[ look at how you can see every line of muscle at work bro ]
A book. [ He's got a little smile on his face, watching Inigo. That stunned expression that he knows is going to last a while, and Tidus lets himself appreciate it by being slow to continue.
But, eventually- ]
Take a look. You told me men dancers don't get appreciated the same as women.
[ But in that book is a story, amidst a collection of beautiful, large photographs: a ballet performance about six young men, connected by fate and music. It's far more colourful on the inside, packed with emotion. Quietly intense, bursting with character; each dancer expresses themselves well, and the camera work them. ]
And too many beautiful dancers to stare at. Inigo is mesmerized by the book still even as Tidus speaks up, even as Inigo actually opens it up to idly browse through it a little. At least he does slowly seems to catch on as to what's going on here. ]
It's.. a book about male dancers? A whole story about them? [ As if it's just something normal? ] That's..
[ Inigo's voice trails off, but he doesn't continue. He doesn't even look up from the book, as if he just can't. As if his gaze is absolutely glued to it now. ]
It's about...some kinda play? [ He thinks. Tidus flipped through, but he didn't read too intently at what was in the book (he just looked at the pictures).
But that's not what's most important here, he knows. Even if it's the book that Inigo can't tear his eyes away from now, a sight that's endearing. ]
You can get more books like this. Books on male dancers, books with photos. You can see guys doing and enjoying what you do too. You don't have to feel like a rarity.
[ Embrace it, enjoy it. Tidus knows what it's like to see media of your favoured passion all around you -- and what it's like to lose it, lately. Inigo deserves to know what it's like, to have more of the things he likes. ]
[ It's all so much. What does he even say? His fingers keep playing with the edge of a page, flipping said page back and forth idly without really looking at the photos on it, without really reading the text on it - because Inigo is mostly still thinking. ]
T.. Thanks.
[ It's hard to even say any thanks that feels proper, since the gesture behind the book is even so much bigger than the book itself. Tidus wanting to make sure Inigo feels normal and accepted for his passions. And that's even aside from all the other encouragement the other has thrown at him regarding following his dreams. ]
Maybe.. one at a time though. [ Before he gets overwhelmed. Because he sure is feeling that right now - though perhaps in a good kind of way.
He's definitely blushing now as he looks up at Tidus. ]
[ That's the way Inigo is acting, the dazed look about him that's happy at the same time, but still no less stunned. So easily overwhelmed by the smallest of gestures, but he'll get to it. Tidus hopes, Tidus is sure.
He ruffles up Inigo's hair, a small chuckle leaving with his words. ]
Don't put it in such a weird way! [ It's a flustered protest. Not even too loud - more blush than words, especially as Tidus ruffles his hair and messes it up a little, leaving Inigo to try and smooth it back out a moment later.
His other arm is still holding the book. Clutching it close to his chest, as if he's worried it may disappear if he lets go. ]
.. today sure is a day, huh.
[ You know. Between this, Roland being Actually Old, his scars disappearing, all the kids everywhere.
[ It gets a laugh out of Tidus, the initial response, letting Inigo tidy the hair he's messed up as he likes. But as Inigo goes on, he hums thoughtfully, a slight tilt of his head. ]
Well, I wanna know if everyone's gonna change back... is this really going to last for a day? Who knows? But if it's really just a day...
...I dunno. It might be better than that time we went through that voidstorm and we saw all those people around.
[ Sure, a bunch of people being kids now? Weird! But having those fake people around everywhere, even in their own cabins?
Even weirder!
(No, he isn't thinking about them kissing being part of this 'day' assessment.) ]
[ THE KISSING PART IS PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE DAY ASSESSMENT TO INIGO.
But you know, he can roll with this. In fact, maybe it's easier to just focus on the other parts of today. Because even though they are weird, at least he can talk about those without it feeling like his heart is going to wiggle right out of his chest and fly circles around the room. ]
I hope it's just a day. Because otherwise taking care of all of these kids is going to get so hard.
[ As if the train isn't chaotic enough already at times on regular days. ]
... Not to mention I can't imagine most of these people would be happy to be stuck as kids forever now. [ A small pause, and then he can't help but add: ] No matter how cute Taiki is right now.
I feel like you're going to give me a hard time regardless of my answer.
[ HE'S ONTO YOU, DUDE. He knows your tricks! He knows what happens when Tidus starts to use that playful tone - it spells out disaster for Inigo, that's exactly what it does.
(Not that Inigo isn't pouting a little as he says it, which means he's giving the other a reaction all the same.)
And let's be real. It only takes about three seconds before Inigo just breaks, unable to not give in and sing the praises of Adorable Tiny Taiki. ]
But he's just cute when he's a kid! I mean, you've seen him, right? He's so adorable! He's all friendly, and cute, and he let me play with his hair! [ He looks just a few moments away from touching his face and getting all sparkly-eyed at the memory. ]
[ Oh, you bet, Tidus is so a winner regardless. The pout is cute, but it's Inigo going into Taiki-loving mode that seals his status as winner. Look at him.
You couldn't peel this smile off Tidus's face. Inigo knows how to be adorable too, huh...
Tidus scoots up a knee, just so he can lean an elbow on it, prop up his chin for the full effect as he asks: ]
So you don't want to be playing with him right now, while you still have the chance? If everyone turns back to normal tomorrow...
[ A dramatic pause. But also. ]
You could get a picture of you and Taiki together. If you slip Saku into it too...!
Ah, I'm not sure. After all, if he'll remember everything once he goes back to normal.. [ Then it may be embarrassing, right? Having been treated as a cute kid, or there even being picture evidence of it..
Inigo stares down at his hands for a moment. In the end, it always comes down to this, doesn't it? Both of them trying to consider their friend's wellbeing above everything else.
His gaze raises a moment later though, and after a moment of what seems like contemplation, there's a moment where Inigo quickly leans over, pressing a very short kiss to Tidus's cheek before pulling back again. ]
Thanks for offering though. You always have the best ideas, you know?
[ The kiss has a delayed effect. Where Tidus has to think about what was just done, the reason it was probably done, and then a mixture of giddiness and embarrassment that just makes him feel goofy and dumb to experience.
Ugh. Ugh! He can't just sit here, but at the same time-- ]
Well--! [ --he leans in, a quick kiss on the side of Inigo's mouth, barely pulling away, but his legs falling back down, coming to the side of the bed. ] Maybe I'll go and get a cute picture myself, then!
[ Tidus slips off onto his feet and stands straight, hand held up, and the device appearing in the usual puff of gold.
You changed your tune quick. [ Look at this! Not that Tidus is about to push Inigo back onto the bed bow chika wow wow with an eye of suspicion. Clearly, someone just can't hold back the thought of seeing their friend all cute.
But if Inigo's going, then they need to plan accordingly. Tidus points up at the top bunk. ]
Bring that toy you've got with you. [ The wyvern plush. He means the wyvern plush. ] And Jumblie too! And we need to grab the art stuff if he doesn't have any already. We need to make this day extra fun for him, 'kay?
Even if something's embarrassing, it's the memories that count.
[ Despite his excitement, Inigo seems obedient enough, since he starts grabbing all the things the moment the other points it out to him. Thankfully that mostly means grabbing his wyvern plush, considering Jumblie is still very much inside of him. The size of the plush just by itself is rather arm-filling already, anyway. ]
Got it. [ He shifts the wyvern a little so he can carry it and actually see Tidus's face at the same time. ] I'm not sure if lord Gyousou brought him some art supplies yet. I just saw him sitting around in the garden. [ But it's been a while since then, between the spa thing and then the makeouts thing here.. Who's to say what Taiki may have gotten in the meantime. ]
We could also bring him over to the games carriage, if he'd like to play some of those.
[ .. yes, maybe someone definitely can't hold back at the thought of seeing their friend all cute, no matter how worried they are about future embarrassment. ]
Let's see what he thinks! I know he likes animals and painting, so that's a start. Board games or art - if we give him a choice like that, he'll have to pick.
[ Unlike if they just asked him if he wanted to do a thing. Would a younger Taiki be like an older Taiki? Where he'll try and leave everything up to the other person, to better suit their needs than their own.
But if they give him two options... ]
You'll have to introduce us, [ he goes on regardless, opening up the door. ] Since he knows you and not me.
[ Inigo's right there - though not quite moving ahead out of the doorway, considering how cramped these sleeper cabins are. Especially when you're dragging around an oversized plush toy. He'll just follow Tidus out. ]
Of course. He seemed a little shy at first, but maybe he'll be less so when he knows I know you. [ Especially since Taiki seemed to trust him so much - maybe a little too much for someone he only just met, but still. ] I think he can still sense that lord Gyousou feeling from me, even though he's younger now. It sure came in handy to seem a bit less like a total stranger.
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A book. [ He's got a little smile on his face, watching Inigo. That stunned expression that he knows is going to last a while, and Tidus lets himself appreciate it by being slow to continue.
But, eventually- ]
Take a look. You told me men dancers don't get appreciated the same as women.
[ But in that book is a story, amidst a collection of beautiful, large photographs: a ballet performance about six young men, connected by fate and music. It's far more colourful on the inside, packed with emotion. Quietly intense, bursting with character; each dancer expresses themselves well, and the camera work them. ]
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And too many beautiful dancers to stare at. Inigo is mesmerized by the book still even as Tidus speaks up, even as Inigo actually opens it up to idly browse through it a little. At least he does slowly seems to catch on as to what's going on here. ]
It's.. a book about male dancers? A whole story about them? [ As if it's just something normal? ] That's..
[ Inigo's voice trails off, but he doesn't continue. He doesn't even look up from the book, as if he just can't. As if his gaze is absolutely glued to it now. ]
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But that's not what's most important here, he knows. Even if it's the book that Inigo can't tear his eyes away from now, a sight that's endearing. ]
You can get more books like this. Books on male dancers, books with photos. You can see guys doing and enjoying what you do too. You don't have to feel like a rarity.
[ Embrace it, enjoy it. Tidus knows what it's like to see media of your favoured passion all around you -- and what it's like to lose it, lately. Inigo deserves to know what it's like, to have more of the things he likes. ]
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T.. Thanks.
[ It's hard to even say any thanks that feels proper, since the gesture behind the book is even so much bigger than the book itself. Tidus wanting to make sure Inigo feels normal and accepted for his passions. And that's even aside from all the other encouragement the other has thrown at him regarding following his dreams. ]
Maybe.. one at a time though. [ Before he gets overwhelmed. Because he sure is feeling that right now - though perhaps in a good kind of way.
He's definitely blushing now as he looks up at Tidus. ]
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[ That's the way Inigo is acting, the dazed look about him that's happy at the same time, but still no less stunned. So easily overwhelmed by the smallest of gestures, but he'll get to it. Tidus hopes, Tidus is sure.
He ruffles up Inigo's hair, a small chuckle leaving with his words. ]
'fraid you're gonna burst?
[ You're okay, bro. You're good. ]
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His other arm is still holding the book. Clutching it close to his chest, as if he's worried it may disappear if he lets go. ]
.. today sure is a day, huh.
[ You know. Between this, Roland being Actually Old, his scars disappearing, all the kids everywhere.
Them kissing. ]
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Well, I wanna know if everyone's gonna change back... is this really going to last for a day? Who knows? But if it's really just a day...
...I dunno. It might be better than that time we went through that voidstorm and we saw all those people around.
[ Sure, a bunch of people being kids now? Weird! But having those fake people around everywhere, even in their own cabins?
Even weirder!
(No, he isn't thinking about them kissing being part of this 'day' assessment.) ]
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But you know, he can roll with this. In fact, maybe it's easier to just focus on the other parts of today. Because even though they are weird, at least he can talk about those without it feeling like his heart is going to wiggle right out of his chest and fly circles around the room. ]
I hope it's just a day. Because otherwise taking care of all of these kids is going to get so hard.
[ As if the train isn't chaotic enough already at times on regular days. ]
... Not to mention I can't imagine most of these people would be happy to be stuck as kids forever now. [ A small pause, and then he can't help but add: ] No matter how cute Taiki is right now.
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But he didn't miss that part about Taiki, a slip of a smile as he asks teasingly: ]
You like a cute kid Taiki face better than a normal Taiki face?
[ Huhh? ]
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I feel like you're going to give me a hard time regardless of my answer.
[ HE'S ONTO YOU, DUDE. He knows your tricks! He knows what happens when Tidus starts to use that playful tone - it spells out disaster for Inigo, that's exactly what it does.
(Not that Inigo isn't pouting a little as he says it, which means he's giving the other a reaction all the same.)
And let's be real. It only takes about three seconds before Inigo just breaks, unable to not give in and sing the praises of Adorable Tiny Taiki. ]
But he's just cute when he's a kid! I mean, you've seen him, right? He's so adorable! He's all friendly, and cute, and he let me play with his hair! [ He looks just a few moments away from touching his face and getting all sparkly-eyed at the memory. ]
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You couldn't peel this smile off Tidus's face. Inigo knows how to be adorable too, huh...
Tidus scoots up a knee, just so he can lean an elbow on it, prop up his chin for the full effect as he asks: ]
So you don't want to be playing with him right now, while you still have the chance? If everyone turns back to normal tomorrow...
[ A dramatic pause. But also. ]
You could get a picture of you and Taiki together. If you slip Saku into it too...!
How about it? I'll let you borrow my memoris.
[ a.k.a, his camera. ]
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Inigo stares down at his hands for a moment. In the end, it always comes down to this, doesn't it? Both of them trying to consider their friend's wellbeing above everything else.
His gaze raises a moment later though, and after a moment of what seems like contemplation, there's a moment where Inigo quickly leans over, pressing a very short kiss to Tidus's cheek before pulling back again. ]
Thanks for offering though. You always have the best ideas, you know?
[ Even if Tidus teases him so often. ]
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Ugh. Ugh! He can't just sit here, but at the same time-- ]
Well--! [ --he leans in, a quick kiss on the side of Inigo's mouth, barely pulling away, but his legs falling back down, coming to the side of the bed. ] Maybe I'll go and get a cute picture myself, then!
[ Tidus slips off onto his feet and stands straight, hand held up, and the device appearing in the usual puff of gold.
It's time for some cute pictures. ]
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And the idea of seeing adorable tiny Taiki again sure isn't helping to tame that giddiness in the slightest. ]
Hey, you can't go see him without me! [ So he gets up on his feet as well, a grin on his face that he absolutely can't contain. ] Let's go together!
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bow chika wow wowwith an eye of suspicion. Clearly, someone just can't hold back the thought of seeing their friend all cute.But if Inigo's going, then they need to plan accordingly. Tidus points up at the top bunk. ]
Bring that toy you've got with you. [ The wyvern plush. He means the wyvern plush. ] And Jumblie too! And we need to grab the art stuff if he doesn't have any already. We need to make this day extra fun for him, 'kay?
Even if something's embarrassing, it's the memories that count.
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[ Despite his excitement, Inigo seems obedient enough, since he starts grabbing all the things the moment the other points it out to him. Thankfully that mostly means grabbing his wyvern plush, considering Jumblie is still very much inside of him. The size of the plush just by itself is rather arm-filling already, anyway. ]
Got it. [ He shifts the wyvern a little so he can carry it and actually see Tidus's face at the same time. ] I'm not sure if lord Gyousou brought him some art supplies yet. I just saw him sitting around in the garden. [ But it's been a while since then, between the spa thing and then the makeouts thing here.. Who's to say what Taiki may have gotten in the meantime. ]
We could also bring him over to the games carriage, if he'd like to play some of those.
[ .. yes, maybe someone definitely can't hold back at the thought of seeing their friend all cute, no matter how worried they are about future embarrassment. ]
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[ Unlike if they just asked him if he wanted to do a thing. Would a younger Taiki be like an older Taiki? Where he'll try and leave everything up to the other person, to better suit their needs than their own.
But if they give him two options... ]
You'll have to introduce us, [ he goes on regardless, opening up the door. ] Since he knows you and not me.
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Of course. He seemed a little shy at first, but maybe he'll be less so when he knows I know you. [ Especially since Taiki seemed to trust him so much - maybe a little too much for someone he only just met, but still. ] I think he can still sense that lord Gyousou feeling from me, even though he's younger now. It sure came in handy to seem a bit less like a total stranger.