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[Good morning, Heropa. Greeting you today is a man with a bright smile and an even brighter shirt — aqua, with a tie that seems to match only in theory — and a look in his eye that twinkles with confidence and certainty. Yes, here is a man who is not at all questioning this place and its motives; here is a man who is totally okay with the situation in which he's found himself; here is a man who is a very good, very convincing faker.]

Greetings and salutations, fellow ImPorts! Allow me to introduce myself: Saul Goodman, attorney at law and soon-to-be judge. I want you all to be able to think of me as a resource — as someone whose purpose here is to assist where and when I can, at least as far as legal issues are concerned. For consultation purposes only, though; I won't... uh, really have the time to open my own practice here, unfortunately.

[And that does seem like something that upsets him, but he allows that emotion in for all of two seconds before dismissing it and focusing back on sounding genuine and honest. Which he is, to some degree. It's just... kind of rare, is all. But this is what happens when you don't want to upset your kidnappers: You do what you think you have to.]

Anyway, I'm gonna have to spend some time catching up on what's actually going on in this place, legally and politically speaking. There are other lawyers and legal professional-types around, right? We should chat. Oh, and for all you daytime TV-watchers —

[THERE THEY ARE. THE FINGERGUNS.]

Get used to seeing this face.

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[He keeps telling himself that he's ready, but the reality of it is that he's not ready at all. Just like he was fine with superpowers until Jesse demonstrated his.

But that's what all the smiling is for.]

Yeah, it's like — buncha cameras in a courtroom, judge [gesturing to himself] is the "star," litigants usually come in with small claims stuff like rent disputes, pissed off exes, that sorta thing.

[Smiling helps- though to Gamagori he just kind of- looks a little loony after a while. Who really smiles that much? Is something wrong with him? Is he nervous? Though usually just children seem to smile when they're nervous- is he truly that content with the situation?? He's almost impressed!]

Not as professional as your former job as an attorney then. You could possibly still go into practice here, the job given to you is not considered mandatory and can also be temporary. If you choose to purse another occupation of course, sir.

Hm. I'll keep that in mind. Like I said, I'm here if people are looking for legal consultation. Y'know, as kind of an on-the-side thing.

[What he had going with Jesse and Walt was great, but that's what he had going with them. His other clients? Yeah, Saul's operation raked in the cash, but he's kind of tempted to take a little break from all that. There are only so many drug addicts one can deal with before requiring a vacation.]

So a further adviser other than an actual attorney? Are you sure those that come to you would still be able to confide their secrets into you if you are merely 'on the side'?

Well —

[That's a fair point. Saul presses his lips together, thinking. It'd still fall under the umbrella of attorney-client privilege, but...]

I'm gonna have to give this some thought and see how the show thing works out.

I apologize, you are the professional here on this subject, I did not mean to make you second guess yourself, sir.

Hey, don't sweat it. You made a good point.

Hm- yes well... this place makes trust a difficult thing to use already.

Speaking as someone who already had experience with being kidnapped, yes.

Hm- yes, we all do now it seems.

You seem pretty chill for a boot camp instructor.

I am currently off the clock.

Ah.

[That's as good an explanation as any.]

Is that what you did back home?

[Yeah sheesh, or do you want him to be a hard ass? He tends to though- even off the clock. Just screw up around him, you'll see.]

No. At home I was a highschool student and on the council. Though my priorities were around organization, council representation, and discipline.

[It's bound to happen sooner or later.

Also: Wait.]

You're a high school student?

Yes, sir, I am. I am nineteen.

Christ, what are they feeding you kids nowadays?

[Saul would have pegged him for, like, twenty five.]

Hm? I have- a healthy diet for a teenager of my age? [Looks down at himself.] Are you suggesting I'm over weight?

[OH SHIT.]

No, no! That's not what I mean. I just — you look older than that. More mature, is what I'm sayin'.

Older. [He can accept that. Not that he acknowledges it, but his friends often say he has an 'old man face'.]

Yes, I do. Is it that alarming?

Nah. I just thought I was a better judge of age.

Hm- would an ability like that be useful in your line of work? I imagine you must be a good judge of character, sir.

Oh, uh — it's not... I mean, I guess it's useful when trying to...

[Figure out if a hooker is legal???

Saul opens his mouth, shuts it.]

I guess it's just a social thing. [He waves a hand, dismissing the subject.]

[Well if he ever find himself in such a situation, being able to tell the age of them would be really important. He more meant- it's good to be able to tell a person's age because then you can gauge what experience they may have, as well as wisdom, and logic in certain situations- and not just one's involving young prostitutes.]

I feel properly discerning age could come in handy on many occasions- but yes, also socially. You are not the first to be alarmed by my age.

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[Yeah, well.

That too.]

"Alarmed" is a strong word. But hey, take that as a compliment — means you look wise beyond your years. I bet no one ever asks for your ID in bars, huh?

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