good to me since I have arrived here from San Fransisco. 

I intend to lead just as my ancestors did: I value hard work and loyalty above all else. I hold street presence in high esteem and I take care of my guys and gals at any cost. I will hold the honor of New York above anything else and lead by example. Not only that, but I know DamonSalvatore and Erwin also have similar values to me, and will be shining beacons of manliness and honor.

Now I must keep moving, things to do and people to see, you understand."

Upon hearing the fantastic news, Odin decided he would be one of the first to congratulate his ex right-hand man and old friend. 

"Ronin, I cannot tell you how happy I am to see that you have been bestowed with such a fantastic opportunity here in New York. It is with a heavy heart that I see you leave the gates of Valhalla, however I know that this is only the start of a bright and prosperous future for you. You have been a pivotal part of where our family is today and I can honestly say that I could not have done it without you. I wish you nothing but the very best my good friend. As ever, my door is always open for you." 

After finishing congratulating Ronin, Odin headed back to the Great Hall. 

*Zeitgeist walked back to his offices and stared out the window across the street to Ronin offices, their lines had long histories and Zeitgeist had to chuckle at how recent events had landed him where he found himself currently. Zeitgeist looked around to see builders knocking out the east wall for expansion and as he smiled at his initial recruiting success he saw a van pull up to the offices of Yakuza Rising, it didn't take much to figure out why they were there. Zeitgeist lifted his tired body out of his chair and made his way down the winding staircase of Old School Elite before exiting the beautiful glass office in Manhattan. Zeitgeist reached into his jacket pocket reaching for his box of Lucky Strikes and casually swaggered across the street to shake Ronin's hand, as he walked into the new offices he couldn't help but notice the amount of work going on, it was amazing to see such bustle and enthusiasm from Mafiosi to work in the Big Apple. Zeitgeist walked into Ronin's office and said...*

Our lines go way back, and we have been best of friends and estranged, we've been leaders, hands, hit squad leaders, our lines have fought and won together and fought and died together, I can honestly say I am beyond happy to be working with you again and I'm really excited to see what we can bring to the Big Apple, especially with such amazing support already in place.

*Zeitgeist extends his hand to Ronin, shaking his hand firmly. Zeitgeist ushers to one of his bodyguards who hands him a parcel, he removes a bottle from an exotic gold box with what appeared to be a green dragon inlay and placed an exquisite bottle of Sake on Ronin's desk before walking out*