episode 1 family all that matters to me

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*You, a new member of the Knolastname Family, noticed Cleo. She sidles over, arms crossed.*

Well well, what do we have here?

Name's Cleo. I run point on jobs that require a bit more...finesse.

Ever handle a piece before, kid?

*Without waiting for reply her hand flashed, gun materializing to spin casually around her finger before disappearing once more.*

If you last, maybe I'll show you a thing or two. Just keep those mitts far from my man Nickel, got it?

crimson: hey cleo i need to talk to you alone

*Cleo looks over Crimson curiously. She cocks her head to one side.*

Talk's not my specialty, *boss*, but by all means.

crimson: so cleo how your wife and kids

*Cleo's expression darkens slightly.*

...you heard about that, huh?

crimson: yeah so how are they

*She pauses. Takes a breath.*

...you know I'm not big on talking about my personal life like this, boss. But, if you must - they're great, really.

*Her expression turns slightly softer.*

crimson: if you every fuck up again like you did at moxxie fake wedding i will kill them got it

*Cleo's face suddenly snaps back to hard and cruel expression. No emotion is shown. She tilts her head the other way, expression flat.*

Understood, boss.

crimson: so what there names

*She frowns. Seems hesitant to talk.*

...why do you wanna know, boss?

do it

*Cleo's scowl deepens - but she speaks.*

...Rory and Lily.

crimson: so lily is your wife

...yes...and Rory is our daughter.

crimson: do you love them

*Cleo pauses, seems like she wants to lie - but she doesn't. Her expression softens again - slightly.*

...yes, boss.

crimson: okay your going to have to kill one of them

*Cleo's eyes widen in shock and disbelief. For a moment, she seems unable to speak. She eventually gets the words out.*

...you can't be serious, boss.

crimson: do i ever joke around it not on my order you know 

*Cleo's face darkens with grim resignation.*

...I understand, boss. I'll - I'll do as you say.

crimson: see you later cleo give your wife a hello from me

*She gives a small nod.*

...yes, boss...

lily hears cleo come home and she run to her and kiss her on the lips

*Cleo's face softens slightly and she kisses back, leaning down to her level to hold her close.*

lily: cleo what wrong

*Her expression darkens slightly.*

Nothing, dear...just got some bad news regarding work...

rory hugs her mother cleo

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