Rouxe Family Mafia

Ferris

Back in his bunk, Maddox breathed and replayed today's events over and over again in his mind. His thoughts were interrupted by a knocking at the door.
"It's me." An unrecognised monotone voice said.
The door opened and the small boy that was introduced to him as Ferris walked in and shut the door quietly.
"Aren't you Ferris or something? The Big Man called you that on my first day here."
"Yeah I'm Ferris." The boy swept his white bangs to the side of his face. "So?"
"A-ah I was just wondering. I wasn't quite sure of your name."
"How'd you get here Maddox? Choice, or force?"
"I was kind of forced to be here. My legal guardian got in trouble and was killed, so the Big Man--"
"Would everyone just stop calling him Big Man? He's not the 'big man'. He's the one who sends for the kill orders. He's not even the leader of the syndicate!"
"Well what should I call him?"
"Don't call him anything. He doesn't deserve a name. He's just a dirty rotten liar who steals people's rights!"
Maddox was taken aback. Ferris looked over to him and leaned in close. "Maddox, can I trust you?"
"Excuse me?"
"I said, can I trust you?"
Maddox nodded.
"I'm the rightful owner of this syndicate. But Ratchester has me working for him, planning, researching. To be honest, I've been waiting for someone new to join the syndicate. I've been waiting for someone strong and not broken hearted like the sad saps here. Since you're stuck here, why not help me and I'll make your life just a little less miserable. You really have no choice here. I've told you everything, if you say no, I'll have to kill you." Ferris only stared straight through Maddox, not speaking.
Maddox flinched from Ferris' menacing gaze. "What do you need?"
Ferris smiled and stood from the bed. "Great. Meet me in two days in my father's office. Later~"
Ferris slammed the door, leaving Maddox alone in the cold bunk.