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[mallarkey]

❨room № 150❩

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[mallarkey]

I mean, call me crazy but it might be useful to know.

[legal_eagle]

So, obviously everyone knows everyone and if things were normal everyone would have to recuse themselves from all the cases going on right now. Right?

[mallarkey]

Right. Harder to be impartial, that's always a problem in smaller communities.

[legal_eagle]

But you're newer here.

[mallarkey]

[ Aha. ]

Is it another lawyer you want, or a mediator? Or both.

[legal_eagle]

Probably the former. Fact is, me and Saul, there are people we just can't represent. I can't take Pinkman's case; Saul can't take the mutineers; and that leaves both of us unable to prosecute. You following me?

[mallarkey]

I'm following. Definitely following. Should we... meet to discuss these cases in person? I'm happy to help out, I may need some advice where the "criminal law" parts are concerned -- how much are we allowed to prosecute?

[legal_eagle]

Ha ha ha. [A blatantly fake laugh.] Fuck if anyone knows.

[mallarkey]

Oh. Okay. [ He pauses, then, sounding the most confident he has this entire exchange: ] Then I'll just have to improvise.

[legal_eagle]

Sounds like you don't mind improvising.

[mallarkey]

Can't be a very good lawyer if you're afraid to think on your feet. Helps that the lawlessness of space gives us more wiggle room.

[legal_eagle]

Hmm. That's prosecutor talk more than it's securities lawyer talk. Maybe I can use this to convert you to my team.

[mallarkey]

I'll go where the work is, so you got a good chance.

When d'you need me?

[legal_eagle]

Depends on how current you are on all the events.

[mallarkey]

Been keeping up as best I can, but there's a lot of details I'm halfway in the dark about still. Don't know what the mutineers expect, have been told or all of what they wanted, don't know what's in the works for them... similar story with the Pinkman kid. Lot of backstory I don't know or something.

But if I'm involved I'm expecting I'll find out soon, though.

[legal_eagle]

I'll put together a file for you. Give you the full rundown. Will that help?

[mallarkey]

Immensely, thank you. I'll read it through until I've got it memorized.

[legal_eagle]

[Flirtatiously:]

Oh, how diligent. I like that.

[mallarkey]

Well... I try. Nothing quite embarrassing like being under-prepared.

It's room #150, by the way. If you need it.

[legal_eagle]

Thanks. I'll bring it by.

[mallarkey]

You're a lifesaver. Guardian angel.

[legal_eagle]

Are you joking? You're mine. I owe you a fur coat after this. Or something equally opulent. Something ridiculous to thank you.

[mallarkey]

Come to think of it, I could use a new tie. Or a watch. Unless that's too practical -- but I won't hold you to it either.

[legal_eagle]

I'll slip an I.O.U. into the file. To be redeemed for the watch or tie of your choice.

[mallarkey]

Okay, but if it's in writing I have to hold you to it.

[ A pause. ]

Especially since I get the feeling I might just get screwed for getting involved. Probably just the confidence talking.