[Oh, man... What did he just cause. But what Axel says in response to that... he's now a bit curious about that. So they knew each other before, that was obvious, but what happened? Now he wanted to know.]

Well, I may not know him as well as Lea, but... [He looks between the two, crossing his arms behind his head.] He still helped me out the last time I was here, even when I messed up royally. Sure, he's a bit of a trickster- [He grins, thinking back to that sparring match.] -but I know he has my back if something were to happen, and I have his.

--And heeeey, it's not my fault someone else sucked up the evil! [He makes a pout face.]