Sora's bigger than when he saw him last, but that's not enough to stop Axel, who is still the better part of a foot taller, from catching him and letting Sora half jump, half be scooped into a hug. Axel's grinning too, even though it's probably at least 80% faked. For Sora to be hear... he's likely in trouble. "Same goes for you! When'd the boss lady pick you up?" DON'T LET THE RINGMASTER HEAR THE THINGS YOU REFER TO HER AS, AXEL. Just... don't.

"... 'sbeen Axel for about 11 years, you talk like that's about to change." Little does he know...