Southern Hospitality

Story by JonTheCaptive on SoFurry

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The continuation of, or sequel to Where We Began. I highly suggest reading it before reading this.

I tried to expand on things a little, and add more than one small portion of sexual content. I think I managed to deliver there, but opinions, critiques, and advice are always welcome. I do wish to point out though, I leave some descriptions vague purposfully, in order to give the reader a chance to imagine a character or scene in a way that is attractive to them.

I also managed to fit in my own personal fetish, which I call "nut crusher." If you want more details on the fetish/machine, they're detailed on my profile.

I have an idea or two for the next story, though I'm not entirely sure about what I want to do. Feel free to suggest something if you guys want. If you want an idea of what I will/wont do, that info can also be found on my profile.


It was about 7:30 am, the sun peering over the horizon, bathing the countryside in an orange glow. Axel looked into the rearview mirror at Jon, sleeping comfortably in the bed in the back of the boogie bus. Jon murmored in his sleep, his tail swishing back and forth as he dreamed. Axel grinned at the pleasant sight and turned his attention back to the road. Jon had only gone to sleep about six hours ago, shortly after he and Axel had fled Olivebranch, and Axel hadn't been to bed at all, keeping himself going by drinking energy drinks. Axel was slightly startled when he heard Jon beginning to stir, glancing briefly into the rearview mirror again. Jon sat up in the bed, yawned and then stretched, the covers sliding off of him to reveal his bare chest. Jon then climbed out of bed, the soft and confortable shag carpeting cuddling his bare feet, and reached for a pair of jeans, slipping them on. He then reached for a brown t-shirt with the sleeves and collar torn off, and slipped it on, before finally sliding his feet into his boots. The still-tired mountain lion then took a deep breath in through his nose and shook his head, before moving to the front and sitting in the passenger seat.

"You're up early." observed Axel as Jon massaged his bridge with his index finger and thumb. "Couldn't exactly sleep." Jon muttered as he tried to get his eyes to focus. "You gonna be okay?" asked a concerned Axel as he took Jon's hand comfortingly. "Me? What about you? You haven't slept in nearly twenty-four hours." Jon said as he looked at Axel. "I'll sleep when I'm dead. Right now I'm just worried about getting you the hell outta Dodge. And a little sleep sloss ain't nothing compaired to bein' kidnapped. You know I'm here if you need to talk." Axel offered sincerely. "You've done enough already, being my prince charming and coming to save the day. I don't need to dump all my feeling on you." declined Jon. "Well, if you don't mind me asking, what exactly was it like? Being sucked by a machine, I mean?" Axel asked curiously. "To be honest, it felt great. I actually think I would have loved it if a woman wasn't forcing me to do it and I wasn't terrified." Jon said. "Hey, maybe when we get to go back home, I'll order one off the internet?" Axel joked as he elbowed Jon in the side. "Let's try and get away from the people after me first, eh?" Jon snarked with a smile.

Suddenly they were both startled when they heard police sirens. Axel looked in the side mirror to see a motorcycle cop behind them. They both looked at each other nervously. "Act natural." Axel said as he pulled to the side of the road. The officer pulled up behind them and shut off their engine, then stepped off the engine and removed their helmet. It was the female raccoon from the mob bust. She casually approached the driver's side window and Axel rolled it down. "Is there a problem officer?" Axel asked with a sincere yet concerned tone. "Not at the moment, no. But I believe you and Mr. Dupree have a big one, am I correct Mr. Carney?" replied the officer. "Wha- I... Well, we... um..." Axel stammored, unsure of what to say. "Relax Mr. Carney. I'm officer Sierra Wright, I was at the mob bust when Mr. Dupree ran out of the building. I watched him get abducted." the officer said comfortingly. "Wait, so you know I'm innocent? You can call off my arrest warrant?" Jon asked with hightened spirits. "Wish I could Mr. Dupree. Told my superiors the story, they didn't believe a word of it. Damn sexist pigs." Sierra said as Jon's smile quickly turned into a frown. "So...What did you pull us over for?" Axel asked. "Good question. While I can't clear your name, I figured you boys could use some help. I talked with Jack Carney and he told me the whole story, and it only helped me confirm my suspiscions of Black-Pather-related abductions. Believe it or not Mr. Dupree, you're not the first person Nilsine has abducted." explained Sierra. "I'm not the first? What happened to the others?" asked Jon nervously. "A couple turned up, but couldn't remember anything. Others were apparently released without trouble. And a few... never turned up at all." Sierra replied remoursefully. Jon and Axel look at each other, noticably disturbed. "But I promise I'll help you boys as best I can." She assured. "Thanks ma'am." Axel said relieved. "Yeah, we appreciate it." Jon added. "I'm just doing my job. Now, I know you both must be tired and hungry. Head on up the road 'till you come to a place called 'South Haven,' it's a bed and breakfast, and the owners are good people. Tell them I sent you. I'm gonna run back to Olivebranch and grab y'all a few provisions for your trip." Sierra instructed. The boys then thanked her and drove on, as Sierra went in the other direction.

Off in the distance, Giovanni unblended from the background, holding binoculars, as his accomplice, a rat, stepped out of the bushes. "So he IS with the cops." Giovanni grumbled while lowering his binoculars. "That was Officer Wright boss. She's nailed a few of our boys before. It looks like Mr. Dupree is working with them to put us away after all. Want I should... Teach him a lesson?" the rat asked menacingly as he cracked his knuckles. "In time, Leonid, my friend. I have a better plan in mind, one that will let you have twice the fun." Giovanni said with a sinister smirk. "Oh, now you're talkin' my language boss! So what's our plan?" asked Leonid anxiously. "We'll nab his wolf pal, and interrogate him. While we have him, we'll leave Mr. Dupree a note saying if he wants to see his buddy alive again, he'll come to our hideout unarmed and alone. Then you can use that new toy of yours on Mr. Dupree, and make him pay." explained Giovanni deviously as he stroked his chin in thought. "I like it. It looked like they were headed toward the South Haven bed and breakfast." observed Leonid. "Then let's get going. And get the bat out of the trunk." Giovanni ordered as he turned and headed toward a gray sedan nestled in a field of wheat.

Axel and Jon eventually came to the bed and breakfast. It was a nice, large, neo-classical plantation style bulding. They pulled into the front lot and then went up to the doors and rang the doorbell. A female white rabbit in a sky-blue cotton dress and bonnet answered. "Oh, hello! What brings you boys out here?" greeted the kind woman with a smile. "We're traveling at the moment, and Officer Wright recommended this place. May we put up here for a couple nights?" Jon asked politely. "Well of course, we'd be mighty abliged! Come on in you two. My husband is cooking breakfast now. Are you hungry? It's bacon, eggs and ham, with a side of gravy!" said the rabbit cheerfully. "That sounds really good actually, thank you." Jon said as he and Axel came inside and closed the door behind them, as the rabbit went on ahead to the dining area. It felt nice inside, it was just the right temperature. The boys looked around, amazed by the nice interior. It looked high class, similar to the style of home a wealthy plantation owner would have. Ret carpets stretched from room to room, over a spotless mahoghany wood floor. Crystaline chandeliers dangled from the ceiling, glowing a dim yellow, giving the interior a calm and homely feeling. "Oh Deekus, we have guests!" called out the rabbit. In the kitchen a male brown rabbit in suspenders and a cap looked up from the grill and smiled. "I'll be out in a minute dear, breakfast is almost done!" he called back. The rabbit came back to greet the boys. "I'm Kathleen, that was my husband Deekus. We own the South Haven. If you boys will follow me I'll show you to the dining room." explained Kathleen as she introduced herself and Deekus. She turned and started leading the boys down a hallway to a large dining area with a dining table in the center, covered with a white cloth and decorated with candlesticks and flower vases. Each place at the table, about ten in all, was fully set.

Jon, Axel and Kathleen all took their seats, as Axel started up a casual conversation. "It's a really nice place you have here." Axel complimented. "Why thank you. We've had it for twenty-eight years. So, tell me a little bit about yourselves." replied Kathleen cheerfully. "Well, I'm Jonathan Dupree, and this is my friend Axel. We're from Olivebranch, currently going on a road trip." Jon said informatively as he introduced them both. "Oh? You must be Mitchell's son! He stops in here ever so often after long hauls in the big rig." observed Kathleen excitedly as she recognized who Jon was. Seconds later Deekus came in carrying platters of eggs, ham and bacon, and a pitcher of gravy. He sat them down and then happily greeted Jon and Axel, offering them both his hand. They then sat back down and began eating, striking up casual conversation at the same time. They had a nice conversation as they got to know one another, and eventually finished their meal. "Hope you boys enjoyed it. If you'll pardon me, I'll clean up and take out the trash." Kathleen said as she excused herself. "Oh, please, let me take care of the trash for you Mrs. Keely." Axel politely offered as he stood up. "Oh, well how kind of you, but I couldn't-" said Kathleen as she started to politely turn Axel down. "I insist. Kind hospitality like this shouldn't go unpaid." Axel politely argued. "Well it's just good ol' fashioned southern hospitality, but if you really want you I see no harm in it." Kathleen agreed politely. "You'll find the trash can out back. You can use the back door, just head through the kitchen." directed Deekus. Jon got up from his seat and began helping Deekus clear the table as Axel grabbed the trash and made his way out to the trashcan.

As Axel opened the lid and put the trash in, Giovanni unblended from his surroundings and aimed his swing carefully, and struck Axel in the back of the head with the bat just as he put the lid back on, knocking him out cold. "Good, he's out. Help me get him into the car. We're lucky he came out here, now we don't have to wait until they're asleep." Giovanni said as Leonid helped him put Axel in the car. Leonid went around front and slipped a letter into the mailslot, then climbed into the car. They then sped off with Axel unconscious in the back seat.

"Huh, where's Axel? Surely it wouldn't take him this long to take out the trash?" Deekus inquired as he and Jon finished clearing the table. "Yeah. I'll be right back Mr. Keely, I'm gonna go check on him." Jon said as he turned and headed toward the back door. Jon opened the back door and look around, but to his suprise, there was nowhere there. Jon came back in and began heading toward the front. "Did you find Axel?" Kathleen asked genuinely. "No, I'm gonna check the front." he replied as he continued on. Jon opened the door and look out, only to find nothing again. Jon came back inide and saw the envelope, and picked it up. "I can't find Axel, but you have some mail at the front door." Jon said as he handed the letter to Deekus. Deekus turned the letter and looked at the front. "Wait, this letter isn't ours. It's addressed to you Mr. Dupree." Deekus said as he squinted. Jon looked at him confused and took the letter. He opened it and began reading, and his heart sank into his stomach.

"Mr. Dupree, We have you're friend. If you ever want to see him alive again, come to the address below alone and unarmed within six hours. Otherwise we'll leave what's left of him in a basket on your doorstep.

243 Hammond Way Highway 82

~Giovanni Saverio"

Jon swallowed hard in fear, his lip quivering as he scrunched the letter in a clenched fist. "Is everything alright Jon?" asked Kathleen in a concerned tone upon seeing his reaction. "It's Axel, the mob has him." Jon said with a slight crack in his voice. "What? Let me see?" Deekus said upon hearing the news. "They want me to meet them alone and unarmed, or else they'll... kill Axel." Jon said as he swallowed hard. Just thinking about it made him queasy. "Well surely you're not going through with it? Call the police!" Kathleen exlaimed with distress in her voice. "I can't. Mrs. Keely I wasn't honest with you earlier. Axel and I ARE on a road trip, but not for pleasure. We fled Olivebranch after I became accidentally involved in a mob bust while running from an agent of the Black Pather Society. All three are hunting me down as we speak, but if I don't turn myself in the mob will..." Jon confessed hesitantly. "Say no more son, we understand." Deekus said comfortingly. "Is Sierra supposed to come back here?" asked Kathleen. "Yeah." replied Jon emptily. "Go on ahead and help Axel. The moment she arrives we'll give her the letter and fill her in." Deekus insisted supportfully. "Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Keely. For everything." Jon said as he turned to leave. "Good luck Jon, we hope you'll be all right." Kathleen said as Deekus leaned into her and held her comfortingly. Jon immediately went outside and got into the boogie bus, then sped off toward the address in the letter.

Axel's vision blurred as he started to wake up, his head sore from the blow. He raised his head groggily and moaned as his vision began to clear up. He looked around. He was in a dark room, with only a dim light directly above him. He tried to move and shortly found out that he was spread-eagled on a bondage bed in his boxer briefs, which were turquoise with a black trim and waistband. He struggled briely, unable to break free. "Hello?!" the helpless gray wolf called out frantically as he looked around and into the darkness. "Well well, you're finally awake." Leonid sneered as he emerged from the darkness, dressed in a leather gimp harness. "Wha, who are you? Where am I?!" Axel exclaimed frantically as he wriggle against his restraints. "You're in my little playroom, and I represent the Saverio family. You're going to tell me all the dirty little secrets about your friend Mr. Dupree, or I make you talk." said Leonid snidely. "Go to hell. I'm not betraying my best friend you creep!" Axel bravely exclaimed in resistance. "I was hoping you'd say that..." Leonid sneered as he placed a red ball gag in Axel's muzzle and strapped it on. "Nnggmmph!" shouted Axel in protest.

Leonid teasingly took his trigger finger and gently dragged it down from Axel's neck to his groin. Axel writhed as he did so, the sensation causing his fur to stand up. Axel struggled as Leonid took his trigger and middle fingers, and placed them under Axel's cock. He then started gingerly fondling Axel's balls. Axel immediately burst out into muffled laughter being incredibly sensitive there, pleading for mercy through his ball gag between fits. Leonid sensually massaged Axel's cock as he reached for a battery powered, spinning feather duster. Axel wriggled against his restraints as Leonid turned the duster on, and touched the roatating feathers to Axel's right foot. Axel immediaely broke out into another fit of laughter. Leonis continued to massage Axel's cock, slowly starting to get Axel's dick to rise as he mercilessly tickled the poor gray wolf. Leonid slowly moved the duster from Axel's feet up his leg until it reached his groin. He then continued to move it up his stomach toward his armpits. "HHHHHGGGGGMMM! HHHMMMMM HMMMP! HGGGGGGMMMMMPH!" Axel screamed as Leonid continued. Axel's dick had completely risen, and Leonid pulled it out of his boxer briefs. Leonid began sucking Axel's dick, and continued to hold the duster to his stomach. "PPPLLLLMMMMPH! SMMMMMPH!" Axel pleaded as he continued writhing, unable to stand the relentless tickling. Leonid enjoyed every moment of it as he continued to suck on Axel's dick. Finally Axel couldn't hold it any longer, and blew his load into Leonid's mouth. Leonid took it all in, and then raised up and turned the duster off. Axel had never felt so relieved in his entire life, panting heavily as he lie there. "Now I think you'll be willing to talk." Leonid said as a sly grin crossed his face. But before he could do anything else, a weasel ran into the room. "Get the wolf and get him ready, a scout just called in. They've seen Mr. Dupree's van heading this way." the weasel said urgently. "Well well, lucky you. You get off easy, don't have to betray your friend, and get to walk away with your life." Leonid snarked snidely as he began to unstrap Axel.

Jon was driving as fast as he could without breaking the speed limit, speeding occasionally. He was desperate to reach the address in time. After what seemed like an eternity, he finally approached an abandoned suburb with abandoned houses. He looked for the address on the sides of the houses, and finally found it. He saw the mobsters holding Axel with a knife to his throat outside the house. Jon pulled in and got out of the van, walking nervously toward the mobsters. The weasel who warned leonid was the one holding Axel. Axel was still in his boxer briefs and had his hands tied behind his back. The weasel tensed up as Jon approached and held the knife even closer to Axel's throat. Jon got the message and quickly stopped. Axel whimpered softly, terrified. "Did you come alone?" asked the weasel. "Yes, I'm here alone and unarmed, just like you asked! Please don't hurt Axel!" Jon pleaded. "Alright. Grab him boys." ordered the weasel. Two large horses grabbed Jon and forced his hand behind his back, and held him that way. The weasel then took the knife away from Axel's throat and shoved him forward. "Beat it kid, and don't even think of coming back, or you and your friend will both get it!" threatened the weasel. Axel stumbled forward and looked at Jon. "No, Jon!" he cried as he tried to approach, but they held a knife to Jon's throat. Axel's heart was pounding as he stopped. He couldn't bare leaving Jon, but he had no choice. Tears rolled down his cheeks as he ran off down the highway, not daring to even look back for fear they would hurt Jon if he did.

Axel was tired by the time the suburb was a distant memory, the sun was getting low in the sky. Terrified he would have to walk back to the South Haven in the dark, he feared the worst, until he heard a motorcycle engine. It was Sierra on her bike, riding toward the suburb. She saw Axel on the side of the road and immediately started to brake, her tires screeching and leaving black marks on the pavement. She got off the bike and threw her helmet off, running over to Axel. "Oh god, Axel!" she exclaimed upon seeing him. "Are you okay? Where's Jon?!" she asked while taking him by the shoulders and looking him over. "I'm fine Officer Wright, I'm okay, just shaken up. They let me go in exchange for Jon, they have him now. Please, we can't leave him in there we have to help him!" Axel said panicingly. "Take it easy, take it easy. We're going to go help Jon, I promise. Here, let me get you untied." reassured Sierra as she began to cut Axel's ropes.

The two horses took Jon into the basement of the house. There was a new table set up, with Leonid standing near a shelf while waiting. Jon struggled as Leonid began to undress him, and throw his clothes onto the shelf. Leonid then took a half-sphere of what appeared to be memory foam, and stuffed it into Jon's boxer briefs, making a large bulge. Jon look at it confused, unsure of exactly what twisted torture required this strange thing. The horses then picked him up and strapped him to the table, placing a strap across his chest, and one on each wrist and each thigh. Jon wriggled against the straps, but he knew there wasn't any getting free.

Jon looked down at the bulge in his boxer briefs. He could feel the memory foam cuddling his cock. It actually felt good, but Jon was sure this was just a calm before the storm thing. The horses then put the ball gag into his mouth and fastened it into place. Jon waited nervously for whatever fate Leonid had planned for him, swallowing hard as the horses left the room. "We'll teach you to screw the Saverio family over!" threatened Leonid as he pushed a button. A machine with two small metal balls connected to pistons lowered from the ceiling directly over Jon's bulge. Jon's eyes widened in pure fear as the machine settled directly over his groin. "Lucky you. You get to test my newest toy. I call it the nut crusher. Have fun, I know I will." snarked Leonid as he reached for the start button. "Nnnmmph! Mmmm! Mmmph!" Jon called out in protest as he wriggled furiously to get free. It was too late though, as Leonid pressed the button. The machine began rythmically pounding up and down on Jon's bulge. Jon was expecting pain, but rather was experiencing nothing more than minor discomfort.

It actually felt like some kind of massage, and to Jon's suprise, it was turning him on. But as his boner tried to rise, the machine would beat it back down, causing discomfort. The machine was denying Jon an erection. Jon wriggled against the straps. He couldn't stand the feeling of pleasure and discomfort at the same time. Leonid simply chuckled at Jon's futile attempts to escape and sat back in his chair, and began massaging his crotch. It turned him on the more Jon struggled, and it wasn't long before he had a full erection. He pulled out his dick and began stroking it. "Mmmmph..." Jon whimpered as he continued to try and fight it, but he was getting weaker and the machine wasn't about to stop. Leonid watched and continued to stroke his dick, before finally beginning to masturbate. He moved his hand up and down, slowly at first, then gradually increasing speed as he watched Jon struggle. His cock was throbbing as he watched the sight, and he groaned in pure pleasure as he could feel himself about to climax. Then Leonid finally came, and layed back him his chair in relief as he blew his load. Jon flinched as the cum shoot over at him, just barely missing him. He continued to struggle as Leonid grabbed a cum rag and cleaned himself up. Leonid got up from his chair and approached Jon. "I may be finished, but you're not. Get comfortable, you're going to be here for a good while." Leonid said grimly while stroking Jon's cheek. Jon turned his head sharply and winced as he did so. Leonid was just getting started, but unfortunately he wouldn't get to do everything he wanted.

Sierra and Axel had just parked the motorcycle a couple houses away from the hideout. "Stay here, I'll go in and get Jon." instructed Sierra. "Wait, I have to go. Jon's my best friend, I can't just sit here and leave him in there." Axel argued pleafully. "Alright Axel, I wont argue with you. Jon saved your life, and you have the right to return that debt. But please, let me handle the mob. You can free Jon while I cover you. Okay?" agreed Sierra. "Yeah, okay. And... thanks." Axel said sincerely. They made their way around the back and immediately began casing the hideout for an alternate way in, when they noticed light coming through some tall grass. Sierra speard it to find an old basement window, which had a direct view of the other side of the room, where Jon was being tortured. "Oh god... What are they doing to him?" Axel asked in disgust. "I don't know, but it ends now." Sierra replied as she unholstered her gun and took position at the window. One good kick and Sierra was able to cleanly knock out the window and easily slide down into the basement. "What the hell?!" exclaimed Leonid as he turned to find an angry policewoman bearing down on him. Sierra gave him a left hook and knocked him out cold. She turned and then shot the machine's controls as Axel climbed in and began unstrapping Jon. Upon being free Jon got up off the table, and he and Axel both hugged whiled sighing in a happy and relieved tone. "Are you alright?" Axel asked. "Yeah, I'll be okay. Thanks for coming back for me." Jon replied sincerely. "You did the same thing for me. We're in this together." Axel said while holding up his fist. "Now and forever." Jon added as he fistbumped with Axel. Sierra had used the machine's console to barricade the door, buying Axel and Jon enough time to find and put on their clothes.

"You hear that racket?" one of the horse henchmen said to the other. "Yeah. I've heard Leonid doing some crazy shit, but never anything violent. Let's check it out." the other horse replied. They turned and went down the basement stares and discovered the door blockaded. "Leonid? What's going on in there? Open the door!" one of the horses shouted. Sierra quietly rushed Jon and Axel as the horses began ramming the door. They managed to get out shortly before the horses finally broke in. "Come on!" Axel yelled as he offered his hand. "Get to your van, I'll be fine!" Sierra called out before turning to face the horses. Unwilling to just leave her, they looked on worried. One horse charged at her and threw a punch, but Sierra moved around him like flowing water and turned his own momentum against him, judo-flipping him into the wall. The other horse stared at his unconscious colleague for a minute before also deciding to charge. The horse raised his leg and tried to kick her, but she managed to dodge it and hyperextend his knee, and then fan kicked him. She then turned to the window and climbed out, yelling for the boys to go. Jon and Axel ran to their van and climbed in, starting up the ignition, as Sierra did the same for her bike. The noise alerted a few guards who came running outside to discover the fleeing vehicles, and began to open fire. It didn't work, however, because both vehicles were already speeding into the distance. The mobsters looked at each other in fear and disappointment, knowing Giovanni wouldn't be happy with this.

Jon, Axel and Sierra drove on until they came back to the South Haven. They parked outside as Deekus and Kathleen came out to greet them. "Oh thank goodness!" exclaimed Kathleen relieved. "Are you boys alright?!" asked Deekus concerned as they got out of the van. "Thanks Mr. Keely, we're fine. We're just glad to be out of the mess with our lives." Jon said as he looked at Axel with a smile. "If you don't mind though, we'd like to rent a room for the night. We haven't had much sleep in the past couple of nights." Axel said exhaustedly. "Of course. This night's on the house, I think you both deserve it after all this." Kathleen said sincerely. "Here's they key. It's the room up the stairs to the right. Have a good night you two." Deekus said as he handed them the key. "You two go on up and rest." Sierra said as Jon and Axel went inside. "We have a room for you too Sierra." Deekus said as he offered a key. "That's alright Deekus. I'm going to stand guard while the boys rest, just incase those goons try something else." declined Sierra politely. "Just let us know if you need anything then." Deekus said. "Oh, that reminds me!" exlaimed Sierra as she went two her motorcycle and opened up the small container in the bag, pulling out a few groceries. She took them upstairs and opened the door to Jon and Axel's room. She stopped in her tracks to find them already asleep. Jon was propped up by a couple pillows with his arm around Axel, who was leaning into him with his head resting on his chest. Sierra gave a big smile and quietly set the groceries down, and tiptoed out, quietly closing the door behind her. "How are they doing?" asked Deekus as Sierra came downstairs. "Both are out cold. They've had a long two days. Still, I didn't expect them to be asleep so quickly." said Sierra observently. "Well it's like we always say dear. It's that good ol' fashioned southern hospitality." Kathleen remarked as Deekus and Sierra joined in on the last two words. They all then gave a chuckle and said their goodnights. Sierra remained downstairs to stand watch, while Deekus and Kathleen went upstairs to bed. Sierra leaned againsts the wall and folded her arms, while smiling. She was confident tomorrow would be a brighter day.

It wasn't looking bright for the mob though. Giovanni and Leonid, holding an ice pack to his head, came before Don Saverio, a lion dressed in a suit. "Don Saverio, we come before you this day to take responsibility for our failure." Giovanni said regrettingly as he kneeled and kissed Don Saverio's ring. "Your failure this day was most unfortunate Giovanni, and it certainly does not please me. But ever since you came into the family you were like a brother to me. Regardless of your mistakes, I still love and respect you. But don't take this as acceptance of your failure. You and I both know this 'Jon Dupree' has crossed us, and for that he needs to pay. You know what you must do Giovanni. So I leave you to this task, with my blessings." Don Saverio said unflinchingly and unemotionally as he addressed Giovanni. "Thank you Mr. Saverio. You serve as my godfather, and now are like my father. I promise you I will complete this task." reassured Giovanni. Don Saverio nodded acceptingly as Giovanni and Leonid exited the room. Giovanni thought quietly to himself as he left, thinking of his next plan to capture Jon. For the mob, this was only the beginning.