"I doubt that." He reassures Inigo quickly, whilst never letting go of Tidus' hand, continuing to move his thumb gently over it, trying to give comfort.

"If anything I would think he would think you even more impressive." If the small looks he had witnessed from his king in Inigo's direction these last few days had been anything to go by.

"I can't imagine anything that would make Lord Gyousou believe you pathetic."

After all he never thought Taiki pathetic, even when Taiki didn't know anything. Even when Taiki failed. Even now when Taiki is a powerless creature, unable to help king or kingdom.