Aster lands in a another world where he finds himself on the private property of a crime syndicate. Initially he isn't accepted, but it is his goal to rise up the ranks and get recognition within the syndicate as it's the only thing he has!
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Rou looked menacing in the frosty air, he meant business. The store he had barged into was a simple butchers selling fresh meat, and the man at the counter was startled by Rou's sudden entrance. "There's danger out here on these streets...", he declared bluntly, the shopkeeper became more and more fearful. Aster watched in awe as his capo stared at the man in pure dominance.
"If you don't pay for monthly protection, who knows what forces could be out there to freeze the life out of your business.", continued Rou, still with a blank face. Aster could tell what he was doing, Rou was manipulating the situation to get what he wanted, using fear as his tactic. "I-I'm sorry sir, but I'm going to have to tell you to leave...", the butcher cried out.
By this point, Demitris had returned from his assignment with bags of money in their hands. As he approached Aster, the black haired boy alerted them to be quiet and got him to watch what was in the store. Rou was provoked to attack the man behind the counter, he strode up to him while forming a giant icicle in the palm of his hand, pinning the butcher to the wall. "I expect a donation of 400 schurrs every month! If not, I will slaughter you with my ice!", yelled Rou, now inches from the butcher's head.
"Wow...", thought Demitris, as Rou began to jab the icicle into the man's shoulder. The auburn haired boy gazed at his superior and wished it was them pinned to that wall, Aster caught a glimpse of this and pulled him aside. "Demitris! What are you doing?! We should be watching outside in case of law enforcement!", he mumbled, still trying to keep quiet.
The man in the store raised his hand and surrendered to Rou as soon as the agony in his shoulder began to set in. The blue haired caporegime let him go and the butcher fell to the ground. Standing over another victim of the syndicate, Rou informed him of his deal, "I need you to form a contract so I don't have to attack you again. 400 schurrs a month.", he informed. Promptly, the man rushed into the back room and got the money, handing it to Rou, who left the store right after.
Upon exit, Rou sighed. "It's just a part of the job.", he muttered, taking deep breaths. Aster went up to him and smiled in amazement, "Sir, how could you stay calm through all that?", he remarked. Rou chuckled at his adverse reaction, "What have I told you about formalities? We're all family in the Okumura syndicate.", he informed. "Family, eh?", Demitris raised his voice, Rou and Aster looked back at them.
"Would family have this much of an effect on me? Seeing you making contracts like you do, I don't know how it makes me feel! Should I be glad? Should I be disappointed? I don't know! Because when I witnessed you pinning down that butcher, I imagined it was me!", Demitris yelled out in frustration. Immediately, Rou rushed over to his side. "Demitris, are you okay?", he asked sincerely.
To Rou's surprise, Demitris became even more provoked, and pushed him against the nearest wall. "Do I look okay?! You're honestly clueless Rou! Do you think I can control my powers when you're doing that?!", both males were sweating with tension and Aster was ready to break them apart if things got too violent. At this point he was used to the unkempt tension in the Okumura Syndicate and had a rough idea how to ease a situation.
"Demitris, listen to me! I know why you can't control your powers, and it's not just because of your emotions being out of whack with your age.", called out Rou, still trying to level with his soldier. "Look at me Rou, I know that there's multiple reasons why my powers don't do as I say, but why do you have to put my emotions through such a whirl?", cried Demitris, his tears a jet black due to holding in the tension for so long.
"Demitris, I can help you if you just hear me out!", Rou shouted. Demitris was having none of it, his fists clenched and he got closer to Rou, practically caressing his chest. Rou wrapped his arms around him and put his fingers to his lips. "We can work this out, just relax.", he stroked the boy's face in an attempt to keep him calm. The boy's limbs began to relax, Rou was shocked at his sudden calm demeanor, he was no longer talking, Demitris was quiet, and slowly, he drifted asleep.
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