I'm sure this occasion means a great deal to those of ya' within the city of Chicago, or even just the former crew of Godfather Orange. For me ta' offer a congratulatory blurb however would be a little meaningless. 

I don't know tha' person in question, I've never seen 'deir face out here on the streets, been introduced or even know who you are yourself. 

The only reason I decided to appear at all was jus' to ask; does that not concern you? It is certainly an achievement worthy of a boast, but to who? Who understands Mista Orange, what he's been through ta' get to this point and what he thinks? Why has he taken this mantle but not engaged with the world? What does he intend to do with this power? Are you not worried that others are askin' tha' same questions? 

What I'm tryin' to say in tha' most constructive way is, who cares? 

Romance can feel his libido diminishing with each shrill word resident Vegas cow TabithaGato speaks. Embarrassed for her, he grabs her by her arm-flab and yanks her away, speaking sternly......  yet seductively... to her.

Stop dampening the celebration and go back to Vegas.... I will be back there shortly, and when I get there.... you will receive my belt for this outburst.  First for punishment....... then.... for pleasure............

Romance dismisses TabithaGato and raises his glass to the newly appointed Godfather Orange.

Godfather...... you were in the trenches with my father back when Las Vegas was a mere blip on the map, back when Godfathers Disorder and MonsterHair were lowly goombas, scraping funds together and cracking jokes in FitzChivalry's HQ.  I was pleased when I returned to this country to fill my father's shoes to see that you had risen to a position of authority.  Godfather is an honor I know you won't take lightly.  This is a proud day and I hope to see you do great things with your district here in the Windy City.  Salut my friend.

Dan had been called to the celebration, though he really didn't want to go, rumour was that giraffe LarryLongNeck was due to be there and Dan was fed up of the necky fucker cracking jokes about his weight. Not only that but every time Dan went to have a piss, Larry would always tower over Dan like some kind of lamp post to check out his tallywacker. Pervert.

Pulling himself together and mentally preparing himself for the shameless perversion and mean jokes about his weight, Dan got himself ready and made his way to the bar. Lawnmower had mad a brief speech about his boss and the bar had toasted in Orange's good name. After that some broad had made an outburst asking who Orange was before that utter hunk of a man, Romance put her in her place and told her he would be seeing to her later on.

Managing to corner the newly appointed Godfather for a few moments, Dan offered him a congratulations. He knew that Orange wasn't a man of many words but that his actions had spoken louder than words ever could. Ever since the Vegas mob came to power, it was with the help and support of Orange that laid the foundations for what was now a huge empire. Dan was certain that were he still alive, his grandfather would have been proud of the big Orange fucker.

"Godfather Orange, me' thanks for you taking the time to respond. 

"You are quite correct in that you have a job ta' do, and going by tha' fact that South Side still stands is a testament to your abilities in that role. My critique comes from the desire ta' understand what audience this appearance is aimed toward.

"If it is a personal matter for your close circles, district or city, 'den I can understand and will step back and stop any further interruption. There are near 160 souls operatin' in Chicago, I'd much like to stay in good standing wit' then.

"If made in line with 'tradition' for the masses to witness though, hopefully my appearance indicates 'dat there is little for us to comment on. I will say that If history has taught me anythin', it's that the quiet ones are the ones to watch.

"But what do i know, I'm just some broad."

I think the point you're missing Tabitha is that Chicago doesn't stand alone and Orange's roots go back to Vegas. If it were only targeted at those of us from the Windy City then this speech could well have been made in the Chicago business district, as it is though it is definitely more suitable here so that those from Vegas and even some of the guys from Philly who had worked here previously could also give their own congratulations should they wish to. To suggest that if you're not known in the streets then nobody at all will know you is ridiculous. So while you personally may not know him you can either give the guy a pat on the back for the achievement or choose to ignore it, but instead you come out here and challenge the point of the speech because you've never interacted with him.

While he's not a vocal member of our community, he is a Godfather in Chicago with Vegas history, who has worked with a wide variety of people throughout his time in this world. There's little to comment on if you do not know the man, since he rarely comes out to the streets to speak, those that have never interacted with him will not know him or anything about him, those of us who have though can comment and can come out and raise our glasses alongside him.

I assume that is the purpose of this gathering. It's not too difficult to grasp.

I would question what has been achieved. It is clearly my expectations and ideals of what a Godfather is made of 'dat are driving the motivation to discuss this. It is convenient and easy ta' pretend that an achievement has been made and to conform to tha' traditions of a pat on tha' back. It is the community as a whole that responds ta' success however, and if they truly perceived this as one, we would see people flocking ta' offer their congratulations from Chicago, Vegas and across the country of they were really impressed by this event. 

Tha' truth is, and this is not specific ta' the new Godfather, we are enjoying celebratin' mediocrity by reaching the bare minimum of what is required to justify a street mention. 

Not long ago I presented my approach to recruitment, offerin' insight into how we can build the community by reachin' out to people who would otherwise be targets. The comments I received are suggestive that I was just celebrating my own morals and pattin' myself on the back. Was there a difference between these two events? 

I'm goin' ta' leave you to your celebrations and offer apologises for darkening this occasion. I could have structured an appearance in the streets myself on this topic in hindsight. Thank ya' Mista Gleeballs for your constructive comments. 

Not long ago I presented my approach to recruitment, offerin' insight into how we can build the community by reachin' out to people who would otherwise be targets. The comments I received are suggestive that I was just celebrating my own morals and pattin' myself on the back. Was there a difference between these two events? 

Romance stares intently at TabithaGato's lumpy behind..... licking his lips with excitement as he thinks about the vicious flogging he would be delivering to it later with his belt... a stimulating mixture of discipline and eroticism.....

"That was me that suggested that, so you can feel free to take my remark with a grain of salt.  It was moreso a one-off remark about your no-good-deed-goes-unannounced approach to the topic that I was mocking you for.  Truth be told, I find your recruitment efforts and your theory behind them to be admirable, and are most likely constructive to our city.

Be that as it may, it's a absurd analogy to be used here in this situation, as I don't really see the comparison.  Apples and oranges, really.  But speaking of oranges, I think we've taken enough attention away from Godfather Orange and this lovely shin-dig Mr. Lawnmower has planned for him, so I too will be making my exit and leaving you all to enjoy your party."

Romance tucks a stuffed envelope into the jacket pocket of the new Godfather and nods respectfully to Lawnmower.... then turns back to TabithaGato.... he removes his belt.......

Romance, you said "It was moreso a one-off remark about your no-good-deed-goes-unannounced approach to the topic that I was mocking you for"

Well now, can you think of any deeds?