That’s How Mafia Works

Darth Perilius · Nov 13, 2019

.

The Estate of Paroaria, Coruscant

Darth Perilius had arrived at The Estate a few hours after he was invited. Coruscant often was his habitual location given it was his home-world so he wasn’t far from his destination. He was recently called by Cardinal Paroaria, a boss of a Mafia family that was known for their strong ties to the Sith Order. Taking this opportunity to spread his influence in business and overall further, he’d gladly accept the invitation.

Unlike his usual business related advents, the Sith Lord wore his battle armor with the mask and everything. Given the Mafia’s ties to the Order, he was comfortable showing his status as a Darth to the people he was to meet. Besides, if he were to run into trouble his face wouldn’t be recognized most likely.

Perilius headed inside the building, a lightsaber and quick-draw concealed on his waist as he went through security, he let them know that he held his weapons on his belt but he wasn’t foolish enough to use them especially on a meeting he had arranged. As an additional measure, he let them see his weapons in case they were to be persistent. After all, he’d need to defend himself at any sporadic point. The Sith Lord headed for the upstairs as a pair of guards escorted him to Cardinal’s meeting place, where he’d enter the room and give a fair greeting. He’d let the Boss decide where he’d sit and what arrangements they’d have for their meeting.

“Cardinal Paroaria.. We finally meet..” he said as the dark side enveloped and saturated the air as he smirked through his mask. He was anticipating a smooth and productive meeting and hoped that they’d get along as well as begin relations within this room.

@Brick

Cardinal Paroaria · Nov 15, 2019

Cardinal sat in his office patiently waiting a new and potentially big asset to the Mafia, Darth Perilius. He was still having slight issues sleeping from the attack a few days ago. Cardinal had invited the Sith Lord to meet to discuss the darth's joining into the Mafia, and the attack from a Mandalorian. The past few days were stressful to Cardinal. Before the attack, the Mafia was losing it's various holdings to rival gangs. Their assets were spread thin as all soldiers were needed to protect what facilities they had left. Looking at the numbers, Cardinal was afraid they were going to go into bankruptcy.

Cardinal wondered if he should take down the sith lightsaber hanging on the wall behind him. He had acquired it from when he was still in the Exchange, by killing a sith. He wondered if that information was revealed to the Empire. He decided to keep it hanging, if the Sith Lord asked about it, he would confess, but would explain it was in the pass.

He received a notification that the Lord had arrived. "Splendid, send him up immediately." In a few moments, Cardinal heard a knock on his door. "Come in." The doors opened, revealing Darth Perilius, Cardinal stood up, smiling. "Welcome, i hope security didn't trouble you." Cardinal gestured for the Sith to sit opposite from him.

Once they had taken their seats, Cardinal extended his hand, "We meet indeed. I hope all your affairs are well? Also congratulations on your promotion."

@ByakuyaXVTogami

Darth Perilius · Nov 18, 2019

.

The Sith Lord faced the Mafia Boss as they finally met face to face. He had a pleasant yet foreboding demeanor, gesturing to the Sith Lord to sit with him in the armchairs. As he sat he’d shake Cardinal’s hand as their conversation began with some small talk. First the man complimented him and asked about his recent work as a Sith, which he gleefully replied to.

“I appreciate it. It was about time I was granted the title.. My personal life has been less important in comparison to my life as a Sith, but I’ve put off personal affairs for the Order. Now that I’m getting my affairs in order, I am descending and spreading influence within the business world as well as the public eye. An alternate life if you would..” he began as he was brought a drink. He contemplated he recent issues the mafia had been having and thought about them briefly before he spoke again. “Being your associate sounds like a good place to begin to rebuild this Mafia from its recent downfalls and begin spreading influence publicly rather than being hunted down as a Sith. Your Mafia has been an ally to the Sith for a while so it’s worth my time coming here to work with you...”

The Sith Lord eyed the lightsaber on the wall behind the desk briefly as he identified its alignment. The boss would seem to be keeping it as a token of a victory or conquer. This would peak the interest of Perilius. “Who did you obtain that lightsaber from.. it seems to represent something you did... I have curiosity about it..” he asked, questioning if he had killed a Sith for it. It would sound foolish to him but he’d let the Cardinal explain before he had true disposition.

@Brick

Cardinal Paroaria · Nov 19, 2019

Once the pleasantries were taken care of, the two got down the business. Cardinal was very keen in reading people. He could tell the Sith Lord was a quiet busy man. Cardinal was also a good listener, able to quickly decipher the words spoken to him. His mind calculated what Lord Perilius said. To suggest Cardinal was paying attention he said a few "Ah." and "Oh." What the Sith said, was indeed very interesting. The Sith paused. Cardinal watched as he was brought a drink.

"Very interesting. I have thought of having another identity myself. There are many who disapprove of my career." Cardinal had thought about learning politics. He was fascinated about the power those senators had. He had of course worked with a lot of corrupt senators before, but if he could become one, that was a whole other level. "Yes an associate sounds fine." Cardinal said dreamily, thinking about the actual possibility of leaving the criminal life and joining politics. He snapped back to focus, "Yes the Mafia has had some issues lately, rival gangs and such. Thank you for recognizing my support for the Empire. I have worked closely with one of your new Commanders, Commander Jay. We have benefited from each other." He watched as the lord looked past him to eye the lightsaber on the wall. Cardinal tensed wondering how the lord would react.

"Ah yes, the lightsaber. A magnificent work of art. I acquired this piece, somewhat a long time ago, when I was employed by the Exchange. I do not know who exactly this saber belonged to, but I do know that it belonged to a Sith woman." Cardinal sighed, remembering the old days, when Norbaal Fanth was still alive. "I attended a meeting secretly between my former Boss, Norbaal Fanth, and a woman I did not know. As the two were convening in a private room, a woman, the Sith, drew her lightsaber and attempted to attack the two. I sprang to protect my boss, and she was killed in the fight. This was when I was unaffiliated with any organization except the Exchange. Now though I firmly support the Sith Empire. I hope this doesn't change our mutual relationship."

Cardinal knew the Sith was probably using one of their tricks to search Cardinal's mind for any lies or deception. He wouldn't find any for everything he had said was correct.

@ByakuyaXVTogami