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Jakey just wanted a cup of coffee.

He just. Wanted a simple cup of coffee. He hadn’t opened the door himself, instead following someone else in.

He’d ordered his preferred sugary drink. And sat down at a table.

… he should head to work. He really really should head to work.

He didn’t stand up. He ordered another drink, and a pastry.

Ever since he’d started seeing the doors it felt…

Wrong. Being inside the Research Institute of Atlantide.

The visit of the spider, or web or whatever Mario called himself… had done nothing to settle his nerves

He.. wasn’t sure how long he was sitting there, staring at his coffee swirl in the cup

But when he heard the chair across from him drag across the chair, and he looked up, the sun was no longer just barely rising, but shining overhead

Had he.. been sitting here for hours?

.. his cup was cold in his hands.

… but as he looked at the man who had sat across from him, he felt it heat up again.

The man was beautiful.

His eyes were soft, and kind

And he smiled at Jakey sweetly. Almost familiarly.

He had scars on his neck, and soft brown hair. 

Jakey felt his face heat up.

“Uhm… hello?”

The man grinned at Jakey

“Hi! I’m Bryan.”

Jakey nodded, slowly.

He opened his mouth to say something 

When pain shot through his hands.

His coffee cup had continued to heat up. And when he looked down

He could see it boiling.

He flinched back, and swallowed a scream as he knocked into the cup, making the coffee spill onto his hands

It burned.

It felt like burning oil.

He flinched back again, as the man leaned forward, and grabbed his arm

His hand was warm. Much too warm.

Not quite burning. But much too warm.

“Don’t run.”

Jakey stared at the still smiling man

And something clicked.

“You’re the arsonist.”

“I’m an arsonist, thats a word for me, yes!”

Jakey could only shake, and stare at where the man that called himself Bryan was holding his arm

It felt. Wrong

Beyond the heat. His hand just felt.. a bit too soft.

“I want to make a statement!” 

Jakey startled at the man’s words

“You-.. what?”

“You have one, right? A tape recorder.”

“… why?”

“So i can make my statement!”

“But. Why would you-“

He did not get to finish his question, as the man’s grip on his wrist tightened.

And he screamed, at the heat.

Looking down, his coat was on fire

Before he could panic even more, Bryan had grabbed his cup, still filled with boiling coffee and poured it onto his sleeve

The liquid burned almost as much as the hand did, but it at least put the fire out.

“Stop asking questions. It doesn’t suit you.”

“So! Turn the recorder on, say the Watcher’s words.”

Jakey pulled the recorder out of his bag, still shakinb, but the pain felt secondary to getting this statement.

“S-statement of..”

“Bryan Divil. Regarding my first fire.”

“… right.. statement… statement recorded live from subject.. begins?”

the words that he had said before felt wrong on his tongue. Like they were no longer his.

“… I’m not going to pretend my parents’ were saints. But i probably would have turned out better if they’d raised me.

They didn’t though, given the fact they were both selfish enough to burn alive when I was 7 years old. I like to think it was on purpose, but I know that it wasn’t. They weren’t enlightened enough for it to have been.

I was taken in by an old bastard who looked younger than he was. He claimed his name was Helios, but i’ve always suspected that was some sort of inside joke. I’m not gonna claim he was abusive or anything, heck, the man never even actually touched me till I was an adult, but he wasn’t a good person either. The fact I didn’t get any issues from all the smoke i breathed in, in his home, is honestly insane luck.

My parents had an excess of wealth they never spent on much of real value, so, when I turned 18, i inherited quite a fortune.

And it was. So boring.

I never had to dedicate much time to thinking about my future, because well, I was set. I had enough inheritance that, realistically, getting a job wouldn’t be much good. I could just invest in a few things, and then my cash would be making itself cash.

And everyone always told me that would be the way to go.

I had absolutely no meaning in life…

Helios was the only one to tell me how worthless my life was. And I know he was being honest, because I know what he does to people with worth.

I found out my former guardian was a serial killer about a year after i moved back into my childhood home

I didnt really have to, but i was so bored all the time, I stared visiting his shitty apartment twice a month.

It was on one of these visits, that I found him covered in someone else’s blood. 

You wanna know the funniest thing? I wasn’t even upset about it. I was confused and surprised by it, but at no point, did it occur to me to be angry. I didn’t even want to call the cops.

I just pulled up a chair, and let him explain himself.

He told me about his calling. If you can really call such a pathetic excuse a calling…

He derived joy from destroying people’s worth. For all his posturing and justification, it was always that simple.

….

hah….

But he wasn’t worthy.

He knew of the things beyond understanding, even told me the name of The Lightless Flame.

Even though he barely understood it..

But he couldn’t commit to it. He thought himself superior to it. Thought it was something to harness, something he could use.

Idiot…

I think he was more violence than destruction though

And while he was so so so wrong… there was enough truth to his words… i found that it sparked someone to life in me.

I went home with a lot to think about…

So that’s why I locked him in a closet and burned his building down.

Well. Maybe the closet wasn’t necessary, but he made me be in a metaphorical closet so long, I found it …. poetic…

I sat in the same chair I had when he told me about his kills.

And I waited. I’m not a patient person, so that was annoying. But I was either right about what would happen

Or I was wrong, and it wouldn’t be my problem anymore.

… I remembered my parents’ faces when the fire started licking at my legs

And I realized i had been in the fire that killed them when it finally reached my face.

They say burning alive is the most painful thing a human being can experience. I’m inclined to agree.

Shame I could only experience it once….

As the fire consumed me, I held onto it

I didn’t just let it consume me.

Helios died screaming. That was deliciously satisfying, but it wasn’t filling.

He didn’t have much to live for after all. For all his talks about worth and value… he was absolutely worthless.

Fortunately, there were quite a few other people who lived in his building. Those deaths were a lot… tastier, you could say.

….

….

I think your next line is… 

Statement ends, right?”

Jakey was shaking, as the recorder clicked off… why was.. why was it even here? Did he bring it in? He couldn’t remember….

His throat was dry.

The monster kept staring at him with far too bright eyes, the kind smile still not showing any of the malice the man held

“Why?” He eventually choked out. “Why.. why tell me any of this?”

Allumos

Canon: C-PTSD (NEVER EXPLICITLY STATED BUT LIKE COME ON). If it didn't develop due to their village being destroyed or the War or Everything Else, it definitely happened because of the Lacrima.

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that can develop if you experience chronic trauma. [...] According to the ICD-11, complex PTSD includes most of the core symptoms of PTSD, such as: Flashbacks (re-experiencing the traumatic event). Avoidance and detachment from people, events and environmental triggers of the trauma. Excessive attention to the possibility of danger (hypervigilance). Frequent negative thoughts and emotions.

In addition to the following symptoms: Excessive reactivity to negative emotional stimuli with anger and aggressive behavior (affective dysregulation). A negative sense of self involving persistent feelings of shame, guilt, failure and worthlessness. Severe difficulty in forming and maintaining meaningful relationships.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: OCA Albinism, a set of disorders that affect the melanin production within the body. People with albinism also have vision problems due to the absence of melanin [link]. People with albinism are more prone to skin cancer from getting sun burnt. Some of the eye problems one can experience due to albinism include:

Rapid, back-and-forth movement of the eyes that can't be controlled, called nystagmus.

An uncommon head position or head posture, such as tilting the head to try to reduce eye movements and see better.

[...] Farsightedness or nearsightedness.

Extreme sensitivity to light, called photophobia.

A difference in the curve of the front surface of the eye or the lens inside the eye, called astigmatism, which causes blurred vision.

Differences in the development of the thin layer of tissue on the inside back wall of the eye, called the retina. This difference results in reduced vision.

Poor depth perception, which means not being able to see things in three dimensions and judge how far away an object is.

via Mayo Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Prosopagnosia, which is a cognitive disorder that causes difficulty in recognising people's faces. Don't know why exactly I HC this but I've always liked it so 🤷‍♂️

It affects people differently. Some people may not be able to tell the difference between strangers or people they do not know well. Others may not recognise the faces of friends and family, or even their own face.

via NHS [link]

Headcanon: hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS)* is an inherited condition that affects the connective tissues within the body.

For these and most other types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, symptoms may include:

Overly flexible joints. Because the connective tissue that holds joints together is looser, your joints can move far past the usual range of motion. Joint pain and dislocations are common. Stretchy skin. Weakened connective tissue allows your skin to stretch much more than usual. You may be able to pull up a pinch of skin away from your flesh, but it will snap right back into place when you let go. Your skin also might feel very soft and velvety. Fragile skin. Fragile skin is thin and often doesn't heal well. For example, the stitches used to close a wound often tear out, leaving a gaping scar. These scars may look thin and crinkly. Musculoskeletal pain is common in people who have overly flexible joints as a symptom of EDS. Musculoskeletal pain is pain that affects the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments or tendons. [...] This type of pain can feel like aching, stiffness or soreness.

via Mayo Clinic [link]

* this headcanon is moreso the equivalent of, as it only occurs when Allumos gets the doll body. Definitely not projecting...

Headcanon: Chronic pain*, largely around his back and shoulder area due to both repeated injuries and the physical strain that growing wings have on its body.

* this headcanon is only really present within Allumos' original body and his doll body. While Pádraig's body did struggle to handle the growth of the wings, the usage was limited enough to avoid permanent damage.

Blake

Canon: Colourblind, never confirmed which type of colourblindness Blake has however, so I had to make an educated guess. That being Tritanopia, blue–yellow colourblindness.

[...] Tritanopia does not make it difficult to tell the difference between blue and yellow but colors that contain blue or yellow. Difficulties lie between green–blue, yellow–pink and purple–red.

[...] In tritanopia, the cones of the eyes that are sensitive to short wavelengths (S-cones) are missing. Without S-cones it is difficult to distinguish between colors that have either blue or yellow in them.

via All About Vision [link]

Headcanon: PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. If it didn't develop due to the Drought/Famine, it definitely developed from their stay at Devil's Tongue.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it.

via Mayo Clinic [link]

(I'm not putting down all the symptoms again or we'll be here all day just look at Allumos' C-PTSD symptoms thumbs up 👍)

Headcanon: Peripheral neuropathy — severe nerve (and muscle) damage on her right leg. Blake requires a cane to walk by the end of the s5 timeline.

Peripheral neuropathy happens when the peripheral nerves, which are located outside of the brain and spinal cord, are damaged. [...]

Peripheral neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic conditions, autoimmune diseases, inherited causes and exposure to toxins. [...]

via Mayo Clinic [link]

Motor symptoms include:

Muscle weakness and paralysis. Nerve deterioration from peripheral neuropathy weakens the connected muscles. That can cause paralysis, which may cause difficulty moving the toes, foot drop and hand weakness. Weakness can also affect muscles in the thighs, arms and elsewhere. Muscle atrophy. Loss of nerve connection can cause muscles to shrink in size, as well as weaken. This especially happens in the feet, lower legs and hands with peripheral neuropathy. Sometimes there are deformities of the feet and hands because of muscle loss. Uncontrolled muscle movements. Sometimes, nerves that lose their connection to the brain because of peripheral neuropathy become hyperactive on their own, causing cramps.

Sensory symptoms include: Numbness. This happens when nerves can’t send or relay sensory signals, causing the loss of specific types of sensations. An example of this would be picking up a cold [fizzy drink], but not feeling the smoothness or coldness of the can, or not being able to feel the texture of carpet or the temperature of the floor through your feet. Imbalance and clumsiness. Nerves also carry sensations that your brain uses to keep track of the location of your hands and feet. You’re not consciously aware of these sensations, but they’re critical for balance and coordination. Without these sensations, you can experience a loss of balance, especially in the dark, and clumsiness with your hands. Pain. Nerve damage from peripheral neuropathy can cause malfunctions in how and when nerves send pain signals, making pain signals more intense (hyperalgesia) or happen too easily (allodynia). It can even cause nerves to generate pain signals spontaneously. This is known as “neuropathic” pain, and it’s the most noticeable and disruptive symptom of peripheral neuropathy.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a Cluster B personality disorder. It is categorised by a struggle to regulate one's emotions (extreme mood swings) as well as having unstable relationships. I've actually had this idea in my head for a while but have been on the edge about it; however I was given a very convincing argument to go ahead with BPD Blake (so Charlie I blame you /silly/pos).

[Cluster B disorders] are chronic conditions that cause unstable moods and emotions, impulsive behaviors and social dysfunction.

Signs and symptoms of BPD can range from manageable to very severe. They include any combination of the following: Fear of abandonment: You might feel very strong emotions when you’re alone. This might lead you to track down loved ones or push people away to avoid rejection. Unstable relationships: Healthy relationships may be difficult to manage because you may quickly change your view of someone from love to hate unpredictably. Identity disturbances: You may have a negative view of yourself in your mind. You might suddenly change the way others see you by choosing a new friend group, hobby or opinion. Impulsive behaviors: You may act without thinking about the consequences, like driving well over the speed limit, overspending or overconsuming addictive substances. Suicidal ideation: You may openly talk about or threaten suicidal behavior to others or perform self-harm behaviors. Mood changes: You might feel intense emotions like uncontrollable anger, fear, anxiety, hatred, sadness and love. These moods change often and quickly. They usually only last a few hours and rarely more than a few days. Feeling empty: You may consistently feel sad, bored or unfulfilled. Feelings of worthlessness and self-loathing are common, too. Intense anger: You may have a lot of trouble controlling your temper. This could lead to physical fights or frequent outbursts. You may feel shame or guilt after. Stress-related dissociation: Extreme stress may cause disconnected thoughts, an out-of-body feeling and hallucinations.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Ritchie

Headcanon: Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD), a Cluster B personality disorder categorised by a need to be noticed, unstable emotions and distorted self image. Tbh I think this just fits Ritchie really well, it explains a lot of his behaviours as well as adding depth to them.

For people with histrionic personality disorder, their self-esteem depends on the approval of others and doesn’t come from a true feeling of self-worth. They have an overwhelming desire to be noticed and often behave dramatically or inappropriately to get attention. People with histrionic personality disorder often don’t realize their behavior and way of thinking may be problematic.

A person with histrionic personality disorder may: Feel underappreciated or depressed when they’re not the center of attention. Have rapidly shifting and shallow emotions. Be dramatic and extremely emotionally expressive, even to the point of embarrassing friends and family in public. Have a “larger than life” presence. Be persistently charming and flirtatious. Be overly concerned with their physical appearance. Use their physical appearance to draw attention to themselves by wearing bright-colored clothing or revealing clothing. Act inappropriately sexual with most of the people they meet, even when they’re not sexually attracted to them. Speak dramatically and express strong opinions but with few facts or details to support their opinions. Be gullible and easily influenced by others, especially by the people they admire. Think that their relationships with others are closer than they usually are. Have difficulty maintaining relationships, often seeming fake or shallow in their interactions with others. Need instant gratification and become bored or frustrated very easily. Constantly seek reassurance or approval.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Peripheral Neuropathy. Already extensively explained what it is so I won't bother doing that. This is specifically after the events of the S Class Trials. It is present on nearly the entirety of the left side of his body.

Headcanon: Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of tachycardia, which is when you have a heart beat of over 100 beats a minute. Tachycardia is a type of cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). This originally developed after Ritchie's year of binge drinking. However it later morphs into specifically ventricular fibrillation after the events of the S Class Trials.

During atrial fibrillation, the heart's upper chambers, called the atria, beat chaotically and irregularly. They beat out of sync with the lower heart chambers, called the ventricles. AFib may cause a fast, pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath or light-headedness. Episodes of atrial fibrillation may come and go, or they may be constant. AFib itself usually isn't life-threatening. But it's a serious condition that needs proper treatment to prevent stroke.

Symptoms of AFib may include: A fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeat, called palpitations. Chest pain. Dizziness. Fatigue. Lightheadedness. Reduced ability to exercise. Shortness of breath. Weakness.

via Mayo Clinic [link]

During ventricular fibrillation, the lower heart chambers contract in a very rapid and uncoordinated manner. As a result, the heart doesn't pump blood to the rest of the body. Ventricular fibrillation is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention. It's the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death.

Collapse and loss of consciousness are the most common symptoms of ventricular fibrillation. Before a ventricular fibrillation episode, you may have symptoms of an irregularly fast or erratic heartbeat. You may have: Chest pain Very fast heartbeat Dizziness Nausea Shortness of breath

via Mayo Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Intracerebral hemorrhagic strokes are when a blood vessel inside the brain ruptures, it puts pressure on the brain tissue from the inside. This is another result of the S Class Trials; Ritchie is left permanently disabled from this especially, and has little to no feeling or control over the left side of his body.

As your brain can’t store oxygen, it relies on a series of blood vessels to supply its oxygen and nutrients. When a brain bleed occurs, a blood vessel leaks blood or bursts. Blood collects or pools within your skull and brain. This causes pressure against your brain, which prevents oxygen and nutrients from reaching your brain tissues and cells. Brain bleeds are common after falls or traumatic injuries. They’re also common in people with unmanaged high blood pressure. A brain bleed is a life-threatening medical emergency. It only takes three to four minutes for your brain cells to die if they don’t receive enough oxygen. Treating a brain bleed quickly leads to the best outcome.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

(...yikes... That's. A Lot.)

Brandon

Headcanon: Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder categorised by an inability to speak in certain situations that cause anxiety, stress or fear. It is most common in childhood, but it can affect people into adulthood.

If you have SM, you have no trouble talking in comfortable situations. However, you consistently find talking difficult or impossible in uncomfortable situations.

Total or near-total inability to communicate Feeling unable to speak. It can happen because you feel overwhelmed or paralyzed by fear or anxiety. It can appear that you’re refusing to talk, but is an “autopilot” response rather than a deliberate choice. Tense or stiff posture, freezing or feeling unable to move. A “deer in the headlights” or blank expression. Avoiding eye contact. Avoiding social interactions or not participating in them. Not asking for things wanted or needed (such as a child in school not asking a teacher if they can go to the bathroom, leading to daytime wetting). Behaving disruptively (such as throwing temper tantrums) to avoid talking.

Nonverbal communication Preferring to use widely understood sounds (such as “uh-uh” for “no” and “uh-huh” for yes) or other noises instead of words. Using nonverbal communication to avoid talking (such as writing responses or pointing to things in a book). Using gestures or other movements (such as facial expressions, pointing, miming, or nodding or shaking your head) rather than words.

Minimal or reduced communication Slowed responses. Using single-word responses or very short sentences. Mumbling, stuttering or whispering. Changing one’s voice (speaking in a robot-like voice or changing one’s natural pitch and tone).

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Chronic migraines. Migraines are intense and very painful headaches that cause a throbbing, pulsing pain on one side of the head.

There are four phases or stages of a migraine: Prodrome: The first phase begins up to 24 hours before you experience a headache. Aura: An aura is a group of sensory, motor and/or speech symptoms that act as a warning sign of a migraine headache. The aura phase can last as long as 60 minutes or as little as five. You might experience both the aura and the headache at the same time. Headache: A migraine headache lasts between four hours to 72 hours. Postdrome: The postdrome stage usually lasts for a few hours up to 48 hours. Symptoms feel similar to an alcohol-induced hangover, which is why the postdrome phase is known as a migraine hangover.

Prodrome symptoms: Mood changes. Difficulty concentrating. Trouble sleeping. Fatigue. Nausea. Increased hunger and thirst. Frequent urination.

Aura symptoms: Muscle weakness. Vision changes. Ringing in your ears (tinnitus). Sensitivity to touch (feeling like someone is touching you). Numbness and tingling. Difficulty speaking or concentrating.

Headache attack symptoms: Head pain gradually gets more intense. It can affect one side of your head or both. It can occur with other symptoms like: Nausea and vomiting. Light, sound and odor sensitivity.

Postdrome symptoms: Fatigue. Stiff neck. Sensitivity to light and sound. Difficulty concentrating. Nausea. Dizziness.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Complete vision loss in her left eye. While Brandon cannot see in the traditional sense in her left eye, she can see magical 'auras' that surround objects, people or places.

Kit

Canon: C-PTSD, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Never explicitly stated but definitely heavily implied. This arose from her year with Ritchie. I won't explain the symptoms again, check Allumos' section for details.

Headcanon: Chronic insomnia is when someone experiences insomnia, a sleep disorder which makes it hard to fall or stay asleep, for more than three months. This mostly developed from the year with Ritchie, but she did have the occasional insomnia beforehand.

Insomnia symptoms may include: Having a hard time falling asleep at night. Waking up during the night. Waking up too early. Feeling tired or sleepy during the day. Feeling cranky, depressed or anxious. Having a hard time paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering. Making more errors or having more accidents. Having ongoing worries about sleep.

via Mayo Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Post-traumatic secondary osteoarthritis in her hands (via side-splash + direct lightning strike). Osteoarthritis is when the cartilage that lines your joints is worn down or damaged. This also causes your bones to rub together when you use that joint.

The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis include: Pain in a joint (especially when you’re moving it). Stiffness. Swelling near a joint. A decreased range of motion (how far you can move a joint). Feeling like a joint isn’t as strong or stable as it usually is. A joint looking noticeably different than it used to (joint deformity).

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Mixed hearing loss (via side-splash + direct lightning strike), which means both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.

There are three types of hearing loss: Conductive hearing loss: In this hearing loss, something keeps sound from passing through your outer ear (ear canal) or your middle ear. Sensorineural hearing loss: This hearing loss happens when something damages your inner ear over time. Rarely, sensorineural hearing loss happens very quickly. [...] Mixed: This happens when you have issues in your middle or outer ear (conductive hearing loss) and your inner ear (sensorineural hearing loss).

Conductive hearing loss causes include: Earwax that’s built up in your ear. Fluid in your middle ear from colds or allergies. Middle ear infection (otitis media). Swimmers’ ear (otitis externa). Eustachian tube issues that traps fluid in your middle ear. Ruptured eardrum. Ear tumors. Something stuck in your ear. For example, your child, faced with a side dish of peas, may decide to put one in their ear. Congenital conditions (conditions present at birth) that affect how babies’ middle or outer ears are formed.

Sensorineural hearing loss causes include: Aging. Illnesses like coronary artery disease (heart disease), high blood pressure (hypertension), strokes or diabetes. Ototoxicity. Certain genetic (inherited) conditions. Being hit in the head. Noise-induced hearing loss. Long-term exposure to loud noise, like working in a very noisy environment like factories and construction sites. Congenital infections like cytomegalovirus (CMV).

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Lightning/Electrical burns (via side-splash + direct lightning strike). While these are mostly cosmetic and don't have a huge effect on her mobility, I did want to mention it.

Headcanon: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic fatigue syndrome (via side-splash + direct lightning strike) is a consistent exhaustion that last for at least six months.

Symptoms of ME/CFS can vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can fluctuate from day to day. In addition to fatigue, symptoms may include: Extreme exhaustion after physical exercise or mental activity. Difficulty with memory or thinking skills. Dizziness that gets worse when moving from lying down or sitting to standing. Muscle or joint pain. Unrefreshing sleep. Some people with this condition have headaches, sore throats, and tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits. People with the condition also may become extra sensitive to light, sound, smells, food and medicines.

via Mayo Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Cortical cataracts (via side-splash + direct lightning strike).

The cortex is the area just outside the nucleus. They can make it hard to see in bright situations, like outside on a sunny day, in a well-lit room or when you’re under a spotlight. Cortical cataracts can also cause halos and glare around headlights when you’re driving in the dark.

Cataract symptoms can include: Blurry, cloudy or foggy vision, like you’re looking through a dirty window Colors looking faded or less vivid than usual New light sensitivity or seeing a glare or halos around lights Difficulty seeing at night, like needing a brighter light to read Changes in your vision prescription, especially nearsightedness that gets worse Double vision

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Inmo

Headcanon: Sensorineural hearing loss. Already explained what this is in Kit's section so I won't explain it again. This developed due to the constant explosions he makes.

Headcanon: PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Already explained this several times LMAO . Primarily from what happened at their village.

Headcanon: Level 2 autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. Level 2 requires, according to the DSM-5, "substantial support".

Social communication Deficits in social communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal. Even with social support in place, social impairments are visible. Reduced or abnormal response to social overtures from others, as well as limited initiation of social interactions.

Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors RRBs, preoccupations, and fixations appear frequently enough to be noticeable to the untrained eye and interfere with functioning in a variety of situations. When RRBs are interrupted, there is obvious distress or frustration, and it is difficult to refocus.

May require substantial support Find it difficult to hold a conversation even with help. More likely to respond inappropriately and speak in short sentences or phrases. Have very narrow interests and engage in repetitive behaviors, making it difficult for them to function in certain situations.

Level II autism characteristics Nonverbal communication, i.e., turning away from the person with whom they are conversing. Inflexible behaviors that limit their ability to function. Coping with changes in the environment, which can cause them a great deal of distress.

via MedicineNet [link]

Headcanon: Dissociative amnesia is when you can’t remember important information about yourself. The memories missing are often distressing.

Dissociative amnesia is when your mind blocks out important information about yourself, causing “gaps” in your memory. One of the most common reasons your mind blocks out things is to protect you from unpleasant, distressing or traumatic experiences. It’s not the same as simply forgetting something. In most cases, you still have the memories but can’t access them.

Dissociation is a defense mechanism that your mind can use [...]. That can affect how you experience and understand things that happen and what you can remember.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Mael (Michael)

Headcanon: Hashimoto's Disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. It can cause lower than normal levels of thyroid hormone in your body (hypothyroidism).

Your thyroid’s main job is to control the speed of your metabolism. This is the process of how your body transforms the food you consume into energy. It’s common to mainly think of metabolism in terms of weight gain or weight loss. But this process affects every organ in your body, including your heart and brain. In most cases of Hashimoto’s disease, your thyroid can’t produce enough thyroid hormone for your body. This slows down your metabolism and causes a range of symptoms.

If Hashimoto’s disease leads to hypothyroidism, it can cause the following symptoms over time: Tiredness (fatigue), lethargy and excessive sleeping. Mild weight gain. Constipation. Dry skin. Feeling cold. Slower-than-normal heart rate (bradycardia). Joint stiffness and muscle pain. Dry, brittle hair; slow hair growth; or hair loss. Low or depressed mood. Puffy eyes and face. Memory problems or difficulty concentrating. Heavy or irregular periods. Decreased libido (sex drive). Female infertility or male infertility.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Viper

Canon: Complete blindness, while in canon afaik Viper still has his eyes, just can't see, in Derecho it lost his eyes entirely. They had to be taken out to avoid infection as the burnt flesh was a risk. Jasper, the magical snake connected to Viper, can provide him with temporary eyesight, but it often requires adjusting as Viper is literally seeing through the eyes of Jasper and not their own.

Headcanon: Missing ring finger on right hand, this was pre-s4 timeline but post-getting Magic. Essentially while Viper was genuinely actually insane.

Headcanon: PTSD. You know what this is. You know why it's here. I don't need to tell you.

Mania

Headcanon: ADHD, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It affects your impulsiveness, energy levels and your attentive abilities.

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a condition that affects how your brain works. Despite its name, ADHD doesn’t mean that you lack attention. It means that it’s harder for you to control your attention or direct it to certain tasks. ADHD causes symptoms like difficulty focusing, trouble sitting still and impulsive behaviors. But it also allows you to “get in the zone” and hyperfocus on things you really enjoy.

There are four types of ADHD that healthcare providers diagnose in children and adults: Inattentive ADHD. This involves difficulty focusing, finishing tasks and staying organized. With this type, you have few or no hyperactivity symptoms. Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD. This involves difficulty sitting still or having “quiet time.” You have excess energy and are extremely talkative. You may also interrupt others and act without thinking it through first. You may show less obvious trouble with paying attention. Combined presentation. This is the most common type of ADHD, and it’s what most people associate with the condition. You have many inattentive symptoms and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms. Unspecified presentation. This is when you have severe symptoms that interfere with daily life, but your symptoms don’t meet the official criteria for the types listed above. In this case, providers assign “unspecified ADHD” as the diagnosis.

Inattention symptoms: Avoids tasks that require focusing for a long time Doesn’t pay attention to details or makes seemingly careless mistakes Forgets to do things they’re supposed to Gets easily distracted by things going on around them, or sometimes their own thoughts Has difficulty with organizing things [...]. Has trouble staying focused on things they’re doing [...]. Loses things they need [...]. Seems distracted or like they’re daydreaming when someone is directly talking to them Starts a task easily enough but then gets sidetracked and doesn’t finish it

Hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms: Fidgets or makes small movements with their hands or feet [...] Gets up when they’re supposed to stay seated Has a hard time playing or doing other tasks quietly Has difficulty waiting for their turn to do something Interrupts what others are doing [...] Jumps, climbs, runs or feels restless when they’re supposed to stay in one place Seems like they’re always “on the go” or “driven by a motor” Speaks out of turn or finishes others’ sentences Talks more than you’d expect

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: C-PTSD, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. From growing up in the Dragon War in the other world. Check Allumos' section for details.

Headcanon: Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a Cluster B personality disorder that causes the afflicted individual to commit harmful acts with little to no remorse.

[ASPD] can affect the way you think and interact with others and lead you to: Manipulate or deceive people. Exploit or take advantage of someone else for your own benefit. Disregard the law or the rights of other people. Feel no remorse for your actions. It’s common for people diagnosed with ASPD to show a lack of respect toward others, break the law, ignore the consequences of their actions or refuse to take responsibility.

Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder may include: Physical aggression, hostility or violence toward others. Reckless or impulsive behavior. Breaking the law or disregarding rules and social norms. Feeling angry, more powerful or better than others. Using wit, flattery and charm to manipulate, lie or deceive others for personal gain or enjoyment. Not taking responsibility for actions or behaviors. Not showing remorse, regret or concern for behaviors.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Headcanon: Chronic pain primarily at their joints. It wears braces to make it more manageable but it's unfortunately very painful still. Largely due to the constant injuries it sustained fighting Dragons.

Kay

Headcanon: ADHD, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Kay has combined presentation ADHD.

Headcanon: Developmental mixed dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental learning disability that disrupts the ability to process written languages.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects your ability to read, write and spell accurately. It happens when your brain has trouble understanding written words. If you have dyslexia, you might: Confuse directions, like left and right Feel more challenged by word-based math problems Find learning another language difficult Have trouble remembering order (like what letter comes after K in the alphabet) Mix up letters (like reading bat as tab) Read slowly Spell words the way they sound (like “sed” instead of “said”) Understand spoken words easily but struggle with written ones

Healthcare providers classify dyslexia based on its cause. There are two main types: Developmental dyslexia: You’re born with it. It’s inherited (passed down through biological families). Acquired dyslexia: It develops later in life after an illness or injury that affects your brain. Providers may also group this condition by how it affects reading skills, like: Phonological dyslexia: Trouble sounding out or breaking down new words Surface dyslexia: Trouble recognizing whole words, especially ones that aren’t spelled the way they sound Mixed (double deficit) dyslexia: A combination of both types of reading difficulties

Via Cleveland Clinic [link]

Bryttanos (Bryan)

Headcanon: Level 1 autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. Level 1 requires, according to the DSM-5, "mild support".

Social communication Deficits in social communication cause noticeable impairments even with support in place. Difficulty initiating social interactions and exhibits clear examples of atypical or unsuccessful responses to others' social overtures. May appear less interested in social interactions.

Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors Rituals and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) significantly impair functioning in one or more contexts. Resists attempts by others to disrupt RRBs or divert attention away from fixations.

May require minimum support May require support when faced with social difficulties. Usually able to communicate and speak in full sentences, but has difficulty engaging in back-and-forth conversations with others. May try to make friends.

Level I autism characteristics Trouble initiating conversation. Losing interest quickly. Transitioning to a new topic. Inflexible behaviors. Difficulty making friends. Trouble organizing or planning. Difficulty getting acclimated to a new environment.

Headcanon: Hyperopia, also known as far-sightedness, is an eye condition that causes vision to blur close up.

The shape of your eye determines whether you have some degree of hyperopia. Factors include the length of your eye from front to back (axial length) and the curvature of your cornea (the front “window” of your eye). Your eye shape affects how your eye receives and processes light to allow you to see. You can’t control the shape of your eye, and hyperopia isn’t an eye disease. Healthcare providers consider it an eye focusing disorder because it affects how your eye focuses light.

You may not notice any problems with your vision. But if your eye muscles have to work harder to help you see, you may develop symptoms of hyperopia like: Blurry vision, especially when looking at things that are close to your face. Blurred vision/fatigue at night. Difficulty reading. Double vision when reading. Dull pain in your eye. Eye strain. Squinting when reading.

via Cleveland Clinic [link]