[The kid is short, that's for sure, but he carries a weight to himself. A determination that he respects and despises. He wishes this wasn't happening right now.
The ring on his finger feels too tight.]
Mad Burnish, huh. That's fucking stupid.
[But anyway:] I was part of the mafia for awhile. I'm pretty familiar with both sides of the law. The police, and the underbelly.
You got ideals, and you're stubborn as hell. That can get you far, or you can just keep hitting a stone wall and never get anywhere. But this job isn't going to be all glamour, or even accomplish all that you want. You might even get shit jobs like fetching a dog out of a well. Can you live with that?
[Lio bristled at the insult to his group - to his family. But he wasn't going to let it show any more than a trembling of his fingers, and a slight clench in his jaw. He knew that the name didn't mean anything outside of his own world, and he knew that accepting this job meant, painfully, that he wasn't going to be the 'boss' of anyone again any time soon.
But stubborn was his middle name.]
Back home, I was in charge of a settlement for refugees. It took me nearly a decade to establish it, along with near endless blood, sweat, and tears. You really think I care about glamour, or quick results, especially after I offered to work for free? You can send me digging through literal shit, and I won't bat an eye. All I care about is the chance to make a difference. If I fuck up after that point, that's entirely on me.
I... thanks. This probably isn't a great time to mention I've never had a real job before, is it? But I'm not about to lie, either. Whatever you need me to do, I'll learn, even if it's just tedious busy work.
Don't worry about it. You look on the young side, so I assumed this was a first go for you anyway.
I don't have any cases right now, but next one I go on, you come with me so you get an idea of what I want to do. After we establish ourselves, we can maybe get with the Moon Knights to get to where you want to go.
Just remember something, Lio. Not everyone deserves forgiveness, or a chance at rehabilitation. There are some evil fuckers out there, and they'd take someone's generosity for granted.
... I'm at least 21. [His expression was a little annoyed, but mostly just tired. He was used to being called a kid, and sure, he was pretty young for a so-called terrorist, but the condescending attitude he got from people just cause he looked on the young side was frustrating sometimes.] Lost track of my age, when some years in my teens blurred together, but I'm not lacking in experience because I'm young. I was just on the run for a long time.
So believe me when I say I'm not naive. I won't kill without reason, but there's at least one man from my world that, were he to ever show his face here, would be the exception to my rule. For all that he's done, he does not deserve forgiveness.
[A bit stiff, but still wanting to show respect to his new boss, Lio held out his hand to shake Abbacchio's.]
Are you fucking serious. [Because Abbacchio is only a year older than Lio. Why does he have such a babyface why is so short oh my god help] I'd normally ask about that, but this isn't the time or place. [Mostly because he's too drunk and sad.]
Nah. I get that. There's a short list of people I have that I'd say the same for. So long as we're on the same page, then I get it.
[Despite everything, Abbacchio does take Lio's hand, giving it a firm shake.]
Hopefully you won't be a pain in the ass. [That, at least, is said more wryly now.]
[Malnutrition in his developing years? Genetics? Probably something like that. He let out a subtle sigh.] I get that a lot. And don't worry, I'll tell you about it in due time. I don't have anything to hide.
[And, yeah, despite everything, Lio does smile at that wry comment.]
I won't make any promises, but I'll at least make a considerable effort. Don't forget to introduce me to your partner - Valentine, was it? I hope she doesn't think I'm a pain in the ass, too.
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[The kid is short, that's for sure, but he carries a weight to himself. A determination that he respects and despises. He wishes this wasn't happening right now.
The ring on his finger feels too tight.]
Mad Burnish, huh. That's fucking stupid.
[But anyway:] I was part of the mafia for awhile. I'm pretty familiar with both sides of the law. The police, and the underbelly.
You got ideals, and you're stubborn as hell. That can get you far, or you can just keep hitting a stone wall and never get anywhere. But this job isn't going to be all glamour, or even accomplish all that you want. You might even get shit jobs like fetching a dog out of a well. Can you live with that?
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But stubborn was his middle name.]
Back home, I was in charge of a settlement for refugees. It took me nearly a decade to establish it, along with near endless blood, sweat, and tears. You really think I care about glamour, or quick results, especially after I offered to work for free? You can send me digging through literal shit, and I won't bat an eye. All I care about is the chance to make a difference. If I fuck up after that point, that's entirely on me.
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[The wine bottle, now mostly empty, is placed onto the desk.]
Just don't expect to get the results you want right off, that's all. I'll pay you what I can, and it's gonna be a fair wage, got it?
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You're hiring me?
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...And I guess that should be good enough for me, too.
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[God at least he hoped he wouldn't.]
I... thanks. This probably isn't a great time to mention I've never had a real job before, is it? But I'm not about to lie, either. Whatever you need me to do, I'll learn, even if it's just tedious busy work.
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I don't have any cases right now, but next one I go on, you come with me so you get an idea of what I want to do. After we establish ourselves, we can maybe get with the Moon Knights to get to where you want to go.
Just remember something, Lio. Not everyone deserves forgiveness, or a chance at rehabilitation. There are some evil fuckers out there, and they'd take someone's generosity for granted.
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So believe me when I say I'm not naive. I won't kill without reason, but there's at least one man from my world that, were he to ever show his face here, would be the exception to my rule. For all that he's done, he does not deserve forgiveness.
[A bit stiff, but still wanting to show respect to his new boss, Lio held out his hand to shake Abbacchio's.]
I look forward to working with you, genuinely.
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Nah. I get that. There's a short list of people I have that I'd say the same for. So long as we're on the same page, then I get it.
[Despite everything, Abbacchio does take Lio's hand, giving it a firm shake.]
Hopefully you won't be a pain in the ass. [That, at least, is said more wryly now.]
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[And, yeah, despite everything, Lio does smile at that wry comment.]
I won't make any promises, but I'll at least make a considerable effort. Don't forget to introduce me to your partner - Valentine, was it? I hope she doesn't think I'm a pain in the ass, too.
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I'll give her a heads up about you.