Fuck this: he's got a weapon but he ain't gonna stop to fight if he doesn't have to. Anyone could tell they're gonna be surrounded soon so he does what he's told -- no ego involved, just the pure desire for survival -- and follows the flame.

As fast as friggin' possible, wondering if by some chance he's got one of those all-that-shit-is-for-wimps Phoenix Downs with him.

He might. And hopefully he won't have to use it, 'cause if he does, he won't have time to show Axel here how to administer it.