[ There’s an itching. Just under his skin. A warning. If he doesn’t calm down … if he doesn’t step away … ]

John is the only person who should have ever had to deal with Danny! He’s the only one of us who he can’t seriously fuck up! You’re so … so … !

[ There’s the sound of fabric ripping, accompanied by a yelp of pain as he collapses to his knees. Skin bright red. A single, curling tentacle wet with blood having burst from his side. ]