Naenia eases herself into the soft padding of her chair and considers MrVengeance- again. He, to his credit, did not fidget under the gaze of Las Vegas’ Underboss but merely remained quiet. Time ticked on as she wrestled with more then one thought in her mind, the inward battles not showing on her face or in her sharp green eyes. A few moments passed before the silence was broken in the room, by a quick rap and the opening of the heavy door to Naenia’s office.

Standing up quickly, Naenia closed the distance between herself and Consigliere Kurtz in the blink of an eye and shook his hand, ushering the second most powerful person in Las Vegas into her recently vacated seat. Taking a seat next to MrVengeance, she began speaking.

Good evening, Consigliere Kurtz. The Don informed me that you were arriving, due to a matter of utmost importance that involves Las Vegas in it's entiriety. As you know, Las Vegas is a city that is closely associated with some of the most profitable venues of entertainment. Smiling, she went on, That of casinos and drugs, of which you know of well, Consigliere. However, such profit potential also comes with the danger of being very observable. It is with some regret that a significant part my organization, namely me, has been compromised.

Even as we speak, a case against me is being organized by the FBN, of which I only learned of after greasing the palms of several agents. Never underestimate the power of the coin...but I digress. Several of my contacts have ratted on me and I have been forced to liquidate many of my assets and pull back from a few operations I had financed.

Sighing, Naenia got up from her uncomfortable seat and walked over to a cabinet. Pulling out several papers, she handed them to one of her bodyguards near the door and waved him off. Turning around and see Kurtz’s expression of surprise, she smiled again.

Don’t worry about him. Not only is he devoted to me, I know what would hurt him more then the hottest irons and he knows it too. However, back to business. Walking over to MrVengeance-, she placed her hands on his shoulders and gave them a squeeze. As you know from a private conversation between me and Don Gaius, until I can either kill or otherwise incapacitate the prime movers of this investigation, I’ll have to go underground. This would be a serious blow to Vegas, however MrVengeance- here is more then capable of taking up the reigns of my crew. Hence his presence today, as I’ll only feel ready to let go if he has Gaius' blessing.

Sent as Gaius by Kurtz.

Gaius was tied up on business in one of the casinos. Not knowing what the situation was he sent Kurtz over to Naenia's offices to see what was up. On arrival Kurtz took a moment to absorb what Naenia was telling him. He knew this business ran high risks. And when you covered it in neon lights and screamed it into the night sky, those risks became all the more obvious. Las Vegas was a huge slap in the face to the law enforcement. The feds took it personally and they were hell bent on clamping anything that wasn't covered thoroughly. The bribes were astronomical and the grabbing hands ceaselessly greedy. No matter how much cash got stuffed into snatching piggy palms, they always wanted more. They hated the in-your-face glitz as we looted their money, they had a hard on for our balls-out attitude. Kurtz clenched his fist.

This pisses me off. Those fucks take enough to know better. Fucking Feds man, some of them think they are whiter than white, holier then Jesus. Motherfuckers!

Kurtz caught himself before he broke something. Remembering this wasn't his office he composed himself and thought before taking a deep breath and speaking calmly.

Ok. I understand your position. I wish this was somehow avoidable but I know you well enough to know if you have us here now, it isn't. You will take protection in our home under Gaius and he will control your exposure to any federal agents. You have no more worries my dear. Think of it as a vacation from your troubles. Just come and live with Gaius' people. You guys can get drunk in the evenings and bullshit each other about the old days. It'll be grand.

Smiling he gave Naenia a strong, reassuring hug and turned to look at her right hand man.

MrVengeance. You are a good man and I have no reservations about your capacity to control Naenia's interests and rule this family with the strength, tenacity and innovation Gaius demands of any leader in his city. You have my word on his blessing and best wishes.

Slapping MrVengeance on the shoulder Kurtz winked at his friend.

You'll do fine kid. And you know, we're right across the street.

Naenia, Going on the lam in order to evade prosecution can be stressful, so here's to you doing it right and keeping yourself out of sight from John Law with style. Treat it like a vaction, which is something you most likely are deserving of anyways. Best of luck to you and congrats MrVengeance-.