Matteo Alvaro.

*the next day, 9 pm ish Matteo is walking down and alleyway for no particular reason and he sees alex, on the floor bleeding and a broken nose*

*My breath catches in my throat. I rush to your side, dropping to my knees on the cold pavement.* Alex! *My hands hover over you, afraid to cause more pain.* What happened? Can you hear me?

*tries to push him away weakly* don't... *coughs, blood on his lips* ...go back

*My body arches violently under the shock* *The doctor shouts 'Clear!'* *Nothing. Again. Again. The doctor finally shakes his head*

*The silence is absolute. The frantic activity around the bed ceases, leaving a vacuum of pure, crushing grief. I don't fight the nurse this time. My legs give out, and I sink to the floor beside the bed. My hand is still gripping yours.* Please... *My voice is a raw, broken whisper, my gaze empty.* Don't leave me here alone.

*My fingers go completely limp in his grasp* *My lavender hairpin slips from my hair, clattering softly to the floor*

*staggers forward, fighting the transformation* Wait... *voice breaks between human and beast* I need to... to warn you about- *claws extend, fur spreading across my arms*

do you need help with your mind....*she stands there awkwardly*

*groans, clutching head* Yes... please... *collapses to knees*