"Oho... The Dark Hero, huh? Pretty slick moniker you've got there; I'd believe it. Nice to meet you, Akutare." Axel returned the shake with a grin, apparently impressed. "What'd you do to earn it, if I can ask?" It looked like Luxord still wasn't here.... A few others had filtered in, though. Maybe he'd get to go meet those guys soon. Not that Otogi seemed impatient just yet, either, which was good. After all, who knew when their little rendezvous would fall into place? Better to enjoy the party for all it was worth as if that was the main reason they'd come.