084. Diagnosis

[vicodincrutch]

And then there was one blind man. Circumstances beyond my means or understanding have deprived a sound, logical medical investigation. Or as I like to say--got the easy way out. Heartwarming, wonderful in that way that Hallmark hopes to mimic every time, isn't it?

There's work still to be done. I haven't seen Dr. Deus Ex Machina around here to pick up his shift everywhere else.

Say Dr. Jimmy, (I wasn't aware that was your official moniker) I can't help but notice it looks like you're trying to get an Eden of your own. The least she could do is pick up an accent. I guess that's what the button nose is for. Right?

Observations:
fundoscopy at a typical level
visualization + dreaming
Optokinetic nystagmus -> no
frequent seizuring -> no

Looks like cortical blindness. Boring.

Comments

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

Isn't there reason in believing there's a plan? Or do you mean you want proof?

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

No, there isn't. Theologically speaking, believing that there is a plan and that Someone Else is going to take care of it would justify inaction. Which would then turn events and pitch legitimate opportunities to act out of the window and screw things up.

Based on this case alone, someone caused two people to be blinded. The means is under investigation so that we can work to find a cure.

1/2

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

I'm going to regret this, I just know it.

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

Three. Three people were blinded, but one was a vampire that said he would heal.

1/3

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

No testimonial? I hate those fangy bastards.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

Redhead.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

Is this were the confession begins?

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

Is it necessary?

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

You tell me. If you're supposed to be an epitome of moral righteousness, then it shouldn't be difficult.

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

I'm hardly an authority on righteousness, I'm fallen for a reason.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

What a twist.

Which means you left your blessings someplace else and one guy is left in the dark.

Did he hit his head?

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

No, he saw my true nature. I'm human right now, but I'm still... I have the potential to be what I was. And what I was is deadly for mortals to view unfiltered.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

It was bright then.

Did he stumble? Fall?

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

It was holy. Bright was only part of it.

But no, he didn't fall, he didn't hurt his head. He just... looked in my eyes.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

What's the rest?

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

That's kinda all of it. He saw my true nature, which is too great for a mortal to really comprehend, and it blinded him.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

And this is all okay because it's part of the plan.

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

No, it's not okay. That curse opened a door that's supposed to stay closed. We filter our being through humanity for reasons - so that we can do what we need to without this sort of thing happening.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

In the meantime, this has been medically inconclusive.

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I couldn't help.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

That's all you can offer?

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

What do you want? For me to repeat the experiment? It doesn't work that way.

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

You're sure taking this in stride despite how responsible you are.

I'm out of questions that you can answer.

[backseatangel.livejournal.com]

You think I don't feel responsible? My very existence is hazardous to the people around me during curses like these. How do you think that makes me feel?

[vicodincrutch.livejournal.com]

Did you get these people to a hospital? Are you offering to help them?

You're a bleeding heart.