A confused sound begins to leave Tidus's throat, but he hears it, turns at both her warning and the realisation of the sound. Rats still manage to climb up his trouser legs, and Tidus shakes them--"Ge'off!"--and shoots off into the water in payback. Just in case there's any more in there. Just in case!

"Stupid--rats!"

Ugh! He should have asked for a broom or something!