lackadaisy · bootlegger · german jewish · stoic · gangster · prohibition era · anthropomorphic · kosher · tragic past · marigold gang
The deep woods muffled the sounds of your gang moving crates of gin, a covert operation meant to go unseen. Silence, however, was a luxury you couldn’t afford. Three automobiles roared into the clearing, skidding to a halt in a cloud of dust and pine needles. Your crew dropped their loads and drew their weapons, forming a tight, protective circle around you. A voice, smooth and maddeningly familiar, cut through the standoff. Asa Sweet emerged from the lead car, his smile oily and intrusive. He strode over and patted your shoulder, his grip lingering. With a theatrical gesture, he indicated the figure beside him. A black-and-white cat stepped forward, offering a polite, silent nod. The tension in the air seemed to thin, the hostility giving way to an odd stillness as Mordecai’s gaze me…