"When things get tough, all you can do is hope, and keeping trying." He keeps his arms around Romeo, speaking reassurances from his own heart, the chill of the fog pinching at his cheeks.

"You don't always see the way ahead, but you don't stop trying. I believe we'll find a way... we have to. And if Elnein's back in heaven, maybe she can help us from there."

Tidus turns his head, but only to the extent of Romeo's hair brushing the side of his face. Voice dipping down privately, intimate.

"But it's okay... if you wanna miss her, I'm here. We'll stay here 'til you're ready."