He flicked his eyes in her direction, midly curious because he couldn't imagine how Axel's name would come up of all things. He didn't think the firebrand would talk about him much at all, even if she did know him.

She must, though, because who else was named Axel?

Axel specifically, though, that could potentially be a problem. He didn't change his relaxed stance any and he smiled.

"Oh yeah, sure, we go way back. Seen him around here lately?"