maskormenace | [03] Video

[ The video feed starts with Walt in a room in his Heropa home, an open box on the bed filled with Kaylee's things -- coveralls neatly folded and tucked inside, wrenches and other tools laid delicately on top...the whole process seems exceedingly painful for him as with each item he pulls out of the closet, the efforts become slow and labored. ]

I don't know who knew Kaylee Frye. If you didn't, you should have. I've never met anyone so genuinely cheerful and kind. She was the sunshine in this dark, cloudy world.

[ There's a very sad, forlorn smile. This feels more like a funeral, like saying goodbye to someone who passed away. And in some cases it's worse -- them vanishing to another universe, never to remember their time here, never to be seen again. ]

She helped me when she didn't have to. She cared when she shouldn't have. She took care of me when I couldn't take care of myself. And what did she expect in return? Nothing.

[ With a long pause, it's very clear Walt is trying to maintain his composure. A breath in and a breath out. ]

I hoped I was wrong. I hoped to god I was wrong. That her disappearance was only temporary. But it's been a few weeks, and there's been no sign of her returning. I will miss her. Every day I will miss her. I already do.

This world -- it's done nothing but take things away. From me. From everyone else. Can you honestly say you've gained anything from being here?

[ Walt goes to reach into the closet for one of the final items and his hand twitches back. The sadness in the lines of his face increases as he pulls out a wrapped present -- a card reading: To Mr. White.

That's when Walt can't hold it back anymore. He sits on the edge of the bed, pulls the square-shaped present to his chest and cries. ]

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That's what I try to look at it as. It bothered me a bit for a while, but mostly because people ask questions. [ And she appreciates that he hasn't. Very much. ]

Have you gotten over that hesitation yet?

People have an uncanny knack for trying to pry.

[ There's a thoughtful pause after her question and he looks off screen for a moment. ]

I suppose that I have to an extent. I allowed them to test me for the cancer that had taken my life back home. If only to appease my brother-in-law who is also here. But if he wasn't around? I'm not so sure I would.

Yeah, they really do. [ She pauses herself and then frowns. ]

Maybe it's a good thing he's here then. Does that mean you're free of that here?

I am.

[ Answers Walt with a grim smile. ]

It seems a new world can be the magical cure you need.

[ A pause, and then: ]

Do you know Jesse Pinkman?

[ She shakes her head. ] No, I don't. Why?

[ Because he's the asshole who stole my cancer....is what Walt wants to say. But instead: ]

Just curious. He's a former student of mine from home. Good kid. Probably around your age. You two would get along.

If you ever get the chance, you should meet him.

I'll keep a lookout for him then. I'll have to admit I keep to myself a bit here.

It's always smarter to do so. But if you see him around, I don't think he would mind you saying hello.

[ He pauses a moment, quite clearly checking her ID. ]

Ellie, is it? I'm Walter. Walter White. Or just simply Walt, if you prefer.