[kill bill sirens going off in the deep recesses of pal's mind]

Alright, I won't press. [He holds up a hand as if to emphasize that he's backing off, he gets it, he can be normal about chronic illness, he can. Whew.]

I'd like to assume there are plants and animals in most places, before I start to feel too at home. The big bubble in the water is wildly compelling with or without the squid; I'd love to know how they're holding it up.