It’s a cold night, yet the streets are busy, filled with ambient noises coming from police sirens and conversations of people that loitered on it. It is a proud day for Stinsonati that even his nervousness that should hesitate him to speak was overwhelmed by his happiness. He sets up a crate in the middle of the street, gathered all his courage, stepped up and started to speak in front of all these well respected Mafiosi. . 

"Call me old fashioned or someone that seeks attention, I am here to relive of what was once a tradition here on these streets. I know that a lot of you people have ancestors that have done speeches like this, I am first of my kin to live this way of life, so please don’t deprive me of speaking out one of my proudest moment, being one of the newest Made Men of NORCo."

*Stinsonati removed his hat and placed it in his heart*

"I stand here before all of you not to brag what I have achieved but show my gratitude to my family and to speak out the emotion that is bursting out from my heart."

"I ventured these shores along with my dear friend Deathstalker that told me stories of how his fathers have once lived here. Scared of falling victim in these violent lands, we found food, shelter and protection in the quarters of Don Vaticus. Lacking of knowledge of how to survive these streets,I was was associated to my dear Boss Captious3. These three people along with NORCo’s awesome crew have mentored me on how to meet success in these streets."  

Proudly showcasing his gorgeous self to the people, he spoke in a humble voice 

"From a petty thief, I am now well dressed wearing expensive suites... but this is not what being made is all about, it’s about us gaining our family’s trust and today Deathstalker and I have achieved it. Do we deserve it? Yes, because we have loved this family and worked hard with full devotion from the start!"

Stinsonati then faced his family that have gathered as a noticable group among the crowd.

"I would like to say thank you to Don Vaticus and My Boss Captious3 for believing in what I can do! Thank you NORCo, if it was not for all of you, I wouldn’t be half the man that I am now. I will not promise that I will be loyal this crew because for me, promising is shallow and does not put that much weight. Do know that I was driven by my utmost respect and love to speak here, I owe my family my life and I will do everything even die for the men and smexy ladies of NORCo. I am very proud to be a Reaper here in New Orleans!!"

"Thanks for the warm welcome NORCo, today is my warmest day this winter, true story."  

Proud and full of confidence, Stinsonati put his hat back on, tidied up his expensive suit, stepped down the crate, and walked towards the arms of the people that that’s trying to congratulate him.  .

Dread Pirate Pickles stands in the crowd listening as Stinsonati thanks everyone.  Then he covers his mouth with his hand, and yells in a high falsetto . . 

"What about that Dread Pirate Pickles fella?  I hear he's great!"

Deathstalker quickly approached Stinsonati and gave a rare bottle of Glenfiddich 1958 Private Vintage as a gift for his best friend and said..

"After this, I want you to drink with me on that thousand dollar whisky of yours, by the way our smexy escorts can't wait any longer so just contact me later ok I'll just accompany them for a while."

Deathstalker smiled, grinned and walked away back to their playboy's house.

Vaticus listened intently to Stinsonati, waiting for him to finish before he spoke..

"Congratulations again, Stinsonati! I'm at a loss for words to describe how happy and honoured I am to hear you appreciate our family and your accomplishments this much! You're the epitome of sincerity and respect, and you an asset to New Orleans!

It's always a pleasure to work with you, my friend!"

Michael listened as Stinsonati gave a speech after he had received his button.

Congrats Mister Stinsonati. Its always a true pleasure to see someone become part of the family. It is an honor and I appreciate the small things you've done for me. You will truly be a great asset in New Orleans.

Once again, my Don and my comrades, thank you for your warm welcome! I will do my best not to disappoint the family.

Then he turned somewhere where there seems to be a rockstar among the group. .

Oh yes! I'm sorry for not emphasizing enough to Dread_Pirate_Pickles! He has indeed been great role model for me as well! In fact he thought me about a lot, 8====D, for example! *laughs* Or was it somebody else?