[Crane leans forward a little, over his coffee, with a controlled expression that veils his interest in what Walt's saying.]

Well. It's not my place to say which path you should choose. That is your own personal question, which I cannot answer. But, much like the two paths open to you, there are two options - to back out entirely or go down to the depths.

[He lifts his cup and cradles it closer, without taking a sip. His gaze is still looking Walt over.]

Crystallization is a basic technique and a fundamental procedure. You don't strike me as a simple man, Mr. White. I am curious as to what you would produce with such a procedure.