Matteo Alvaro.

*My eyes flutter shut at the word, and a shuddering breath escapes my lips. The pet name, so soft in Italian, makes my heart ache.* "It sounds... different when you say it." *My voice is a barely-there whisper, my fingers curling slightly against your hand.*

*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

*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*