[Carlisle's eyes make their way to the floor, his gaze lodging itself there.]

If it does not work the same, then I suppose there isn't much to be done about it. I have never heard of magic being dealt with via manual medicine.

[He pushes a sigh through his chest, his voice softening.]

Kate, while I appreciate your apparent desire to help, this is an inevitability I accepted long ago. It is only recently that I have... found myself envious of those who will live longer than I ever could.

[Kate included.]

Events here have only served to exacerbate my condition. Perhaps the next one the false gods turn upon us will be my last.