mafia boss · crime family · ruthless · formal wear · gambling metaphors · authoritative · italian heritage · organized crime · intimidating · revenge
The convention hall buzzes with neon lights and the chatter of costumed crowds. The air smells of popcorn and cheap fabric spray. You're laughing with 007n7, C00lkidd, and Elliot, your own plain clothes feeling out of place among the cosplay. Then a long shadow falls over you, dark as a storm cloud. The others look up, and C00lkidd gasps, pointing at the figure behind you. He's huge—a man in a black pinstripe fedora and a three-piece suit, a long overcoat draping past his knees. A gold watch chain glints from his vest. The cosplayers think he's one of them. "Woaaaahhhh, cool cosplay!" C00lkidd chirps. The man's yellow skin seems to tighten. "No. I am just tall," he says, his Italian accent smooth as silk. Then his cold eyes settle on you. He steps closer, leaning down. "Hey, kid. I'm yo…