After a long day of entertaining guests at his casino, The Sparkling Bunny, Phil_Steak makes his way to The Royal Orleans hotel.
The La Signora Societa conducted their business out of this hotel. Phil had been a majority owner upon moving to New Orleans, but had since acquired complete ownership. A portion of the hotel was reserved as the headquarters for the families in New Orleans.
ClockworkAngel owned the entire top floor to herself. Phil had wanted as minimal distance between ClockworkAngel and her HQ as possible and keeping them both in the same building seemed optimal.


Phil approaches the most exclusive bar in the hotel, reserved only for guests privately invited by Phil. If you weren't a celebrity or a made guy, fuhgettaboutit. No chance you would be allowed here.
Phil regularly used this place to hold meetings. It was impossible for an outsider to get in, so Phil had no worries about any recording devices being placed there.
As ClockworkAngel and Phil walk in, key central figures of New Orleans have been waiting here already, knowing too well to arrive early, and far better than to arrive late.

Good evening all, thank you for making it out tonight. I would first like to thank each and every one of you who base your business in New Orleans. It is without a doubt that
the monumental rate of growth in this city has been a direct reflection of the efforts you have all put in.

I would also like to thank all of you here today who are based from different cities and organizations, but regularly frequent this fine city to promote it's growth.
The reason I have called you all here this evening is to make a formal announcement.

New Orleans has grown at a rate that I myself did not forsee. As I have promised to make this city strive once again, I must adapt to this unexpected and unprojected growth, in order to continue this natural progression, and to not be a detrement by not being properly prepared and able to handle this growth.

I have spent the last two weeks studying the books. I have spoken to several people, including many of you in this room.
I spoke with people from New Orleans, I spoke with those of you from other cities who I deeply respect and consider brilliant.

After checking with all of the right people, I have finally come to a decision. A decision that is without a doubt  the most beneficial way to continue the growth of business here. That is to allow one of my most trusted associate, and dear friend of ours, to set up shop to help control and handle this growth and channel it so that it could be as lucrative and successful as possible.


Please everyone, welcome Mr. Vaticus.

Vaticus was positioned at the bar, leaning nonchalantly against the oak countertop as he anticipated Phil's arrival. He was dressed in unconventionally casual attire compared to the other attendees; however, this did not appear to dampen his comfort or confidence in the setting.

His eyes crept around the room, surveying the faces of his family members and business acquaintances, until finally fixing on his good friend, Whitey. Vaticus nodded quickly to Whitey - a wry smile was plastered across his face to accompany the cordial gesture.

Vaticus' fingers guillotined down on a cigarette that hung from his lips; the end flushed red for a moment as he drew in the final remnants of smoke. Wispy trails of grey haze lazily snaked their way towards the ceiling while Vaticus squashed the life from the cancerous stick in a nearby ashtray. In the same instant, Phil and ClockworkAngel entered the bar.

He waited patiently while Phil set the context of the meeting; eventually moving himself into a more central position once Phil had finished speaking. Vaticus' eyes saccaded the room once more before projecting his intention to the crowd, "Firstly, I'd like to echo Phil's gratitude for your attendance, and I'd also like to thank Phil for this opportunity. As of today, the YAOWA Army will be expanding to include NORCo - the New Orleans Reaper Company. I will be establishing myself as President of the first Reaper Company chapter; our trusted friend, Whitey, will be joining me as Vice President. I'm looking forward to working with each and every one of you. Please don't ever hesitate to contact me, whether it's business, social or otherwise."

Vaticus fell silent as he shifted back to the bar; he allowed the floor to open for queries, concerns, congratulations or plain and simple celebration.

Kergen is walking down the street when he see's Godfather Phil_Steak giveing his speatch,

Well then after lissoning to what the Godfather said i think its time for a few good words to come next, Vaticus i havent known you long we had a little chat in the coffee shop today and you seem like a good person, i wish you the best of luck there in New Orleans i know you will do a grand job in helping build the city i look forword in seeing you grow,

Congratz Vaticus, Raise's his glass to Vaticus 

Kurgan smiles as he hears the news that a City he still holds close to his heart is expanding walking up to Vaticus Kurgan hands him a cigar and bottle of whiskey.

This is indeed good news Godfather Steak i congratulate you and wish you and Vaticus all the best in your endevour to build New Orleans into a prosperus city.

Kurgan bows his head respectfully and leaves the people of New Orleans to there celibrations

Faust could barely contain himself when Godfather Steak announced the expansion of the New Orleans crime syndicate. The city was growing with prosperity and peace, something which he deeply appreciated.

Congratulations Vaticus, this is a much deserved opportunity.

He raised a glass of wine in a toast before moving to a quiet corner. 

Cersei couldn't help but to find herself congratulating her friend. Raising her glass to Vaticus she smiled.

Congratulations Vaticus! I hope this doesn't stop our long conversations of nothingness. It sure does help to pass the time.

Downing her drink she picked up her green dress and wandered back into the streets and out of sight.

Renekton is happy that his friend had been given such a responsability and he goes to congratsulate him

'Vaticus.. Congrats man , you're a good friend and i'd go to say an even better leader.'

Renekton offers Vaticus some whiskey from his private collection

'Anything you want from the collection is yours friend.'

Constantine raises his glass to his friend

Vaticus my friend we have worked together for a few weeks now and your no doubt a great edition to the foundation of New Orleans congrats my friend

To a great future my friend

Saluto!

Congratulations Vaticus!

You've been nothing but a great leader in the time I've known you within the ranks of La Signoria Societa, and I know you'll do great things on your own in New Orleans.

I look forward to continuing our work together, and helping you build yet another strong family for our Godfather.

Mercutio is walking by when he hears of the new auth.

Congratulations Vaticus I know you will do a great job in stregthening New Orleans! 

The foundation of the big easy is solid. With each passing day, I see the city growing, I see people putting in work. It makes me proud to call New Orleans my home. Ive said my piece in private, but Ill say it again here. Well deserved, may NORCo pick up many prospects and turn them into full fledged honorable button men!

Congratulations Vaticus. You have been a good friend in the time we have known each other. You have also been a great person who I have learnt a lot from. You deserve this.

Well, well, well... I can't think of anyone else I'd rather see in a bold suit, Sir.

Once I'd heard the news of your promotion to the ranks of leadership I had a beaming smile.

Our bloodlines go some way back Vaticus and as my ancestors before me have shown, there is nobody they'd trust to serve this position to the very highest standards more than yourself. A man of common sense, wit and charisma (ok ok damnit Vazzi I'll mention it! handsome too!)... backed up with the fact you're probably the most approachable mobster we have in our fair cities just fills me with confidence that you'll go far. Your dedication is something to behold and any aspiring mobster could learn much from how you conduct yourself in our world.

I wish you the very best of luck in your new venture in New Orleans and hope to see your family become everything you want it to be.

Respect.

Ahh Vaticus.

I love you. Clockwork smiles softly, wiping more tears from her eyes It is with a little bit of sadness and a whole heart full of pride that I see you in your own Headquarters. I am going to miss you romping through the HQ dressed in bunny's dry cleaning she left behind last time she visited. That red boa really did bring your eyes out.

I can't think of a man more deserving, more well versed in this thing of ours, more handsome than you to take this position. I know you're only moving across town, but I will still miss you. Congratulations my dear friend.

Very big congratulations, sir. :D


It's been a long time since my blood line as seen yours in this position and like then I know you will do a very good job. This will be a great addition to the strength and prosperity of our loved city. Wishing you all the best.


*Salute*

Thanks for the kind words, all - I really appreciate it. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for most of you, so you are just as instrumental in this as anyone.

Countdown.. brother, I think they are the nicest words I've heard about me here. I'm serious when I say that gave me emo heart pangs. I don't have the words to sum up my strong bromotions right now. All I can say is: thankyou.

Whitey emerges from the back of the bar with his nose caked in white powder, a woman on each arm and a bottle in each hand

If this isn't time for celebration i dont know when is! Phil you've been a great mentor to me and you've helped me come along in this thing of ours... Vaticus, i thank you for this great opportunity to work for you and help grow NORCo to its full potential. 

As for the rest of you - You've all helped me, and my father, through a lot and I'm glad to see you all here today to congratulate Mr Vaticus on his great new journey - and I cant wait to really get cooking.

Whitey brushes some of the powder off of his face and goes to retrieve some boxes from the back of the bar

It's time to start wearing the new cuts Vaticus!

Whitey opens the box to show off the new biker vests he had specially made for he and vaticus. One said President - The other VP and Sgt at Arms. Whitey took out another vest for Phil_Steak and it said YAOWA Army on the back

As the Reaper Company pushes forward I hope to always have a great relationship with our friend Phil, as he's given me personally every opportunity in the world I'd like to thank him with this vest and best wishes for the future of the yaowa army, and New Orleans

Cassi steps forward, holding in her hands the gifts she had picked out personally for Vaticus. She smiled as he turned towards her.

To say that I am so very proud of you in this moment would be an understatement. While your bloodline and mine don't go very far back, the bond we've managed to create in that short of time is one that I treasure. I know that you're going to do amazing things with NORCo in this city and I can't wait to watch as you do.

She pushed the gifts towards him.

I thought you might need a little something to do after a long day and what better way to do so than with a cigar and some of the finest scotch I could get my hands on. Oh, wait... There's one more thing...

She reached into her purse and pulled out a gold lighter, his initials engraved into it. She leaned in and kissed his cheek as she pressed the gifts into his hands.

Congratulations Vaticus! It will be an honor to work with you.

Pardon my lateness but I was busy picking out an outfit for Ludarius to wear today and helping him get dressed. My dear, we have not known each other for long, and our ancestry has no past relations, but in the short time I've had to speak with you I've found you to be a delightful young man. You're welcome over at my home any time for dinner or to play with Ludarius, as he is very fond of you as well. Godfather Phil has made a great selection to reperesent his city as a captain, and I wish you the best of luck. Cheers Vaticus!

LudariusCanesMom gives Vaticus a kiss on the cheek and heads back home to follow up on LudariusCane's chores.

Walking out wondering what the commotion is about, she lets of a light yawn as her nap is once again disturbed.  Sleeping in a stock room in a dirty back alley had never been her plan when she came to Los Angeles but it sufficed.  Stretching out her tall slender body caught a few looks as she flicked her black hair from her olive eyes, she let of a glare of revulsion at those looking.

Sloping slowly as her heals clicked against the paving, she looked and tried to listen in.  Pushing at the crowd she looked upon them as if to say i am a lady wheres the chivalry.  Looking thoughtfully she clears her throat.

"making such a big decision is always difficult, but knowing after working hand in hand with someone of Mr Vaticus's calibur i am sure it wasnt that hard a decision"

Pauses as she feels an elbow in her ribs, before pushing back at the thug barging her

"I wish Mr Vaticus the best of luck and look forward to future business interactions with his family"

nodding respectfully, she dissapears back through the crowd feeling her daily snooping has been done