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[Yes, he did, but if she's really that tired, would telling her a little bedtime story from all the way up here be a smart move? Probably not. Can't afford to have another falling from high places incident. That and he doesn't want to have to carry her all the way back home.
Axel turns his head to stare at the ledge and discover that Xion has pretty much occupied what remains of it. Odd. He thought she was uncomfortable doing that. Biting his lip, Axel looks away, stands once again, and holds a hand out behind him to which a large portal of darkness tears through the air.
Over his shoulder,]
So let's go. [And if this will help in the slightest, he extends a hand out for her to take.]