- IC CONTACT POST FOR MASKORMENACE -

[slightlyoffchilt]

"Hello.

You've reached the direct line of Doctor Frederick Chilton. As I am not available at the moment, you might assume I'm quite busy with something pressing. State your name and business, and I will return your call."

Comments

[slightlyoffchilt]

Your need for control and compulsion towards domination will never cease to amaze me, Walt. Take that as a compliment.

[kingpawn]

You are, and continue to be, my greatest accomplishment in this world.

[ The one thing Walt took the most pride in dominating and winning against. Especially because the battle was never truly over. Chilton would always fight against him. ]

[slightlyoffchilt]

[Chilton isn't quite sure what to make of that; on one hand, Walt overtly appreciates what Chilton has to offer. On the other, Walt appreciates that which is offered in the most monarchical manner possible.

It boiled down to a question of ego.]

I think the feeling is mutual, Walt. You are a highly consistent element in my life.

[He took it as a compliment.]

For which I am glad.

[kingpawn]

I'm glad you're glad. That you've accepted things as they are.

Are we on for this Friday? Or are you still planning to change our sessions to monthly?

[slightlyoffchilt]

[There's another beat. Chilton knows there is a correct answer.]

We will do whatever it is you want to do, Walt. Every Friday is fine.

[kingpawn]

A longer session this upcoming Friday. Maybe the following week, too. I'll be going away with Jesse for his birthday. Probably to Vegas, so I'll have to miss a Friday then.

[ Only partially joking: ]

Unless you want to fly out for a Friday night.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I highly doubt Pinkman would want my company.

[kingpawn]

I could convince him to.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Of that I have no doubt, Walt. You could convince the earth to gravitate the moon.

But no, I won't impose myself. I can respect boundaries.

[kingpawn]

Are you saying that because you don't want to come or because you feel obligated not to?

Or maybe you're afraid. I mean, if what happened in Atlantic City is anything to go by, imagine what Vegas would have in store for us.

[slightlyoffchilt]

If I am afraid, it's because of who else is lurking here and so close to home. We were only just discussing him, Walt, I am noting this down as a manifestation of your narcissism.

[kingpawn]

[ He made a sound of disdain. ]

Then all the more reason for you to get away for a short period of time. Didn't you just assure me he's going to be distracted with Will anyway?

[slightlyoffchilt]

All the more reason for me to utilize his time spent distracted for building fortresses. I have people to camouflage -- yourself included!

[kingpawn]

You actually think I'm in danger when it comes to him?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I am taking care to examine all the angles. You are, in fact, fairly generous in degrees.

[kingpawn]

Trust that I can take care of myself and you. And those I care about. Trust that I'd do whatever it took.

And trust that I won't involve myself anymore than I deem necessary.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I trust you. [Walt all but overtly stated that he needed to hear Chilton say it, so he did.] I do, I trust you.

Who else could I trust, to the degree that I trust you?

[kingpawn]

No one.

[ Walt assured. As if Chilton could have questioned it. As if Chilton thought any of his lackeys or Will Graham were better suited to put his trust in than him. ]

Because you are family to me. You know that, right?

[slightlyoffchilt]

And you treat your family so well, don't you?

[A subtle gesture to Hank, and one shrouded in doubled meaning.]

[kingpawn]

[ Oh. Now. That's too far. ]

I tried to save him. I did my damnedest. And when I couldn't, I killed all the guys responsible for it as my final act. It might be more than I'd do for you.

[ A lie. Walt would do everything in his power to save Chilton, too. ]

[slightlyoffchilt]

Oh, I hadn't known that you created a hierarchy for family benefits.

[An attempt to call bluff that lie.]

[kingpawn]

You know what? Forget I said anything, asshole.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. [Another lie.] Whatever will it take for you to forgive me?

[kingpawn]

When Hannibal eats you, I hope he starts with your tongue.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Oh, that is -- [Flustered, Chilton stumbles.] That is really quite mean. That's a truly acidic thing to say.