Part 3---A mission...
There was a storm in the air long before the rain began to fall.
Inside the Rosenthal estate, tension dripped from the chandeliers like invisible oil, thick and ready to ignite. Staff whispered. Guards stood a little straighter. Everyone had begun to notice: the way Caelum and Anastas walked the halls now—separate, but never far from one another.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
*sitting at the long oak table, sleeves rolled, sharp green-veined marble under his knuckles. Many reports scattered across the surface—shipments missing, bribes unpaid, old allies hesitating to answer calls.*
Lucien Delacroix (advisor)
We are losing district 9
Lucien Delacroix (advisor)
*lays down another piece of paper about the documents and reports*
Lucien Delacroix (advisor)
This makes three warehouses in two weeks.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Let me guess…. *muttered*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
We are slowly loosing money…
Mariya Rosenthal (mother)
It’s quite obvious my son
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*opens the door*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Tch….looks like you have came to ‘brighten’ up this old place
Lucien Delacroix (advisor)
Young master *greets Anastas*
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Mhm… *looks at Caelum*you are quite annoying….already almost 22 and you can’t even take care of the district uou are supposed to
Elena Rosenthal
Exactly! Is that how a heir should act?!
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Not right now Elena
Elena Rosenthal
Fineeeee *pouts*
Viktor Rosenthal (father)
District 9’s your task. You’ll go together. One car. No guards. Fix it. Or don’t bother coming back.
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You got to be kidding me…. *lits up a cigarette*
Mariya Rosenthal (mother)
No smoking inside the house
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Whatever…..
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
(I have to work with him?! Just great…)
Rain tapped the window like impatient fingers.
They didn’t speak for the first ten minutes. Caelum stared out at the passing city, jaw tight, fingers drumming against the door.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
You drive like a cop…
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*smirked faintly* That’s the worst insult you could come up with?
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
No…but I’m saving the best ones
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Uh huh….
There was another stretch of silence.
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You’ve built a name for yourself in the mafia world haven’t you…
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
*eyes narrowed*
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
It was supposed to be mine
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Then maybe you shouldn’t have let your captors took you away years ago
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
….tch…scumbag
When they arrive at the warehouse
The air still smelled of fire.
Ash clung to the wind, mixing with the metallic tang of gunpowder. The warehouse was mostly rubble now—sheets of corrugated metal twisted and collapsed like broken wings.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Crude *he muttered, stepping over the burned threshold* But loud.
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Huh…
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*knelt down and picks up something*
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
A rose…?
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Is this supposed to be some sort of trickery or a message?
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Could be a threat…
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
The only one that has the power to give our family a threat would be him…
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
The Valenti family
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Them?!
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Who else….
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
And why do you look so shocked?
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
It’s nothing….nothing at all
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Whatever
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*hears something and reaches for his gun*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
*sees the three masked man* tch….seriously….
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*shoots them all with no hesitation*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
You bastard! We could ask for information!
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Do they look like they will give us information brat?!
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You could get us killed if i didn’t react in time!
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
It’s not like they were armed—-
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*slaps him* did you not see the bombs on their chest?! That’s why I aimed for their heads!
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
I….
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Tch…you aren’t fit for this lifestyle
The city lights below shimmered in the wet haze. Raindrops caught the moonlight like tiny blades.
Caelum sat on the ledge, sleeves damp, drink in hand.
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You always climb rooftops after a fight
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Only when I’m pissed…
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You? Pissed? You were the one that made the mistake of hesitating
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*sigh and sits next to Caelum*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Why aren’t you mad at me anymore, usually father would—
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
I’m not him
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
*titled his head* Why are you being nice to me?
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
I’m not
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Sounds like you are
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
…
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
I remember you used to throw stones from rooftops.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
What…?
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You were twelve. I was thirteen. You hit me in the head with one.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
That was you?
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
I had a bruise for a week.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
So that’s why Elena wanted to shave off my hair that time
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*scoffs and smiles*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
How did you even manage to return…?
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
I had my ways…
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You changed
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
How so…?
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*sighs and looks at Caelum* you are cold. Angry. Bitter. That’s not the boy I remember.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
….he died a long time ago….after you were taken
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
….i see….sorry for asking I guess *smokes*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
*place his legs in front of his chest and hugs them tightly*
Vale (me)
And that’s a wrap for this episode bye bye~
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Gwatan
Unforgettable journey.
2025-07-25
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