[BubbleBelly321]

Alex himself had found Hitsugi, curling up next to the slumbering man inside the makeshift nest. He awoke at the sound of shouting though, and scrambled to try and sit up once he realized that it was Hitsugi calling him. However, the young man was also surprised to see his midriff had grown even larger during his slumber, making it difficult to rise to his feet. After a few moments, Alex managed, and waddled ofer, his hands clutching his heavy belly to find his ailing companion.

"Hitsugi?" Alex called, racing towards where the other man was doubled over on the ground. "Hitsugi!" He knelt down beside him. "What is it? Are you hurt? What's happening?" He asked in a near panic.