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[viiinote]

[For whatever reason he feels...tired, which is odd since he's just now waking up. He's not in bed, however, and instead he's somewhere in the park as the video feed will show. At his side the communicator rests on the ground, facing the side to show him laying on his back staring blankly at the sky. It's almost a peaceful sight...almost. Huh. Don'

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[Video]

[seasaltblues]

[There was an uncertainty that seemed to mimic the first time she ever spoke with him. Her face hidden by her hood. No words escaped her for a long while.... and then....]

...Axel?

[Video]

[viiinote]

[She sounds...distant. Axel wonders if he's just dreaming up voices in his head, but when he opens his eyes and looks over he sees that it isn't his imagination. It's almost enough to make a faint pulse start in his chest...almost. Almost.]

...Xion.

[Video]

[seasaltblues]

[She eyed him cautiously from under that hood of hers. Her words careful... Uncertain?]

...W-What...

...What happened? W-Where'd you go...?

[Video]

[viiinote]

...I don't really know, actually.

[Action]

[fightsinheels]

*Hiroko had been on the hunt for usable weapons again. She'd taken one of the more dangerous-looking knives from an ordinary knife block in one of the homes, but it was made for cutting meat that wasn't still moving. She would really be more comfortable with a gun and ammo.

And then she notices the black-robed body on the ground. Hiroko rushes to Axel's side, very much in her Templar Knight role as a protector.* Are you all right, sir? Did the monsters...? *She trails off as she notices he has no wounds that she can see.*

[Action]

[viiinote]

[Axel opens his eyes once he feels another presence nearby and before the footsteps draw closer he opens his eyes and turns his head to see who's coming. Huh. Never seen this person before. ...And what's this about...monsters? He narrows his eyes briefly before speaking, wary.]

Monsters?

[Action]

[fightsinheels]

They invade the city, especially at night. You haven't seen a single one?

[Action]

[viiinote]

[Shakes his head]

I must be pretty lucky.

[audio]

[bringthefates]

... there you are.

[audio]

[viiinote]

[...Roxas is gone. That's right. But Xion is here. And...Saix is here. Is this--Is this all he has left? Axel remains silent, but once his throat begins to feel constricted and his chest heavy he makes an unsure--hurt--sound. He had Roxas. He had Xion and Saix--but do they still have him? No. Why would they want to.

He doesn't respond for fear of his voice sounding too shaky or unstable, though it is obvious that he's still there; the communicator is still on..]

[action]

[bringthefates]

[After a moment, Saïx opens a dark corridor taking him to Axel's location.

He looks down at him, just taking a silent moment to check for injuries. If he wanted something to say, he could ask where he's been, but... At this time, Saïx decides, it is not important. It can wait.]

action]

[viiinote]

[The sound of darkness ripping through the air catches his attention, but he doesn't react; Axel merely stays staring in the opposite direction, ESA distant, detached. He's fully capable of moving right now, of course...but he doesn't feel inclined to.

Why are you here? he wants to ask. Why won't you ever leave? But no. He can't. Why? ...Maybe because he's afraid of losing something else.]

[Video]

[viiinote]

[Was that--? He glances at the camera, quiet and confused.]

Larxene? [But he's not expecting an answer.]

[Video]

[viiinote]

...I'm not so sure. [Monotone. Maybe hurt. ...Maybe.]

[Audio]

[cloversongbird]

A smile would suit you better with a beautiful backdrop like that.

[Audio]

[viiinote]

[Opens his eyes and looks at the communicator, realizing the audio feed before slowly reaching out to switch it.]

Mm?

[Audio]

[cloversongbird]

[There's a small hint of a smile in her tone, though her words flow like velvet. Years of singing you know.]

You look so lost within your thoughts.

[Audio]

[viiinote]

[He scoffs quietly.]

Does that matter to you?