- 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."

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[kingpawn]

[ What the hell was Chilton implying here? Walt gave him a disgusted look and shook his head. That didn't even deserve a response. ]

It better be.

[ He remained rooted where he was, taking Chilton in and observing him -- every irritating expression he made. ]

I can trust you to keep all of this between us, can't I? I might not be your patient in the official sense of the word, but there is an unspoken agreement that, that money buys.

[ He gestured toward the stack of cash on Chilton's desk. ]

[slightlyoffchilt]

You are most certainly my patient, Walt. I never mind a little unorthodoxy in my psychiatry.

[As if that wasn't a chilling enough concept. Chilton glanced at the money as Walt referenced it, almost blasé at the sight of that impressive stack.]

I'll make myself clear now: it isn't the money that's keeping our plan confidential.

[It was the fact that he could analyze Walt to his own specific whimsy.]

[kingpawn]

[ With a roll of his eyes, Walt gave Chilton his best deadpan: ]

Of course it isn't.

[ His eyebrows raised. ]

But I think you're going to find I'm not nearly as interesting as you hope.

[slightlyoffchilt]

You might need to work on your power of suggestion. I find myself hardly persuaded.

[Of course, Walt had only exhibited potential -- and so few do, especially in the mutable sense. It wasn't so much as what Walt was now as it was what he could become.]

Do enjoy the weekend holiday.