"Well, well, if it ain't my favorite adversary. Let's make a dealll, trruce for territories."
Yeah? what’s your terms, boss man?
"First and foremost, I am still the dominant boss in this city, capisce? You will bow down to me as the superior leader and give me my respect.
"Or what? Or I'll make sure you regret ever crossing me, you insolent little worm! You think you can challenge my authority?
chuckles I didn’t say that, Don. But if there’s a price for peace, then let’s hear it.
"Very well, I'm willing to make some compromises for the sake of peace.
"I propose a truce between our families. No more violence, no more bloodshed. We can coexist peacefully, like two giants who acknowledge each other's strength.
Well, that sounds good for now… wait… what about when one of us dies? Does that break the truce?
"If one of us dies, it will certainly be a difficult time for both our families. But we can agree to maintain the truce even in the face of death.
And what happens if our paths cross in a different way? Like say.. Marriage? What then?
"Marriage, you say? Well, if our paths were to cross in such a way, we would have to negotiate the terms of the union.
smirks What do you mean “negotiate”? Either you or your son marries my daughter, simple as that.
"Simple, huh? It may not be as easy as you think, my friend. Our families have been at odds for far too long. But... perhaps...
"Perhaps it's time for our families to come together. To put an end to this senseless bloodshed.
Now you’re talking my language.
"Listen, I have an idea. Let's arrange a meeting between our families. We can come to a formal agreement, a peace treaty if you will.
Arranging a meeting between our families is gonna be difficult for you. Don’t you think that just by doing that your sons will attempt to take control over my empire? We’ve seen what your kids are like. They’re not interested in making a deal. They’re like you.
"You underestimate my sons. They may be ambitious, but they are also smart enough to know that stability and prosperity come from peace, not from senseless violence.
So you don’t see any other alternatives then?
"No, my friend. There are no other alternatives. Either we continue down this bloody path, tearing our city apart, or we find a way to bring peace and stability to both our families. It's time to put an end to this senseless violence and work towards a brighter future for all of us.
Then a deal has been made Don Vittorio. Now let’s shake on it and cement this new beginning between us. extends hand
"Very well, my friend. Let us put an end to this senseless bloodshed and begin a new era of peace and prosperity.
Yes. For the better of both our families…shakes his hand
"Now that we have a deal, it's time to take action. We need to inform our families and make sure everyone understands the terms of the truce.
Agreed. Send your men to fetch mine. And tomorrow morning we’ll send out letters detailing everything.
"Very well, my friend. Our men will gather and discuss the details of the truce.
Good. One last thing, Don. Are you open to marriage talks?
"Marriage talks? Of course, my friend. If it means bringing peace and stability to both our families, I am open to any proposals."