"Yeah, but--I really thought the villagers needed more help than a bunch of priests, you know? And they did! And Yuna can take care of herself. I know she can. But..."

It's difficult, complicated, maybe more than it should. But Tidus can't help it, falling into a small silence before shaking his head again.

"Protecting her's all I've done since I left home. It wasn't long, but I took it seriously. She was on a journey back then to defeat a monster in our world, and life's changed since then...but it feels almost like I let the others down by not going."

And how pathetic does that sound? Groaning, Tidus ruffles up his hair in both hands, letting out an exhale after as he tips his head back.

"I know, it's too late to take it back now. I shouldn't be thinking about it!" That's what Inigo had told him before, after all. "I'll make it up to her later."