[They are dying; or they should be dying. On some level their bodies know it, and don't understand the magic of the spike that prevents it from being fatal, all the time.]

Yes. It is not present either to shroud its influence or to warp you into...appreciating the damage.

[Which is a very cold comfort. But it's the truth.]

You ought to be free of it.

[Scowl scowl brood cluck.]