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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 4, 2021 14:26:44 GMT -6
Back in the Larossia's restaurant in New York City, on one of his rare days off, Vincenzo is seeing his brother Frankie.
Vincenzo: Frankay! I'm back!
Frankie: Vincenzo! My little brother!
The brothers kiss cheeks.
Frankie: How's life on the road with Roberto, Tank, Dylan and Lissie?
Vincenzo: He's good. They're good. How's business here? How's Mama?
Frankie: We had some stronzo coglione [asshole jackass] try to break in and rob the place a while back. I threw him through the wall.
Vincenzo peers into the kitchen from the table where they are sitting and smirks when he sees the hole in the wall.
Frankie: Yeah. I'm still tryin' to get that fixed. Y'know? Mama's good. You should call her, baby brother. She worries about her baby son.
Vincenzo: I will but I've been busy with Roberto... you know.
Frankie: Roberto is a family man who loves his Mama and Papa. He would understand.
Vincenzo: No, Frankie you don't understand. Roberto was attacked and left unconscious a few weeks ago.
Frankie springs up out of his seat and bangs his fist on the table in anger.
Frankie: WHAT?!! Motherfuckers!
Vincenzo: Frankie.... Frankie... Francisco.... Me and Tank, we handled it! He's awake - the boss is awake now!
Frankie: He's well then?
Vincenzo nods.
Vincenzo: He's fine... fine... A little crazy still with his clown thing... but he's back to normal.
Frankie: I wish I could travel with you like old times little brother. But the restaurant, she needs me.
Vincenzo: Close up for a few days and come to Florida some time... There's a stupid new team that think they're Cosa Nostra.
Frankie: What? You're joking?
Vincenzo: Nope. The Impasta Mafia.
Frankie: Impasta?!!
Vincenzo and Frankie let out a belly laugh when Vincenzo shows Frankie an Impasta Mafia video.
Frankie: What do these idiotas think they are? In a Godfather flick? Fucking hell!
The scene fades as Vincenzo and Frankie continue to make fun of the so called 'mafia'
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Post by zybala on Feb 5, 2021 7:28:44 GMT -6
: Suddenly, the door opens. A masked Mike Zybala walks in. :
Zybala: Uh, table for one?
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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 5, 2021 11:03:15 GMT -6
The Larossia brothers look towards the door.
Frankie: The fuck is this clown?!
Frankie stands up and starts walking towards the masked Zybala.
Vincenzo: I know that voice. Zybala.... why the fuck are you wearing a mask?!
Frankie: Can I help you?
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Post by zybala on Feb 5, 2021 12:13:24 GMT -6
: Zybala looks at Vincenzo and his eyes widen. :
Zybala: VINCENZO! How the hell are you? I'm wearing a mask because of Covid of course. Better save than sorry. I'm here because I was told that this was the best place in town to get some decent Italian food. I'd much rather eat and support local places when I travel instead of chains like Olive Garden. So, you guys have an open table?
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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 5, 2021 13:59:56 GMT -6
OOC: Oh, THAT sort of mask. Brain fart =============================================== Frankie turns to Vincenzo.Frankie: You know this man?Vincenzo: He's the Boss man... Well, of Outsiders at least.Frankie nods.Frankie: Ah. Mike Zybala? I've heard so much about you from Vincenzo. Nicer things from Roberto... heh. Please, forgive my earlier rudeness. Let me get you a menu...Frankie directs Zybala to a table and Vincenzo saunters over, pulling out a chair and sitting backwards, chest to chair back with his arms crossed over the top, squinting at Zybala.Vincenzo: Enjoy the meal. But you saw the name on the outside... You KNOW I own this place with my brother. You had to know I would be back at some point...
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Post by zybala on Feb 5, 2021 17:45:43 GMT -6
Zybala: I did see the name, but I didn't want to assume. After I saw you, I put two and two together. Well, if you're part owner, what do you recommend? What's the best dish in the place?
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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 5, 2021 19:06:50 GMT -6
Vincenzo: The Tagliatelle with our famous Bolognese tends to go down a treat. Is there any other reason why you're here or are you just hungry?
Frankie emerges carrying a menu and passes it to Zybala.
Frankie: Hush Vincenzo. Let the man eat in peace. I'm sorry Mr. Zybala... would you care for a drink?
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Post by zybala on Feb 6, 2021 7:58:45 GMT -6
: Zybala pauses from reading the menu because he always gives anyone working in a restaurant his full attention. He smiles politly at Frank. :
Zybala: I'll actually defer to you guys. The special Vince here told me sounds amazing, so I would like a glass of whatever alcohol you think would be a good pairing with it. Ooooh, and may I have a order of fried calamari as an appetizer, please? My wife hates it, but she's busy on a shopping spree with some friends. So I figured why not take advantage, am I right?
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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 6, 2021 9:58:10 GMT -6
Frankie: A superb choice. I'll get right on that for you.
Frankie writes everything down on a notepad. He shouts through to Kitchen staff Sophia to get things rolling.
Frankie: Our Planeta Etna Rosso wine really compliments with its hints of Vanilla, Strawberry and Wild Cherry.
Vincenzo meanwhile walks away just when his phone begins to ring. It's Lord Allton wondering if he and Bill can have lunch.
Vincenzo: Yeah... actually you won't believe who's here. FRANKIE! ORDER THE USUAL FOR ROBERTO! He'll be here soon.
About 35 minutes later and Lord Allton arrives through the door with Bill and Tank in tow.
Lord Allton: Mr. Zybala! Welcome! I hope you've been made to feel welcome...?
Allton looks over at Vincenzo who shrugs, as Frankie brings out Allton's usual Bolognese and garlic bread, topped with cheese and a Coca-Cola.
Frankie: Roberto! Bill! Tank... there you go Roberto, the usual...
Lord Allton: Grazi, Frankie... Mr. Zybala, have you met Francisco officially? He used to be on my old roster. Former tag champion with Vincenzo.
Frankie: Si, si.... but semi retired now, concentrating on here while the little brother is away... though I would love to see Outsiders to see what all the fuss is about
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Post by zybala on Feb 6, 2021 16:38:39 GMT -6
: Zybala pauses from eating, swallows his food, and wipes his mouth with a napkin. He then shakes Frank's hand. :
Zybala: Frankie, it's a pleasure to meet you. If you wrestle as good as your food is, I would beat you went undefeated! Everything is divine! Allton, always a pleasure! Would you care to join me? Bill, Tank? No one would be offended if I offered to pay the bill for everyone? I don't want to insult anyone's pride.
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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 6, 2021 16:55:54 GMT -6
Frankie: Grazi... grazi... Vincenzo, I thought you say this man was rude and impolite? I think, you're wrong eh?
Lord Allton stares at Vincenzo, and Vincenzo hastily motions for Frankie to be quiet. Frankie smiles. He does like to stir the pot....
Vincenzo: AHEM... My brother. He's always a joker...
Lord Allton shakes his head, unimpressed, but lets it slide. Tank nods his head smiling at Zybala whilst everyone sits down at the table.
Lord Allton: That's very kind of you, Zybala. The boys never let me pay do you?
Vincenzo: No. And you never will...
Frankie: I've set up the discount so you'll get 25% off. Any friend of Roberto is a friend at Larossia's.
Everyone looks towards Vincenzo, who reluctantly nods...
Vincenzo: Sure... But I ain't doin' free food for ya - that's the Boss only.
Bill: Actually, he's right. I still pay...
Bill meekly smirks.
Vincenzo: Yeah. Still with a discount.....
Lord Allton: So.... What brings you to the boys' neck of the woods?
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Post by zybala on Feb 6, 2021 23:57:15 GMT -6
Zybala: The wife and I were visiting some of her family in town for a few days. The ladies decided to have a spa day today, and since a few of her uncle turn every conversation into politics, I thought I would try a local restaurant. I asked some locals what the best place in town was and the majority pointed me in this direction. Nothing but a happy coincidence that it happened to belong to Vince and Frank here.
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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 7, 2021 7:01:27 GMT -6
Lord Allton gulps down some garlic bread.
Lord Allton: Haha. I totally understand my friend.
Vincenzo walks into the kitchen, shaking his head.
Vincenzo: *under his breath* Coincidence. Sure...
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Post by zybala on Feb 7, 2021 11:46:31 GMT -6
: Zybala looks over his shoulder at the departing Vincenzo. :
Zybala: You know, Allton. I don't think any of your team trust me much. Besides you, and Bill and Tank here. And also Frank, who I'm gonna give nothing but high praise on every food website I can find. Hand to God, this stuff can compete with my Italian grandma's cooking any day. At least they have greeted me with the same politeness I always show you. Why does everyone think I always have a secret agenda or something?
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Post by Dylan Thomas on Feb 7, 2021 13:19:50 GMT -6
Lord Allton smirks and looks over at Vincenzo...
Lord Allton: Please, privately away from the ring call me Rob.
Lord Allton smiles.
Lord Allton: Uh... yes. Um... don't mind Vincenzo. It's in his nature to be untrusting. He doesn't like authority... And as for Dylan and Lissandra well... I believe YOU can answer that one better than I. I mean Zybala... let's not forget the time when I wrongfully believed you were trying to kill me. It's nothing personal, Zybala - it's just I think losing to you so often has shaken Dylan a little, Although he will naturally not admit as such so the easiest thing for him to do is to be... how he has been with you. As for Lissie and Dave well... Lissie is married to Dylan and they both pay Dave's wages...
Lord Allton gulps down some Coca-cola.
Lord Allton: As for the Larossia brothers, even though they are now legitimate members of society...they were not always so **AHEM** law abiding. Let's leave that there - however they were looking to become legit and wrestling helped them accomplish that. So Vincenzo is just untrusting of.... people. Please, don't let it bother you... While I am with the A-List, no harm shall come to you from them or my Family. I can assure you of that. Now... do you like cheesecake? Vinnie does THE best cheesecake.
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