[Nom nom nom on the ice cream...but Axel stopped tasting it a long time ago. Giving a disgusted face he stares down at half-melted bar and shakes his head with a sigh. Nothing feels satisfying anymore. Not since he failed to keep her safe.
Axel knows that Saix is nearby when he looks up and he's suddenly standing there looking...the same, more or less. No. No, since they've known each other for a while Axel can catch the slightest sign of discomfort in Saix's face. For a moment all he does is stare, then turns to look at the ice cream which is now creating a blue puddle at his feet.]