[ Walt managed to laugh. A good natured, good humored laugh. Which is probably the opposite of what Chilton's expecting. It's the sort of laugh that would be accompanied by oh you silly man -- if you know, Walt was the type to say something like that. Instead, he gets: ]

It's comforting to see you remain unchanged. Still there with the provocation, still as volatile as ever.

If Crane goes after Jesse, then we all get a good laugh. Jesse is immune, remember? Or perhaps you didn't realize, but given Jesse's abilities -- no mind altering substance can affect him.

[ And then, gently: ]

But you do realize, Chilton, the more damage I do -- the more destructive I am toward someone -- the more I appreciate and respect them, don't you? In spite of my better judgment, I care about you. Your well-being and your existence in my life. I wouldn't keep inviting you back if I didn't.