It was a warm and sunny day in the City of Brotherly Love when Mr_Cat was on his way home from town. There was an announcement to deliver. One of those good ones. 

The night before he had stolen two pairs of high heels from Mr_Bassett and some lipstick for a costume party. Although Bassett hated to admit actually being a female, Cat knew where her his shoes were. Just inside the closet in a large wooden box. All of the dust made it look like they hadn't been used in decades. 

With a shoe on each paw and some red lipstick on his nose, he walked casually down the streets without a care. Once he entered the HQ, he quickly took all of it off, but the lipstick was too difficult to remove. Whatever, he thought and went to the office, where Mr_Bassett was already sitting. 

"Hey Basset. Sorry for being a little late. I had some stuff to take care of first."

He walked over to his chair and jumped upon it. "I have been talking with Falcone and Reggie. We agreed that it was time to acknowledge your hard work and effort. You will be setting up your own operation here in South Philly of Philadelphia. Go out there and make Philly proud! I will make sure to tell everyone else so they can congratulate you and wish you luck.

No - if you're wondering, I am not using your lipstick."

Mr_Cat jumped upon the table and walked across it to rub his head against Bassett's face, purring. Some of the red lipstick found its way to Bassett's nose, and the two of them were almost alike at this point. "I'm so proud of you, my dear. Nepeta Cataria will miss you, but I am sure we will see more of each other in the city park. Congratulations!"

Minarika walked up behind Mr_Bassett and patted him on the back raising up her mask to show a smile towards him. "Congratulations hun, I hope you do well in your future. If you need anything give me a call and I will see what I can do!." She quickly lowered her mask and nodded to Mr_Cat before turning and walking away back to HQ to return to work for Falc. Happy to see Philly was helping another leader make his mark in the city.

After the first few weeks getting to know...the animals and their unique ways he felt he had become used to the Philly ways after the initial shock of the feeding rituals!

Mr_Cat thank you eternally for this opportunity - I won't let you down and you can be assured of my continued hard work, dedication and keeping to the feeding and general up-keep of all animals on the rota basis that is entirely unfair in the greatest way possible. I look forward to working for and with you!

Leaves a pile of cat nip at Mr_Cat's HQ along with 15 varieties of food as instructed for all kinds of animals and runs off with keys to start the hard work...

While Mr_Bassett was leaving cat's HQ. He was standing by his car and sipped his tea. He nodded at her. 

Congrats Mr_Bassett make South Phillidelpha great again. 

He hands her a cup of tea and just watches her as she leaves the area.

Alex listened to the conversation before stepping forward and clearing his throat. 

"Congratulations Mr_Bassett and best of luck to your new cew."

Gabe had been looking forward for this day for a while now. He knew it would come, the day where Mr_Bassett would get the nood and help Philly expand. Bassett had always been known as a hard but also intelligent worker. Bassett knew her ways around, and always gave a hand if needed. Her leading abilities and positive attitude always brought delight around in Philly. Unfortunately a large part of Philly was unoccupied which Mr_Cat thought was about time to change. 

 The day had arrived, and Gabe took part in the celebration. After a couple of fellow mafiosos had congratulated Basset, it was finally time for Gabe to pay his respects, a few steps and he met face to face with Basset and said.

"Congratulations Basset, it is a pleasure seeing you here today. You have done terrifically, and I cannot wait to see you leave your mark on Philly. Congratulations once again"

He was very happy, but did not know why but then he noticed there was another family coming into the world!!! How sweet!!! He went out to the streets to say good job and congratulations which is exactly what he did, walking slowly, step by step he shuffled nearer and nearer to the crowd, first his left foot and then the right shortly thereafter. 

So close now. Only a few more steps forward... he could do it, looking down at his torso for a moment he admired himself before clearing his throat, one must always be sure to clear their throat before speaking, you see, it is a very important part and gives you a much clearer and crisp sound coming from within your throat. Which reminded him! Throat stretches. It was very tedious, but would pay off in the long run when everyone was able to hear him much better than they would otherwise.

*GGGGG GGGG GRKKK*

Done. He was ready to now speak, but first he must reach his hand out for the shake. It's a very kind thing to do, it signifies friendship and grace, while always being a bit humble. The high five was a bit better, but Bachelor found that most people flinched a bit when he threw his hand into the air that quickly, it was much better to slowly extend it forward, a lot less threatening and therefore better. 

He didn't know Mr_Basset enough for a hug, or he would have gone that route, but no, a handshake is the most professional thing one can do in this scenario, and so after he extended his hand he spoke for a moment -- people aren't as receptive to handshakes if they don't know who you are or what your intentions may be. 

Congratulations!!! You've earned this!! NICE!!

Smiling now, he knew that he had done a good job. Everyone was properly given their due respect and it was time for Bachelor to move on and away from the surely happy people as they celebrated their extension. Leaving was always the most awkward part for him, however, as he was never sure if he should make a loud exit or slowly disappear into the crowd and not be seen from again; surely they wouldn't mind him just leaving as they barely knew him in the first place, but he didn't want to seem rude. What to do, what to do.

I AM LEAVING NOW BYE!

No one seemed to pay attention. Fuck, this was the wrong move, wasn't it? Well, wrong is a strong word in this instance, its not like anyone will care either way, maybe a bit embarrassing but he has done much worse in his time on this earth. That's when he took two steps back and nearly ran directly into someone, now THAT would have been much more of a guffaw on his part, but it was time to finally make his way out; he had done everything needed and was no longer needed here.

Putting his head onto the ground, Bachelor began to walk towards what he assumed to be the exit. Every step he took was closer to the outside and away from the celebratory people. This was good, he was ready to head home and go to sleep on the new bed he had bought the other day, the old one was a bit lumpy and it was time for a trade-in... ahh, yes, he would enjoy his sleep tonight, yesterday he had a nice chicken noodle soup for dinner but today he would try something a bit heavier, maybe some potatoes and a bit of steak, or some form of beef at the very least? He wasn't sure yet, all he knew was that he was nearing the exit now and ready to go.

GOODBYE!

Raising a hand for a short wave to the people still enjoying themselves, he walked away completely and disappeared into the darkness of a nearby city street. He wasn't sure where he was walking completely but at this point he sort of just wanted to get out of the hustle and bustle of the party going on, or was it a party? He wasn't sure. The mafia didn't host parties, did it? It was probably a bit more refined than that, but he wasn't certain exactly what to call it, you know? Flexing towards a woman on the other side of the street, he kept on his way.

Yes, this was a good time, indeed...

Although now that he thought about it, there wasn't that much extraordinary about it. Pretty mundane stuff really, but whatever, it was a joyous occasion for the person who had just gotten their own district; or at least he would hope so, this is when Bachelor began to think about many things, most of them nothing to do with the topic at hand as his mind did tend to wander a bit from time to time, but that's okay.