LaMasquerade walks up to the same spot his father stood several days before. In his funeral clothing, he nods around to all the angry faces.

Please give me a second to explain my fathers actions, and then we can all go back to work. He obviously made a mistake, and said some things about the wrong people. I guess being hot-headed comes back and bites you, eh? My father was a hard-earner, and respected only the men he called "Family." He never thought of the feelings of others in a city over. LaMasquerade takes a long silence, letting his words sink in, knowing he is admitting defeat. I - I mean, my father, took the totally wrong approach on the subject. He should of just apologized and moved on. But, he didn't. There's nothing I can do to change what he did- or make his actions appear good. I'm just going to settle all previous grudges and all unsolved arguments here and now. Thanks you & goodbye.

LaMasquerade flashes a smile, withdrawing a biq & cigarette. He stumbles backwards, obviously drunk like always, turning his back to the crowd.

God, the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of His Son has reconciled the world to Himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; Through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Go now my child you are forgiven in the eyes of the lord, please do not make the same mistake as your father and let this subject rest in peace.

As I have said in on your father's corner, this should not by any means be on the streets. What happened happened, and you certainly didn't need to make a "part two". Say something on your fathers corner opposed from spamming the streets with unnecisary speaches. I don't think I'm the only one who would like to see this topic die.

She listens to Jin and nods in agreement.

Surely someone of your young age, not that I am much older, would rather fly under the radar rather than throw himself to the lions as you have? You didn't do what your father did, why are you apologizing for it?

Why draw attention to something that has obviously been let go as it really wasn't that big of a speed bump in the first place?

Listening to Ms. Molson McDermott seems confused.

If it wasn't that big of a speed bump then why did his father die? Also, often leaders use ancestors a means of judging someone so maybe he is looking to show he's able to admit his family has made mistakes and would like to fix them before moving on with his own life?

Zack listens carefully to mascarades speach... and decides to speak his mind!

Well sir... i think that a man who decides to come here in the streets and apologize on behalf of what his father has done is a very honorable thing. You come out here, put yourself on the line for your father... trying to make your father look better in the eyes of those that follow your every move. I always though a man who can speak his mind respectfully, deserves a respectful comment. The past is the past... and now, you can put this all behind you and go on with your life. I take it you have learned well from your fathers demise and you will become greater than he was. Who knows what your futur holds... i surely am looking forward to see what you will accomplish.

Zack tips his had to mascarade and steps down!

Thank you. That was my intentions.

Zachery, I never said anything about his intentions of coming out here, whether it was honourable or not the topic should be dead.

We thank you for your opinion Jin. Now have a nice day.

Hans, how about you try and put a constructive response into Masquerade's speech and lose the smartass coments?  And thanks, I plan on having a magnificant day.

Jin, I'm simply trying to clear up my bloodline. I believe an apology would be the best possible way. Why don't you take it as an apology instead of blatantly saying this topic should be dead?

Thank you, not trying to sound rude or anything.

Masquerade, if you wanted to make an apology, you could have simply stated so in your father's topic, rather than starting up a whole new speech, don't you think? Now, I've got nothing against you and I would want to apologise to the community as a whole for expressing my feelings towards poor children, but there was a better way to do that, now, wasn't there?

That's the last you'll hear from me on this topic..I'd much prefer to wake up to a beautiful morning tomorrow than get into an arguement tonight. Have a wonderful New Year's.

Mhm, you too

Lobo is walking down a street trying to shake of Godzilla sized hangover from last night when he overhear a ongoing discussion.

I wouldn’t like to offend any of those who decided to speak their mind here, and I hope none would be offended if I speak mine.

It takes significant amount of courage to come out on the street and admit your bloodlines mistake for all community to hear. Way to many of us after our kin bite the bullet arrives on our shores under alias seeking a fresh start. This young man showed significant amount of honor and courage when he showed here on these streets not only carrying his family name but even wearing his father’s suit. He earned my respect.

As for argument that he should have this speech at his father topic. Now THAT is insulting. His father spoke disrespectfully about MY crew leader, adding anything to that topic would only add insult to an injury. His son deserves clean slate and therefore his own topic (although name of it could be picked a bit more tactful) and that is all I have to say on the matter.

Lobo bows.

Happy New Year to all and may all your wishes come true.

Continue his walk.

When ONe learns from its father's mistakes ONe is Relief to do it again.

*tap ont he shoulder*

Respect.

M.

The father over hears Meronidas response

MY child, i feel pitty for you. We hold english class's for free at St. Vincents church everyday. I encourage you to please start attending. I could not understand anything you just said. I feel the deepest sorrow for you. The lord likes his subjects literate.

Well Father, whoever it may have been you were talking to, you must remember English is not all of our first language. We come from all different places in the world, mainly Italy, though I myself come from Asia. Also - Last time I checked, it was pity,not pitty. Ever think of attending those classes yourself?

I agree Jin.. Pot.. Kettle.. Black.. Three words that spring to mind when listening to Mr. O_Malley.

She looks at the newest charlatan to arrive on these shores.

You don't teach these classes do you?