As Logan-Black entered His new found Home in Philly, He noticed that it was not the best of times. He heard many stories at local bars and restaurants of the war that had taken place in several areas. There were people of all ages lining up at soup kitchens, and just looking for a place to stay, a place to call home and belong.

Logan-Black was one of the lucky ones, and hoped no one held it against Him that He was coming onto the scene after all the bloodshed and family loss. He would have fought loyaly and died proud like any of them if He had been there.

He didn't know anyone when He came to town but He met a good Man and was later welcomed into The Darkside as a subcrew under Timmy-Two-Toes, His sponser, mentor, and great friend. He learned quickly and Sidious's family was very helpful and made Him feel welcome.

As He sat on His doorstep thinking of how blessed He felt, He hoped His girl (rose-Black) would join Him soon.

He had made a few bucks while He was learning all about 'this thing of Ours', and decided to throw a Gathering for His new family and anyone else that would like to come and share their story's, see old friend, or make new contacts. He would call it The Gathering Place.

He found a nice Old building and invested some money fixing it up. It was ragged when He started but with some hard work and a touch of love, the Old building was developing character. It was 2 stories, with a light brick exterier, and dark hardwood interior. He turned the top floor into a place some of the homeless could sleep, and get a good meal. He knew rose would help with the cooking when she arrived.

The bottom floor would be for the gathering, and it was open for all, as long as they respected the place and each other. There was to be no fighting on the premisis. It was for everyone to come together and forget their differences for a while. There was a bar and a kitchen but neither were stocked yet as He would need someone to help with those, so there was a posting for anyone that wanted to volunteer their services on behalf of the Gathering, and the homeless few living upstairs.

He figured He would at least stock the bar with some essentials and refreshments till He could get some help. He finished giving the place one more look through to make sure there was enough seating and tables, and that everything was clean and in order. Then He put a sign out front.

'The Gathering Place'
'Home for some, meeting place for others'
'All are welcome'
'Come share some food, a drink, a story, or a laugh'

And with that He let the word spread...

Jam squinted as he walked down the street, the sun was bothering his eyes and he was eagerly seeking a place to hide from it. He spied a dilapidated old building and judged it good enough to suit his purposes.

He approached the front door and spied a sign, and nodded slightly. He paused, before gently knocking on the door, and then opening it.

Hello? The word seemed to echo in the large somewhat empty house. He wondered to himself who exactly ran this, but the thought quickly passed as he saw Logan-Black standing in the doorway.

Jam walked up and shook his hand.

I'd like to tell you it's a wonderful thing you're doing here, I had thought of fixing up an old place like this myself but... you know, I don'thave much pull around these parts. If you need any help around here, I'd be glad to lend a hand.

(Startled slightly by the light knock on the door Logan-Black quickly butts out the Cuban He was smoking and readies Himself for company. As He aproaches the door it opens and a Man enters. After shaking His hand and a quick intoduction the Man offers to lend a hand with the new place.)

"Very nice making your aquaintance Jam. I could use all the help I can get. My girl, rose, will be coming soon to help but every bit will help. For the moment would you like a drink or refreshments? I've stocked the bar with the bare essentials and am more than happy to sit with you for a drink."

(Taking a new Cuban out and lighting it with a flash of a match... He offers His new friend one, and heads over to the bar)

"Come Jam. Have a seat, a cigar, and let Me pour you a drink. What'll you have?"

Hershey walks up to the gathering place and shakes logan's hand.

Hello, sir.  Nice to meet you, my name is Hershey, but most call me "Kung."

(Turns from the bar while he waits for Jam to decide what He would like to drink, and notices another Man behind them entering. He introduces Himself as Hershey or 'Kung' as most call Him.)

"Well its very nice to meet you Hershey, or should I call you Kung?"

(shakes Kungs hand)

"Join us for a drink! What can I get you?"

(takes yet another cigar out and offers it to Kung)

He shakes his hand, followed by his head.

No thanks, I dont smoke cigars.

Pulls out a pack of cigarettes and lights one up. 

But I will take a glass of whiskey, if you don't mind.

(Returns the offered cigar to His pack with a nod)

"Certainly Kung! Coming right up. Have a seat and make yourself comfortable. Are you from here in Philly?"

(Pours Him a double and hands it to Him)

"By the way Kung, meet Jam. He arrived shortly before you did. Jam meet Kung. Both of you relax and enjoy. And what about You Jam? Where do you hail from?"

(pours Himself an ice-water and takes a long haul of His Cuban)

<em>Whilst looking for somewhere to catch a quick drink on way back to his office, Alvaldi notices a vague sound of talking coming from what looked to be a run down bar. The screetching sound of the freshly fitted sign blowing in the wind brought the name to his attention 'The Gathering' which was ultimatly the deciding point for him going in.</em>

<em>As he approached the door the smell of wet paint from the recent refurbishments filled the air. The bell ran as he pushed through the door and was suprised by the sight his friend and 'business' associate Logan-Black.</em>

"Logan! How's it going my friend? Nice joint you've got here, real good potential!"

<em>Alvaldi heads over to the bar and pulls out a stool.</em>

"Double Jack Daniels on the rocks please Logan, oh and an ashtray?"

<em>Alvaldi throws a crisp $100 bill on the bar.</em>

"Keep the change..."

(Looks toward the door while hauling on His Cuban just in time to see His friend and associate Alvaldi enter)

"Alvaldi My good friend! Its so good to see you."

(Shakes His hand and pats Him on the shoulder)

"Double JD on ice coming right up. Kung and Jam, meet Alvaldi, a friend and business associate of Mine here in Philly. Alvaldi, Meet Kung and Jam, they arrived a bit before you did."

(Takes one last haul off his Cuban and butts it out and passes Alvaldi the ashtray)

Jam sits down, feling quite welcomed by the host. He takes a cigar and lights it, refusing the drink.

I'm not much of a drinker to tell you the truth,

He then turns and sees Alvaldi, he approaches him and pats him on the back.

You're in league with this guy here? He gestures towards Logan-Black. You must be a good guy then, if you're friends with someone doing this. He backs away from the bar and begins looking around the room.

"This heat is killin' me!" KingBenny exclaims as he enters The Gathering Place,  His normally pressed suit is wrinkled from the heat as he raises his arm to inspect his jacket.

"Look at this... sweatrings in my armpits.  I feel like a f'n animal."

KingBenny looks up and notices others in the bar.  Quickly, he lowers his arms before any of the patrons notice.  He straightens his lapels, lights a cigarette, and squints towards the bar.

"Logan?  Is that you?" 

Upon recognizing his Friend, KingBenny grins his trademark wiseguy smile and takes a seat.

"How cold is the ice today?  I could use a Scotch."

KingBenny takes in the atmosphere and taps his ash into a nearby ashtray

"I'll be damned! Nice place ya got here."

(Smiles and lets them get aquainted but is suprised to hear His name from the direction of the doorway. Looking over He sees another Friend and associate, Benny)

"Benny My Friend! Take that jacket off and cool down. Sit! Sit! I'll get you that drink. Benny, meet Jam and Kung, and just in case you haven't met officially this is Alvaldi."

(puts a hand on Benny and Alvaldi's shoulders)

"Everyone meet Benny, another friend and associate. I'm bless to have so many come visit so soon."

(smiles and heads to the bar, emptying the ashtray and placing 2 more on the bar just in case. He makes up a double Scotch on the rocks and slids it over to Benny)

"Here you go. Let Me go see if theres a fan in the back. I don't want it to get too stuffy in here. I'd like to keep the atmosphere as fresh and cool as possible."

(as He ironicly finishes talking about fresh atmosphere and takes another deep haul on His Cuban. He sets off to let them all chat as He looks for a fan)

KingBenny waves his hands and shakes his head.

"Don't go out of your way, Logan.  This Scotch ought to do the trick just fine."

Before sipping from the glass, KingBenny raises his glass and looks in the direction of Alvaldi, Jam, and Kung.

"A pleasure to meet youse.  A friend of Logan is a friend of mine.  To our health."

KingBenny takes a much larger gulp than neccesary and lets out a sigh of relief as the cool liquor burns and cools his throat at the same time.  He taps his cigarette on the ashtray and leans forward towards Logan.

"Some days the sun shines even on the likes of a wiseguy like me, Logan.  Might be settin' up shop here in the city myself.  Not in as nice a place as this right here, but a place for guys like us to meet up to share a drink and a meal... and to discuss business without bein' hassled by them nosey scumbag feds."

(Doesn't take long rummaging in the closet to find an old fan. He blows the dust off it, chokes from the sudden cloud, then proceeds to wipe it down to make it presentable. He re-approaches the group carrying the old fan and places it on the bar far enough away not to blow ash everywhere from the ashtrays. After He plugs it in He flicks the on lever up and it sputters to life.)

"Its no trouble at all. As for the Fed's, I doubt they could do anything to Me here since its not classified as a business. Its none-profit. All tips will go directly to help house and feed the homeless upstairs."

(With that said He makes a makeshift sign and places it on the bar stating just that fact)

KingBenny nods understandingly and places some money on the bar

"Put this towards the cause, Logan.  And thanks for bringing that fan out.  I'm feelin' better already."

KingBenny takes another gulp of scotch and lights another cigarette.

"I gotta say, you know how to make a guy feel right at home.  So what's new in your neck of the woods?"

(Pours Himself another icewater and lights a fresh Cuban)

"Your very welcome Benny, My Friend. Thank you, the cause is a good one, even if it only helps a few. Hopefully more will feel the same. As to whats new, I'm looking for some voluteers to help with this place. I could use a temporary/full time barkeep, among other things. Maybe someone to help rose in the kitchen. She should be on her way here soon."

(Draws on the Cuban while the coals at the end glow bright, then flicks the end in the ashtray. Takes a drink of the ice cold water and sighs deeply)

"When I make a name for Myself I plan on starting a real moneymaking business in the Business District. I have some idea's. Hopefully one or two will pan out. So what about you, Benny? Anything looming in your future?"

(Leans back comfortably as He puffs periodicly on the Cuban, keeping His eyes on the door as if He's waiting for someone)

KingBenny shrugs.

"Who knows?  Who ever knows what the future holds in This Thing?  The way I look at it, every day above ground is a good one.  But I can't complain.  I grew up in this city, before I went away for some trouble I got into as a kid."

He seems to drift off momentarily, his hand stroking the long scar on his face.

"But it's good to be home.  I'm surrounded by good people.  Men.  Respectable Men.  But I'm no different than anyone else.  Just tryin' to make a living in a crazy world."

KingBenny pulls a pocketwatch from his jacket and checks the time.

"Speakin' of makin' a living, I better get outta here, my friend.  Thanks for the drink, Logan.  This is a great hang-out ya got here and ya got a big heart allowin' a schlep like me come in to take a load off and bend your ear.  Take care of yourself, ok?"

(Rises to His feet as His friend Benny prepares to leave)

"I will Benny, and same to you. Thanks for stopping by and don't be a stranger. Your always more than welcome. Well wishes and safe journey to you My friend."

(Sits back down and tends to His other guests)

"Is there anything else I can get anyone? A drink refreshed perhaps? Just say the word."

(Looks back toward the door wistfully then down to His watch. 'I wonder where she is.' He thinks to Himself)

Jam grabs a glass and pours some icewater into it,

If you open some sort of business Logan, you can expect me to be a regular there. You seem to carry yourself in good company, with that he tips his glass towards everyone around him and takes a sip.

Jam then KingBenny and Logan checking their watches, he pulls out a small pad and pencil and writes "Note to self, buy a watch so I can seem more important, would make self look cooler, no need to ask for time" he then puts the pad away and something dawns on him.

Wait, what time was I supposed to- Oh shit! He jumps up and looks around, he grabs his glass and quickly drinks it, only pausing to shiver once from the icewater. He then darts to the door and turns around.

Sorry guys, I'm supposed to be doing some stuff back at my HQ, sorry to run guys, I'll be back when that's taken care of!

He puts his glass down on a nearby table and waves a quick goodbye before darting back outside, he looks around to get his bearings and hangs a quick left, he then begins lightly jogging back to his place of business.

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(Logan raises His glass to Jam)

"Come back anytime Jam. Was very good to meet you."

(Logan finishes His water and collects Jams glass and puts it behind the bar to be washed later. He re-fills His own glass and tops up the guests drinks before sitting back down)