"Blaise, I'll only say it once, so listen carefully," I drawl. "Don't meddle in things that are none of your concern. I can occlude as much as I want and I don't have to justify myself to any of you. That being said, I was almost permanently occluded before coming here, and surprise: I'm still alive. So how unhealthy can it be? Do me a favor and leave me the fuck alone."