[Though he strongly considers visiting Kieran in the Medbay, Carlisle decides he'd rather call instead, thinking that just dropping in while the man is being cared for -- and still blind -- may frighten him more rather than assuaging in any way his concerns over how temporary his blindness may be. Frankly, Carlisle couldn't blame him if he was. He clears his throat before he begins speaking.]

Mister Kieran, my name is Carlisle Longinmouth. I don't know if you remember me, given we met under, um. Extenuating circumstances.

[To say the very, very least.]