i'll walk through the shadow with you

Lilith was worried about Roman, she hadn’t really seen him much in the last three days and that was really unusual for the boy she had so easily fallen for. She didn’t realize the affliction that was now gripping him, only knew that he had mostly been holed up in his room. He hadn’t been particularly snuggly, but she made sure he ate and drank his water. She’d check on him again later, or planned to when her garnet gaze lifted to see him standing at the hall towards the infirmary.

The girl tilted her head curiously as he greeted her, and her eyes widened as much as his did. Though he was startled at being caught her jaw dropped at the sight that greeted her. Roman’s back was glowing, and she could see crystals beginning to break through skin and fur. She only barely withheld a frightened whine. Suddenly deathly afraid for the boy in front of her.

"Romulus!” She whispered softly and rushed forward, concern written over her features as she looked him over. Too concerned with his back to really see what was under the bandage by his paw. "What.. Where.. How did this happen?” She stammered out as one dainty white paw reached towards the crystals rising from his spine.

"Speech"