019.

[truthin-bones.livejournal.com]

[Written.]

Since my arrival to Paradisa, I have encountered a number of people that contradict my prior belief in certain species being purely of the fictional realm. But I still maintain that there is a rational explanation for even the most inconceivable of species. But there are some concepts I refuse to believe in.

While I cannot claim to understand the technology behind resurrection and resuscitation in place for castle inhabitants upon death, it remains inconceivable to think the dead can return to an animated state on its own.

When an organism dies, biological functions terminate. Even if an organism survives any endangerment to their homeostasis, with the rare exception, senescence will ultimately lead to a cessation of life. At this point, the organism is no longer able to maintain its internal environment in a constant state, structural organization of the body gives way to decomposition, growth, metabolism, and adaptation cease. Response to stimuli is no longer an option.

The idea of an "undead" state of being outside of fictional or mythological works is preposterous. The word is an oxymoron. An organism cannot be considered clinically dead and yet continue to function as any living organism would. With cardiac arrest and the cessation of brain activity comes an inability for someone to interact with their environment, a key conception in the definition of life.

Rather than jumping to superstitious conclusions based upon inaccurate information derived from fictional works, I would recommend seeking a more rational explanation. Historically, there have been a number of cases of misdiagnosed death. Genetic conditions such as porphyria and severe photodermatitis have been previously considered explanations for the development of vampire lore. It is entirely possible that some sort of biological alteration could be responsible for the so-called "supernatural" conditions in those who had once be human - a virus or genetic predisposition, for example.

Overall, I am growing weary with the consistent mention of magic and the supernatural. The library is a valuable source of information, with plenty of factual knowledge for anyone interested in being better educated.

Comments

[percepts.livejournal.com]

Yep, no worries! Vampires are creepy and gross whether they're real or not, and I don't wanna get close to them.

You're okay too, right? It seems like we should be safe once we don't go in town...

[truthin-bones.livejournal.com]

Yes. I - admit that I am curious to get a better look at the conflict, but I have remained within the castle.

It is probably for the best.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

[ skhfksdhkfhs gurl ] I'm sure it's pretty boring. Just dumb people fighting. Maybe you could ask one of the nice vampires if you could examine them.

[truthin-bones.livejournal.com]

[She's a special, special snowflake.]

I have already. Spike refuses to be cooperative.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

--Wait, seriously?

...Maybe he's scared of doctors. And doesn't like needles. And being poked. Or something, I dunno.

[truthin-bones.livejournal.com]

I am not that kind of doctor.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

Maybe he thinks you are.

[bigbad]

Maybe he's not a sodding lab rat.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

[ a vampire appears! ]

Maybe he's got a temper.

But...! You've got a really good point.

[bigbad]

Yeah, I do. I like the good doctor, but I've let her examine me a bit, and I don't feel like sitting through another round of "you can't possibly exist, there's a scientific explanation" when I know perfectly well there isn't. I'm not part of the natural world.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

[ pause ]

Well, yeah, maybe there isn't a science-y explanation for how you are the way you are, but you gotta be part of the natural world. You're living in it, right?

[bigbad]

Living in it, maybe, but I'm not from it. [A beat.] Well, my body is. And I am. But not the demon bit that makes me a vampire.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

Which part trumps the other?

Sorry, by the way, for suggesting that she poke at you. That was dumb.

[bigbad]

Neither. They're both me.

It's all right, love. You didn't know.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

Nnn. Well, you're not going around eating people willy nilly, are you?

I just thinks she needs something to do or something.

And I don't mean to like about you like you're not here, Dr. Temperance! ♥

[bigbad]

No. Not these days, anyhow.

What she needs is to accept that she can't bloody explain everything.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

[ lksfkljdfs 'not these days'. but anywho ] Well, looks like the human bit is winning. Or the nice bit, or whatever.

I think it's kinda cool that she tries.

[bigbad]

That's not actually how it works. Me being nice doesn't make me stop being a vampire.

Yeah, but she's playing with the wrong deck. She'll never find her answers in conventional science.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

I know, buuuuuut there's always goats and cows and blood bags, right?

Idk. You'd be surprised at the things science can explain.

[bigbad]

Yeah, I can drink from animals and keep humans alive. But there's still a part of me that's a demon, and that's why I'm not part of the natural world.

What's science tell you about how crosses burn when I touch them? Or about my lack of a reflection? I'm not stupid. I've kept up with modern science. But it's not everything. There are other forces at work that certain supposedly intelligent people deem impossible and non-existent despite being repeatedly hit in the face with evidence that it's real!

[truthin-bones.livejournal.com]

I... understand, Nudge.

[percepts.livejournal.com]

[ SHE FEELS SUPER SHEEPISH ABOUT ALL OF THIS ]

[truthin-bones.livejournal.com]

[It's not like Brennan's never talked about someone as if they weren't there.]

[percepts.livejournal.com]

[ skhfksjdh ]

Anywhos, I hope you stay safe, okay?

[truthin-bones.livejournal.com]

I will. You should make sure to do the same.