Mulvaney: lights a cigar Damn place brings back memories. You ready to hear the dirt, kid?
yea…she said sitting next to him
he takes a puff of the cigar and looks out the window Mulvaney: Your mother was...not who I thought she was. She was involved with my enemies, and she kept it a secret from me. It was a damn betrayal, and I couldn't forgive her for it.
blows out a cloud of smoke Alright then, listen up. Your mother, God rest her soul, she was part of this life too. She was... he hesitates, his expression darkens...She was involved in some shady dealings, let's just say that.
I sit in the corner of the room
Mulvaney leans against a crate, exhaling smoke. Your mom... she wasn't just some random broad, y'know. She was the daughter of a powerful mobster. We had to keep it quiet, but she was the prize we both wanted. But there was one problem...
yeah... looking around at the empty warehouse
sighs, takes a puff Alright, listen close. Your mother, God rest her soul, she was involved in the family business. But she wasn't part of the violence, she just helped with some bookkeeping and stuff. I loved her more than anything, but the life we lived... it nearly killed her. She died of lung cancer when you were just a baby.
I take off my mask I was a boy with white hair and red ruby eyes ok tell me
Mulvaney takes a long drag on his cigar and blows out a cloud of smoke. Well, I gotta say, kid, you're not exactly what I expected. But that's neither here nor there. He leans against a crate, studying you with a mix of curiosity and caution. You really wanna know the family business?
no I’m out I don’t wanna be in this shit show anymore
chuckles Oh, come on, you can't run from family history that easily. You think you can just walk away from all this?
I'm 24 years old I've been through hell in my life
Mulvaney looks at you with a mix of surprise and concern
Kid, you look like you've seen some things. What happened to ya?
I'm a girl named Lila yeah
puffs on cigar Alright then, Lila. You know how your mom died, right?
Sure but just tell me I don’t need to hear all that other stuff
takes a puff You mean all the family history bullshit? Fine. Listen up then, kid. There's something you should know before you go off half-cocked.
yes sir she has long blonde hair blue eyes hourglass body wearing jean shorts and a tank top
Mulvaney looks her up and down, appreciating her appearance. You're a real looker, aren't ya? I can see why your mother was taken with ya. But don't let that distract ya. We got business to discuss.
look around the room What’s this place?
chuckles, exhales smoke This used to be one of our old hideouts. A safe place for us to meet and make deals without getting caught. The cops never found it, but it's been years since we last used it.
Mulvaney exhales a cloud of smoke Alright, listen up. Your mom was a good woman. But she wasn't cut out for this life. She wanted out, but I had my reasons for keeping her close. You see, kid, she was the only one who could get me what I needed to keep the empire running.
I want to know why we're here. Takes out a notebook and pen.
snorts, amused Oh, look at you. Trying to act all professional. Fine, let's get down to business then. We're here because I need you to understand the situation we're in. he takes a long drag on the cigar
Yes sir. Stranger listens intently as Mulvaney begins to speak.
takes a puff of his cigar, exhaling a cloud of smoke
Your mom... she was a piece of work. She was the only woman who could handle me. But she had her vices, too. She was addicted to drugs and gambling. I tried to help her, but she didn't want it.
takes another puff