You knew he'd be in soon enough.

[mago_sonriente]

After all, the bar's got great central air. Or whatever it is that keeps this place comfortable.

Los Angeles is pretty wonderful, but not during the summer months. That's when the heat is at it's hottest and just because he can take it doesn't mean he wants to. As such, when the door opens from the family restaurant, he doesn't so much walk

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[killitwith_fire]

Axel's mostly paying just enough attention to the people in-bar to register Nobody and not-Nobody. Most of his attention is turned inward, but there's just enough outside to give a nod to somebody he knows.

Ramirez may notice the distinct lack of head-to-toe black leather, and he may notice Axel's somewhat withdrawn state.

[killitwith_fire]

Axel shrugs.

"Just remember that they won't necessarily respect the rules," he says. "Xigbar especially."

[mago_sonriente]

"I never think anyone will respect the rules," he pointed out with a faint grin.

"That's the shitty but useful part of being at war."

[killitwith_fire]

"Do you always look for a silver lining?"

[mago_sonriente]

He nodded.

"When all you got is clouds," he pointed out. "It's good to learn to look."

[killitwith_fire]

"When all you have is clouds, it's time to burn them off," he counters, grinning.

[mago_sonriente]

"Except when you need them later for rain. Or you might set fire to something else."

He shook his head.

"I'll keep watching for silver, thanks."

[killitwith_fire]

"Who needs rain?" Axel asks, laughing. "Give me a bone-dry desert any day."

[mago_sonriente]

"Maybe you. I like an oasis or two, mi amigo."

He sipped at his beer.

"And air conditioning. Like here."

[killitwith_fire]

"It's hot where you're at right now? On your side of the door?"

[mago_sonriente]

"It's summer in Los Angeles," he said with a laugh. "All you get is hot."

[killitwith_fire]

"My kind of city." Axel grins broadly. "But you probably guessed that."

[mago_sonriente]

"We've also got the best salsa in the state, if I do say so myself," he continued.

[killitwith_fire]

"Guess I'll take your word for it," Axel replies.

[mago_sonriente]

"You don't have to," and he leaned against the bar. "If you're gonna be there, I'm sure I'll take you around for a bit."

[killitwith_fire]

"Yeah, if I end up going there."