Do you think any of the TTAU men could be a mafia boss in the modern au?
YES, i think almost everyone but heres my list of top TTAU men who would likely end up as mafia boss in modern au:
Salauddin: he's a very just, very fair man, even as a mafia boss. He avoid unnecessary bloodshed, and is actually quiet merciful. But if youre his enemy, if you've crossed the line (likely by getting personal and endangering you), he will eliminate you in a way so painful, just to make sure no one else ever tries to cross him.
Henry Blackwood: he would 100% be the most cunning, influential mafia boss and he'd just be up in everyone's business and be fucking up shit for fun. If he's bored, he makes it everyone's problem (especially yours; he's gonna be knocking on your door to entertain him- even if its just banter). Definitely would handle most of his activities in his club which is again exclusive, notorious and illegal. Great host tho, Lady Scarlet always makes sure the best party is in his club.
Silas: its not his main hustle, its more of a side thing he had to get involved in to find you when you got kidnapped by the Ripper. It was the only way he could find you, have eyes and ears everywhere to make sure it never happened again. He does his best to keep this side of him private, and with Cadbury and you by his side, his reputable image remains spotless.
(now before yall come at me for not mentioning your favs) I think with Baldwin and Benny especially, would not be a mafia boss because i think when youre in the mafia, especially as the head, you kind of think of everyone in your gang as your family. you're rather protective of them even. and Benny and Baldwin just give off the vibes that they prefer to work alone and have no sense of loyalty to their underlings/employees and would sacrifice them at the first chance they could get.
Mustafa and Mehmet are just too up in their own head to actually ever be able to operate the mafia.