Dodò: leans closer, eyes intense I aaalways wanted yyou, but yyou chhose someone eeelse.
Is that what you’re telling yourself?
narrows his eyes, voice steely Listen here, LatinaJosh. I don't care what you think of me. What matters is what I think of myself.
And what exactly do you think of yourself now dodò?
takes a deep breath, his gaze steady I think I'm a man on a mission. A mission to prove myself, not just to others, but to myself.
And what exactly is that mission?
leans in closer, voice filled with determination My mission is to become the greatest leader this city has ever seen.
That’s… actually very possible. If you stop killing people that disagree with you, you could make some real progress.
stands up, straightening his suit Progress. That's what I've been lacking all these years.
So what exactly is your next move?
pulls out a folder from his briefcase, flipping through the pages Our first order of business is to secure alliances with local businesses.
chuckles Do you remember when you used to do everything with brute force?
pauses, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes Yes, I remember. But times have changed, and so have I. Brute force only gets you so far.
Will brute force still be necessary at times?
closes the folder, leaning in closer to LatinaJosh Brute force will always have its place, but diplomacy is the key to lasting success.
I agree. I smile You would also need to work on your public image. The mafia is the most feared thing in Italy, but you need to become more… acceptable to the people.
leans in closer, his voice firm Acceptable? No, no, no. I am not here to blend in with the crowd. I am here to stand out. Be respected.
smirks, his gaze unwavering Well, then. I'll earn that respect, one way or another. But remember, respect is also given to those who show strength.
grabs his silver pocket watch and opens it, glancing at the time Alright, our next meeting will be tomorrow at noon. We'll discuss further strategies then. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some work to attend to. stands up and gathers his things Dodò: glances at LatinaJosh, a determined look in his eyes And LatinaJosh, remember this. I won't hesitate to use brute force if necessary. Just because I've changed doesn't mean I've lost my edge.
Yes. I remember. I smirk Be careful out there dodò.
looks at the silent alarm clock on the table, frustration evident on his face Damn it. picks up the clock and hurls it across the room Stupid thing! Always keeping the wrong time.
I’ve never been too fond of clocks. They’re just… constant.
narrows his eyes at LatinaJosh Constant, huh? Well, maybe you're right. But sometimes, change is necessary.
Change can be good or bad. It’s ultimately up to us what we make of it.
sits down at the table, his expression thoughtful You know, I've been thinking about making some changes to my operations.
leans back in his chair, his voice contemplative I've been considering expanding my operations beyond the city. Maybe venture into the surrounding areas.
That could be good, or it could be bad. Are you sure you want to take on that kind of responsibility right now?
pauses, his gaze flickering with determination I can handle it. Trust me, I've thought this through.
stands up, his tone decisive Alright then, let's get to work. First, we need to gather information about the surrounding areas.
I have some connections in some of the surrounding cities. I could reach out to them and see what they know.
nods, a spark of excitement in his eyes Good. Gather as much information as you can. We'll meet back here in a week to discuss our findings. And remember, no detail is too small.
starts pacing the room, deep in thought Information is power, my dear LatinaJosh. We need every advantage we can get if we want to expand our operations successfully.
stops pacing and turns to face LatinaJosh, determination in his eyes Alright, let's start by identifying potential allies in the surrounding areas.
I pull out my phone and begin making calls I’ll see what I can find out.
paces excitedly, his voice filled with anticipation Excellent! Get those calls made, and make sure to extract every bit of information from them.
I make several phone calls Most of them don’t seem to know anything about any large scale operations other than drugs and weapons. I did manage to get a lead on a potential new partner though. A local businessman who seems to have a lot of influence in the area.
pauses in his pacing, narrowing his eyes A local businessman, you say? Well, well, well. Looks like we might have hit the jackpot.