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| With every sunset comes a sunrise... | Started by: Sal_Giaquinto on Dec 21, '07 21:35 |
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"With every sunset comes a sunrise..." "Now, as the sunsets on the east coast, I knew this would be the last day, that a special someone would be residing in my HQ. This special someone was not only a loyal member of Casa di Giaquinto, but also a mentor and a great friend. This special someone has been an inspiration and it has been a privilege to work along her side to set the foundation for a better future in not only New York, but the whole of Cosa Nostra. This friend leaves now to pursue her own dreams." Sal pauses and looks over the horizon. He can't see the sun rise yet... but he turns over to Miss Cathy Parks, her warm smile and glowing complication make up for the sun's tardy. "Well Miss Parks..." Sal glances at his watch. "I do believe you have a plane to catch and a certain city to run... Philadelphia here she comes." |
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It was still early. The market stalls were up and the locals were flitting from one stall to another, picking the freshest fish or the ripest fruit from stacks delivered in the early hours. To them it was just another Saturday morning, another card on the table. Nearby however, a different kind of people gathered. Ones who lived in a world that was darker, bloodied and bitter. A world where people cheated, and luck balanced itself upon a knife edge, where right now, Cathy Parks was about to fall under a glaring spotlight. She waits at the back as the Families from the Six Cities gather to give their combined decision, holding her breath. The meeting from last night had gone by quickly, enevitably. When it was done, there was just a phonecall and a the voice on the other end of the line making it sound like she had an option, when really there was none. The receiver back in it's cradle, her "yes" had continued to pierce the thick silence of her New York apartment in a restless whisper. Stood before the window her eyes had then pored out into the street, at her back just a bottle of rye and smoke illuminated by moonlight to keep her company. Her future in that moment seemed spread out like the the span of her hand, with everything from her peak to her death, crystalline in it's appearence. 'Yes' - at once just a three letter word and at the same time everything. So she waits in the morning after the night Sal Giaquinto to finish his speech. When he's done, she gives him a traditional kiss on both cheeks and a smile, before turning to speak to the audience, the only thing giving away her nerves is the trembling tip of the cigarette she held between fore and middle fingers. "Bonjourno,"she starts, her eyes taking in the faces of those stood before her. "As Signore Giaquinto explained so eloquently, I am now to take the helm of Philadelphia and make the business in that city my own. So this technically, would be the part of my speech where I'd make promises about all the wonderful and brilliant changes we are going to have in the City of Brotherly Love and how I'm going to make a difference in this world.." Cathy smiles wryly. "Let's be honest here. So many many people have said these things before me. So many may as well have promised you all the fucking moon, but it never came to fruition - with the exception of a very few people whose names are cemented in the annals of our history. "So for me to start spouting off about the Philly bar scene, tourism, improvements, modifications et cet, in the face of the patent fact that only a small minority of leaders have been able to fulfil their promises, it would seem like a fucking joke. A spit in the face of the community, if you will. "So I won't say those things. I'll keep quiet about that. "I do have qualities that I will bring to this role though - I wouldn't be stood here before you all if I didn't. But it is just my personal preference that I show you all why I was picked to run Philly with my actions, not in a speech full of bullshit words and empty promises - I am after all, a businesswoman not a lawyer (no offence intended Signore Crane). "So I must get to work and quickly. But before I finish here I just have a couple more things I would like to say: "To the Leaders of the Six Cities, I would like to humbly express my thanks. You have given me this opportunity for which I am very grateful. I shall not forget your generocity nor your kindness - grazie infinite. To the rest of our fine community, I ask you all to welcome in The Red Fez Connection." |
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| Reply by: Cathy_Parks at Dec 21, '07 21:38 | |
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Cathy_Parks... what can I say? We have bumped into each other through the hallways of Sal's HQ, sometimes we even sat and drank a nice cup of java at the local cafe. You have always seemed to me to be a woman of purpose, intelligence, and integrity. I know you will take this opportunity and truly flourish! I wish you and your new family the best and can not wait to see what more you can bring to this wonderful world of ours!! |
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| Reply by: Kobayashi at Dec 21, '07 22:00 | |
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Approaches Cathy somewhat cautiously, nodding her head very slightly and tipping her hat as a sign of respect I could not have picked anyone else who I'd be happier to see in this position. Really, your speech? Wonderous. Such honesty undoubtably goes appreciated by all. We haven't known each other terribly long, but I've seen the work you put into La Casa di Giaquinto and I cannot express how grateful I am that you have advanced us all forward with your work. You deserve this. I know you'll make Philly into something worth smiling about. My only regret is that we're no longer working together... smiles very slightly But given that you're onto better things, I can live with it. Heh. At any rate, cheers. Should you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. You've been a friend to me, and I see ya kinda like a role model. Domo arigato, sempai. :D Grins slightly at her broken and mildly inappropriate use of Japanese Eh.. ya know what I mean. smiles and winks |
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| Reply by: Munashii at Dec 21, '07 22:02 | |
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There's only one person who's more deserving of this auth and sadly, I..um he...he's an earner. Seriously though, I can't help but echo the statements of those before me, the work you put in was touching, and it's time now for you to roll the dice one last time. |
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| Reply by: Octavius at Dec 21, '07 22:09 | |
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Ironically, this person who doesn't come out on her first day in bold making elaborate promises for her tenure of leadership, will be someone who would fulfill those promises, had she made them. I hope this is the start of something great. I know you have the talent, experience, and work ethic to be more than a warm body in a bold suit. It will be exciting to see Philly grow and returned to its former glory. A better choice for promotion could not have been made. Not even any Earners milling about. |
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| Reply by: KevinTheCat at Dec 21, '07 22:42 | |
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Cathy I will keep this short and sweet I never thought the day would come when i saw you in charge of a family. now it has I know that you will do a great job. that is all |
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| Reply by: Moretay at Dec 21, '07 22:49 | |
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Diego walks up and raises his glass to Ms.Parks before she heads off to the airport. Congrats on the bold suit,you will do well in the city of brotherly love.You will be missed around here,but you need to spread your wings. |
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| Reply by: -Diego- at Dec 21, '07 23:44 | |
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Wisteria listens as Miss Parks responds to Sal_Giaquinto her mentors announcement and ponders what she's hearing. Being a lady in the business shes always impressed when one reaches the honor MissParks has. A few thoughts come to her mind. 'Such eloquent words coming from a newly appointed Crew Leader. Sal_Giaquinto must be beaming with pride as the sunsets and he watches you wander off. Appreciation can make a day - even change a life, Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. A word of kindness is seldom spoken in vain, while witty saying are as easily lost as the pearls slipping from a broken string. Congratulations' Cathy your words say it all' |
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| Reply by: Wisteria at Dec 22, '07 03:03 | |
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Joe enters his HQ in New York, no one is there. On the messenger board in the hall is wrtten a message: " Joe, you BOZO, get to the airport ASAP, Cathy is leaving for Philly today, see you there, Chef." Joe runs out of the HQ and jumps into his purple Ferrari. Joe arrives at the airport at the wrong side of the fence. He see his family waving at Cathy and the airplane starting to move forward. Joe pushes down the gas pedal as hard as he can and drives full speed through the fence, around the family and his Boss Sal and after the airplane When Joe is next to the airplane and can see Cathy sitting first class, he puts both hands in the air and waves fanatically to her. Then he looks in front of him again, what he should have done sooner, Joe hits the brake of the purple Ferrari, but is he in time to avoid................... |
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| Reply by: Joe_Dalton at Dec 22, '07 03:26 | |
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Elaina listens to the CL of NY and to the new CL of Philadelphia with tears gathering in her eyes Cathy, my friend, my former family member, words cannot express my happiness on this day. May you and yours be prosperous in everyone of your endeavors and always carry me and TheCult in your heart no matter what the future brings. |
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| Reply by: ElainaDeLuca at Dec 22, '07 05:35 | |
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Canton walks onto the streets, his coat buttoned up to the neck to shield his face from the cold I would just like to extend my best wishes to you Miss Parks, taking the helm in a city is never an easy task given the community we work in but I have heard only good things about your approach to this thing of ours and hope your position in Philly will be welcomed and fulfilling. New York has lost an associate but Philadelphia has gained a boss, so once again, good luck with your endeavours and salute. |
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| Reply by: Canton at Dec 23, '07 08:55 | |
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*Queefs* here we go again! happy days! |
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| Reply by: Frank_Butcher at Dec 24, '07 02:38 | |
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