[he opens his mouth, hesitates, shuts it again and wrinkles his brow as he considers. actually, he doesn't remember asking? they really were all distracted by the adorably wholesome family moment...] I may be acting as the older brother in that sense, but it almost feels safe to assume he might be older than I am.

Oh, Tidus, would you? That'd be great! Can't ever be too prepared for a mission, after all.

[and while he's sure one or two people would be enough to explain, he feels like no one is ever truly anticipating how hard some of these missions can get, himself (???) included. although he's well-aware his newly gained brother is more than capable.]