Alexei the Reaper, Minuit
He/Him
42
Janurary 17th
Camphrier Town
Heterosexual
Crime Lord
Grunt
covenant [m]
POSTED ON Jul 31, 2023 17:42:23 GMT
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Alphonse appreciated the man's forward and direct nature if nothing else. One huge hand reached down to take hold of his own coffee cup - and Al drained the thing in a final draft as Cillian partook of his own hot beverage of choice. He was a polite and practical man. Even his 'timing' for taking his own drink that time had been to better synchronize the conversation with Cillian. Alphonse did not light himself up a cigar, however - he was focused on this interview for better or worse. And when Cillian responds with something Alphonse considered to be a simple, universal truth the stoic giant could only nod his head and made a small, wordless grunt of affirmation.[break][break]
Cillian was right, of course.[break][break]
One should always try to assess another person for themselves. To gather information through informants and contacts was a staple of surviving - and thriving - in the criminal underworld. But it was also just good sense to meet a new hire oneself. And besides, 'contacts' no matter how typically trustworthy or regularly relied upon could be bought or - just as dangerous - misjudge someone they were observing. Alphonse gained just a bit of respect for the man in front of him in that moment. He could now judge Cillian as a predator rather than prey - a hunter might understand a bit more about the world than most did.[break][break]
Alphonse listened on as the first droplets of a coming rain impact against the cheery and colorful umbrella above them. And although the Ursaring of a man did not allow a flicker of expression to color his features he too felt a sense of approval in Cillian's answer - the one regarding children as collateral. He could appreciate and respect the fact that another criminal organization eschewed the involvement of children in their activities. But as Cillian asked him about exceptions to the rule - for the first time there was a change in Alphonse's expression; it darkened just a bit. His bored expression ever-so-briefly changed to one that would make lesser men quail. Perhaps not Cillian though - and Al's face soon melted back into its more natural, almost bored expression.[break][break]
"I do recognize the irony in the head of a criminal syndicate explaining this to a senior member of Team Rocket. But even criminals like us should have standards. There are certain immutable laws even people like us must recognize, Cillian. We breathe oxygen. The sky is blue. Voltorb explode. And children are innocent."[break][break]
A brief, pregnant pause rose between them - as Al looked directly at Cillian - but there was no malice or threat in the lidded eyes of Alphonse Gambino.[break][break]
"I joined Team Rocket and accepted this merger on three conditions. The first is that In am allowed to maintain unilateral control over my syndicate, Revocs. The second was that I and my associates may choose not to wear Team Rocket uniforms so that we may act without interference from League officials. And the third was that I - and my men - would not be required to harm children. It is true that there is an exception to every rule. So with all that out of the way..."[break][break]
Alphonse leaned forward - suddenly talkative, it seemed, now that something he held as a personal truth had been challenged. And as the man set his elbows down on the tabletop and looked down at Cillian, the man's own gravely voice rumbled from his in a natural basso.[break][break]
"I do not hurt children, and I do not tolerate the members of my organization doing so. I am not an unreasonable man. I do recognize that accidents happen - quick getaways and shootouts with law enforcement, other such things. It is an unfortunate reality that such clashes between criminals and cops can see bystanders hurt. Depending on the circumstances, a small amount of mercy and leniency may be in order."[break][break]
Even that much it seems the boss of Revocs concedes grudgingly.[break][break]
"But for those under my employ who deliberately hurt children - they are terminated. And those that choose to victimize kids in front of me - even if they are not under my command? Well, Cillian - as I said - there are certain immutable laws. One of them is that accidents happen. Just a fact of life."[break][break]
And yet - for all Alphonse had said, there was even more left unsaid; only the implied threat against anyone - Rocket or Civilian - who might choose to purposefully harm or exploit children in front of him.[break][break]
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