Alex is a creature who's always known how to survive. She's figured it out, through sheer force of will. The snake in her ribcage shifts, lifts its head, and she keeps a death grip on Eddie's hand as they move quickly down the street, clinging to the buildings, sticking to shadow.

"If anything happens, get behind me," she says, glancing over her shoulder. The air around them is teaming with greys. She'll be able to find what she needs, if it comes to it.