[On the one hand, he knows he shouldn't. Knows that any Numbers powerful enough to manifest this strongly, powerful enough to change IV's crest should not be trifled with.

(but he has to save IV)

(and)

(and IV's rocking his hips up and groaning and he)

(he wants to see more, even if he won't admit it to himself)

(and he...he called him Chris)

He steps forward, into the room, grimaces as his boots stick in the slime as he walks towards IV.

(behind him, a tendril pushes the door shut, silently)

He reaches his hand down to IV, expecting him to take it, so Chris can pull him up.]