stages of a hellhound bite; (angel edition.)
01. First the bite. Normally, one is not supposed to survive the first bite, Hellhounds kill people, and so when they're set on you, they tend not to give up until they know you're dead or dying. The bite burns for six hours, the idea is that it slows down prey so if there is a chance of escaping, it's slim and very very rare. Once relieved of the burning the victim will feel extreme relief and happiness, believing the worst is over. 02. Extremely fast healing, chipper attitude and perhaps a little difficulty with memory. The idea is to let the victim of the bite feel as though they are recovering remarkably well and that there is nothing wrong with them. The main reason for this is so that they do not seek treatment for the wound. Soon the wound is healed, everything is fine. The venom lies dormant for a time, this time can be either very short or very long. It could be months before they move to stage three. 03. Inability to sit still, heightened emotions, light sensitivity and irritability. Isolate and conquer. The victim finds him or herself not wanting to leave the house, speak to people. They may experience nausea and headaches, although mostly, symptoms tend to differ from person to person. 04. Fever and hallucinations. Much like a vampire with a werewolf bite, the victim is bedridden and feverish for days, unable to eat or sleep, drink or come to clear decisions. Their thoughts are plagued by the hellhound that bit them, and soon they become scared by the smallest of sounds, have panic attacks at nothing and having large bursts of paranoia. The extent of these issues depends on the person, and who they're with. If it's with someone they trust, it's less likely to be an issue for him or her. 05. The final stage is delirium, the victim feels invincible, despite the fact their organs are beginning to fail and their brain and heart is short circuiting. They'll feel this is a great time to battle their demons, real or imaginary and have an insatiable need for facing their fears. Physical exertion or whatever it is that they're battling will be what kills them, if not the failure of their bodies.