[ Tidus is doing his best just to smile and like he already was. Is he teasing?? Yes Tidus is always teasing but is this double the teasing?? You decide, Inigo. ]
Remember to hold a pose when he asks.
[ h-his grin isn't widening, that's your imagination ]
Edited (NO POST HOLDING ALLOWED) 2020-11-07 12:48 (UTC)
post holding is exactly what i do all day at work though
[ Or if he isn't, then Inigo still doesn't want to hear about this, okay. This idea is mortifying in a way that's unlike anything else he's ever had to deal with. Inigo's face is still red - so really, Tidus is still getting that reaction he was angling for - but he's latching onto the sides of Tidus's arms, shaking him back and forth like a discontent toddler. ]
Come on, Tidus! You can't just joke about this! It's a big, scary deal for me, alright! [ BE NICER TO THE SENSITIVE BABY. ]
[ He's definitely kidding, when the second he's called out, Tidus snorts out a laugh. A laugh that only grows as he's getting shaken. Yes, whine for him moooore. ]
It'll be fine! I know it will! C'mon, you know I'm just trying to lighten you up! [ is he ]
[ IS HE. That is pretty much the question Inigo is asking himself here too!
But it is true that Tidus has done a lot of nice things today, even though they sure went through an emotional rollercoaster. So he at least stops shaking the other guy, letting go of his arms.
But the whining? The whining never stops. ]
I just don't want to look ridiculous! [ And he's sure he would on a painting of him dancing. Not because Taiki would draw it ridiculously, but because it's just.. ridiculous. In general. ]
We can't all be famous and used to these kinds of things.
[ Mister blitzball star. ]
Not to mention that I don't even have a dancing outfit here.
Well, then you make use of what you have 'til you do! [ But sure, let Tidus remember that for later. ] What's a dancing outfit anyway, other than making sure you look good and move good in whatever you're wearing?
[ Yeah?? Yeah! ]
And I can help you get used to the fame. Inigo, will you sign my chest?
[ Tidus's hands move as if he's about to lift up his shirt-- he won't though. (But you can get a peek of belly, if you want) ]
[ Unbelievable. Tidus only just earned his arms privilege back, and this is what he chooses to do with it? Inigo immediately latches onto Tidus's hands, just to prevent him from lifting that shirt. Please, be kind on his gay little heart that can't just handle seeing male chisled chests out of nowhere. ]
I--I'm fine! Not being famous, I mean! [ At least the volume of his voice finally lowers now after that initial freak out, slowly releasing Tidus's hands again.
He's trusting you here, bro. ]
I don't even want to be famous, I.. I just want to make people happy with my dancing. That'd be enough for me.
[ Tidus doesn't stop the stray chuckle here and then, especially when Inigo gets this flustered. Putting his hands back down, if not straight away. ]
It wouldn't be bad working on your fear 'bout being seen though. But okay, I get it, a few people at a time, right? [ He gives Inigo a knock on the shoulder. ]
But you know...I was shy too, when I got popular. It was a lot, having people come up to me and talking to me. It's got to be the same, I figure. I don't have to think about it in a game, since I'm not the only guy up there. But in public? I get it. It's a lot!
[ Inigo lets out a breath, visibly trying to calm down a bit from his embarrassment. The fact that Tidus doesn't leave him with the fear of sudden getting flashes with his abs helps, really.
But what helps even more is the fact that he actually wants to be able to be - at least mostly - serious for this topic of discussion. ]
.. you were shy? [ There's some doubt in his voice. Not that he thinks Tidus is lying, but.. it more just sounds hard for Inigo to even imagine. It makes him frown slightly. ] But you look so confident all the time. And you seem to love attention. I can't imagine you ever having been anything else.
A lot of people love attention. You like it too, right? With friends. Sure, I wanted to have people watching and thinking how cool I was when I was younger--
[ he's idly walking as he speaks now, putting his hands on his hips and raising his chin at that last part, ]
--and I still wanted that, the older I got. But I wasn't used to it! I didn't know what to do! But in the moment of the game, I didn't think about any of it. But, the crowds are just as important as a game... You wanna share that moment with them and give the best performance you can, don't you? [ He turns to Inigo, a hand to his own chest. ]
You want to show the world your best. What it means to do what you do. In that moment, it's easy to get lost in the game! But then, when it's over... you're just you. And, [ he tips his head, a little sheepishly, ]
You don't wanna disappointment them with who that is. It's easy to get embarrassed.
[ He 'hmms' along with parts of the explanation, though there are also some where he remains quiet. Mostly since.. well, he doesn't really know. He's never considered crowds watching him. Especially when it comes to performing. ]
Why would they be disappointed though?
[ So instead he focuses on what he can understand, can think about. After all, he met Tidus while having no idea the other was famous back home. And sure, their first interactions were very different from now, and he's whined at the other plenty, but.. he doesn't think he ever had a full on negative impression of Tidus. ]
You're great. I can't imagine you disappointing anyone with just being you. I'm sure all of your fans were happy to meet you.
[ That gets a laugh out of Tidus, light but understanding. Something a friend would say, for sure. ]
What? You don't worry about first impressions? Sure, I say you shouldn't care about what people think, but these people want to see you. They wanna know you!
I'd tell you you shouldn't be nervous 'bout being seen, but that doesn't stop you. Right?
[ He can't help but agree with that. It's just the truth, after all. There's nothing anyone could tell Inigo that would actually make him stop being nervous about the idea of people seeing him dancing - not his own mother could stop him from thinking that, after all.
So it makes it all a little more understandable. Even someone like Tidus has things he can't help but be worried about, huh.
There's a pause where that thought is being processed in Inigo's head, but what instead comes out of his mouth is: ]
I can't believe I just complimented you and you completely ignored it! [ Not everyone gets flustered for 3 hours over the simplest of compliments the way you do, Inigo. ]
Because that wasn't the point! I think you're a great guy who has nothing to worry about, but like I said, huh?
[ But, fooolding his arms. ]
Maybe you don't appreciate my compliments well enough! How about that? Now I see it. When's the last time you got gooey about something nice I had to say about you?
[ like just a minute ago but that's not the point ]
[ Inigo looks like he's already about to reply to that first part. But then instead Tidus speaks on, and what he's saying is landing like a bomb. Inigo's jaw drops slightly. ]
Didn't I do so just now?! [ He's pretty sure he got all soft for a bit there, okay! Doesn't he get soft at Tidus all the time?! ] You're usually the one who tells me to not get all sappy on you! I would gladly be gooey all the time with you, you know!
[ DON'T EVEN DOUBT THAT FOR A MINUTE. He is ready. ]
So if I said I think you're a great guy who doesn't give himself the credit he deserves, needs to stand up taller and prouder of himself! What do you think about that?
His face is starting to get redder with every single word that comes out of Tidus's mouth. How is he supposed to deal with this, huh? Inigo already is unable to deal with praise coming from strangers, let alone people he's close to and whose opinion is therefore really important to him--
It feels like his cheeks are burning so hard that he has to move his hands up and slap them over said cheeks just to cover them. ]
W-Well, I..! [ It almost sounds like he's choking on his own words. ] I.. I just don't think I have much to be proud of! Especially compared to the people around me..
[ Just look at Tidus! Between the two of them, Inigo feels like he's so obviously the much more mediocre one. ]
But it's.. it's sweet of you to think so, if you really think that..
[ Honestly, he can't believe Inigo. He takes the guy's hands into his, mainly to peel them from his cheeks; laugh light, a confused lift to his brow, but- ]
Of course I do! Come on, you know all this already. You're always so hard on yourself- but you're as good as the rest of us. You're one of the best guys I know here!
[ He's still holding his hands, smile bright, facing him head on. Like he's trying to trap him, not letting him escape until- ]
[ Why does it feel like he's being trapped here? Somewhere between the words and the fact that the hands are taken from his face, taking away his secure little hiding place and leaving his flustered face on full display as he stares at Tidus like a deer in the headlights of a truck, Inigo really can't help but feel like this is a trap he's being lured into.
Or rather, that he's already been lured into. And now there's no escape with Tidus holding his hands like that. ]
Are.. Are you even going to give me a chance to say no?
[ His grin pulls more like an answer itself, but he does shake his head with it. The hands holding onto Inigo's wrists--not tightly, but keeping him exposed, refusing him to shy away. ]
You'd never do anything but give it your all. No matter how hard things get or if you wanna just give up. You keep on going. [ He tugs Inigo's hands lightly, but reassured, confidently. ] You can't tell me that's wrong. You're strong!
[ And maybe to hear it from someone else might help, or just make Inigo all the more flustered, but no back-downs. ]
Admit it to yourself!
[ It's a plea, almost, in its delivery - not quite demanding, but also not relenting. But Tidus is here to witness it, hear it. You can do it, friend...! ]
Hey, now you're just-- you're just making it bigger and bigger!
[ That's just too much to admit to himself. Especially that he's strong. That just.. doesn't feel right, no matter how many times he turns it over inside of his head. Someone strong would have been able to save his world before things got as bad as they did. Someone strong wouldn't cry all the darn time. Someone strong wouldn't have gotten their butt served to them on a platter by Reno.
But he feels like Tidus isn't going to give up until he says at least something, so Inigo does try. Even though it's a definite struggle, visible on his face as he momentarily looks everywhere but straight back at Tidus while he speaks. ]
But I.. I guess I do my best.
[ That much he can say. Still a bit hard, but at least he can believe that's true. Not that his best is all that great, but like Tidus says, he does give things his all. ]
It's a start. [ Since, well, it's weak, it's timid, it doesn't believe in itself, but it's going to get the mulling tone of uncertainty. Even so, there's a smile keeping to Tidus's face, a tip to his head.
Clearly, this needs a better approach. ]
Okay, here. How about this - we both do it. It's practice! [ Tidus will shift his feet some even, like he's getting ready and into place.
[ There's a few half-sputtered surprised sounds. Inigo wasn't prepared for this conversation to turn into this direction. It sounds like he kind of wants to protest, yet at the same time does recognize Tidus is trying to help him out here and that it'd be rude on his part to just dodge out of that, but-- but!! ]
I don't like this practice! [ At least let him get out that statement of protest, okay. With his cheeks still red. This is so much.
BUT FINE. FINE. HE'S.. TRYING.. Even though he practically has to squeeze the words out. ]
[ There's a few sputtered beginnings of sentences, but it doesn't seem like Inigo is capable of stringing together a full sentence like this. Not while he's this flustered, caught in this compliment trap. ]
Why are we moving on to the next one already! You're going too fast! [ TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY IF YOU WANT HIM TO DO THE SAME, BRO!
Because.. see? He's going to try! The great one is a little hard, but he can at least say the last one a bit louder this time. ]
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[ Tidus is doing his best just to smile and like he already was. Is he teasing?? Yes Tidus is always teasing but is this double the teasing?? You decide, Inigo. ]
Remember to hold a pose when he asks.
[ h-his grin isn't widening, that's your imagination ]
post holding is exactly what i do all day at work though
[ Or if he isn't, then Inigo still doesn't want to hear about this, okay. This idea is mortifying in a way that's unlike anything else he's ever had to deal with. Inigo's face is still red - so really, Tidus is still getting that reaction he was angling for - but he's latching onto the sides of Tidus's arms, shaking him back and forth like a discontent toddler. ]
Come on, Tidus! You can't just joke about this! It's a big, scary deal for me, alright! [ BE NICER TO THE SENSITIVE BABY. ]
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It'll be fine! I know it will! C'mon, you know I'm just trying to lighten you up! [ is he ]
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But it is true that Tidus has done a lot of nice things today, even though they sure went through an emotional rollercoaster. So he at least stops shaking the other guy, letting go of his arms.
But the whining? The whining never stops. ]
I just don't want to look ridiculous! [ And he's sure he would on a painting of him dancing. Not because Taiki would draw it ridiculously, but because it's just.. ridiculous. In general. ]
We can't all be famous and used to these kinds of things.
[ Mister blitzball star. ]
Not to mention that I don't even have a dancing outfit here.
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[ Yeah?? Yeah! ]
And I can help you get used to the fame. Inigo, will you sign my chest?
[ Tidus's hands move as if he's about to lift up his shirt-- he won't though. (But you can get a peek of belly, if you want) ]
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[ Unbelievable. Tidus only just earned his arms privilege back, and this is what he chooses to do with it? Inigo immediately latches onto Tidus's hands, just to prevent him from lifting that shirt. Please, be kind on his gay little heart that can't just handle seeing male chisled chests out of nowhere. ]
I--I'm fine! Not being famous, I mean! [ At least the volume of his voice finally lowers now after that initial freak out, slowly releasing Tidus's hands again.
He's trusting you here, bro. ]
I don't even want to be famous, I.. I just want to make people happy with my dancing. That'd be enough for me.
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It wouldn't be bad working on your fear 'bout being seen though. But okay, I get it, a few people at a time, right? [ He gives Inigo a knock on the shoulder. ]
But you know...I was shy too, when I got popular. It was a lot, having people come up to me and talking to me. It's got to be the same, I figure. I don't have to think about it in a game, since I'm not the only guy up there. But in public? I get it. It's a lot!
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But what helps even more is the fact that he actually wants to be able to be - at least mostly - serious for this topic of discussion. ]
.. you were shy? [ There's some doubt in his voice. Not that he thinks Tidus is lying, but.. it more just sounds hard for Inigo to even imagine. It makes him frown slightly. ] But you look so confident all the time. And you seem to love attention. I can't imagine you ever having been anything else.
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[ he's idly walking as he speaks now, putting his hands on his hips and raising his chin at that last part, ]
--and I still wanted that, the older I got. But I wasn't used to it! I didn't know what to do! But in the moment of the game, I didn't think about any of it. But, the crowds are just as important as a game... You wanna share that moment with them and give the best performance you can, don't you? [ He turns to Inigo, a hand to his own chest. ]
You want to show the world your best. What it means to do what you do. In that moment, it's easy to get lost in the game! But then, when it's over... you're just you. And, [ he tips his head, a little sheepishly, ]
You don't wanna disappointment them with who that is. It's easy to get embarrassed.
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Why would they be disappointed though?
[ So instead he focuses on what he can understand, can think about. After all, he met Tidus while having no idea the other was famous back home. And sure, their first interactions were very different from now, and he's whined at the other plenty, but.. he doesn't think he ever had a full on negative impression of Tidus. ]
You're great. I can't imagine you disappointing anyone with just being you. I'm sure all of your fans were happy to meet you.
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What? You don't worry about first impressions? Sure, I say you shouldn't care about what people think, but these people want to see you. They wanna know you!
I'd tell you you shouldn't be nervous 'bout being seen, but that doesn't stop you. Right?
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[ He can't help but agree with that. It's just the truth, after all. There's nothing anyone could tell Inigo that would actually make him stop being nervous about the idea of people seeing him dancing - not his own mother could stop him from thinking that, after all.
So it makes it all a little more understandable. Even someone like Tidus has things he can't help but be worried about, huh.
There's a pause where that thought is being processed in Inigo's head, but what instead comes out of his mouth is: ]
I can't believe I just complimented you and you completely ignored it! [ Not everyone gets flustered for 3 hours over the simplest of compliments the way you do, Inigo. ]
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[ But, fooolding his arms. ]
Maybe you don't appreciate my compliments well enough! How about that? Now I see it. When's the last time you got gooey about something nice I had to say about you?
[ like just a minute ago but that's not the point ]
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Didn't I do so just now?! [ He's pretty sure he got all soft for a bit there, okay! Doesn't he get soft at Tidus all the time?! ] You're usually the one who tells me to not get all sappy on you! I would gladly be gooey all the time with you, you know!
[ DON'T EVEN DOUBT THAT FOR A MINUTE. He is ready. ]
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So if I said I think you're a great guy who doesn't give himself the credit he deserves, needs to stand up taller and prouder of himself! What do you think about that?
[ Is this what challenges Inigo? ]
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His face is starting to get redder with every single word that comes out of Tidus's mouth. How is he supposed to deal with this, huh? Inigo already is unable to deal with praise coming from strangers, let alone people he's close to and whose opinion is therefore really important to him--
It feels like his cheeks are burning so hard that he has to move his hands up and slap them over said cheeks just to cover them. ]
W-Well, I..! [ It almost sounds like he's choking on his own words. ] I.. I just don't think I have much to be proud of! Especially compared to the people around me..
[ Just look at Tidus! Between the two of them, Inigo feels like he's so obviously the much more mediocre one. ]
But it's.. it's sweet of you to think so, if you really think that..
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Of course I do! Come on, you know all this already. You're always so hard on yourself- but you're as good as the rest of us. You're one of the best guys I know here!
[ He's still holding his hands, smile bright, facing him head on. Like he's trying to trap him, not letting him escape until- ]
You're as hardworking as anyone else here. Right?
[ Tiiime to agreee with hiiimmm, Inigo. ]
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Or rather, that he's already been lured into. And now there's no escape with Tidus holding his hands like that. ]
Are.. Are you even going to give me a chance to say no?
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You'd never do anything but give it your all. No matter how hard things get or if you wanna just give up. You keep on going. [ He tugs Inigo's hands lightly, but reassured, confidently. ] You can't tell me that's wrong. You're strong!
[ And maybe to hear it from someone else might help, or just make Inigo all the more flustered, but no back-downs. ]
Admit it to yourself!
[ It's a plea, almost, in its delivery - not quite demanding, but also not relenting. But Tidus is here to witness it, hear it. You can do it, friend...! ]
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[ That's just too much to admit to himself. Especially that he's strong. That just.. doesn't feel right, no matter how many times he turns it over inside of his head. Someone strong would have been able to save his world before things got as bad as they did. Someone strong wouldn't cry all the darn time. Someone strong wouldn't have gotten their butt served to them on a platter by Reno.
But he feels like Tidus isn't going to give up until he says at least something, so Inigo does try. Even though it's a definite struggle, visible on his face as he momentarily looks everywhere but straight back at Tidus while he speaks. ]
But I.. I guess I do my best.
[ That much he can say. Still a bit hard, but at least he can believe that's true. Not that his best is all that great, but like Tidus says, he does give things his all. ]
Is that good enough?
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Clearly, this needs a better approach. ]
Okay, here. How about this - we both do it. It's practice! [ Tidus will shift his feet some even, like he's getting ready and into place.
And, opening his mouth- ]
I do my best!
[ A beat, a nod, and- ]
Your turn!
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I don't like this practice! [ At least let him get out that statement of protest, okay. With his cheeks still red. This is so much.
BUT FINE. FINE. HE'S.. TRYING.. Even though he practically has to squeeze the words out. ]
I.. I do my best. [ Very convincing, obviously. ]
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Louder! [ That's for Inigo's lacklustre repeat. But Tidus is still smiling, going onto the next one- ] I'm great!
[ He sounds like he's having fun! ]
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[ There's a few sputtered beginnings of sentences, but it doesn't seem like Inigo is capable of stringing together a full sentence like this. Not while he's this flustered, caught in this compliment trap. ]
Why are we moving on to the next one already! You're going too fast! [ TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY IF YOU WANT HIM TO DO THE SAME, BRO!
Because.. see? He's going to try! The great one is a little hard, but he can at least say the last one a bit louder this time. ]
I do my best!
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I do my best!
[ Here he'll let go of Inigo's wrists, hands in fists and one pumped up. ]
No one can put me down!
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