Don't I know it. And he'll grow up, still. He's already a good person. He can light up any room he walks into just like that. Heh.
[ But this is Roland preaching to the choir. Tidus surely already knows these qualities from Inigo well, but regardless, are worth repeating. The smile on Roland's face tells as much, anyhow. ]
But you're right. It runs on its own logic and won't share who gets to stay and who goes out next. Why do names turn gold, and what does it take to get a chat with the conductor? And remembering that you did?
[ Back to problem number one. ]
We'll keep trying, though. And in the meantime, at least Inigo has good friends around him. You'll look out for him, I know that for a fact.
[ And isn't Roland just good at sounding like dad-material? But Tidus won't say it out loud, feelings he still needs to get around. But even so, regardless of what he feels- ]
I know the same for you too. [ ... ] If I ever disappear, or you - we'll look out for him. For the other. Agreed?
[ He knows it didn't need to be said, but- ]
I just want it said.
[ -he'll cut that thought before Roland can be surprised he even asked it, brought it up. But he wants that verbal agreement, just feels it right now. After the people Inigo has lost, how hard it's hit him, how he would be if either him and Roland were to go...
Tidus doesn't want to think about doing that to him. But he knows it's out of their hands. All they can do is be there to support the guy - whoever's left - when it does. ]
[ He won't even say a word to protest it. Just nods to himself at first, before glancing up at Tidus on the table, a seriousness to him natural and befitting of who he is. The extent of how much Inigo has had to endure is not lost on Roland, now more than ever. And though his voice grows quiet and small, it doesn't lack any sort of determination to it. ]
Done. Agreed.
[ Roland offers his open palm in a sideways handshake of sorts, casual enough but a physical affirmation of a promise that matters to him anyway. ]
[ A handshake. Tidus sees the open palm for what it is when he regards it, a foreign sight, more with his life away from stardom. The reminder of what it means, what it signals now.
A small huff leaves Tidus's throat, and he slaps into it, hearty and with a sting, grabbing it into more of a joined fist of solidarity. ]
Good! Haunt ya if you don't.
[ Is that too morbid? He's got a smirk tugged up one side of his mouth anyway, something private for them. ]
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[ But this is Roland preaching to the choir. Tidus surely already knows these qualities from Inigo well, but regardless, are worth repeating. The smile on Roland's face tells as much, anyhow. ]
But you're right. It runs on its own logic and won't share who gets to stay and who goes out next. Why do names turn gold, and what does it take to get a chat with the conductor? And remembering that you did?
[ Back to problem number one. ]
We'll keep trying, though. And in the meantime, at least Inigo has good friends around him. You'll look out for him, I know that for a fact.
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I know the same for you too. [ ... ] If I ever disappear, or you - we'll look out for him. For the other. Agreed?
[ He knows it didn't need to be said, but- ]
I just want it said.
[ -he'll cut that thought before Roland can be surprised he even asked it, brought it up. But he wants that verbal agreement, just feels it right now. After the people Inigo has lost, how hard it's hit him, how he would be if either him and Roland were to go...
Tidus doesn't want to think about doing that to him. But he knows it's out of their hands. All they can do is be there to support the guy - whoever's left - when it does. ]
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Done. Agreed.
[ Roland offers his open palm in a sideways handshake of sorts, casual enough but a physical affirmation of a promise that matters to him anyway. ]
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A small huff leaves Tidus's throat, and he slaps into it, hearty and with a sting, grabbing it into more of a joined fist of solidarity. ]
Good! Haunt ya if you don't.
[ Is that too morbid? He's got a smirk tugged up one side of his mouth anyway, something private for them. ]
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Heh. If you know where to find me.
[ Jokes that come easily enough, the more you've accepted what's come to pass. Inigo would be in good hands, regardless. ]