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Deep in the headquarters of The Lions Den, TheDean sat pondering the meeting ahead of him. He knew currently that his most trusted advisor was making his way to his office along with a long term friend DaveyJones.
Godfather on New York for over half a year, TheDean knew that he owed a decent amount of his success to Underdog, a person who had served him well over the past four months. An integral part of the intricate work propelling New York to new heights.
A woken from his thoughts by a knock on the door, he watched as Davey and Underdog walked in.
"Good to see you lot." TheDean said, "Underdog I have asked you to come here because the time is now right for me to reward you for all your hard work."
Taking a deep breath TheDean continued "When you joined me as my right hand man all I asked of you was one thing, create me a city I can be proud of. You have exceeded every expectation I had for you and created me a legacy instead of a city I can truly be proud of. I know that during your time I have asked you to be the face of decisions you may not have agreed with, but as far as loyalty goes you are without a doubt, beyond reproach. New York owes you a hell of a lot for the blood, work and dedication you have placed in this city. The time is now to repay that debt. Two weeks ago Davey asked me if I knew of someone who would be willing to help him out in Philly, I will let him explain."
"Underdog", Davey began, "I have been having a few issues in a couple of districts in the city and I need someone who isn't connected with my city to sort them out so to speak. It gives you a chance to live in that building you sneakily purchased on the cheap and run those districts for me. I have little doubt you will use your usual diplomacy to clear up the issues and get the locals performing how we all know they should. Are you up to the challenge?"
Underdog walked to the wall and struck his usual pose leaning against the wall, he reached in his pocket and removed a toothpick and nonchalantly picked his teeth as he quickly thought through the prospects of the role.
"Well chaps this has come as a wee bit of a surprise if I am honest. Don't get me wrong I love New York, it is has become the place I dreamed of creating when I first took on the role for you Dean. Davey we go back years and years, grown up together and well hmmm. It is an honour to be offered this opportunity mate it truly is. That building in Philly I am told is about complete and would make a cracking casino I can tell you that."
He turns to face his boss...
"Skipper, what can I say that we haven't spoken about it at length. We have created a monster here, a city which bar the odd occasion now pretty much runs itself. Maybe it is time I moved to pastures new so that my presence doesn't overbear on others in this city any more. We have a group of top quality crewleaders here, each bringing their own element of panache and skills to New York which makes it vibrant and fun place to live in. I think with your blessing I will head with Davey and a couple of guys and clear this mess up and start earning myself some real money so that my kids, your godchildren can get the education we both spoke of."
TheDean smiled and replied, "Junior you have my blessing." |
