Abdirakib: Yo, you ready for this wild ride or you gonna bail like a scared lil' pigeon?
i look him down then immediately run towards him
grabs Lawbook by the collar and pulls him close Look, kid, I didn't ask for your help. So what's your deal?
Im not just some kid instead im the next in line successor to the godfather. i point to the mob family seat
laughs mockingly The next in line successor? You? That's a good one, kid. But let me tell you something, being the godfather ain't all it's cracked up to be.
the mob members are watching i dont plan on being the godfather instead my father will be.
raises an eyebrow, still holding onto Lawbook Your father? And who might that be? You think you can just waltz in here and claim the throne?
catches the picture mid-air, glances at it with a smirk Oh, so this is your beloved father, huh? Looks like he's got quite the charm.
throws the picture back at Lawbook So what if you're only 17? You think that's gonna stop me from teaching you a thing or two about this business?
My father and mother had died when i was 8
pauses, his smirk fading into a more serious expression Oh, so you've been through the wringer, huh? Well, well, well... looks like we might have more in common than I thought.
i lean my head on my father's seat
sighs, releasing Lawbook from his grip Look, kid, I may be a hardass, but I ain't completely heartless.
runs a hand through his hair, deep in thought Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
narrows his eyes We're gonna figure out if you're actually worthy of being the next godfather.
Simple. We're gonna put you through a test. It won't be easy, but if you think you're up for it, then prove it.
Lawbook agrees to take the test and proves himself worthy of being the next godfather
i gently put my hand on my father's seat i'm going to keep my word father.
smiles smugly Well, well, looks like I underestimated you, kid. I knew there was potential in you. Now let's see what you're made of.
the mob members nod in approval
Alright, listen up, everyone! This here's Lawbook, the new godfather-in-training. I expect you all to respect him and follow his orders. Got it? Mob Members: Yes, boss!
i nod thank you everyone.
leans against the table, crossing his arms Alright, Lawbook, your first order as godfather-in-training is to handle the Rodriguez deal.
smirks The Rodriguez deal, kid. See, the Rodriguez family has been encroaching on our territory lately.
Yeah, they have. And it needs to stop. Your job is to negotiate with them, make them an offer they can't refuse.
Then we resort to Plan B. smirks menacingly Plan B involves a little bit of muscle. You'll need to make sure they understand the consequences of crossing us.
If they still don't agree?
leans forward, voice low and dangerous If they still don't agree, we'll have to take more drastic measures.
grins wickedly Like eliminating them. It's not pretty, but sometimes it's necessary to maintain order. Your job, Lawbook, is to decide their fate.
Eliminate them? But I'm not even 18 yet.
laughs dismissively Age is just a number, kid. In this business, you're only as strong as your actions. If you want to prove yourself, you'll do what needs to be done. No excuses.
throws a folder onto the table We've got intel on the Rodriguez family's operations. Study it, find their weaknesses, and come up with a strategy.
After studying the file, Lawbook devises a cunning plan to weaken the Rodriguez family without direct confrontation
i close the file this is my plan
takes the plan from Lawbook's hands and skims through it Hmm, not bad, kid. You've got some tricks up your sleeve.
narrows his eyes But let's not get too comfortable, Lawbook. This is just the beginning.