[A few pieces slide into place. Harry’s neglect for his health; his claim that his amnesia was self-inflicted.]
Our past experiences inform our future decisions, and act as the wisdom behind our actions. And I don’t mean that solely from a metaphysical standpoint, but from a neurological one, too.
[There is a reason why memory is so important, the way they guide how a person interacts with their world.]
That said, I can’t force you. But I can inform you: the MRI would be for assessing immediate physiological dangers to your brain. Stroke, swelling, et cetera. I wouldn’t be “fixing” your memories. It doesn’t work like that.
[ on that much they agree, but god - he doesn't want the "wisdom" of the man he was. what a fucking terrible and deeply sad human. there's another pause between messages, shorter than the last: ]
Ok. If that's all it is then I'll do it.
[ he doesn't really want to but now he feels like an asshole for trying to pass such a terrible lie off on someone trying to help him. shame about that $20 he gave paul. ]
[Maybe Stephen would argue that no one can improve without knowing how badly they’ve screwed up in the past. It’s not as though he was a great person all throughout his own life; but maybe that’s also a conversation better to have in person.
For now, satisfaction in this one concession. And relief.]
Sure. I'll stop by the medical office whenever you have the time to see me.
[ he's not expecting anything good out of this. it will likely do more damage than give him any real comfort. don't drink, harry, don't reach for a drink. ]
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I don't want to remember.
I'm better this way. I know it.
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Our past experiences inform our future decisions, and act as the wisdom behind our actions. And I don’t mean that solely from a metaphysical standpoint, but from a neurological one, too.
[There is a reason why memory is so important, the way they guide how a person interacts with their world.]
That said, I can’t force you. But I can inform you: the MRI would be for assessing immediate physiological dangers to your brain. Stroke, swelling, et cetera. I wouldn’t be “fixing” your memories. It doesn’t work like that.
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Ok.
If that's all it is then I'll do it.
[ he doesn't really want to but now he feels like an asshole for trying to pass such a terrible lie off on someone trying to help him. shame about that $20 he gave paul. ]
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For now, satisfaction in this one concession. And relief.]
Thank you.
Do you have time tomorrow?
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I'll stop by the medical office whenever you have the time to see me.
[ he's not expecting anything good out of this. it will likely do more damage than give him any real comfort. don't drink, harry, don't reach for a drink. ]
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you're scanning my brain and it just takes half an hour?
and i'm not going to be comatose or anything?
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Imaging usually takes 90 minutes at the most, but that’s uncommon. The average is 20-40.
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Ok seen you then!
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Okay, bye for now.