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Sighing, Rave nodded and looked at the demon. "We need to go back to Eri. Supposedly, Kalore has less than a week before he is permanently mute. As much as I dislike Eri, he's got the same abilities as Lucien. Zaine has made some progress, but Kalore's right. He won't get it done within this time frame." He sighed and Kalore felt himself sink lower into the chair.

Rave continued, "This time we're just not letting Eri get Kal. We go in, get Eri to fix it, though there will be a cost, but we walk out. Kalore and I can't attack him, no matter how much we want to." And both of them really wanted to. "But you can. You're not elvish or involved in the contract. Hopefully there won't be a need for you, but it's a precaution." Kalore nodded, but still wouldn't look up.

He didn't know what did it, but Kalore finally just shook his head, bit his lip, and stood up. Mouthing out, "Restroom", he left the room and just walked quickly someplace else other than that kitchen. Rave's hair covered his eyes as he looked down, biting his tongue. He wasn't going to say anything. It wasn't his place. Monty wasn't his employee. If Gambler wanted to do something about it, she would.

But Rave couldn't stop the protective rage that came over him. Something happened, and it concerned Kalore and Monty. Whatever it was, it was hitting his friend hard. And Rave didn't like that. He really didn't like not knowing what the hell happened.

Nodding stiffly, Rave's eyes finally were visible. They were dark, and terrifying, showing that he was definitely not pleased with what was done just then. "We'll be back quickly." Standing up, he muttered, "I'm checking on Kalore." Without another word, Rave followed Kalore. He knocked on one of the bedroom doors, knowing that Kalore wouldn't hide in a bathroom. "We need to leave soon, Kal. You've got ten minutes, and then we need to go." He didn't need to see to know that Kalore nodded.

A few minutes later, Kalore and Rave walked out; Rave back to his normal calm and composed self while Kalore was once again emotionless. Kalore walked out without looking at anyone while Rave sighed and kissed Gambler's cheek. "We'll be back soon, okay?" Kalore was outside, leaning against the side of the house as he looked at the ground, waiting. He didn't want to go, but who wanted to be mute their whole life? Kalore just hoped that things went well...

When Rave got outside, he had to grit his teeth to keep from snapping. Kalore never had his head down. Never. I swear if things don't change soon, I'm finding out what that demon did and I swear I'll kill him... He wasn't normally a violent person, but Rave could snap. And when he did, even a demon would have to be careful. "Let's go. When we get there, Monty, stay hidden. I don't want Eri to know you're there." Kalore nodded and followed Rave as the darker haired elf walked in the way of Harl. Monty was basically ignored seeing as Rave didn't want to go off on him while on the way there and Kalore just couldn't look at him.

They continued to walk for a little while as Rave looked behind them. Monty wasn't seen, but he was heard. "Nice trick, but walk a little lighter please..." He knew that Monty wouldn't just leave them, so it wouldn't be bad to tell him to stay more silent. They were messing with elves, and a certain trained elf that was insanely powerful. Kalore continued to walk quickly, leading them to the club. There was no line, but he knew that all the workers would be there for a while.

Rave knew that Monty probably didn't like taking orders from him, but after seeing that he was the one that had Kalore like this, or at least had a hand in it, the elf didn't care. Monty was there to serve as back up, to be used as needed. Other than that, Rave didn't care at all about the demon. Kalore looked back and sighed. "Here." Nodding, Rave glanced at where Monty was, "I'll just tell you when. Other than that... Things should go smooth..." And the two walked into the almost abandoned club.

Eri was there waiting. When he saw Kalore, he grinned, going to him to hold him close, but was stopped by Rave. "Don't. You. Dare." No matter how arrogant the club owner was, he knew who to not mess with. There was a reason why he wasn't scared of Monty, and that reason was Rave. "Um... Of course... I take it you're here to get his voice back?"

Rave nodded, "Yes." Eri grinned, "Then... What's the problem?" "I know about the conract, but I would like to make a deal..." The other elf frowned, "What? What do you mean?" Rave smirked, "He only is here one week at most, breaks for when Gambler needs him, seeing as we both work for her." Eri looked like he was about to object, but a look from Rave shut him up.

"Fix his voice, tonight. If it takes longer, fine. But wasted time will not be tolerated, understood?" Eri was no fool, so he knew that Rave wouldn't attack him unless Eri attacked the man first. But he also knew that he probably had someone that could attack him. "Fine... But he works for me on my call as well."

Rave looked at Kalore, "Thoughts?" The blonde sighed and then looked around for a notebook. His old lover noticed the look and got him a notepad. Kalore nodded and wrote, "I'll work here, but Gambler does take priority. She's my paying boss, and her work is more important... One week here, two weeks there." Rave nodded, "Sound good... Eri?"

The man bit his lip, not liking this. He didn't like this at all. "Kalore is here, for eight years. He is mine, for eight years. I want him here for a year." "No." "Yes, Rave. I saved his a**, I want my damn payment for it." Kalore twitched, not liking the reminder of why he was here in the first place. Rave sighed, "Three months at most." "Six." "I'm not going any higher." The two glared for a bit, but neither one was going to budge. Kalore sighed and wrote, "Three months here... Nine at Gambler's... Repeat... I'll work over time to put it back to the original three years."

Rave and Eri looked at this plan, and the club owner glared. "Hell no. I want you here more." He grinned, "Stay with me fully for those three months, then fine..." Rave didn't like this at all, and Kalore didn't either. Both of them knew that if Kalore lived with Eri at all, let alone three months, then the blonde elf would be in some serious trouble. No one spoke for a while, but Kalore nodded stiffly, "Fine."

His friend didn't like it, but that would make it to where Kalore was only working there for a little bit at a time, but it would take about twelve years to fully do this. But, it still only added to three years, which was much better than the original, or added, eight years. "Fine... He stays with Gambler until Mid-Year," A holiday of the elves, "And then we begin then." Kalore agreed, as did Eri. A new contract was made and the elves departed. Thankfully nothing went wrong and the elves were able to walk out.

Nothing was said as Rave and Kalore just moved, walking back to Joker's place. They would explain everything then.