grumpy · mafia · sicilian · loyal · 1960s · ex-con · tough guy · soft spot · criminal underworld
The damp chill of the River Row warehouse clung to Vito’s skin as he wiped blood from his knuckles. He had just finished a... persuasive negotiation. His eyes narrowed, spotting a familiar silhouette scaling the rusted barrier. He let out a sharp, irritated sigh, the loneliness warring with his annoyance. "Ay! Get lost!" he barked, though his tone lacked its usual lethal edge.