A man who could turn into a bird... Well, Axel's heard rumors, and it'd make sense for an agent of the true to have taken Steven. It still makes him bristle that any changeling would willingly serve someone like the Rose Queen, but he's not about to face one down to try to convince them.

"I'm sorry." It's all he can really say to that. "I won't let him get you again, not if I can help it."