Day 127

[croceamors]

Who: Saix and Stewart, and then Saix, Axel, and Roxas
Open: Closed
When: Day 127
Where: The Forge, and then the Skyway
What: Saix thinks he needs a back up weapon, and starts immediately on going to make it
Format: Whatever
Warnings: Nothing, yet

With a lack of moon in Bastion, Saix knows that he's no longer at his full strength. If he were better with magic, he could augment his battle skills with that... But it's never been his strong point. It's not a pleasant thing to be weakened. So, of course, Saix has decided he won't settle for it. After going to talk with the local smith, he's made an agreement with the other.

It just so happens that he's decided to drag along his fellow Nobodies as well.

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[flared]

[Mm. What a lovely dream about ice cream he's having. He likes ice cream. Likes it very, very much. Come here, ice cream. Don't run away. Axel just wants to be your fr-- JESUS CHRIST WHAT WAS THAT.]

Whoa!

[Axel wakes up with a start, sitting up and reflexively swinging an arm out as if something's about to attack him. But as it turns out, it's just Saix hovering over him like a creepy shadow. Growling, Axel rests back down on the ground, an arm draped over his eyes.]

Man, what the heck?

[coolerthansora]

[Or Axel could be napping. That would have been Roxas's next guess. He's about to open his mouth to try waking him when Saix just... does that. He gives the other a sidelong glance.]

Jeez. Did you have to do it like that?

[croceamors]

Yes.

[What a silly question, Roxas. Saix straightens up and crosses his arms over his chest.]

I assume you've recovered fully then, Axel?

[flared]

[Geez, talk about a rude awakening.

Axel rubs at his face before he glares up at Saix.]

More or less.

[he grumbles before turning to face Roxas. Hello, bestie.]

What're you two doing here?

[coolerthansora]

[Sorry about that, bestie. Roxas scratches his head.]

Saix wants to explore outside.

[croceamors]

Good.

[Saix nods to Roxas' explanation before adding to it.]

It'd be a smart idea to keep our skills sharp considering the nature of this place seems to be much more dangerous than Vatheon was. Besides, we should get to know the lay of the land.

[flared]

[Not your fault. It's all blue-y's fault over here.

Sighing roughly, Axel turns onto his side, supporting his head with an arm.]

Exploring, huh.

[He yawns, eyes shutting once more.]

That's all fine and dandy, but I think I'm more interested in the fact that both of you are actually interacting like normal people. What's up with that?

[coolerthansora]

[Side-eyeing Saix again.]

He's been acting weird since before we left Vatheon. You didn't notice?

[Roxas doesn't know what's up with it, but he figured Axel had some kind of clue. Maybe not.]

[croceamors]

You two shouldn't act as though it's such a strange occurrence. When it benefits me, I can be perfectly civil.

[Rude, Roxas. Saix scowls.]

I have not been acting weird.

[You know who's not going to mention the exorcism, he's not going to.]

[flared]

[Axel smirks, his eyes still shut. How cute. Roxas is out of the loop and Saix doesn't even know what the hell he's saying. Sometimes he wonders about his well-being when he hangs around such socially awkward people.]

Oh, that's right, Roxas. You weren't there for Saix's big day, were you~?

[coolerthansora]

Big day?

[Roxas glances at Saix again in confusion. Well, he's not exactly surprised he didn't hear about it from Saix, but it would be nice to be told if something important was going on.

aka it is totally your fault he is out of the loop, bestie.]

Did something happen?

[croceamors]

[Times likes this makes Saix wonder why he still keeps Axel around. He tenses up, arms crossing over his chest and that scowl getting all the more pronounced.]

It's nothing that concerns you, Roxas. [He brushes some hair away from his face and, just briefly, rubs at the skin beneath his mismatched eyes. Now that they're sort of talking about it, he can't stop thinking about everything and what it means for him.]

[flared]

[Axel chuckles quietly to himself. Why doesn't Saix's reaction surprise him?]

'course it concerns him. If you two are gonna go all buddy-buddy now, then don't you think it'd be nice for him to know?

[Cracking one eye open, he looks over at Roxas.]

Isn't that right?

[coolerthansora]

[Roxas makes a face.]

We aren't going- buddy-buddy. But we are gonna be fighting together.

[Doesn't that merit some kind of explanation?]

[croceamors]

He knows we aren't going to be any sort of friends. He's just being a nuisance.

As for you- [He turns to face Roxas a little more, obviously aggravated.] It is nothing that will get in the way of my fighting.

[A glance back to Axel. He honestly wishes he could leave it at that, but he has a feeling Axel would inevitably tell Roxas anyway.]

...I'm simply working on restoring my heart once again.

[flared]

[Axel sits up and sighs. These two, honestly. Though he won't deny he's purposely being annoying for them. What? It's fun.]

Yes, well, let's just hope that in the process of restoring your heart you don't end up getting emotionally devastated somewhere along the way. I know how sensitive you can get.

[Well. Only with some things.]

[coolerthansora]

Oh.

[...he still feels like he's missing something. He kind of figured wanting his heart back is the only reason Saix would try acting like a normal person. But even admitting that much seems like a lot to ask out of him, so... whatever.

Axel why are you bringing that up.]

Sensitive? That's hard to imagine.

[Well, maybe touchy.]

[croceamors]

Compared to you two, I'm nothing but stone. You are far more sensitive.

[Although... After talking with Maka and now Viola, perhaps he should work on that? Being so withdrawn and dishonest is apparently what's gotten him into this mess.. Sigh. Saix supposes this is the sort of thing where there's nothing else to do but learn as he goes along.]

Now, are you going to get up or not?

[flared]

[He shrugs then after pushing himself up onto his feet Axel stretches... and ends up draping his arms over both Saix and Roxas' shoulders. Oddly affectionate today, isn't he? Probably because he had a fairly good nap.]

I was just about to. No need to get upset about it, Cranky.

[Axel turns to Roxas then and gives him a little shake.]

So, where to first? Nowhere too scary, I hope. Don't wanna frighten the little guy here.

[Yes, that means you, bestie. Hahahaha.]

[coolerthansora]

[Uh. Well this is weird to be sort of hugged at the same time as Saix.

Also, excuse him while he elbows you, bestie. Gosh.]

You asking for a new head injury?

[croceamors]

[While Roxas elbows Axel, Saix comes in from the other side with a hard pinch at those skinny ribs of his. Excuse you, who's Cranky?]

You'll only make the problem worse, Roxas. Save your effort.

As for our destination, I've overheard that there's a Wharf where we might find supplies, if it's ever something we need to do. I will be looking for some items myself, as a matter of fact.

[flared]

[Ow! Hey, now that's not very nice, Rox-- OW! Now that's not very nice, Saix!

Despite all that rudeness, however, Axel doesn't let up and keeps his arms right where they are. He'll even lean over to rest his cheek atop Roxas' head for a second. Hmph.]

Like what kind of items?

[coolerthansora]

[All right. Roxas doesn't mind being a headrest. In fact if Saix weren't there, he might put his arm around Axel in return.

Instead he just quiets and waits for an answer to Axel's question.]

[croceamors]

Well, I'll be looking for...

[He starts to list off the items Stewart told him about.]

I'm going to have a gun made for myself.

[flared]

[Oh, come on, Roxas. It's not like Saix would care if you did. Right, Saix?]

A gun?

[Axel hums in thought.]

That doesn't sound like it would suit you very much.