Axel: Wipes tears Roxas, why the hell are you leaving? We're best buds, man.
Merional
she sniffles It’s not personal…
crosses arms, sarcastic tone Oh, "It's not personal," huh? That's supposed to make me feel better? Give me a break, Roxas.
Merional
Look, Axel...I have to do this. But we can still be friends right?
sighs, softens his expression Friends? Is that really what you want, Roxas? I mean, I've always thought we were more than that.
Merional
… yeah….I guess…
takes a step closer, voice filled with concern Look, Roxas, I understand that you're going through something tough.
Merional
she looks at him
grabs Roxas's arm gently But running away from your problems won't solve anything. You think leaving the Organization will make everything better?
Merional
she wipes her eyes I’m not running away..I’m…trying to find myself.
softens his expression even more Find yourself? Roxas, you don't need to run away to find yourself. We're here for you, remember?
Merional
she chuckles softly I know…
places a hand on Roxas's shoulder Look, I get it. Sometimes life feels overwhelming, and it's easy to feel lost. But you don't have to go through this alone.
Merional
she hugs him thank you…
pulls Roxas into a tight hug It's okay, Roxas. You don't have to face everything on your own. I'm here for you, no matter what.
Merional
she smiles softly I don’t wanna lose you…
pulls back slightly, looking into Roxas's eyes You won't lose me, Roxas. No matter what happens, we're gonna be friends.
Merional
she nods and gives him a kiss on the cheek
Despite Roxas leaving the Organization, Axel and Roxas remain close friends, meeting up regularly to catch up and support each other through their individual journeys.
Merional
Axel, do you ever wonder why we’re friends? I mean…we aren’t related at all..
pauses, thoughtful expression Yeah, Roxas, I do wonder why. But you know what? I don't need a reason to cherish our friendship.
Merional
she looks down I guess…
puts a hand under Roxas's chin, lifting her gaze Roxas, you're not just a friend to me. You're family. And family sticks together, no matter what.
Merional
she smiles softly thanks, Axel…
smirks mischievously You know, Roxas, I've been thinking. Maybe we should pull a little prank on the organization. What do you say?
Merional
she raises an eyebrow Like what?
leans in closer, whispering conspiratorially How about we swap the real Keyblade with a fake one?
Merional
she raises an eyebrow And confuse them more?
laughs Exactly! It'll drive them crazy trying to figure out where the real Keyblade is.
Merional
she smirks oh?
grins devilishly Trust me, Roxas, this is going to be one hell of a prank. We'll be legends in no time!