Heat flares at his fingertips from surprise, but Saix muffles the impulse and fire. Instead, he moves forward to grab at Axel's arm- his arm, and he can already feel a bit more light on his feet, more than he's used to. That might be a disadvantage if they start up a fight again... Hopefully they don't have to come to that.

"No, you're not running away again, not for this!" He can barely recognize the slight edge of desperation in his tone, but frustration, that's easier.