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He’s back, he’s bold, and he’s no longer see-through.

After a harrowing stay at the Hospital following the accidental ingestion of invisible ink, Barry has made a full recovery and has been officially discharged. Hospital staff report that Barry is now “completely visible to the naked eye, under all lighting conditions, including fluorescent.”

As he exited the facility, Barry was seen and what one nurse described as “an aura of theatrical importance.” When asked if he needed a wheelchair escort, Barry waved them off, declaring:
“No, no. I shall walk—for I hab returned.”

Of course, his exit was not without minor complications. The last piece of hospital tape, which had grown strangely attached to his robe (and possibly developed a personality), refused to let go. A brief struggle ensued. Barry won. The tape has since been placed in observation for… emotional reasons.

In a brief final statement to the press, Barry said:
“I hab looked into the boid—and the boid could not see me. But I am back now. Fully formed. And I would berry much like a croissant.”

He then attempted to leave through the automatic doors, which—due to a tragic comedic delay—did not open fast enough, causing Barry to bump into the glass and shout: “OUCH!”

Barry is now home, resting comfortably, with a small stack of pastries and a mirror he keeps admiring himself in “just to make sure.”