The more the reunited friends talk, the more Sora feels like an interloper intruding on something he really shouldn't be. But he is a little surprised when Roxas starts asking questions about how Axel can be here- doesn't he already know?

"Yeah, we're all stuck with him," he jokes, rubbing the back of his neck. "Which is good, 'cuz he's pretty darn good at getting to rescue people when you need him. "

Well, him really, he guesses. More than once.

And it feels great, knowing that now Axel doesn't need to try to atone for past mistakes or try crazy things to bring his friend back. Roxas is back, and Sora didn't need to lose his heart again to get him there. (And honestly that's kind of a relief.)

"But why are you so surprised Roxas? You know he comes back, you're from the same time I'm from."

Roxas should know that, right? The part where Axel is Lea again and he has his own Keyblade. He looks in askance at him, seeking affirmation.

"Right?"