Reika wanted to go as well, but only nodded and walked off into the dining hall to eat. She could do nothing for Alyxander, and she knew it. Her presence was not needed.<br/><br/>Alyxander searched through the bedroom, looking for something, anything to put a end to the monster that he imagined he had become. He managed to find a dagger, which had been hidden in one of the drawers in his dresser; obviously for use of self-defense in case of invasion or attack. The blade was not pure silver, but it burned a little against his skin; it would work, if aimed correctly. He returned to his bedside, still hiding away from the door in case anyone opened it and looked in. He touched the tip of the knife to his collar bone, tilting it so that it would pierce his heart without much effort. But something stopped him before he could act upon his plans.<span style="font-style: italic">"Alyx is Kate. Please let me in."</span>His hands shook a little, caught between stopping or continuing. "Have you not eaten? 'Tis more important that than my sake." His voice was quiet and shaken, tears still staining his cheeks. The teardrops fell from his chin, staining his shirt, but he cared not.