It's been a while since Axel was here last, that's all. He kinda took a break for mental recuperation after the vampire incident, with the ringmaster's blessing. Now he's back, and ready to work - or be the lazy asshole that nature intended. Either way, he looks up at Sora, and his expression is similar, to say the least, though at least eye contact makes it obvious which one this is. The marks on his face don't quite match his fae marks, so they must have a different source.

"... Sora. When did you get here?" He doesn't sound hostile, just... confused. He was just coming to save you, dude, when he ended up back here again. Guess his dark corridor led him true after all. He's pretty different looking, from the lightly striped gazelle-like legs to the large horns growing out of his hair, and his eyes glow faintly in the light, but it's still Axel. That much is for sure.