SIREN'S PULL - contact.

[hostage]

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_“ Hey, it's me. Wait for the thing. _”

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[phone]

[businessman]

((After Skyler's intro because I'm a dumbass and should have done this sooner.))

[Ring~]

[hostage]

[...Most dreaded number on caller ID.]



Yeah?

[businessman]

This is Gustavo Fring. Would you... [He sounds strangely hesitant; a cue, perhaps, on its own.] I have something I'd like to ask you.

[hostage]

Sure, yeah. What is it?

[businessman]

Is it true that you're a drug dealer?

[A half-second pause, but before Jesse can answer, he goes on quickly:] I spoke with Skyler White, and she's been making several accusations. If they're false, it would benefit you to put a stop to them, but if they're true... Of course, you know that I had no idea of such a thing when we first met at the restaurant, nor when you recognized me and approached me here. [Remember, dumbass?]

[hostage]

Uh...

[What the hell is... Oh. Oh shit.]

- Whoa. Hey. She's got it all wrong, yo. I mean, that whole thing's just a misunderstanding. She's confused, you know. And, uh, all those hormones... Messing with her head...

[businessman]

Good. Good. I'm relieved to hear it. I mean, it was such a relief to see someone who knew me when I first arrived, even if only a little, and I was so grateful for all your help getting settled here, but... well, you must understand, of course I could never get mixed up in a thing like that.

[hostage]

Absolutely, yeah. I think she just got it all mixed up in her head, thinking I was dealing 'cause I used to smoke pot, back when I was a kid, and that's how she remembers me. But I'm all cleaned up now, yep. And definitely, definitely never sold drugs. So...

[businessman]

Yes, that's right, you were Walter's student, weren't you? I remember that's how he introduced you... and of course, your recent troubles...

Well, I'm really very sorry for the misunderstanding, then. I hope you can understand.

[hostage]

No, yeah, totally. I totally understand.

[businessman]

Good. I hope you can work things out with her as well.

[hostage]

Yeah, definitely. I'm sure she'll understand once I explain. I think she just needed some time to adjust to this place first.

[businessman]

Of course. I'm just concerned -- you know, a man's reputation is very important.

[hostage]

Yes, yeah. I agree a hundred percent. So... I'll explain everything. Yeah.

[businessman]

[Suddenly, a worry strikes him.] Don't trouble yourself on my account, Jesse. I've already spoken with her at length; we had a very nice conversation, actually. It's only that for her to call you a drug dealer in public...

[Because seriously, the last thing he needs is for Jesse to bring up their connection under the guise of fumblingly trying to cover for it.]

[hostage]

[Thankfully, he's not that stupid.]

Right, yeah. I'll clear it all up for her and explain my recovery and all that. Just so she knows I'm not and never was a drug dealer.

[businessman]

All right. Well, I'll leave you to it, then. Again, I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding.

And please say hello to Lisbeth for me.

[hostage]

No problem.

Sure. Yeah, I will.