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succeed on his quest (220), the contemporary versions of this legendary figure
make it possible for Nick and Darien to function as whole humans, at least for
awhile. In “The Fix” episode, Nat is able to synthesize a hormone, Lytoveuterine
B, that binds with the vampire virus and shuts it down. With regular injections,
Nick is able to walk in daylight and consume human foods (e.g., hot dogs and
pasta) without regurgitating them. There is, however, an unfortunate side-effect to
the treatments — Nick requires the hormone in stronger and stronger doses or the
vampiric urge will reassert itself as manifested by Nick’s eyes turning an eerie
golden hue. Nat h 2