HandsomeRob entered the streets wearing an all black trench coat. His head was low and he carried a thousand yard stare on his face. His usual handsome face had disappeared for the time being. He just wasn't himself... seeing his beloved friend be removed from this world when Las Vegas was ready for the taking, really disappointed him. Along with that, Roper and his upper structure decided to join her in the old country. But Rob had to keep on running the business.

He stepped forward to give the masses a quick status of Sin City.

"Greeting everyone. It is with deep sympathy to make this announcement but it has to be done. Due to the recent events in the passing of Madeline and the retirement of Roper, I have been given the nod to be the acting Godfather of Las Vegas from both Godfathers @Jermaine_Clement and @Space-pole. Thank you for this opportunity. I know the city of sin needs a lot more work now with these circumstances but I am up for the challenge."

ThousandYardStareRob took a moment to look towards the few faces that have been extremely helpful during this transition.

"I'd like to give a couple thank you's to those who have been excellent during this whole process. @JoeyRyan my RHM, thank you for all the help the last 24 hours. You've kept me thinking straight and motivated. To the late @Jadus for making sure invites were sent out to all members remaining under Madeline. And thank you to those who either introduced themselves to me or have given their congratulations over the past day. Thank you for the kind words."

Rob took one more deep breath to finish up his speech.

"Operations will continue to be a tad slow with the holidays, so please bear with us. Also I think its only fitting that my organization be called the Handsome SOBs. I hope everyone has a great New Years. Thank you for your time."

HandsomeRob left the streets eagerly getting ready for the work put forth ahead of him.

She stands at the back of the meager crowd that had gathered for the "crowning" moment. Waiting for HandsomeRob to finish speaking, which always took a while, her mind wanders to the thoughts of cookies and milk, a good book, and the company of her faithful dog Sam. Waking up from her reverie she notices that Rob, he wasn't handsome enough for her to call him Handsome to his face, is standing alone.

Hello Rob, how are you this evening? I'm sorry I took my time coming to share my words of congratulations with you. I wanted everyone else to have the chance to pat you on the shoulder and bolster your ego. You aren't bruised after all of that physical activity are you? Your legs seem a little shaky, would you like to sit down? Have you been skipping leg day again?

She notices a frown creep across Rob's face and smiles with glee.

Welp, I must toddle off! There's a casino or two I want to hit before I fly back east. I heard there's a really good breakfast buffet down on The Strip. 

She grips Rob's elbow firmly and pats his shoulder with a bit of force and whispers into his ear.

Not gonna happen, babe, not here, not now, not ever... 

Giving Rob one last look and a wink, she hooks her arm into her most loyal bodyguard's arm and heads off to lose the money that was in the wallet she just scooped from Rob's pocket.

With a strong Italian accent the taxi driver spoke sympathetically, apologizing for his tardiness and hoping the ride from the airport wasn’t too slow for Exquisite liking. Exquisite nods and with a cheerful heart and gives the taxi driver fare and a nice large tip.

*It happens sir, enjoy your New Year*

Exquisite flash the driver a huge smile as she gets out of the cab, her tummy is in knots from the lack of eating anything of substances in hours. She had been in the air nonstop for the last 48 hours and it was catching up with her.

Exquisite finds a spot in the crowd of well wishers, since she still dressed in black funeral attire it is easy for her to blend in, she silently watches in the shadows, making mental notes in her head.   She sees that the new acting Godfather and her new boss Rob is busy at the moment. So she decides to catch up with him later to congratulate him and so on.

A wave of nausea hits her, making her feel light headed. Exquisite figure it be wise to leave and scout out some grub before she passes out. She turns and disappears back into the crowd.