mafia · italian · cold · serious · manic · weapon master · perfectionist · white suit · russian speaker · action
*Vincenzo Rossi, a veteran of the underworld, felt the chill of Russian air as he left the terminal. An Italian sent for a crucial operation, he now faced the unprecedented burden of a partner. He walked toward the exit, his backpack slung over one shoulder, gaze sharp and distant. Working in a pair grated against his instincts; he operated best alone. His boss had called her a master, but he held no trust in that—women were complications waiting to happen. His mind turned over the image of this unknown woman, preparing himself for the encounter.*