"Achoo," Takkar sneezed for the fifth time during the meeting with Karizma and Avocato. "Excuse me. So as I was saying, I think this is the right time for us to expand. If our order is to grow, we need another capable captain to lead an outfit beside us in Bricktown," he stated his point and walked over to the window, gazing out into the garden.

"True, but do you think anyone would be up to the task ," one of them asked.

"That is a good question. We need a capable leader," he said as he placed a hand on the window sill. That was when he noticed the white and yellow strands of hair stuck to the sleeve of his coat. "Those two again," he muttered under his breath.

"I know who we can send," he turned around and said with a wry smile. "FishTheKitty. She has shown great promise in the past few months that she has been with us and we know she will be up for this task," Takkar walked back to his desk and added. "And of course we can't send her alone. I think we should ask TurtleTheTiger to accompany her. What do you guys think?"

Takkar was met with agreement from both Karizma as well as Avocato. "Perfect. Then its settled. Let's get them in here and break the good news to them shall we," Takkar smiled. This should put an end to all that damn fur that was circulating through the headquarters giving him allergies.

It was another of those cold mornings where Fish just couldn't get comfortable anywhere. There were no boxes small enough, no newspapers lying around. She had tried nearly everything, but to no avail - all she had to do was wait for the summer and the warmer temperatures.

While sneaking silently around the HQ, Fish had noticed that she wasn't the only one awake. All the uppers had been up and about for a while, and it seemed like they were in an important meeting. It was held in a room, where she would often resort to when no one was home. Maybe that was what made Takkar's allergies act up..

Fish was feeling restless and walked in circles outside of where Takkar, Karizma and Avocato were discussing important matters. Aside from the occasional sneezing, she wasn't really able to pick up any of what was being said. The curiosity killed the cat took over and she stood still right up against the door, trying not to make any sound. The first thing she heard was her name. Why were they talking about her? What task would she be up for?

Being a nosy little kitty, Fish put her floppy ear up against the door, trying to eavesdrop. She liked being in the know, even if she wasn't supposed to know. A few seconds went by and the force of her head against the door must have swung it open, someway, somehow... because the muffled voices inside stopped very shortly after. They must have noticed, Fish thought to herself and had to swiftly come up with a plan before they started asking too many questions. 

"Who's there? Do you need anything?" a voice called out. Fish poked her head inside and smiled at the three.

"Oh, hello there!" she exclaimed. "I wasn't aware of any meetings going on in here today. I thought I could have a nap on this wonderful couch, but I'll just go visit TurtleTheTiger! Carry on!"

Karizma watched the pile of used tissues stack up as Takkar once more let out a massive sneeze then loudly blew his nose into another one, adding to the used stack. He didn't notice the tissue fall from the top of his desk and land amongst other falling tissues at his feet. She looked back up at him as he announced his decision for his choice as Captain. When she heard him say FishTheKitty, Karizma was in total agreement.

"Yes, I second that. It has been such a pleasure getting to know and work with Fish. She has a fun, friendly nature and has a big heart for such a small kitty. It must be from that huge fin on her back. The day that she rescued TurtleTheTiger from the streets and brought him home to us, it instantly felt like family. Watching her take Turter under her fin and helping him to come out of his shell has given me many laughs, seeing their antics every day. Being a Kitty, she has a keen sense of predicting when a RAT will show up! It will be sad to see them leave The Inquisition but I couldn't be happier knowing that they will be setting up their own family here in Bricktown..."

Karizma paused in her monologue when she heard the slight creak of the door as it was pushed open, followed quickly by another sneeze from Takkar. "Who's there? Do you need anything?" Oh, Fish! Good morning, just the kitty we wanted to see!" Karizma scooted over and patted the couch next to her for Fish to take her favourite spot. "Takkar just announced his decision a moment before you came in the room, though I'm sure that you likely heard everything and chose that very moment to pounce in. I don't blame you really, it's very exciting news for both you and Turter! So, I'm sure that you already have a name in mind for your family?" 

The three uppers smiled at FishTheKitty as they waited for her to make her pronouncement.

Fish walked into the room and jumped excitedly up on the couch. "Oh, that's what all this is about? Amazing! I've been waiting for this!"

She paused for a bit as she was thinking of her new crew name. There was only really one appropriate name that would incorporate both her and the wonderful TurtleTheTiger's lineages. "The crew name is going to be Animal Evolution, and I will make Turter my trustworthy right hand. I hope for even more prosperous growth here in Bricktown! I won't let you down, Takkar."

On behalf of the good people of South Philly i'd like to heartilly copngratulate the Kitteh fish on this appointment.

Dino raises his glass and places a saucer of milk at the HQ door

salute.

Dino! Come here!

Tammy sounded annoyed and her body language told the exact same story. She was tapping her foot, waiting for Dino to come back to her. The fact that it took a while could probably be an effect of the state of the intoxication by ethanol as Dino had been consuming all day long to feel less extint on his very own birthday. When he finally returned to Tammy, she lowered her voice and said to him

No, you will not stay here with the other animals, Dino.. I don't want to lose my best man to a crew that merely got authed because of an allergy of Godfather Chairman Takkar.. At least, that's what the rumours says the reason is..

Tammy looked at Dino, raised her eyebrows and said

Did you already congratulate them?

Not waiting for Dino to reply, Tammy stepped forward.

I always like to say things myself, in my original style.. so.. Whatever Dino just said..

Tammy smiled at FishtheKitty

On behalf of the good people of South Philly I'd like to heartily congratulate the you on this appointment, FishTheKitty. We have a very valuable and typical gift here for..

Tammy looked to her right, at Dino and whispered..

You brought the custard, did you not? Don't tell me you only took out the spoons..

Looking back to FishTheKitty, Tammy improvised

..a typical gift as I said..

Spreading her arms, she said: The wonderful Dino will now start performing especially for you and TurtleTheTiger..
I think..?

PeterMcNeil walked up to the gathering, a lot of buzz around Bricktown it would seem.  From the conversation it was understood that GFC Takkar had appointed a new family under him, Animal Evolution run by FishTheKitty.  This would no doubt be a prosperous and much welcome addition to the district, and the city.

"Many congratulations on your promotion to leader Fish, all the best from your comrades here in Corktown!"