[ Inigo feels relieved for Tidus granting him some room - not physical, of course, but more just in terms of time. In terms of emotions. Backing off a bit so Inigo can try to untangle the worries that have tied themselves into knots in his chest.

Only temporarily, he knows. They'll come back, sneaking up on him when he least expects it, threatening to drag him down. But he is going to try, at least. He did mean that much.

And it helps. Having higgledies by his side-- and of course an important friend like Tidus too. Even if they keep awkwardly stumbling upon difficult topics, his support still means the world to Inigo. ]

.. Sure. If you want to do that with me.

[ He smiles a bit. It's not too wide yet, still struggling to force down the pain, but it's a start, his free arm that isn't hugging Jumblie reaching over to gently stroke a finger over the water higgledies's heads, glad for their help. ]

But.. [ He starts, looking a bit more awkward. ] I.. um, please keep it a secret from everyone else? The dancing thing, I mean. I trust you with it, but I'm pretty embarrassed about it.