"Right, he's still my friend..." But what if there came a time where Roxas just tossed that all way? It already happened once, so he wouldn't put it past the blond to try it again if he had the opportunity. Sora's optimistic words didn't do much to help Axel in the least, but he had to give the brunet props for at least trying, and so rewarded him with a wider smile.

"Must be hard not having your Nobody close by, it's almost like losing a part of yourself." He sighed quietly, wanting nothing more to do with the subject and attempted to steer the conversation elsewhere.

"So..." Axel started, clicking his tongue once. "What did you do back on your Island anyway?"

After having surveyed Sora's memories he already knew the answer to that question, but it was something that tore away from what they'd been talking about just moments before.