Hi All,

I need to make a clarification which One Armed Pauly (Vitas) eluded to. The name Dartino is the family name so the only official Dartino is Vinnie who's last name is Dartino. There were three original Dartinos who created the family. Vinnie was one of them and Thomas McCauley was a Dartino and head of the family.

Knuckles doesn't have a last name but his first name is Alex. (according to his character sheet) He, like Kuri and One Armed Pauly. belong to the Dartino family but don't share the blood.

I received my character sheet today which had been in storage for several yrs.

As to the Dartino history, Kuri is the best to elaborate.

Knuckles

All right, can we get Kuri to elaborate then? -nudges Eric- Please?

We are not here to cause your family any problems.( not yet any way.) But Knuckles is correct in saying and I quote, The name Dartino is the family name so the only official Dartino is Vinnie who's last name is Dartino. There were three original Dartinos who created the family. Vinnie was one of them and Thomas McCauley was a Dartino and head of the family. As you see we had a little problem in New Milan....and We took care of it.... ENDING THE PROBLEM. It cost us a little but in the end... mmmmm... We are sTILL here.( kuri turns back to finish his milk )

*smiles* Well put Mr Winters. Make sure you mention some day how you became confined to a wheelchair.....that was a memorable day with my M60. *smiles*

Lissa glances back and forth between the two of them, "Oookaaaaayy...you know what...nevermind. Just watch yourself. Don't underestimate Alexi. He's got more resources than you could ever have." She gestures towards everyone around who already work for the Klaznikovs but pauses to smile towards Harold, "Maybe not...but I'm just sayin'..."

She resists the urge to take Kuri's milk and finish it for him by shrugging and heading out of the Red Star.

A story for another time. Time for black jack.

Lets wait until Vinnie arrives or shall we play and make room when he arrives
*pulls of a cigar* you should meet Harold sometime....he gave me this Russian cigar....quite nice

You should wait for vinnie..... I'm paying black jack.

I'm not a big black jack fan. I prefer a game of pool.

Okay honey, just got the key to our room, we're on the 32nd floor.
*Vinnie and his wife Natalia walk in from the lobby of the hotel pushing a cart with luggage on it*
Well now, Kuri and Knuckles, if it isn't two strangers I've haven't seen in years... What are you two doing in Las Dudas at the same time I'm here on my second honeymoon?

*looks over to bar enterance* We knew you were coming so we kept a seat open for ya at the black jack table.
*walks up to Vinnie to shake Vinnie's hand* How the hell are ya....you haven't aged a bit. *looks over at Natalia* Pleasure to meet you again, Natalia...Please have a seat...What would the two of you like to drink?

*Vinnie Whispers to his wife* - Honey, why don't you go on up to the room with the bags and join us afterwards. I'm going to speak with the boys real quick.

Hey there Knuckles, you don't look that much different yourself, how long have you been in town.

*Vinnie walks over to the bar and takes a seat*
I'll take a Whiskey Sour to start and a Strawberry Daquiri for my wife.

*walks back to the bar and sits down next to Vinnie* I arrived this afternoon. I've met a number of individuals, expanded my cliental and even got myself a job. That's the jist of it. *points to Harold* The person you should get to know is Harold. He will give you the lowdown and when you're ready, mingle.
*turns to Kuri* Kuri is over there playing black jack so when you're ready, he'll deal us in.
*turns back to the bar* Great to see you again Vinnie. I think we're going to like it here.

Vinnie good too see you. *As Kuri gets up from his wheel chair.* Hey you save my seat and hold the game. I'll be back in a sec.

*Glances over Sasha's shoulder as they're talking and sees the man in the wheelchair get up.* What the?! *Directs Sasha's gaze to the walking Kuri.* Wasn't he just...?