Now he startles in a different way, once he realises what Taiki truly means. A light of fear crossing over Tidus's eyes, and this time, he shakes his head quicker.

"Forget it, I-- it's not your fault." His hands clench, unclench, before pulling in his cloak. "I..."

There's more he wants to say, but he's hesitating, his gaze set aside.