Snippet #2509458

Chase's usual bubbly look turned stone cold when Paul said what the issue was, and it wasn't something he was eager to hear. "Paul, if she hadn't shot down the idea the minute we had positive...that'd be a lot more tempting." His answer came after a not-so-short period of deliberation. In fact Alex's voice interrupted before he could continue... which freed him up a bit.

"So from the top, I need the fools in question, the deal you pulled out on, and chances they're packing heat. If the answer's more than than I like, I've a favor that can be cashed in this time. As from MY end, a studio just accepted my band. Sometime in the next week or two I'll be headed down for the whole contract and initial recording nonsense."

Since Paul was one of Chase's friends, he didn't mind sharing a bit of his hand in what was essentially a business discussion at this point. From here, both of them can start around to getting what they really want.