[ The lack of an instant reaction doesn't worry him as much as it might in some other cases. It's not as easy for worry and insecurity to get to him when he knows that Tidus isn't exactly a hug champion - not with guys, anyway - and needs a moment to process these things. He's already more than glad when he can feel that hand at his shoulder a moment later.

After lingering like that for a moment, as if to soak in the hug, in those words, Inigo pulls back slightly. ]

I.. I know I'm easily discouraged. [ Sure, Inigo does keep going, but mentally? It only takes the slightest thing for him to worry that maybe he can't do something after all. ] But I promise I'll try my best, even if it might not seem to go well at first.

[ Especially if Tidus is making an effort to encourage him. Especially at this time, when it's got to be harder for him to do so in the first place. ]

I really do want to become stronger.