[He raises an eyebrow at that, not bothering to hide his surprise. But it's a smiling sort of surprise.
He thinks briefly of working for Walter White; he finds Walter's brand of difficult personality to actually be much safer than Chilton's, easier to play with. Easier to build trust - just talk about your family a little, do small friendly gestures. He's more haphazard, which also means Abduxel can just dance a step ahead of the whirlwind. But Chilton is calculated, and Abduxel wonders if Chilton calculates better than he does.
This was Chilton's answer about what he wants...]
You want to be in charge, then.
[He laughs a little.]
I might like that.
I can't help but be suspicious that you orchestrated this, but even if you have, I suppose that deserves a reward in itself, doesn't it?
Alright. The pieces are in position. What does me working for you look like? Regular pay, tasks that call for the skills I've used on you? That kiss I'm waiting for?
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He thinks briefly of working for Walter White; he finds Walter's brand of difficult personality to actually be much safer than Chilton's, easier to play with. Easier to build trust - just talk about your family a little, do small friendly gestures. He's more haphazard, which also means Abduxel can just dance a step ahead of the whirlwind. But Chilton is calculated, and Abduxel wonders if Chilton calculates better than he does.
This was Chilton's answer about what he wants...]
You want to be in charge, then.
[He laughs a little.]
I might like that.
I can't help but be suspicious that you orchestrated this, but even if you have, I suppose that deserves a reward in itself, doesn't it?
Alright. The pieces are in position. What does me working for you look like? Regular pay, tasks that call for the skills I've used on you? That kiss I'm waiting for?