It was nice to have someone there behind you to fall on when you needed it the most, as Axel was that secure in his masculinity to admit. Though on Roxas's behalf he'd like to admit that he was watching the blond's back as well. They've had plenty of conversations in the Institute, but it was around when they both just arrived there. Still, no one would ever find Axel saying no to seeing his best friend, and he was ever determined to keep their friendship as close as Nobodies could get.

The redhead watched between the two blonds with interest, taking notice of Roxas's usual persona when he meets new people.

"Roxas comes from the same world as I do, the one filled with Darkness and skyscrapers. It's very empty there but Roxas keeps me company." He explained to Mitsukuni, giving his friend another smile. Every time the other Nobody was around it really did feel like he had a Heart of his own.

… But all of a sudden a feeling of RAGE welled up inside him, and Axel immediately whipped his head over to it’s source. Green eyes narrowed into poison darts at the sight of the man whose body language was obviously more flirtatious around Naminé than he would’ve liked. And he would’ve gotten up if Xigbar and Luxord weren’t already there. For probably the first time since he came into this Institute, the redhead was relieved that the other members had came to Landel’s.

So he brushed the scene off with a well placed smile, using his fork to idly pick at Roxas’s plate.