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[flared]

Huh.

[It's a little difficult to record like this since he doesn't exactly have any opposable thumbs right now, but Axel still manages easily enough by punching in the right buttons... with his beak.]

There. Geez...

[Shortly after a face appears in front of the screen... and it appears to be very much bird-like. Another peck before the large bird scoots away, wings spread and tail fanned out awkwardly as he tries his best not to accidentally step on it.]

Well, at least this time around I can actually talk.

[Being a cheetah had been cool for a while, sure, but there's something about this change which excites Axel even more. Puffing up his feathers, he seems to grin at the communicator before he struts and turns a bit to try and get a better look at his tail feathers. Ooh.]

A bit flashy... but I think I can get behind this just fine. I--

[Suddenly as he opens his beak a jet of hot fire leaves his mouth. Startled, Axel scrambles back, falling over so ungracefully onto his back.]

--Ow!

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[Action]

[coolerthansora]

[Axel may have heard some chirps and warks of alarm at his fire-breathing. The chocobo chicks had been curious to approach this pretty red bird (mommy!?), but the fire scares them back behind... the other bird in the apartment.

That sure is a full-grown yellow chocobo. Well, maybe not quite full-grown, but close to it. Unfortunately, Roxas hasn't managed to retain the power of speech this time around, and it's his turn to look a little miffed about it. Or maybe he's annoyed about Axel almost burning down the apartment.]

Kweh.

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[flared]

[Why are we all birds omg this apartment is going to be covered in feathers.

Axel struggles to get back up on his feet after a moment. It's hard to do when he doesn't exactly have hands anymore to help. But with a little bit of pushing and flailing he manages... then looks up and up and up at the larger chocobo in the room.

Flapping his wings, Axel straightens up, surprised.]

... Roxas?

[Action]

[coolerthansora]

[Roxas bobs his head in confirmation and gives a low, disappointed wark. Why doesn't he get to talk?

The chocobo chicks peer around his legs, making questioning chirping noises. Mommy, is that you? It sounds like you and you are still all bright red.]

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[flared]

What, you can't talk?

[Axel tucks his wings in at his sides as he walks closer to him then when he sees the chocobo babies peering over he tilts his head at them.]

's ok, guys. It's me.

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[coolerthansora]

[Roxas shakes his head. Sunset is the first of the chicks to come out from behind him to investigate Axel, but the other two are quick to follow.

Roxas looks him over as he approaches, tilting his head this way and that and then giving a whistle of appreciation. You do make a pretty bird, bestie.]

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[flared]

[He suppose that makes sense, since Sunset is the red one. Axel straightens up a little more as the chicks go over to investigate then when they're close enough he just sort of... leans down to nuzzle each one with his beak. Hello, babies, how are you.

That whistle distracts him, however, and Axel glances up, head tilted again.]

What's that supposed to mean?

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[coolerthansora]

[Roxas nods towards Axel and repeats the whistle. If you don't get that he's not going to spell it out for you any better.

He then glances around the apartment. The place feels kind of.. smaller than usual. Maybe he's just higher up. Man, chocobos are big birds.]

[Action]

[flared]

[Gosh that's embarrassing.

Axel puffs up his feathers a bit then after beating his wings he manages to fly up so he can land atop Roxas' head. He doesn't like being shorter than you hmph.]

Man, if you end up scratching up the carpet, I'm gonna be so mad.

[Action]

[coolerthansora]

[Woah, woah, bestie, what are you doing up there. You're going to flatten his crest feathers.]

Kweh.

[He sounds sort of indignant, maybe. He can totally avoid scratching up the carpet. Look at him stepping very carefully down the hall towards the door. Because not ruining the apartment will be easier if they're not in it.]

[Action]

[flared]

[Gah, he's starting to sort of regret going up here when Roxas moves. Axel holds his wings out to try and keep his balance, though he still wobbles side to side, just barely able to not fall off.]

And just where are you going?

[Action]

[coolerthansora]

[Roxas stops at Axel moving around up there and warks, tilting his head back. Not enough to dislodge him, but hopefully enough to be a hint. Get off, would you? Can't you at least sit on his back?]

[Action]

[flared]

[Axel flaps a little more frantically when Roxas moves his head before he falls over, sliding down Roxas' neck and landing unceremoniously onto his back.]

Geez! Ugh, careful.

[he grumbles as he struggles to get back on his feet again. Sorry if his talons pinch at you there, man.]

[Action]

[coolerthansora]

[Roxas warks again and spreads his wings just a little bit. You can fly, okay. You totally shouldn't be worried about falling.

Refolding his wings, he starts for the door again, the chocobo chicks gathering around him. Are they all going for an outing?]

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[croceamors]

Apparently even the scientists know your flashy personality. Then again, it is hard to miss.

[Saix's voice is a bit quiet- he's been spending a lot of time just resting ever since that meeting with Maka. Messing about with hearts or souls or whatever ridiculousness... Well, it takes a toll. Still, at least he's looking over the network, so that's something.]

Try not to set anything on fire that you don't mean to.

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[flared]

[It takes... a lot to respond, probably because it's still so hard to remember that something so monumental happened to Saix only a few days ago-- but after a moment Axel does reply along with the soft sound of his feathers beating in the background.]

... Yeah.

[Ok, so maybe that's not the best response he can come up with. After clearing his throat Axel tries again.]

How are you holding up?

voice;

[croceamors]

Better. I feel more steady now. I've been testing myself to make sure that none of my abilities have been altered too much. Lunatic still comes when I summon it, and I can open Corridors still. It just feels... a bit odd.

voice;

[flared]

[The sound of Axel beating his feathers starts up again.]

You shouldn't use the Corridors if you're planning on it.

... The Darkness could hurt you.

voice;

[croceamors]

That's what the coats are for, Axel. I think I'll be fine so long as I'm not reckless about it.

voice;

[flared]

Still.

[He can't help but think about it. Saix just went through something pretty big... I-it's not like he's worried or anything! He croons a bit as he finally stops beating his wings.]

Anyway. Did you change into anything today?

voice;

[croceamors]

I'll be careful. It's not as thought I'm the reckless one.

[He almost wants you to stop caring because this feels weird after so much time in divorce court arguing and fighting.]

...I don't want to talk about it.

voice;

[flared]

[Axel makes a curious sound when he hears that... then he sounds rather amused.]

Oh~? So you did?

voice;

[croceamors]

You're not allowed in my house.

voice;

[flared]

Now why would you bring something like that up?

[Chuckle. Chuckle.]

voice;

[croceamors]

The last time I told you that it was none of your business what was going on in my home, you deliberately ignored me and went inside. Then you put a hat on my head.

I wonder why indeed.

voice;

[flared]

Because I know when you're lying and I can't help it if I'm a curious thing.

[He laughs and is that the sound of his wings flapping and wind whooshing? ... Yeah, it certainly sounds that way.]