#latenttb

Naturally, he has taken this information and immediately transformed into a 19th century poet about it.

He has said, verbatim:

“I’m simply going to outlive—insert famous historical figure who died of consumption—thank you.”

He also still has a quarter-sized scar from the original TB skin test because his immune system apparently loves to overreact for the aesthetic.

Anyway, as the supportive Victorian wife that I am, I made him this artwork.

Please enjoy our new family crest of melodramatic morbidity.