Axel felt a soft sensation, making him slowly open his eyes. In front of him, the figure of a silver-haired girl was seen gently stroking her hair. Alicia's caring and warm eyes looked at Axel, making him feel calm for a moment even though the wounds and fatigue were still felt in his body.
"You have got up?" Alicia asked in a soft voice, a small smile gracing her face.
"How long have I been asleep?" Axel asked Alicia.
"About 15 minutes," answered Alicia as she continued to stroke Axel's hair. "You need more rest, but we need to get out of here."
Axel nodded slowly, trying to get up from his position. "Alicia, thank you," he said hoarsely.
Alicia stopped her caress for a moment, looking at Axel seriously. "You're really reckless, you know?" she said in a slightly anxious tone. "If I hadn't arrived on time, you might have..."
