((*chuckle* I guess I forgot to mention this earlier . . . and never clarified. :P Rat and Kale = the same person. *laugh* Rat is just a nickname of sorts. Sorry for any confusion!))

"I'm in," the tan boy said, saluting smartly. "I will help out as best I can with getting you to stay." Looking up at Tom, Kale grinned. "Not that I can help much if you have someone like Tom on your side. He's a beast when it comes to convincing people."
Snagging Emilie's hand in his, he entwined his dark fingers with hers. "Let's go talk to Captain Demont."