A man stands in the middle of the street. People watch him as they walk by wondering what he is doing. The man takes a deep breath in>

Ladies and gentlemen,

                                 My name is yobojim and I am a member of NO. I have not been around in this game for long but I have noticed something which has interested me. I have ask many people and all of them say the same thing. I have been asking what is going on in the empty cities. The all answer they dont know. I know we were all told about the great plan for these cities and what was going to happen but it seems to me that no action has been taken. The plan was anounced a while ago but still no one seems to know when or how it will be implemented.

Yobo pauses brifely and takes another deep breath. He mops his brow with his hankie.

I am not hear to show disrespect ,I am not hear to be told again just wait and see what happens. I am sick of waiting I want to know what and when will something be done about it. The plan sounds great and I can not see why it has not been put into pratice. I am hear for answers and I hope I get them. I know I am not the only one who feels this way. Thank you for listening.

Yobo had said all he needed to say and he hoped that no one would see this as disrespectfull.

Sir, what you heard was the beginnings of the plan. It was said what will happen, and it was also said that it would not happen over night. Also, I mean no disrespect to you, but who are you to demand answers? A little patience goes a long way. Things are becoming more settled across the entire country, and with the plan that was announced a few weeks ago.

Sit back, wait, and enjoy the show. That is the answer that you are going to get.

Johnny walks up and shakes the young man's hand. Smiling he begins to speak


Well first off my friend, what we do is not a game but a lifestyle, I am not giving you grief on it my friend just being a friend.

Now as for the empty cities, the GFC has made the announcement of what will happen to them. Sure things may not be moving fast but one must remember, Rome was not built in a day.

It takes time to choose the right people, in this thing of ours one wrong choice can lead to disaster.


Johnny nods towards his fellow NO brother and makes his way back to his daily activities

walking out with a black lace cape covering her yellow silk dress with flowers, she looks at yobojim.

It's always nice to know whats going on and when, unfortunately we live in a world where a rushed decision can cost lives and every plan has to be carefully thought out planned and the right people selected.  Unfortunately this is something that generally cant be rushed as seen with past bloodshed in newly set up cities.  I am sure the powers that be will anounce a schedule of events when they feel is right, as maybe some are waiting for specific candidates to rank.  Frustrating yes, profit cutting yes , out of both of our controls yes.

leaves wondering if any of the council will appear later to explain plans.

"I am not here to show disrespect"

Too late I am afraid. In my eyes anyway but then my eyes don't really matter that much to you.

I'd say walking out in to these streets and telling people you are not here to be told what you don't want to hear and that you are sick of waiting is disrespect.

But I don't think you meant it. In a roundabout sort of way. I think you tried your very best to be respectful and got a bit over excited and let your mouth run away with you.

It's right to enquire, question and push but there are ways and means. This speech has been a while coming. I have been wondering the same myself. So I salute you on coming out here and I hope people see past how you put the question and actually answer it.

Even if things were due to happen soon; which I have no idea if they are; it would make no sense for any changes to be implemented at this point.

Recently the Gods were seen on OOC Avenue speaking of changing the structure in our cities. What good would it do us to start populating cities when the Gods clearly have their own plans in place to amend these things? We would simply be making their life harder, the plans that the Gods have is being done now due to the fact there are so many open cities as it makes things much easier for them to make the changes they wish to implement. Or at least thats my view on the matters.

As I said though, I don't feel that there was plans to due to be implemented at this point anyway, but if they were i'm sure the Gods announcement would have made people think twice about moving forward with any plans at this point in time.

As Xiphos rightly said, now is a time for patience. The cities will be full in time, enjoy what there is in place already.

What i begin to wonder is how many people are going to the head of the foodchain with a well thought out plan and asking for permission to head to a city with a low mafia presence? How many people ask to set up shop?? 

True these conversations could take place behind closed doors,but it still seems strange so many people bemoan the empty cities,yet not one has outrightly showed an interest in taking up somewhere.And if these conversations arent taking place behind closed doors surely that mkes the head honchos jobs that much harder in choosing somebody to move into a city.

Santino hears the discussion on the street and with the subject being one close to his heart he feels compelled to speak.

Recently, Godfather Clarity announced to us all that a meeting had occurred between our City leaders and plans to increase our business had been discussed.

The speech that we heard was an honest appraisal of the current situation. The plan presented was indeed great, it mentioned the population of our empty cities as mentioned.

For such a vision to be fulfilled requires time. Time to agree on which cities are authed by whom and time to find the right leaders to appoint to such a vital task.

I am so glad, personally, that these important tasks have not been allocated to just anyone and that our GFC is waiting upon the right moment and the best conditions to implement these ideas.

It is no sin for someone to address our community because their passion overcomes them, but we must be patient and trust those who bear the burden and responsibility of implementing these ideas.

Sean, personally I don't believe in showing interest. I would hope my leader would tap me on the shoulder after noticing my hard work for the family and my dedication.

That is why day in and day out I am out on the grind making money, helping fellow family members and keeping close with my sponsors.

Everyone wants to make it to the top. Our family heads know this. Its up to us to show them we are deserving of it.

I don't know about you but walking up to my boss and saying hey I want to lead, just seems like a slap to his face. I am asking him to leave HIS family to pursue my own interests rather then the best interest of the family.

I think thats where you're wrong though...does everyone want to make it to the top?

i for one have no real ambition to lead

and asking like that would be a slap to the face.But would showing forethought,a reasonable timeframe for your departure as well as some form of renumberation? A promise of allegiance in the case of another city attacking? Plans for the vacant cities buniess district and the opening of a new casino? If somebody did that would it not be possible to impress their CL or City head suitably enough they gave them the shot they wanted.

I dont know,tis' just food for thought nothing more'

Honestly Mr Dignam, most of the CLs I've worked for over the past year would prefer that you didn't ask for power. It's the same reason why they don't like being asked why someone hasn't been given their button when they have high earnings and the required skillset. Leaders must first show they know how to follow and asking for power is almost never going to impress your leader. There are ways to show your leader you're ready to lead, but that involves actually getting to know your leader, something a good number of people don't seem to understand.

In short: Keep asking a leader for power and you'll never get it. Kick a Scouse's hubcap pile once and his monkeys will never stop following you...

Popcorn walks over and stands by his family member Yobojim. Not wanting him to feel alone or bad about asking his question.

"Your question is very valid and from knowing you and speaking with you regularly I know you meant no disrespect by this. The anticipation is killing us all, some more than others. I also understand you saying you don't want to be told to just wait and see what happens over and over again.

I don't think any of us could ask for an exact amount of time this is to happen, but I think your need for results could be satisfied by a little update as to whether we are any closer then we were the day it was announced, being that we haven't heard much since. And then to add on to all of it that the Gods do plan on changing the way we live soon.

We all know we can't damand anything from our GF and Family Heads, but at the same time we all know there is nothing wrong with trying to seek answers. If I'm told all plans are back to square one, I'll be fine with that."

sorry in no way was i suggesting somebody continually harass their leader nothing of the sort,if thats how my speech came off i apologize.I was talking about approaching your leader once respectfully when you are actually in a position to do so...

I understand what you are getting at Yobo , nobody wants to see empty cities but City heads are not going to see there hard working member to another city when they have not got a full crew or city themselves. If you give it time hopefully we will see these cities fill and you.

Sean I have to agree with WhereWasI. Power is not giving, its earned.

I imagine that the easiest, most concise answer here is that the powers that be wish for the cities that are in existence to be solid, strong cities before they begin expanding to other territories.

yes power is earned not given i dont believe i ever said it wasn't,clearly my english is still a little rusty.Ill try to refrain from stepping into such discussions in future without the help of my translator.

Sean leaves the street corner and returns to his family HQ

Mercury walks by yobojim and slips him a note. It reads.

Go take a look at this down the street. It might explain the delay, at least to some degree.

http://mafiareturns.com/comm/thread/229822

She hurries on down the road

One could always take the bull by the horns and start a family in one of the empty cities by himself of course.

I am not saying that you would live long but it would show some guts on your part.

Go ahead and give it a try sir.

Yobo steeps foreword again.

I would like to appogises to anyone that I have disrespected I never ment to do this I was impatient and I am sorry but I still would like to invite the GFC to give a small update on how things are going. Thank you

Not to spend to much time repeating what others said (You tried not to be disrespectful but you demanded answers and showed lack of patience by saying you were sick of waiting and all that) I'll just leave you with a few questions:

What's the rush? Do we have overpopulation in any of the cities? Do we really NEED to populate every single city? I just never understood this anxiety to fill cities whether it is needed or not...

I am pretty sure there aren't even 8 people in the whole criminal world that have enough experience to be Godfathers so it's not like we are holding people back...