Saruman & Smetanka
Saruman
Hey Smetanka, have you ever come across a patient whose recovery seemed to defy all known medical science—like the kind of case that would make even the most skeptical doctor pause?
Smetanka
Yeah, once there was a 47‑year‑old with a torn rotator cuff, a broken wrist, and a broken heart all in one night. The physiotherapy was on schedule, the meds were prescribed, but three weeks later she came in laughing so hard her shoulder finally decided to heal on its own. I had to remind her that the protocol is still protocol—no one can just laugh off a fracture. Keeps me on my toes and reminds me that sometimes a good old joke is the best medicine.
Saruman
Funny how the body can surprise us, isn’t it? A good laugh can loosen the mind’s tight knots, but the bones still need their own guidance. I’d say keep the protocol in place; you never know when a joke might turn into a new treatment.
Smetanka
Absolutely, protocol is the map, humor is the GPS that sometimes takes us to a shortcut we didn’t know existed. Keep both handy—you’ll never know which one pulls the patient through the finish line.
Saruman
Exactly, the protocol charts the route, and humor can give you a quicker detour when the terrain is stubborn. It’s a fine balance, like wielding both fire and water—use the right one at the right time.
Smetanka
Nice comparison—just make sure the water doesn’t turn the fire into steam. And if anyone asks, I’ll say I’m just a therapist with a tiny stash of worn‑out bandages to remind me that every scar has its own story.
Saruman
Sounds like a clever mask—just keep that fire under control so the steam doesn’t turn the whole story into a mess.