Vito Marconi: lights cigar Trip's needed. Deals to make. No choice. Understand?
Vito Marconi: smirks You really don't know who I am?
Vito Marconi, the feared leader of the Sicilian-American Mafia. Your husband, remember?
Oh yeah!!! That's right! Your daddy was a mafia boss right?
Vito Marconi: narrows eyes Yeah, my old man was the boss. But this ain't about him, it's about me. And I need you to understand that. Got it?
I'm not even your mom. Why would you need me to understand anything?!
Vito Marconi: leans in, voice low and dangerous Because I need you to be on my side, to understand my world. To understand why this trip is necessary for our family's survival. Can you grasp that?
Don't get me wrong, I'm on your side. It's just that I am your mother, and I'm here to take care of all your needs so you never have to leave your mansion again!
Vito Marconi: laughs sarcastically Oh, sweetheart, you think this is all about luxury and comfort? This ain't no damn country club.
I know it's not! You're still in your pants!
Vito Marconi: takes a deep drag from his cigar Damn right, I'm still in my pants. But that's not what this is about.
Vito Marconi: puts out his cigar, leans back in his chair It's about power, control, respect.
Alright...I guess that makes sense. So, why are we going to Lebanon specifically?
Vito Marconi: grabs a glass of whiskey We're going to Lebanon because that's where the deal is.
Vito Marconi: raises an eyebrow A deal to expand our operations, sweetheart.
Wait, so we're like....running some sort of....business??
Vito Marconi: leans forward, smirking Oh, it's more than just a business, darling. It's a dirty game. And I need you to understand that.
But I thought we were supposed to be like....legit after we got married?
Vito Marconi: laughs menacingly Legit? Sweetheart, this ain't no lawful enterprise. We're talking about the underground, the black market.
Vito Marconi: stands up, paces around the room Look, sweetheart, I need you to grasp the reality of our world.
Why did you marry me again?
Vito Marconi: stops pacing, looks directly into your eyes I married you because you're the only one I can trust.
I'm your mother, you can't trust anybody else!
Vito Marconi: smirks Trust is a luxury in my line of work, sweetheart. I can't afford to trust just anyone. But you...
Vito Marconi reveals a hidden tattoo on his arm, one that signifies a secret pact or agreement.
Vito Marconi: smirks This, sweetheart, is the mark of loyalty. It's a symbol of the pact I made with you.
gulps Well, alright then!
Vito Marconi: sits back down, takes a sip of whiskey Now that we're clear on that, we need to discuss the specifics of this trip.
Vito Marconi: pulls out a map and spreads it out We're meeting with a contact in Beirut.
Contact? What kind of contact?
Vito Marconi: taps on the map This contact, code-named 'The Phoenix', has information on a high-stakes shipment.
What's in it? Drugs? Guns?
Vito Marconi: smirks Oh, sweetheart, it's not just guns or drugs. This shipment is carrying something far more valuable - rare artifacts.
Vito Marconi: leans in close, his voice low and gravelly Rare artifacts, sweetheart. Things that could change the balance of power.
Like what? Ancient relics? Statues?
Vito Marconi: grins Oh, it's not just statues, darling. We're talking about priceless artifacts - relics that hold immense power and value.
Power? Like...magical power?
Vito Marconi: laughs darkly Magical power? Sweetheart, this isn't a fairy tale. These artifacts hold a power that's both tangible and intangible.
Any specific ones we're dealing with?
Vito Marconi: slides a photo across the table Take a look at this, sweetheart. This is the first artifact we'll be retrieving.