[Once Axel reaches Pluto he bends down to pick him up, but unfortunately when he's less than a centimeter away the barrier comes up and prevents him from doing so. Surprised by the barrier, Pluto stares at Axel and Wolfram, unresponsive, before he starts to scratch and paw as if to break them out. Not working, clearly.
There's a sigh as he straightens up and rubs his forehead. Well fuck.]